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In this episode we are glad to welcome Missouri State Representative Bill Falkner. Representative Falkner represents part of Buchanan County, elected to his first two-year term in November 2018 and re-elected in 2020 and 2022. Prior to serving in state government, he served as the mayor of St. Joseph for 8 years and also on the MML Board of Directors. At the Capitol he also serves as the Chair o f the House Local Government Committee. 
Representative Falkner has been a champion for local government, advocating for Missouri cities to be able to make local choices that best serve their citizens.

https://house.mo.gov/MemberDetails.aspx?year=2024&code=R&district=010


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In this episode of the MML City View Podcast, we meet with Randy Norden, executive director of Missouri 811, formerly known as Missouri One Call. Randy has worked with the public utilities industry in Missouri for more than 30 years, through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, as staff and executive director with the Missouri Rural Water Association, and in business development with the Missouri Public Utility Alliance. 
Today we will talk about how Missouri 811 can assist your city to ensure public underground facilities are handled safely and share the benefits of a damage prevention program 
Missouri 811
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In this episode we join MML Executive Director Richard Sheets and MML Legislative Consultant Shanon Hawk for an overview of what to expect as the Missouri Legislative Session begins in January.  Learn about the top issues cities will face and hear about MML's new legislative guide that will help you build a meaningful relationship with your legislators and make sure your city's voice is heard.

MML Legislative Guide and Activity Report Form

MML Capitol Report

If your city is not receiving the MML Capitol Report, please contact us at (573) 635-9134 so we can help you. 
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Lauren Gehner, P.E., is the Safety Circuit Rider for Missouri where she assists local agencies through education and training in roadway safety. She started in this position at the beginning of 2023 after spending more than 13 years working in city and county government.

 Created to primarily serve smaller municipalities without their own transportation safety staff, the Missouri Safety Circuit Rider program offers multiple services like providing guidance for funding applications, identifying local safety concerns and suggesting appropriate data-driven counter measures, and providing training in all things safety-related.

Missouri Local Training and Resource Center (Missouri LTAP)
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In episode 22 of the Missouri City View podcast, we speak with Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, who was recently chosen as part of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.
This yearlong Initiative brings mayors and city leaders from around the world together for extensive training to advance their leadership, strengthen their city halls and deliver results for their communities.

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KRCG Article: Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe Chosen for Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative
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In this episode of the MML City View Podcast, we are happy to welcome Jacob Rohter, outreach coordinator with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup program. In this role, Jacob helps Missouri communities redevelop underutilized or potentially contaminated properties by connecting needs to available resources.

Does your community have a potential Brownfield? Click here to learn more
http://www.missouribrownfields.com
MO Brownfields Conference Scholarships Link- July 10 @ Margaritaville, Lake of the Ozarks
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