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23-06-2025
- Business
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CCMF Releases New Rose Institute Survey of California City Managers
CLAREMONT, Calif., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- California City Management Foundation (CCMF), in partnership with the Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College, has released the 2025 California City Manager Survey: A Profile of the Profession, which provides a comprehensive overview of city managers in California. CCMF commissioned this survey to develop a greater understanding of this influential group of public officials. Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions and California Joint Powers Insurance Authority contributed additional support. The report builds on an initial survey of California city managers published in 2023. The 2025 Survey presents updated data on the demographics, average tenure, educational attainment, and employment history of California's city managers. The survey also reports city managers' opinions on the most pressing issues their communities face. "California's city managers are the CEOs of hundreds of local jurisdictions and take the lead in addressing local issues," Rose Institute Director Ken Miller said. "This new survey provides fresh information about this critically important profession." The 2025 City Manager Survey was conducted earlier this year by Rose Institute staff and student researchers. It includes three primary sections: demographic profile, employment profile and city profile. As envisioned by the creators of their profession in the early twentieth century, California's city managers are highly professionalized. A large majority have earned advanced degrees in fields such as public policy, public administration, and business administration. City managers have received their highest degrees from a range of colleges and universities, led by the University of Southern California (30), Cal State Long Beach (24), and San Jose State University (13). Most city managers also have extensive experience in local government before attaining their office. Among other findings, the report indicates approximately one-fourth (24%) of responding city managers are women, which is slightly higher than the national average. In the past half century, the percentage of women in chief administrator roles has grown nationwide. The International City Managers Association (ICMA) reported that 23% of city managers in the United States were women in 2024, up from only 1% in the mid-1970s. Meanwhile, the Survey indicated incremental growth in the profession's racial and ethnic diversity compared to 2023. Although approximately 70% of respondents identified as White, the 2025 Survey indicated a small increase in the percentage of respondents reporting some other race. The new Survey also shows that the large majority of California city managers (77%) are in their 40s and 50s. Forty-one percent of respondents listed 51-60 as their age, and another 36% listed 41-50. The results indicate that younger city managers tend to serve in small cities (less than or equal to 35,000 in population). Managers in the 60+ age bracket were also more likely to serve in small or medium cities. Meanwhile, managers in large cities (population of 75,001-200,000) and very large cities (population of 200,001+) are largely in the 41-50 and 51-60 age groups. In the Survey, city managers ranked fiscal health, infrastructure, economic development, housing, and homelessness as the five most pressing issues their cities face. "The growing diversity among city managers is a testament to the value of inclusive leadership in delivering effective public service," said CCMF President Ken Striplin. "While tenure is slightly down, we see signs of continued professionalization and growth. These findings reinforce CCMF's mission to foster a resilient pipeline of talent that reflects California's diversity." CCMF remains committed to supporting recruitment, retention, and professional development in city management. This report serves as a tool to help cities adapt to emerging workforce trends, encourage mentorship, and invest in the long-term stability of public leadership. CCMF extends its thanks to the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority and Tripepi Smith Talent Solutions for their sponsorship, and to the Rose Institute for their research leadership and partnership. To view the 2025 California City Manager Survey: A Profile of the Profession, visit About the Rose Institute of State and Local GovernmentThe Rose Institute of State and Local Government was founded at Claremont McKenna College in 1973. A leading resource for information on California state and local governments, the Rose Institute pursues research projects on elections, government institutions, public opinion, and policy. It also maintains extensive state and local demographic, economic, and political databases. For more than 50 years, the Institute has fulfilled its mission to enhance the education of students at CMC, produce high quality research, and promote public understanding on issues of state and local government, politics, and policy, with an emphasis on California. For more information, visit About Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont McKenna College is a private, 1,300-student residential liberal arts college located east of Los Angeles in Southern California. Since 1946, the College's mission has been to prepare students for thoughtful and productive lives and responsible leadership in business, government, and the professions. Renowned for its Open Academy commitments to freedom of expression, viewpoint diversity, and constructive dialogue, as well as expertise in economics and government, Claremont McKenna also features an accomplished faculty of scholars and committed teachers in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Students are drawn to the College's unparalleled offerings, including: 11 research institutes and centers; the ability to conduct research one-on-one with faculty; and access to leaders, artists, and visionaries who engage with students at the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum. Claremont McKenna is a member of The Claremont Colleges. For more information, visit View original content: SOURCE Claremont McKenna College Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Myrtle Beach police reflect on successful Carolina Country Music Fest weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The Myrtle Beach Police Department said this year's Carolina Country Music Fest was a great one when it came to public safety. Police department spokesperson Randolph Angotti said this year's new, late-night traffic pattern helped significantly in creating an easy walking space for country music fans. Thursday through Sunday last week, police diverted traffic from northbound on Kings Highway to 7th Avenue North, as well as moving flowing southbound Kings Highway traffic onto Mr. Joe White Avenue. 