Insights
Perspectives on incentive finance.
Municipal
Does TIF Take Money From Schools?
Does TIF take money from schools? The answer varies by state. A look at school levy carve-outs, aid backfills, and where the…
Municipal
How to Brief Your Mayor and Council on a TIF Deal
Briefing a council on a developer-backed TIF deal? The five questions you'll be asked in public session, and how to answer them…
Municipal
How a Council Member Defends a TIF Vote
What to know before voting on a TIF, and how to explain it afterward. Plain answers to the developer handout, school funding,…