From MuniNet Guide July 24, 2019 Mardee Handler CMF Executive Director Michael Belsky Center for Municipal Finance (CMF) Executive Director Michael Belsky was featured in MuniNet Guide's Experts Roundtable, discussing financial challenges and possible solutions for different types of municipalities. "Moving forward, most states and municipalities are offering more sustainable retirement plans to new employees," said Belsky, describing trends in pension reform. "Many have adopted more 401 (k)-type or hybrid plans, where the pension portion is smaller than the 401 (k) portion. These solutions are not tenable for active employees, who entered into their jobs with certain expectations related to these benefits." Full coverage available at MuniNet Guide. 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