“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”-&nbsp; is Micah Runner's favorite quote, and in this episode, you get to understand why Gandhi's words resonate with him.Micah is currently the Deputy City Manager in Rancho Cordova. His impressive career in government started even before Micah started working (hint: both of his parents served had amazing careers as politicians and his father was the Mayor of Lancaster, CA). Find out how and so much more about his journey as a local hero throughout different communities he's been a part of.

Episode 3: 3. City of Monterey Park, Joe Torres | From flying planes to running a city

In this podcast, Michael Mazur brings you the stories of local heroes who are innovating and working to create social and economic prosperity in communities all over the world.  These interviews aim to give listeners a digestible dose of information about how other local leaders are responding to key challenges. The format is designed to showcase the amazing work of local government officials and industry leaders and to learn about their perspectives and plans. This podcast was created to provide inspiration for those who want to take action in their communities. In the podcast we talk about key topics including smart cities, bridging the digital divide, innovation, data, AI, blockchain, economic development, civic engagement, entrepreneurship within local communities, and much more! 