We love featuring #BuiltbyBonds success stories! The new city preschool and senior center in the City Of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, are two essential facilities built as a coordinated project to address long-standing capital needs. Replacing outdated facilities with major deficiencies, this $14M investment has significantly enhanced public services. View more success stories and submit your own at https://www.gfoa.org/muni-stories. (fb)

Meet Our Members: City of Aurora, Illinois, has reached key milestones in fiscal management, including a balanced FY 2024 budget, consistent property tax reductions, and repeated recognition through GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. These accomplishments reflect the city’s commitment to financial responsibility and improving residents’ quality of life. Leading these efforts is Chris Minick, Aurora’s chief financial officer and city treasurer, whose 30-year career spans auditing, accounting, and municipal financial leadership. Learn more: https://www.gfoa.org/materials/gfr2525-minick (fb)