Jim Hunt

Jim Hunt

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States
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Jim Hunt is the host of the popular Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast. Jim is a local…

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    Bearing Advisors

    Greater Pittsburgh Region

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    Clarksburg, WV

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    Greater Pittsburgh Region

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    Clarkisburg, WV

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    Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States

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    Canonsburg, PA

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    Washington, DC

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    Clarksburg, WV

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    Morgantown, WV

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    Barcelona Area, Spain

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    Clarksburg, WV

Education

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    West Virginia University

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    Activities and Societies: Kappa Sigma Fraternity, WVU Freshman and Varsity Basketball Team

    Studied Speech and Education. Work-study assignment at WVU Speech Department under Dr. Leonard Davis, Chairman. Graduate work in Learning Disabilities and Special Education.

Volunteer Experience

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    Volunteer

    Habitat for Humanity International

    Poverty Alleviation

    Jim Hunt participated in Habitat for Humanity's Global Village Program and traveled to Poland and Hungary building housing for the disadvantaged. This work has given me a new perspective on the world and how to alleviate poverty on a global basis. Jim also served his local Habitat for Humanity chapter as Vice-President for over 20 years.

Publications

  • Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast

    Jim Hunt

    The Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast is The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.


    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”


    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal…

    The Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast is The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.


    Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”


    Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.


    Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.


    Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

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  • The Amazing City-7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City

    The Elim Group Publishing

    The Elim Group Publishing is proud to announce the release of a new book titled “The Amazing City-7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City” by Jim Hunt, a Past President of the National League of Cities and the 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County magazine. Hunt served over 27 years as Mayor and Councilmember in Clarksburg, West Virginia and had a long career in housing development and neighborhood revitalization. His first book, co-authored with former ICMA Board Member…

    The Elim Group Publishing is proud to announce the release of a new book titled “The Amazing City-7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City” by Jim Hunt, a Past President of the National League of Cities and the 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County magazine. Hunt served over 27 years as Mayor and Councilmember in Clarksburg, West Virginia and had a long career in housing development and neighborhood revitalization. His first book, co-authored with former ICMA Board Member, Mike Conduff, was titled “Bottom Line Green-How America’s Cities are Saving the Planet (And Money Too!) examined ways for cities to adopt energy efficient projects while saving their cities money. He is currently a professional speaker and consultant who travels throughout the country speaking to thousands of people on excellence in local government.

    “The Amazing City-7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City” is a resource for city officials, staff and citizens who are interested in building an Amazing city. The 7 Steps are developed from Jim Hunt’s work in dozens of communities and his extensive network of city leaders from throughout the world. As a former member of the World Council of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) based in Barcelona, Spain, Hunt has traveled throughout the world meeting with city officials and seeing examples of successful projects and initiatives that bring positive change to cities.

    To order “The Amazing City-7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City” visit www.theamazingcity.com or it is also available on Amazon. The price is $29.95 plus shipping and handling.

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  • Bottom Line Green-How America's Cities are Saving the Planet (and money too!)

    The Elim Group Publishing Co.

    From wall wart reduction to hybrid police cars to major projects like energy efficient street relighting, cities and counties all across the country are examining their energy use and carbon emissions and implementing solutions. Bottom Line Green is our attempt to honor the leading edge communities and to encourage the rest. IN local government, where the reward for risk is small, few cities or counties want to be the first, but almost all want to be first to be second.

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Honors & Awards

  • Advocate of Peace Award

    W.V. Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday Commission

    Jim Hunt received the Advocate for Peace Award issued by the West Virginia Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission. The award was presented at a ceremony at the West Virginia Cultural Center and is presented for Advocating for social change in a non-violent way.

  • Lifetime Achievement Award

    West Virginia Municipal League

    For his service to his city, the West Virginia Municipal League, the National League of Cities and the thousands of local government officials who have been inspired by his leadership. (The WVML Lifetime Achievement Award has been renamed in honor of Jim Hunt and is now named the "James C. Hunt Lifetime Achievement Award".)

  • Distinguished Mountaineer by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin

    Governor Earl Ray Tomblin of West Virginia

    Governor Earl Ray Tomblin awarded James C. Hunt, retiring member of the Clarksburg City Council and founder of Amazing Cities the designation of "Distinguished Mountaineer" at the West Virginia Municipal League Legislative Conference on Febuary 17, 2013.

  • President's Award

    National League of Cities

    During his many years of active involvement at NLC, he has been a strategic leader and instrumental in shaping key policies and programs.
    He is a valued friend, a respected colleague and a compassionate public office to whom we are deeply grateful. With love and admiration from his NLC family, we thank him.
    Presented on the occasion of the 2012 Congress of Cities in Boston, Massachusetts, December 2012

  • WV Municipal League Hall of Fame

    West Virginia Municipal League

    In August of 2012, I was honored to be inducted into the West Virginia Municipal League's Hall of Fame.

  • Richard T. Feller Distinguished Alumni Award

    West Virginia University

    For his commitment to off-campus housing issues and for being a steadfast partner in cooperating with the student body

  • 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year

    American City and County Magazine

    Standing by Kates was former Clarksburg Mayor and Councilmember Jim Hunt, who offered some innovative ideas for addressing the presence of the KKK in his community. “There was some discussion that we shouldn’t do anything,” says Hunt, now a five-term councilman. “All I wanted was the opportunity for our community to come together, to let people make a decision that they weren’t going to choose apathy, and that they weren’t a community that would embrace hatred.”

    Excerpt from the American…

    Standing by Kates was former Clarksburg Mayor and Councilmember Jim Hunt, who offered some innovative ideas for addressing the presence of the KKK in his community. “There was some discussion that we shouldn’t do anything,” says Hunt, now a five-term councilman. “All I wanted was the opportunity for our community to come together, to let people make a decision that they weren’t going to choose apathy, and that they weren’t a community that would embrace hatred.”

    Excerpt from the American City & County Magazine article, recognizing Jim Hunt as 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year

  • 2006 Citizen of the Year

    Harrison County Chamber of Commerce

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