"We want to make sure that we're getting as much return as we can while ensuring we never put the public's money at risk." – Matthew Hastedt

In this episode of Where Public Finance Works, we discover how the country's 5th fastest-growing city manages more than a billion dollars in debt to improve communities in Charlotte, North Carolina. Listen along as Matthew Hastedt, Charlotte's Treasurer, speaks on forecasting city revenues and how strategic legislation lobbying protects both urban and rural interests. Matthew takes you into the $200 million Spectrum Center improvements, the city's partnership with the Charlotte Hornets basketball team, and how he faces the delicate balance of directing hospitality taxes.

Join our host, Tyler Traudt, as he uncovers how billions in draw programs are managed, saving millions in interest on massive infrastructure projects and keeping municipal services like water and sewer affordable.

Learn how Matthew's commitment to city department collaboration and his advocacy for draw programs have revolutionized Charlotte's strategy for appropriately allocating the city's funds toward competing projects.

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