CitiesSpeak With Clarence Anthony

Clarence Anthony on The 351 Podcast

CitiesSpeak With Clarence Anthony

Show Notes

Send us Fan Mail Clarence Anthony, NLC CEO & Executive Director, joined his friend, Adam Chapdelaine, CEO of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, on The 351 Podcast, for an engaging conversation about the commitment that local leaders must have in the face of a changing federal partnership, how to stay motivated and inspired in this important work, and the biggest challenges facing cities that we're focusing on today. The 351 Podcast is the official podcast of the Massachusetts Munici...

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