Clarity first. Then the numbers.

We don't just deliver reports. We partner, mentor, and translate complexity into clarity. Our analytics are sharp, but our focus is always on the story behind the numbers. We embrace uncertainty honestly because trust is built on candor. And when the truth is uncomfortable, we say it anyway.

Principles we work by

• Candor > comfort. We'll explain confidence intervals, caveats, and risks so leaders can choose with eyes open.

• Story-driven analysis. Data without theory only goes so far; we bring both.

• Capacity over dependency. We build tools your team can use tomorrow, not black boxes.

• Grace & gratitude. We value people, not just spreadsheets.

We're a partner, not a vendor

Cities aren't static. Markets shift. Boards ask new questions. Staff turns over. Our standing relationships mean we can re-run models as assumptions change, keep your fee schedules current, onboard new team members, and carry institutional knowledge forward. That continuity is how good decisions compound.

Short-term projects can solve an immediate need, but they rarely build capacity. We'd rather help your team get stronger over time, teaching the “why” behind the numbers, not just handing off the “what.”

When we stay in the conversation, we can refine assumptions, flag early warning signs, and evolve your tools as the fiscal landscape changes. The result is less firefighting, more foresight.

Partnership, to us, means being the extra brain in the room when uncertainty hits. It's the difference between a consultant who checks boxes and a collaborator who helps you see around corners. We stay engaged because that's how progress sticks: through relationships built on candor, consistency, and shared accountability.

What we deliver

We're not afraid of the hard stuff: the messy datasets, the politically sensitive questions, the models no one's touched in five years. In fact, that's where we do our best work.

The problems that feel too complex or too risky to take on are usually the ones that matter most, and that's exactly why we run toward them. We dig in, make sense of the noise, and turn confusion into a clear, actionable story you can stand behind.

But the work isn't done when the spreadsheet balances or the model runs cleanly. The real value comes when your team understands what's inside it. Every project is an opportunity to build local capacity, to explain how the assumptions interact, why the math works the way it does, and what signals to watch for next year. We take the time to walk through the details with staff and council, so you're not just approving numbers, you're interpreting them.

Our goal isn't to be the only ones who can “run the model.” Your data is yours, always. We build our tools and models so you can open them, explore them, and use them without needing a gatekeeper. Every assumption, formula, and input is visible and documented. No black boxes, no proprietary lock-in. That transparency isn’t just a philosophical choice; it’s how we build trust and ensure that your team can keep learning long after the project ends.