Yaffa Rattner, Head of Municipal Credit, and Tom Kozlik, Head of Public Policy & Municipal Strategy, unpack the findings of the HilltopSecurities 2025 Public Finance Leaders Survey—a pulse check on what over 1,000 leaders across the U.S. are prioritizing right now.

What you’ll hear:

• Why budget pressure and labor shortages top the list
• How leaders are approaching AI, cybersecurity, and ESG
• A surprising perspective on crypto, climate risk, and infrastructure planning
• What decision-makers say they need more support with this year

Listen in as Yaffa and Tom connect the survey results to the broader challenges—and opportunities—facing municipalities today.

You can also watch a video presentation of the survey results here.