I am a third generation “City Manager” who spent almost 38 years in a profession that I loved. Being an executive, leading a public organization is the greatest avocation which … Continue Reading...
Author: John Donlevy
Retired and Inspired Interview- John W. Donlevy Jr.
A recent interview with John W. Donlevy, Jr. with the California City Management Foundation where I share some insights from my career and in retirement.
” I learned that being … Continue Reading...
Women Lift Economies- Kenya Micro Credit and Business Development
Women Lift Economies- Our Business Development Work in Kenya!
One of the most amazing parts of working 
with HEART-Africa is their determination toward the empowerment of women through “income … Continue Reading...
Empowerment, Education and Economics- My Trip to Kenya-2024
In Kenya, HEART Africa is advancing education and empowerment programs to help single, HIV infected mothers survive and thrive in some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable. With a root … Continue Reading...
Kenya Projects- March, 2024
My projects in Africa over the years have centered mostly in Tanzania with water wells, sanitation, the Katavi Girls School in Usevia and our efforts on economic development through our … Continue Reading...
Ensenada Food Distribution- January 6 2024
A team of Rotarians from Auburn and Winters travelled to Ensenada, Baja California for a four day project to help our partner Club- Rotario Ensenada Centenaria in their Dia de … Continue Reading...
My “In-N-Out Burger” Philosophy on Management:
Being a successful small town City Manager quickly brings the revelation that you do all the same things as the managers in larger cities but without the staff or resources. … Continue Reading...
Op Ed- Housing and Homelessness in California
I recently contributed the following Op-Ed on Housing and Homelessness in California calling for the re-establishment of redevelopment agencies, better collaboration between public housing agencies and the private sector, mental … Continue Reading...
The Power of Saying “YES”- Project Playground
I have always preached the power of “saying YES” when approached by the community. In government we seem to think we know or can do more than the community in … Continue Reading...
Katavi Youth Center- Usevia, Tanzania
One of the best Rotary Club Presidents I have worked with is my friend Woody Fridae who I sponsored into the Winters Club in 2005.Woody has served in many capacities … Continue Reading...