Muni Morning + Money Matters Special Event Edition!  

We are thrilled to announce an exciting development for our upcoming Muni Mornings series! The Muni Mornings host, Municipal Operations Specialist Kathleen Ramsay, is teaming up with the Money Matters host, Government Finance Specialist Marguerite Ladd, to combine two highly anticipated sessions into one comprehensive event. This is a fantastic opportunity to dive deep into the essentials of both Capital Budgeting and Operations Budgeting, all in one go!

In this power-packed session you'll learn about:

Budgeting – We’ll look at the role of major budget drivers in the budget process and provide insight into major drivers for FY27, including health insurance rate increases, CPI, interest rates, and the anticipated decline in state and federal aid. You'll also receive a new timeline graphic on the budget process.  

Capital Budgeting – We'll share examples from small towns that have successfully implemented Capital Improvement Plans and offer actionable tips, a list of helpful resources, easy-to-use templates, and steps for jumpstarting your capital improvement budgeting process.  

Expect to hear engaging success stories and real-world examples. You'll also get practical templates to kickstart your planning. This combined session promises to be a rich learning experience, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to effectively plan and implement your projects. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your budgeting skills and network with peers. Be sure to prepare your questions ahead of time for the interactive Q&A portion of this session.

Presenters
Kathleen Ramsay, Municipal Operations Specialist, VLCT Municipal Operations Support
Marguerite Ladd, Government Finance Specialist, VLCT Municipal Operations Support
 

About the Series Muni Mornings with Kathleen 
Each meeting is hosted by Kathleen and enhanced by one or more guests who specialize in the month’s scheduled topic. They begin with a brief overview of the topic by the specialist(s), then Kathleen moderates a Q&A session and encourages participants to not only ask questions but also share their successes and lessons learned in their own work.

More In This Series

• Thursday, October 23, 2025 – PACIF Policy Portal Tips
• Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Communication Tools
• Thursday, December 11, 2025 – Budgeting Roundtable