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</html><description>Vickie Hathaway shares her journey into local government, discussing her educational background, the challenges she faces in communication and marketing, and the importance of stakeholder relationships. She emphasizes the creativity required to work within budget constraints and the diverse roles within local government. Vicky also highlights the differences between theoretical knowledge and real-world experience, particularly in emergency communication. She encourages listeners to consider a career in local government as a way to make a tangible impact in their communities.</description><thumbnail_url>https://phonelive.io/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PL_Site.png</thumbnail_url><thumbnail_width>1200</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_height>630</thumbnail_height></oembed>
