“Local government is the foundation of our communities. My mission is to support the people who keep it running (elected officials, staff, and volunteers) so they can serve with confidence, clarity, and impact.”
TAYLOR BAXTER, FOUNDER
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INDIVIDUAL PROJECT SUPPORT
Ideal for communities with a one-time need or specific project goals.
Strategic Planning Facilitation
Half-day or full-day sessions with mayor, council, and staff
Includes pre-session surveys, SWOT, and implementation roadmap
Hiring & Onboarding Support
Job ad creation, interview questions, scoring matrix, and onboarding plan
Utility or Fee Structure Review
Analysis of water/sewer/storm fees, permit fees, or other revenue tools
Policy Development & Compliance Reviews
Personnel policies, purchasing policies, code updates
State/federal compliance checks
Council Relations & Meeting Management
Goal-setting, accountability, onboarding for new officials
Monthly council updates and project status briefs
Policy/Ordinance Review & Rewrites
Personnel manual updates, code of ordinances modernization
Website & Communications Overhaul
Website coordination, layout/content review, social media plan, communication plan
Grant Writing or Grant Management Setup
Write or assist with a specific grant opportunities
Build a grant calendar and management system
Community Branding & Marketing Strategy
Logo, slogan, narrative, welcome brochure, social media templates, marketing plan
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MONTHLY RETAINER SUPPORT
Ideal for small towns without a full-time city manager or communities needing reliable ongoing executive support.
Part-Time City Administrator Duties
Agenda prep, council packet creation, meeting facilitation, department and operation oversight
Open Meetings Act / FOIA Refresher
Prevent compliance issues and build public trust
Administrative Oversight & Strategic Advising
Weekly or biweekly Zoom check-ins with mayor/council/staff
Daily or as-needed email/phone/text support
Budget Development & Financial Advising
Review of monthly financials
Budget planning and levy prep
Capital improvement planning
Crisis or PR Support
Help handling resident complaints
Media messaging
Internal issues and support
Customer Service & Culture for Frontline Staff
Improve resident interactions and internal culture
Grant Strategy & Oversight
Identify grant opportunities
Review/advise on applications
Compliance calendar tracking
Staff Coaching & Department Coordination
Support for department heads
Workflow/process problem-solving
Add-on Options
On-site visits (monthly or quarterly)
Economic development lead generation
Vendor/contract management
Recruitment and hiring support (ex. job postings, interview panels)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING EVENTS
Ideal for professional development and team building.