The HaltingWinter Podcast

Special Episode: America Runs on Local GovernmentA National Movement to Tell the Stories That Matter What would happen if local government disappeared tomorrow? The water we drink. The roads we travel. The emergency services we depend on. The parks, libraries, and public spaces that bring our communities together. We rely on these things every day, yet rarely stop to consider the people who make them possible. In this special solo episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter shares why more than 400 episodes with municipal leaders have convinced him that America needs a new understanding of local government and why he's building a national storytelling movement to help make that happen. From the essential services that sustain modern life to the community connections that give our lives meaning, Seth explores four convictions driving this mission: Local government makes modern life possible. Its essential services and infrastructure are the foundation of our daily lives. Humility is a virtue. Invisibility is not. Public servants deserve recognition, and residents deserve to understand the true value of local government. The future of public service depends on who comes next. The next generation can't pursue careers they've never been introduced to. Local government helps us live together. Beyond delivering services, it creates opportunities for connection, belonging, and community. Seth also introduces The HaltingWinter Tour, an ambitious effort to travel across America capturing the stories of public servants, local projects, and communities that deserve a national spotlight. And he shares how the America Runs on Local Government Founding Collection is helping fund this mission, with a long-term vision of supporting scholarships and pathways into public service. This is more than a podcast. It's an invitation to be part of a movement. Wear the message. Fund the mission. Shop the Founding Collection. Preorders close November 22, 2026. https://shop.haltingwinter.com/ Subscribe. Watch. Share. Follow The HaltingWinter Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform. Help these stories reach beyond the local government profession. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SethWinterhalter Podcast platforms: https://haltingwinter.com/resources/ Help Tell the Stories. Know an extraordinary public servant or a community whose story deserves to be told? Reach out through https://haltingwinter.com/ and help bring these stories into the national spotlight. America runs on local government. It's time America was proud of the people who keep it running.

Dale Pazdra: The Next Generation Won't Choose What It Can't SeeWhy Local Government's Invisibility Is a Recruiting Problem Episode 410 of The HaltingWinter PodcastSponsored by Tyler Technologies America Runs on Local Government. Now you can wear the message with pride and help us tell the stories behind it. Shop the limited-edition Founders Collection, available for preorder through November 22: https://shop.haltingwinter.com/ Local government offers some of the most meaningful careers available. So why do so many young people have no idea these opportunities exist? In Episode 410 of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Dale Pazdra, Deputy City Manager of Coral Springs, Florida, to explore one of local government's greatest recruiting challenges: invisibility. Dale knows this challenge firsthand. He once worked for a park district without realizing he was already working in local government. After nearly two decades in the private sector, he took a significant pay cut to pursue a career that offered something he was missing: purpose, connection, and the opportunity to serve his own community. Now, 20 years later, Dale is helping the next generation discover those opportunities sooner. Together, Seth and Dale explore why municipal leaders must become better storytellers, teachers, and mentors; how partnerships with universities can strengthen the future workforce; and why creating an organizational culture where people feel valued is essential to attracting and retaining talent. Because the future of local government isn't just about finding the next generation of leaders. It's about helping them discover what's possible. At the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference in Long Beach, California, Dale presented as part of the session "Managers as Teachers," exploring how municipal professionals can share their expertise through teaching, mentoring, guest lectures, and academic partnerships to inspire the next generation of public servants. About Dale PazdraDale Pazdra serves as Deputy City Manager for the City of Coral Springs, Florida, where he oversees multiple departments, including Human Resources, Information Technology, Public Works, and Building. Before joining Coral Springs in 2006, Dale spent nearly 20 years in private-sector leadership, primarily in human resources. His passion for people, organizational culture, and employee well-being has helped shape his approach to municipal leadership. Beyond City Hall, Dale is an adjunct professor, university advisory board member, and mentor to future public administration professionals. He also serves on the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Academic Relations Committee, helping strengthen connections between local governments and higher education. This Episode is Sponsored by: Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software