Legislative Budget and Fiscal Policy Advisor

The Legislative Research and Oversight (LRO) Division supports, informs, and facilitates the work of the City Council through consultations, independent research and analysis, evaluatory services, and technical support. LRO services are structured with the goal of providing clear, objective, nonpartisan research and analysis in support of effective, informed, and evidence-based legislative policymaking and oversight.

The LRO Division’s core objectives are:

• Providing independent, nonpartisan research, reference, and analytical services in support of policymaking and oversight functions of the City Council and its Committees.
• Offering independent, nonpartisan analysis of the Mayor’s Recommended Budget, the City’s financial policies, and the financial implications of legislative and policy proposals.
• Maintaining capacity to conduct research, reference, and analytical support functions required by the City Council and its Committees.

The Legislative Budget and Fiscal Policy Advisor serves as a strategic partner in shaping the City of Minneapolis's fiscal policymaking and legislative oversight. This position plays a key role in the review, analysis, and oversight of the City’s budget and fiscal policies to support fiscal responsibility and alignment with citywide priorities. The advisor provides expert guidance on budgetary and fiscal policy matters, evaluates the financial impact of expenditures, conducts in-depth research on service capacity and productivity, and recommends innovative solutions to improve service quality and operational efficiency across the City enterprise.