Getting Things Done Where All Politics Is Local

Michael French Metcalf

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White River Press
12 November 2024

Biography: historical, political & military; Political leaders & leadership; Regional government

"From a global career to a small-town mayor,

Michael F. Metcalf followed the leader . . .

How do you go from a career as a construction and engineering manager for an international gas and oil organization to becoming the mayor of a small northern California town? For Michael Metcalf, the idea felt natural. Mike grew up outside of Boston, Massachusetts, where exposure to politics was part of life. Back then, a man named Tip O'Neill was on his way to becoming a political legend. Elected to the State House of Representatives at age 24, Tip later moved onto the national stage and, in 1977, became Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Through it all, he remained firmly connected to the people of Massachusetts and to one of his favorite sayings: ""All Politics Is Local."" And he became a positive, lifelong influence on Mike Metcalf.

Getting Things Done Where All Politics Is Local follows Mike's unexpected, often challenging journey to incorporate O'Neill's lessons and leadership skills into his own local political arena.

When Mike took an early retirement in 1999, his adopted hometown of Moraga, California, boasted a population of just over 16,000. The town needed help, although the people didn't realize it. So Mike volunteered in Moraga. He applied his professional skills to his community, which was much different than anything he had dealt with before, all the while retaining Tip O'Neill's creed as his guidepost. He accomplished a lot and endured some failures, and he learned a lot more about Gettings Things Done Where all Politics Is Local."

By: Michael French Metcalf
Imprint: White River Press
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 354g
ISBN: 9798885450201
Pages: 148
Publication Date: 12 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Metcalf was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was educated as a civil engineer at the University of Pennsylvania and served in the US Navy as a Seabee. His graduate studies at Stanford University were followed by 30 years in engineering and construction on worldwide projects. He retired and served voluntarily for 20 years in local government in the Town of Moraga, California.

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