and technology solutions built specifically for local government. From artificial intelligence and resident engagement to budgeting, planning, and public service delivery, Tyler helps communities operate more efficiently and serve residents more effectively. Learn more at https://tylertech.com/winter The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC): Leadership shouldn't be carried alone. The MLDC is evolving in 2027 with practical leadership development and new, role-specific Mastermind cohorts designed to build trusted relationships with municipal leaders who understand your challenges. Join the Waitlist Here: https://haltingwinter.com/MLDC Connect With Seth Winterhalter Seth Winterhalter is a keynote speaker, storyteller, and President of HaltingWinter, a national media company dedicated to telling the stories of local government. Through The HaltingWinter Podcast and the nationwide HaltingWinter Tour, he highlights the people and communities shaping America from the ground up, celebrating public servants, strengthening the profession, and inspiring the next generation to pursue lives of purpose and impact through local government. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: https://www.HaltingWinter.com

Kimberly Richardson: The Hidden Power of Strategic PlanningHow a shared vision can transform leadership, collaboration, and organizational culture. Episode 409 of The HaltingWinter PodcastSponsored by Tyler Technologies America Runs on Local Government. Now you can wear the message with pride and help us tell the stories behind it. Shop the limited-edition Founders Collection, available for preorder through November 22: https://shop.haltingwinter.com/ What if your city's strategic plan could do more than establish priorities? What if it could actually transform your organizational culture? In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth sits down with Kimberly Richardson, Assistant City Manager of Peoria, Illinois, to explore how strategic planning can become a powerful tool for developing leaders, strengthening collaboration, and changing how an entire organization works together. Drawing from her experience across multiple Illinois communities, Kimberly shares how Peoria is moving beyond traditional strategic planning to build a culture where department leaders think beyond their individual responsibilities and take ownership of shared priorities. But this conversation goes far beyond strategy. Kimberly opens up about her own leadership journey, the self-doubt that nearly caused her to walk away from local government, and the mentors who helped her recognize the leader she was capable of becoming. From the importance of developing future leaders to the challenge of turning vision into meaningful action, this conversation is a reminder that the greatest opportunity in strategic planning may not be what your organization accomplishes, but who your people become in the process. At the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference in Long Beach, California, Kimberly presented a skill-building workshop titled "From Vision to Department Results: Building Strategic Leaders and Action Plans Across All City Departments." The session explored how municipal leaders can move beyond traditional strategic planning to develop shared accountability, strengthen cross-departmental leadership, and turn community priorities into meaningful organizational action. About Kimberly RichardsonKimberly Richardson serves as Assistant City Manager for the City of Peoria, Illinois. With more than 20 years of experience in local government, her career has included leadership and operational roles in communities throughout Illinois, including Bensenville, Rockford, Riverside, Flossmoor, and Evanston. Her diverse experience spans economic development, public works, community engagement, technology, organizational operations, and executive leadership. She brings a unique perspective to municipal management, emphasizing relationship-building, leadership development, and collaboration across departments. This Episode is Sponsored by: Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software and technology solutions built specifically for local government. From artificial intelligence and resident engagement to budgeting, planning, and public service delivery, Tyler helps communities operate more efficiently and serve residents more effectively. Learn more at https://tylertech.com/winter The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC): Leadership shouldn't be carried alone. The MLDC is evolving in 2027 with practical leadership development and new, role-specific Mastermind cohorts designed to build trusted relationships with municipal leaders who understand your challenges. Join the Waitlist Here: https://haltingwinter.com/MLDC Connect With Seth Winterhalter Seth Winterhalter is a keynote speaker, storyteller, and President of HaltingWinter, a national media company dedicated to telling the stories of local government. Through The HaltingWinter Podcast and the nationwide HaltingWinter Tour, he highlights the people and communities shaping America from the ground up, celebrating public servants, strengthening the profession, and inspiring the next generation to pursue lives of purpose and impact through local government. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: https://www.HaltingWinter.com

