Inside City Hall: What the City Manager Actually Does

In this episode of the Calimesa Insider Podcast, City Manager Will Kolbow pulls back the curtain on a question many residents ask but few fully understand: What does a City Manager actually do?Instead of describing the role in theory, this episode walks through a real-world breakdown of the first two months of 2026. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at the wide range of responsibilities that come with managing a city—from infrastructure planning and regional coordination to budget oversight, development discussions, and public safety collaboration.The episode highlights how city management requires constant problem-solving and coordination across departments, agencies, and community partners. Topics include major infrastructure projects like the Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange, development planning such as Mesa Verde and Oak Valley Town Center, regional transportation coordination, budget management, and the day-to-day realities of leading a municipal organization.Subscribe to the Calimesa Insider Podcast for regular updates on development, infrastructure, city government, and community events in Calimesa.#LocalGovernment#CityManager#Calimesa#MunicipalGovernment#CityPlanning#PublicAdministration#Infrastructure#EconomicDevelopment