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Connecting the Dots between Policy and Process with Mark Funkhouser

Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast

Release Date: 04/21/2025

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This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Mark Funkhouser, President of Funkhouser & Associates.

  A candid conversation about the relationship of policy and process.

·       And, much more

 

7 Steps to an Amazing City:

 

  1. Attitude
  2. Motivation
  3. Attention to Detail
  4. Zing
  5. Inclusiveness
  6. Neighborhood Empowerment
  7. Green Awareness

Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

 

Links Mentions During Show:

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-funkhouser/

https://bsky.app/profile/mayorfunk.bsky.social

·       www.AmazingCities.org

·       www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast

 

About  

 As the President of Funkhouser & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in government operations and public finance, I have many years of experience in helping public officials and their private sector partners create better, more fiscally sustainable communities. I have a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Urban Sociology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and I am an expert in performance auditing, municipal finance, process improvement, and analytical skills.

My mission is to use my relationships and my expertise to connect local leaders to information, ideas, and allies they can use to better meet their challenges and achieve their priorities. As publisher of Governing Magazine, I shared my insights and opinions on effective governance through a regular column in Governing.com and Governing Magazine, and now through Forbes, Route Fifty and my monthly newsletter. I am passionate about promoting honest, competent, and trustworthy government, and I have received multiple honors and awards for my contributions to the field.

 

About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

 

Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

 

Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

 

Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

 

Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

 

Amazing City Resources:

 

Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

·       The Entrepreneurial City: Building Smarter Governments through Entrepreneurial Thinking:   https://www.amazingcities.org/copy-of-the-amazing-city

 

·       The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city

 

·       Bottom Line Green: How America’s Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too

 

FREE White Paper:

·       “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown”  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps

 

Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

·       Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking

 

Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

·       Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting

 

Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

·       Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development

 

A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net