Policies for Sound Governance
Margaret Browne, principal of M.V. Browne & Associates, has the demonstrated capacity to tackle many public policy issues. She has directly impacted the prioritization and delivery of critical governmental services such as police, fire and sheriff services, public works, human services, public health, recreation, and library services.
MVB has developed and maintained strong financial policies resulting in an improved city bond rating. Examples include:
- Fund balance and reserve policies to ensure financial stability even during an economic downturn
- Strategy to diversify revenues for stable revenue growth
- Policies to set aside one-time revenues and unexpected revenues to control operating expenditure growth
- Contingency plans to address unforeseen circumstances
- Sound debt policies to ensure that debt is affordable and used appropriately