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week: Talk Like TEDEpisode 408 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Most presentations are forgotten before the meeting ends. The ones people remember and pass along do something different. This week in the MLDC, we're looking at Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo, who studied more than 500 TED talks to find what makes a message stick. For local government leaders who present constantly, from council chambers to budget hearings to tense public comment periods, the answer matters more than you'd think. The pre-order window is open for the Founding Collection of hats, t-shirts, and hoodies from the America Runs on Local Government campaign at shop.haltingwinter.com. Proceeds fund our work telling the stories of the people and projects that make our cities and counties function and flourish. Order before November 22nd! The MLDCLeadership in local government doesn't get easier as you move up. The decisions get harder. The expectations get higher. And the number of people you can openly process those challenges with gets smaller. The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) gives local government leaders a place to keep growing alongside other professionals who understand the complexity of leading in local government. Inside the MLDC, you'll sharpen how you think, strengthen how you lead, and turn leadership ideas into practical action through: • Monthly Mastermind Sessions with municipal leaders from across North America • Leadership Development built specifically around the realities of local government • Practical Tools & Resources you can immediately apply with your team and organization • Ongoing Learning designed to keep you growing throughout the year You spend every day developing your organization, your employees, and your community. The MLDC is an investment in developing you. → Explore the Municipal Leadership Development Circle: https://haltingwinter.com/mldc/ Connect With Seth Winterhalter Seth Winterhalter is a keynote speaker and President of HaltingWinter, a national media company dedicated to telling the stories of local government. Through The HaltingWinter Podcast and the nationwide HaltingWinter Tour, he highlights the people and communities shaping America from the ground up, celebrating public servants, strengthening the profession, and inspiring the next generation to pursue lives of purpose and impact through local government. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: https://www.HaltingWinter.com

Amy Snider: The Executive Leadership TrapWhen Your Greatest Strength Becomes Your Team's Weakness Episode 407 of The HaltingWinter PodcastSponsored by Tyler Technologies America Runs on Local Government. Now you can wear the message with pride and help us tell the stories behind it. Shop the limited-edition Founders Collection, available for preorder through November 22: https://shop.haltingwinter.com/ What if the very skills that made you successful are now holding your team back? In local government, the leaders who rise through the ranks are often the ones who know how to get things done. They solve problems, take ownership, and step in when things get difficult. But at the executive level, those same instincts can become a liability. Amy Snider, Deputy City Manager for Harrisonburg, Virginia, joins Seth to explore one of the most overlooked challenges of executive leadership: knowing when to stop being the fixer. Drawing from her unconventional journey through education, city, and county government, Amy challenges the idea that assistant and deputy city managers should function as super department heads. Their greatest value isn't knowing more than everyone else. It's creating the conditions for everyone else's expertise to work together. Together, they explore the dangers of overfunctioning, the power of giving employees permission to innovate, and why communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution aren't simply soft skills; they're essential executive competencies. Amy also shares insights from her ICMA Annual Conference session in Long Beach, "Assistant City Managers Are Not Super Department Heads: Understanding the Realities Behind the Title," which challenged municipal leaders to rethink the responsibilities, expectations, and skills that make assistant and deputy city managers effective. If you've ever struggled to let go, delegate responsibility, or resist the temptation to solve every problem yourself, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership. About Amy SniderAmy Snider serves as Deputy City Manager for the City of Harrisonburg, Virginia, where she oversees five departments: Public Works, Public Utilities, Public Transportation, Parks and Recreation, and Community Development. She brings a distinctive perspective to executive leadership, emphasizing relationship-building, facilitation, conflict resolution, and empowering department leaders to succeed. This Episode is Sponsored by: Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software and technology solutions built specifically for local government. From artificial intelligence and resident engagement to budgeting, planning, and public service delivery, Tyler helps communities operate more efficiently and serve residents more effectively. Learn more at https://tylertech.com/winter The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC): Leadership shouldn't be carried alone. The MLDC is evolving in 2027 with practical leadership development and new, role-specific Mastermind cohorts designed to build trusted relationships with municipal leaders who understand your challenges. Mastermind applications are open now at https://haltingwinter.com/MLDC Connect With Seth Winterhalter Seth Winterhalter is a keynote speaker, storyteller, and President of HaltingWinter, a national media company dedicated to telling the stories of local government. Through The HaltingWinter Podcast and the nationwide HaltingWinter Tour, he highlights the people and communities shaping America from the ground up, celebrating public servants, strengthening the profession, and inspiring the next generation to pursue lives of purpose and impact through local government. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: https://www.HaltingWinter.com

