From The Wall Street Journal March 31, 2019 Erin Ailworth and Douglas Belkin CMF Executive Director Michael Belsky Center for Municipal Finance (CMF) Executive Director Michael Belsky was featured in The Wall Street Journal, discussing Chicago's $28 billion pension funding shortfall and its implications for local governance. "The next mayor is going to have a huge fiscal challenge," said Belsky. Full coverage available at The Wall Street Journal. Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., March 04, 2026 | 12:00 PM Up Front featuring Professor Thomas Coleman | New York Wed., March 04, 2026 | 5:30 PM The Smith Midtown 956 2nd Avenue (51st St and 2nd Ave) New York, NY 10022 United States Credential Program Faculty Spotlight: Sample Class with Benjamin Krause Wed., March 04, 2026 | 7:00 PM
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