'That allowed us to have an unobstructed intersection at 9th Avenue North. So when gates were opened as people were exiting, they were able to safely and more freely cross the intersection here, and it also allowed the shuttle buses to move very quickly to get the spectators that were using the shuttle service,' he said. Angotti said this system was highly effective, and he hopes to use it again for next year's CCMF. Working with all the city departments, Angotti said the multiple perspectives help with how to progress safety protocols for years to come. 'If the police department ends up needing help or needs a quick hand with something, even if it's not directly public safety-related, other city departments jump in really quickly,' he said. 'We also had extra traffic units throughout the city because we do know that there's extra traffic in our area for an event such as the size.' As months go into planning public safety for CCMF, in addition to the late night traffic pattern changes, hydro and vehicle barriers were placed surrounding the perimeter of the event. 'Those hydro barriers really create the first barrier between vehicles and the pedestrians, wherever they are,' he said. 'Those vehicle barriers just add that reassurance so that there's there's no vehicles entering into a space where there shouldn't be, potentially endangering those that were inside.' Those who have been attending CCMF for all 10 years said that they feel police presence has gotten better each year, adding that they feel that police could be seen inside and outside the event, protecting those in attendance. 'They know more of what's going on and how it's going to happen,' Amanda Crump said. 'So they've been able to better assist us as far as safety as the years progressed.' Jensine Coggin, who lives in Myrtle Beach, said she feels crime has worsened near the Boulevard. She added that she feels less safe walking downtown as the sun goes down. 'I'm going to be honest. I don't walk down here at night by myself. I've never been down here at night by myself,' Coggin said. Coggin said living in the community since 2022, she's felt the police have gotten stronger down by the Boulevard. She said that when there are larger events like CCMF, police are on top of responding to crime. 'But as for like police response, I think they do a great job handling it because, I mean, obviously they don't know when something's going to happen,' she said. 'But you see police guards rotating areas, especially at night, and like areas and stuff like that, you know, that more crime does happen, especially here on the strip is one of them.' Angotti said Ocean Boulevard is still closed between 8th and 9th avenues North as production teams break down the CCMF stage and will reopen Thursday. * * * Gabby Jonas joined the News13 team as a multimedia journalist in April 2024. She is from Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Kent State University in May 2023. Follow Gabby on X, formerly Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, and read more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Mud, rain & lightning: CCMF bracing for Myrtle Beach weather. Here's what to expect
Carolina Country Music Festival (CCMF) fans preparing for a weekend out in their chicest shoes may want to reconsider. With rainy conditions expected through the weekend, the festival is preparing for muddy grounds. 'We're thinking it's more of a Crocs and flip flops weekend!' the City of Myrtle Beach wrote on Facebook. On Thursday afternoon, the city's Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Department spread mulch to level festival grounds and soak up this weekend's rain. Beyond the preventative mulch, CCMF has a mixture of sand and gravel on hand to remedy muddy conditions throughout the weekend. While some rain might put a damper on some of the festival excitement, inclement weather could hold up the festivities. According to a city spokesperson, if lightning strikes within 8 miles of CCMF, the venue has to be cleared for 30 minutes. In addition to on-site announcements, attendees can stay up to date on announcements and weather alerts through the CCMF app. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts the area will likely see showers and thunderstorms Thursday night. Mostly cloudy with a low around 71 degrees Fahrenheit, there's a 60% chance of precipitation. The CCMF grounds may be muddy Friday, but chances of precipitation are low. Festivalgoers can expect a high near 85 F and mostly cloudy skies as the sun gradually comes out through the day. At night temperatures could drop to around 74 F. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 89, though there's a 40% chance of precipitation. If there are showers and thunderstorms, they'll likely come after 2 p.m. and continue through the night. Temperatures at night are expected around 74 F with a 50% chance of rain. Showers and thunderstorms will likely return on Sunday, mostly after 2 p.m. During the day the high will be around 87 F with a 70% chance of precipitation. At night the chance of precipitation falls to 60% with a low around 73 F. The latest NWS forecast is available here.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Myrtle Beach hotels, motels reflect on this year's season before busy CCMF weekend
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — With the summer season just around the corner, Myrtle Beach hotels and motels are reflecting on this year's season before this weekend's Carolina Country Music Fest. The event draws in thousands of people to the city each year, which means local hotels and motels typically anticipate fully-booked rooms. But Theresa Willey, a desk worker at Midtown Inn & Cottages, says she feels this weekend may look a little different. For years, Willey said the motel has had every room booked for months for the CCMF weekend. She said people who have come each year have turned into family as they watch the concerts from the motel's balconies. But Willey feels this year's lineup may be the reason why not every room is booked. She's unsure if the economy or tariffs play a role in the motel's business this year. 'The big names that they're used to for country music aren't here like they normally are,' she said. 