Listen "Vote for Marc(k)! Marks, Mentors and Making Normal Happen"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textTwo Marks trade friendly jabs while making a serious case for APWA: vote, get involved, and mentor the next generation. Join Mark Ray and me, Marc Culver, as we walk through the Minnesota chapter ballot, unpack what the board actually does, and share practical ways to lead well and care for yourself.• APWA Minnesota election overview and why turnout matters• Department rebrand from operations and maintenance to public works• What the APWA board does and why representation matters• Candidate spotlights across municipal, consultant and regional roles• Mentorship as legacy, mock interviews and LinkedIn as a living log• Self‑care as leadership capacity in high‑stakes seasons• Communicating long‑horizon infrastructure value to communities• PWX conferences, LTAP and LRRB resources, and how to plug inVote for Marc. Vote for Mark. Help us spread the word on the podcast. Drop us a comment on LinkedIn, like our posts, what have you. It really helps us spread the word.
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