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Title of Session or Presentation: California Local Government Finance Salmagundi with Michael Coleman Description of Session: A longtime speaker at our annual conference and chapter meetings, Michael Coleman will provide a timely look at key finance topics affecting California public finance professionals. With his deep understanding of California's financial landscape, Michael will draw from a fascinating mix of topics, offering relevant insights into current finance trends, ballot measures, and evolving legislative and policy matters. Join us to benefit from his long-standing experience and unique perspective on the issues that directly affect your work. Speakers: Michael Coleman Speaker Bios: Michael Coleman is a leading expert on California local government revenues, spending and financing. He is the creator of CaliforniaCityFinance.com, the California Local Government Finance Almanac, an online resource of data, analyses and articles on California municipal finance and budgeting. He is the principal fiscal policy advisor to the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) and, for over twenty-five years, to the League of California Cities. Coleman is a popular presenter at graduate schools and conferences and is the author of numerous articles and references including the California Municipal Revenue Sources Handbook, and, as co-author with Mike Multari, Ken Hampian and Bill Statler, the Guide to Local Government Finance in California published by Solano Press.
An experienced city fiscal officer, Michael previously worked for the cities of San Mateo, Milpitas, Daly City and Sacramento. He received his BA in Policy Analysis from UC Davis and his MPA from the University of Southern California, and is a graduate of the Coro Fellows Program. In February 2013, the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers honored Michael with their Distinguished Service Award for dedicated service and outstanding contribution to the municipal finance profession. Registration Deadline: Monday, November 10, 2025 Registration Fee: Members $55, Non-Members $70 This meeting does not qualify for CPE Sponsored by: 
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