Building a Better Boulder City: Exploring Projects and Priorities with City Manager Taylour Tedder

This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features Boulder City, NV City Manager, 
Taylour Tedder.

Taylour is a dedicated and passionate professional  known for his emphasis on people and their work. With a strong team already in place, he focused on team building and improving communication within the executive team. During his time, he successfully hired three new department heads - a finance director, utilities director, and public works director - who have been warmly welcomed and proven to be highly competent. Taylour is particularly excited about the positive impact they have made. As a city manager, he also ensures the implementation of policies set forth by the governing body.

Taylour also gave a glimpse of the city's commitment to customer service, fire department accreditation, and the unique aspects that make Boulder City a remarkable place to live and work.

QUESTIONS WE DISCUSSED

1.   The increased security measures at City Hall impact the overall perception of safety in Boulder City?
2.   The potential benefits and challenges of cross-training staff members to handle all customer inquiries? How might this improve customer service in the long run?
3.   Thoughts on the fire department's accreditation and its commitment to continuous improvement? How important accreditation is for public safety organizations?
4.    The allocation of approximately 30% of the general fund budget for land leases in Boulder City? Do you think the benefits of low property taxes outweigh any potential drawbacks?
5.   Utilizing vertical space for solar energy installation; could be a viable alternative to conventional horizontal solar panel systems?
6.   How Boulder City's selection for a 10-year strategic plan through TravelNevada will benefit tourism and the overall economic development of the city? What gaps do you think need to be addressed?
7.   How important it is for businesses to be educated about managing and handling situations on their property? What specific tools or support do you think would be most beneficial?
8.   The importance of dark skies programming and reducing light pollution for both life safety and environmental impact? How can individuals contribute to this cause?
9.   The broader uses for energy production, including hydrogen-based energy, that have been approved in El Dorado Valley? Do you believe this will lead to a more sustainable future?
10.   Opinions on battery storage as an alternative to solar energy? Do you think it has the potential to revolutionize the energy industry?

NEXT STEPS

Click here to learn more about Taylour on the Boulder City Manager's Website at https://www.bcnv.org/161/City-Manager

CREDITS

The Best Dam Podcast is a Boulder City Chamber of Commerce podcast production.

This episode is sponsored by the i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.

Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.

KEYWORDS

Jill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber, The Best Dam Podcast, Boulder City, City Manager, Taylour Tedder

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