Doreen Jokerst: Modernizing Policing from the Inside OutA Better Future Begins with the People Behind the Badge Episode 406 of The HaltingWinter PodcastSponsored by Tyler Technologies America Runs on Local Government. Now you can wear the message with pride and help us tell the stories behind it. Shop the limited-edition Founders Collection, available for preorder through November 22: https://shop.haltingwinter.com/ What does it really take to modernize policing? New technology, better equipment, and updated policies are part of the equation, but Overland Park, Kansas, Police Chief Doreen Jokerst believes meaningful transformation begins somewhere else: with the people and culture inside the organization. In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Doreen joins Seth Winterhalter to explore why the future of policing depends on intentional leadership, employee wellness, organizational trust, and a commitment to taking care of those who serve their communities. Drawing on her experience in municipal and university policing, Doreen discusses the cumulative toll of public safety work, the importance of creating a culture where employees feel supported, and why leaders must model the very behaviors they expect from their teams. She also shares her approach to building a strong partnership with the city manager, breaking down departmental silos, engaging community members through listening rather than defensiveness, and helping residents better understand the complexities of local government. For city managers, police chiefs, department directors, and municipal leaders, this conversation offers a powerful reminder: You can't transform the services you provide without investing in the people who provide them. About Doreen JokerstDoreen Jokerst serves as Chief of Police for the City of Overland Park, Kansas. Her law enforcement career includes nearly two decades with the Parker Police Department in Colorado and service as Chief of Police at the University of Colorado Boulder. A founding board member of The Curve, a nonprofit focused on advancing police leadership and organizational culture, Doreen is passionate about modernizing policing through intentional leadership, employee wellness, and meaningful community relationships. At the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference in Long Beach, California, Doreen presented "Beneath the Surface: Understanding Policing Culture and What It Takes to Modernize It," a session examining the role of city managers in supporting police leadership, strengthening organizational culture, prioritizing employee wellness, and navigating the challenges of modern policing. This Episode is Sponsored by: Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software and technology solutions built specifically for local government. From artificial intelligence and resident engagement to budgeting, planning, and public service delivery, Tyler helps communities operate more efficiently and serve residents more effectively. Learn more at https://tylertech.com/winter The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC): Leadership shouldn't be carried alone. The MLDC is evolving in 2027 with practical leadership development and new, role-specific Mastermind cohorts designed to build trusted relationships with municipal leaders who understand your challenges. Join the Waitlist Here: https://haltingwinter.com/MLDC Connect With Seth Winterhalter Seth Winterhalter is a keynote speaker, storyteller, and President of HaltingWinter, a national media company dedicated to telling the stories of local government. Through The HaltingWinter Podcast and the nationwide HaltingWinter Tour, he highlights the people and communities shaping America from the ground up, celebrating public servants, strengthening the profession, and inspiring the next generation to pursue lives of purpose and impact through local government. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: https://www.HaltingWinter.com

