From West Central Tribune December 04, 2018 Dave Orrick CMF Executive Director Michael Belsky Center for Municipal Finance (CMF) Executive Director Michael Belsky was featured in the West Central Tribune, discussing the role of ideology in taxation in Minnesota. “There’s a balance,” Belsky said. “The political leaders who are very dogmatic are important to the process, but you need those people in the middle. You can’t overtax, but you can’t cut everything because you’re only going to get what you pay for. You need people in office who are willing to look at the big picture.” Full coverage available at the West Central Tribune. Upcoming Events More events Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States
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