Jesse Muñiz: The Budget Translation ProblemWhy Local Government Struggles to Translate Spending into Impact

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Episode 322 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies

Local government leaders don't lack data. They lack clarity on what that data actually means.

In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Jesse Muñiz, Head of Customer Success at Tyler Technologies, to unpack a challenge hiding in plain sight: Most leaders struggle to clearly explain where their money is going or what impact it's actually creating.

Not because they're unqualified, but because the system wasn't built for clarity.

Jesse shares his journey from auditing local governments to working inside the City of Albuquerque, and now helping cities across the country rethink how they understand, communicate, and align their budgets with what truly matters.

This conversation moves beyond theory and into a practical shift: From funding departments to investing in the services that actually drive outcomes.

Learn more about Priority Based Budgeting here: TylerTech.com/WINTER

Sponsored by:

• Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software solutions designed specifically for the public sector and local government. Learn more at https://tylertech.com/winter

• The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) is a global community for local government leaders who want ongoing support, practical insights, and a trusted peer network to help them lead with clarity and conviction. Learn more at https://haltingwinter.com/MLDC

Connect with Seth Winterhalter

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
• Website: https://www.HaltingWinter.com