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week: You're Not ListeningEpisode 405 of The HaltingWinter Podcast We think we're listening as long as we're not interrupting. But most of us are just waiting for our turn to talk, and in local government, that habit costs more than we realize. This week in the MLDC, Seth Winterhalter digs into You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters by journalist Kate Murphy, exploring what her two-year investigation into the science of listening reveals for city managers, county administrators, and department heads navigating council meetings, staff conversations, and public pushback.  The MLDCLeadership in local government doesn't get easier as you move up. The decisions get harder. The expectations get higher. And the number of people you can openly process those challenges with gets smaller. The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) gives local government leaders a place to keep growing alongside other professionals who understand the complexity of leading in local government. Inside the MLDC, you'll sharpen how you think, strengthen how you lead, and turn leadership ideas into practical action through: • Monthly Mastermind Sessions with municipal leaders from across North America • Leadership Development built specifically around the realities of local government • Practical Tools & Resources you can immediately apply with your team and organization • Ongoing Learning designed to keep you growing throughout the year You spend every day developing your organization, your employees, and your community. The MLDC is an investment in developing you. → Explore the Municipal Leadership Development Circle: https://haltingwinter.com/mldc/ Connect With Seth Winterhalter Seth Winterhalter is a keynote speaker and President of HaltingWinter, a national media company dedicated to telling the stories of local government. Through The HaltingWinter Podcast and the nationwide HaltingWinter Tour, he highlights the people and communities shaping America from the ground up, celebrating public servants, strengthening the profession, and inspiring the next generation to pursue lives of purpose and impact through local government. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: https://www.HaltingWinter.com

Sherilyn Lombos: The Most Important Council Meetings Aren't PublicThe Conversations That Build Trust, Defuse Conflict, and Keep Politics from Derailing Progress Episode 404 of The HaltingWinter PodcastSponsored by Tyler Technologies The most important conversations between city managers and elected officials often happen long before anyone takes their seat at the dais. After 20 years as City Manager of Tualatin, Oregon, Sherilyn Lombos has learned that trust isn't built during a crisis. It's developed through intentional relationships, honest conversations, and a willingness to address difficult issues before they become public confrontations. In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Sherilyn joins Seth Winterhalter to explore how regular one-on-one meetings with elected officials can strengthen relationships, reduce surprises, protect staff, and create the conditions for effective governance. But the conversation goes far beyond council relationships. Sherilyn shares lessons from two decades of leadership about building a lasting organizational culture, developing resilience through adversity, and creating a legacy that continues long after you've left the position. Because the relationships you invest in today often determine how you navigate the challenges of tomorrow. 2026 ICMA Annual Conference: Sherilyn presented How to Make Your One-on-Ones with Your Elected Officials Really Count in Long Beach, California. The session explores why regular individual conversations with elected officials matter and how city managers can use them to build trust, improve communication, and prepare for more productive council meetings. Find the recording on the ICMA members' website. About Sherilyn LombosSherilyn Lombos has served as City Manager of Tualatin, Oregon, for 20 years, helping shape the city's organizational culture, community engagement, and approach to local governance. Her leadership emphasizes trust, employee well-being, strong relationships with elected officials, and building an organization where people want to work. This Episode is Sponsored by: Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software and technology solutions built specifically for local government. From artificial intelligence and resident engagement to budgeting, planning, and public service delivery, Tyler helps communities operate more efficiently and serve residents more effectively. Learn more at https://tylertech.com/winter The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC): Leadership shouldn't be carried alone. The MLDC is evolving in 2027 with practical leadership development and new, role-specific Mastermind cohorts designed to build trusted relationships with municipal leaders who understand your challenges. Mastermind applications are open now at https://haltingwinter.com/MLDC Connect With Seth Winterhalter Seth Winterhalter is a keynote speaker, storyteller, and President of HaltingWinter, a national media company dedicated to telling the stories of local government. Through The HaltingWinter Podcast and the nationwide HaltingWinter Tour, he highlights the people and communities shaping America from the ground up, celebrating public servants, strengthening the profession, and inspiring the next generation to pursue lives of purpose and impact through local government. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: https://www.HaltingWinter.com

