From various sources July 22, 2018 Zak Koeske CMF Executive Director Michael Belsky Michael Belsky, the Executive Director of the Center for Municipal Finance at Harris Public Policy, was featured in The Daily Southtown and The Bond Buyer discussing questionable disbursements of public funds for a new library in Harvey, Illinois. The financial firms “really did get highly paid for an issue this size,” Belsky said. “It does seem excessive.” Full coverage available at The Daily Southtown and The Bond Buyer. Upcoming Events More events Policy Outlook: Geopolitics, Oil, and U.S. Strategy in Venezuela After Maduro Mon., January 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E. 60th St. The Keller Center, Sky Suite Chicago, IL 60637 United States Data and Policy Summer Scholar Program (DPSS): Academic vs. Professional Track Insights Wed., January 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM University of Chicago Economist Jens Ludwig on Reducing Gun Violence in Chicago Wed., January 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM City Club Chicago 111 W. Grand Avenue Maggiano's Banquets CHICAGO, IL 60654 United States