Elected Official's Guides
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Elected Official's Guides
Understanding the Fiscal Health of Your Community
Prepared leaders make effective policy. Elected officials who understand the language and concepts of public finance can better assess the fiscal health of their communities.
Managing Your Community's Assets: Capital Planning & Debt
Building the future of a community requires careful planning. With billions of debt issued annually by local governments to fund the country's roads, rails, and transit systems, understanding the money behind the project is vital to planning a thriving community.