Alex Mansfield: The Impossible Math of Local GovernmentLeading When the Responsibilities Outnumber Your Resources Episode 403 of The HaltingWinter PodcastSponsored by Tyler Technologies The expectations of local government never seem to shrink, but the resources available to meet them are another story. How do you lead a community when every decision involves competing priorities, limited budgets, and responsibilities that never stop growing? In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Alex Mansfield, City Administrator of Amery, Wisconsin, to explore the realities of municipal leadership and the difficult decisions required to turn community priorities into meaningful progress. Following in the footsteps of his late mother, who also served as a city manager, Alex brings a unique perspective shaped by experiences in municipalities ranging from small communities to large metropolitan organizations. He shares why understanding a community's history is essential to shaping its future, how budgets reveal an organization's true priorities, and why effective leadership requires more than simply doing more with less. They also discuss the challenges of economic development in smaller communities, the importance of professional relationships, and why leaders must model the personal well-being they want their employees to experience. ICMA Conference Session: Alex is a panelist for Supporting Small Businesses in Small Places at the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference in Long Beach. The session explores creative, practical approaches to economic development for communities with limited budgets, constrained space, and fewer traditional growth opportunities. If you missed the session, look for the conference recording. About Alex MansfieldAlex Mansfield serves as City Administrator for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, a community of approximately 3,000 residents. A second-generation municipal leader, Alex was inspired to pursue public service by his late mother, whose career in city management demonstrated the profound impact local government can have on communities. His approach to leadership emphasizes fiscal responsibility, community understanding, strategic decision-making, and building organizations that serve both residents and employees well. This Episode is Sponsored by: Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software and technology solutions built specifically for local government. From artificial intelligence and resident engagement to budgeting, planning, and public service delivery, Tyler helps communities operate more efficiently and serve residents more effectively. Learn more at https://tylertech.com/winter The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC): Leadership shouldn't be carried alone. The MLDC is evolving in 2027 with practical leadership development and new, role-specific Mastermind cohorts designed to build trusted relationships with municipal leaders who understand your challenges. Mastermind applications are open now at https://haltingwinter.com/MLDC Connect With Seth Winterhalter Seth Winterhalter is a keynote speaker, storyteller, and President of HaltingWinter, a national media company dedicated to telling the stories of local government. Through The HaltingWinter Podcast and the nationwide HaltingWinter Tour, he highlights the people and communities shaping America from the ground up, celebrating public servants, strengthening the profession, and inspiring the next generation to pursue lives of purpose and impact through local government. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: https://www.HaltingWinter.com

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week: The Speed of TrustEpisode 402 of The HaltingWinter Podcast When was the last time you considered why a simple decision in your organization somehow requires four signatures and six weeks? It might not be a process problem; it might be a trust problem. This week in the MLDC, Seth Winterhalter breaks down The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey and makes the case that trust isn't a soft skill; it's an economic force with a measurable speed and cost. From the "trust tax" that slows everything down to the five waves that build trust from the inside out, this episode sets up a week of practical, local-government-specific applications inside the MLDC.  The MLDCLeadership in local government doesn't get easier as you move up. The decisions get harder. The expectations get higher. And the number of people you can openly process those challenges with gets smaller. The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) gives local government leaders a place to keep growing alongside other professionals who understand the complexity of leading in local government. Inside the MLDC, you'll sharpen how you think, strengthen how you lead, and turn leadership ideas into practical action through: • Monthly Mastermind Sessions with municipal leaders from across North America • Leadership Development built specifically around the realities of local government • Practical Tools & Resources you can immediately apply with your team and organization • Ongoing Learning designed to keep you growing throughout the year You spend every day developing your organization, your employees, and your community. The MLDC is an investment in developing you. → Explore the Municipal Leadership Development Circle: https://haltingwinter.com/mldc/ Connect With Seth Winterhalter Seth Winterhalter is a keynote speaker and President of HaltingWinter, a national media company dedicated to telling the stories of local government. Through The HaltingWinter Podcast and the nationwide HaltingWinter Tour, he highlights the people and communities shaping America from the ground up, celebrating public servants, strengthening the profession, and inspiring the next generation to pursue lives of purpose and impact through local government. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: https://www.HaltingWinter.com