
Communicating Financial Management to Your Newly Elected Local Official
Public Sector Budgeting Solutions
Charlie Francis, Senior Consultant, & Ray Withy, City Council Member & former Mayor, City of Sausalito, CA
Understanding local government finance can be complex to understand for experienced and newly elected government officials. Decision-making for fiscal health is no small task, especially in today’s economic landscape. Communicating financial management to elected officials is a critical skill.
This session covers best-practices, like:
• How to get the conversation started with newly elected officials
• Tips to show how budgeting is a part of the strategic plan
• Steps explaining why financial policies and long-term planning is important
• Common obstacles newly elected officials face and how you can help