#697 Leadership and Change Management with Kelly McAdoo, Santa Barbara, CA
#697 Leadership and Change Management with Kelly McAdoo, Santa Barbara, CA  
Podcast: GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government
Published On: Fri Oct 10 2025
Description: Kelly McAdoo, the City Administrator for the City of Santa Barbara, California, joined the podcast to talk about her leadership and change management approach. She discussed transitioning transitioning to a new city and getting to know a new organization. She talked about navigating challenges like a budget shortfall, homelessness, and new State laws related to land use and housing. She also reflected on local government trends from the last 10 years. Host: Ben Kittelson