'A lot of people don't look at Kid Rock as a country artist. Jelly Roll, I think because he is the new artist, that a lot of people are excited about him. But they still don't know what side of the fence he's on.' Willey said this year's season for business has been up and down due to weather. With this weekend's forecast showing rain, she hopes it doesn't turn away even more guests. In years past — rain or shine — Willey said country music lovers have made their way to the motel to watch the concert from the motel. Which makes her believe the lineup is the main reason why some familiar faces won't be returning to stay at Midtown Inn & Cottages. 'I'm going to miss a lot of them, because it's like a big family weekend, like a reunion, you know?' she said. 'So I'm going to miss a lot of the people who are normally here. But then you get to meet new faces that are coming in.' Willey said the motel will continue to rely on CCMF for business, but she said they may need to rely more heavily on bike week events moving forward. Down the road along the boulevard, Oceans One Bar Harbor and Bermuda Sands Hotels' executive director of operations, Ray Booth, said this year's season has been steady. But he says the hotel's rates are different. 'The rates are a little bit depressed. A lot of competition in the area, and it seems like people were a little bit more on a budget looking for a deal,' he said. Booth said CCMF is also one of their best weekends for bookings of the entire year. He said they plan to have more bookings made for the event later in the week and anticipates most of the guests coming in Thursday. Booth said he believes inflation has more to do with the hotel's business fluctuation this season. 'I think inflation has more to do than anything than tariffs do,' he said. 'You know, people have had their wallets pinched for the last few years and they're trying to to save as much as they can. But hopefully with some prices coming down now, gas prices are coming down — Hopefully you will see a lot more people traveling this summer.' Although some out-of-towners have been concerned about recent crime on Ocean Boulevard, Booth feels that's not a main reason impacting the hotel's business. 'I've had people call and say, 'Well, I heard there was a shooting or something.' You know, and they wonder whether it's safe. Obviously, you tell them that we are safe, that the police do everything they can do, and hopefully they can limit those types of incidents,' he said. 'Then you ask them where they're from and they tell you Chicago. So, it's all relative. Even though we're a small town, we still have the crime just like everybody else does.' Booth said being in a market where other hotels compete just around the corner, making sure the business stays on top isn't easy. 'Most of the hotels last year, I think, were probably down 6 or 7%. You know, we're still coming off a down year, but increasing prices are not something you do when you're in a market that has heavy competition,' he said. 'We just have to deal with it and overcome it.' Carolina Country Music Fest begins Thursday and ends Sunday. * * * Gabby Jonas joined the News13 team as a multimedia journalist in April 2024. She is from Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Kent State University in May 2023. Follow Gabby on X, formerly Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, and read more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Health
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Myrtle Beach officials talk CCMF safety protocols after Ocean Boulevard violence
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach officials held a Carolina Country Music Fest news conference on Monday, after some residents and visitors expressed safety concerns with recent gun-related crimes on Ocean Boulevard. City officials say more than 30,000 people attended each day of CCMF in 2024. The event also brought $50 million to Myrtle Beach. Officials say to keep the event successful, they must keep people safe. 'You'll see several safety features throughout the venue, such as fencing, hydro-barricades, and meridian vehicle barriers will be installed tomorrow,' George Johnson, Myrtle Beach Special Events and Police Master Corporal, said. 'These are all in place to help guide traffic, protect concertgoers, and maintain a secure environment.' The Myrtle Beach Fire Department says dehydration has been the most common medical emergency at CCMF. The department responded to more than 200 heat-related emergencies at last year's festival. Travis Glatki, the city's Emergency Management Coordinator, says that since first responders started treating people at an on-site medical tent in 2022, they decreased the number of transports from CCMF to local hospitals by almost 90%. 'Depending on the time of day, we will feature between five to seven dedicated medical response teams, comprised of certified EMTs and paramedics, stationed exclusively at the event site,' Glatki said. 'This substantial medical presence ensures rapid response capabilities for any health emergency that may arise.' He also says two ambulances will be on standby for anyone who needs hospital care. But with recent gun-related crimes on Ocean Boulevard, some residents and visitors say they are worried about their safety at CCMF. Myrtle Beach police say their staffing and procedures this year will be the same as last year. The police department will still have help from other agencies, but roads around CCMF will have even more barricades this weekend. 'We have reached out not only to our local partners, but also to our federal partners to receive additional assistance,' Johnson said. 'So, for us, all hands will be on deck. We will all be working that weekend to ensure everyone is as safe as possible.' Dana O'Brien, a city Emergency Management Specialist, told News13 that if severe weather forces everyone to evacuate, CCMF officials will let people know through announcements, screen displays, and the CCMF app. 'If lightning or severe weather ever becomes a concern within an eight-mile radius of the event, the grounds will need to be cleared,' O'Brien said. 'So, it's good practice to know your exits and have a plan for where you would seek shelter.' A city spokesperson says 9th Avenue North is the main pedestrian walkway. There are two exits: one on 9th Avenue and Ocean Boulevard, and the other on 9th Avenue and Kings Highway. * * * Skylar Musick is a multimedia journalist at News13. Skylar is originally from Long Island, New York. She joined the News13 team in June 2024 after graduating from Villanova University in May 2024. Follow Skylar on X, formerly Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, and read more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
