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In this engaging interview, Eric Mosley shares his journey from a forest firefighter to a county manager, highlighting the diverse paths to local government leadership, key responsibilities, and the importance of community involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Topics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Pathways to local government leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Responsibilities of a county manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Community development projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Crisis management and problem-solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Engaging with the community and transparency<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Experience and community involvement are key to a career in local government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Effective budget management involves collaboration with multiple entities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Community projects like the Oak Dusky Conservation Center can be self-sustaining and impactful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Trust and delegation are vital in managing diverse teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Staying committed and passionate drives success in public service.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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