Episode

#714 Breaking Down Silos and Changing Culture with José Madrigal, Durango, CO

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GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government
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Feb 6, 2026
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Summary

José Madrigal, City Manager for the City of Durango, Colorado joined the podcast to talk about leadership and changing culture. He discussed his decision to take on the City Manager job and how he decided to leave Texas for Colorado. He shared how he got to know the organization, figured out what to change, and how he has worked to break down silos in the organization and create a unified leadership team. Host: Ben Kittelson