by Robert Jessup | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog
How can our local government financially support additional development of affordable housing in our community? Gone (mostly) are the days when local governments didn’t perceive an affordable housing issue in their communities. And the answers are generally clear as...
by Robert Jessup | Dec 16, 2022 | Blog
As we get to the start of 2023, we offer this list of items to keep in mind as you plan for new capital projects and manage your existing projects. Here are a few things to think about at least once a year: Review compliance with your financing covenants. If you have...
by Robert Jessup | Nov 11, 2022 | Blog
We’ve had a few inquiries in the last few months about planning for a 2023 bond referendum. If you’re thinking about it, here are a few points to keep in mind — There are fewer eligible dates for bond referenda than there used to be. You can only have a bond...
by Robert Jessup | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog
We’ve written before about the requirement to send a notice to the “Joint Legislative Committee on Local Government,” with that notice due 45 days before the LGC considers a borrowing. It’s come up recently that not everyone is aware that requirement applies even when...
by Robert Jessup | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog
Bond lawyers and financial advisors clamor to be included in discussions about a financing project as early as possible. Sometimes you as a local government can take early steps on a project that will complicate your financing process. Bringing us in as soon as you...
