This webinar reviews how municipalities can clearly explain budget decisions following a successful override vote, with real-world examples from Melrose and Arlington. Recommended audience: chief municipal officials, communications officials

• Overrides, trust and transparency: a framework for municipal finance – Arlington (PDF)
• Cultivating Transparency After a “Yes” Vote – Melrose (PDF)

Speakers:
• Jen Grigoraitis, Mayor, Melrose
• Julie Wayman, Deputy Town Manager and Finance Director, Arlington
• Jim Feeney, Town Manager, Arlington
• Ashley Place, Director of Administrative Services, Palmer (moderator)