Micah Gaudet

Leveraging AI in Local Government: A Conversation with Micah Gaudet, Deputy City Manager, City of Maricopa, Arizona

Submitted by on Tue, 02/10/2026 - 10:41
What does an "AI-ready culture" look like in city government? What are the common cultural barriers to AI adoption? How does AI create efficiencies in city operations? How should local government leaders evaluate AI vendors and their promises? How do you ensure accountability when AI systems are involved in public safety or other critical city services? Join host Michael J.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, February 9, 2026 - 10:39
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Micah Gaudet
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Micah Gaudet, Deputy City Manager

Submitted by on Tue, 02/10/2026 - 10:34
Micah Gaudet serves as the Deputy City Manager for the City of Maricopa, AZ. Gaudet is the creator of the first-ever AI course specifically designed for government, and he is the author of Fragile Systems: An Ecological Approach to AI in Government and 1001 Prompts for Unlocking Generative AI in Local Government. He is an in-demand speaker and author on AI in government. Holding a bachelor’s from Middle Tennessee State University and a master’s in public management from The Johns Hopkins University, Gaudet’s work has significantly contributed to the practical use of AI in local government.
Deputy City Manager, Maricopa, AZ
City of Maricopa, AZ
United States

Micah Gaudet serves as the Deputy City Manager for the City of Maricopa, AZ. Gaudet is the creator of the first-ever AI course specifically designed for government, and he is the author of Fragile Systems: An Ecological Approach to AI in Government and 1001 Prompts for Unlocking Generative AI in Local Government. He is an in-demand speaker and author on AI in government. Holding a bachelor’s from Middle Tennessee State University and a master’s in public management from The Johns Hopkins University, Gaudet’s work has significantly contributed to the practical use of AI in local government.