Muni Hall of Fame

The annual awards for the municipal finance sector will be celebrated at the close of The Bond Buyer's Infrastructure conference in Philadelphia, September 17–18, 2024.

Look back on all three previous classes of our Hall of Fame of municipal finance as we begin accepting nominations for a fourth.

The Bond Buyer will honor a fourth class of inductees into its Hall of Fame of municipal finance, alongside its 10th annual class of Rising Stars, at the close of its Infrastructure event in Boston on Sept. 30.

Ed Rendell's approach to infrastructure and financial management as Philadelphia mayor and Pennsylvania governor put him ahead of his time.

Over a long, successful career, former New York City Director of Management and Budget Mark Page has shaped more than his share of public finance innovations. 

Thompson is known for mentoring his employees and his fair treatment of clients.

For more than 40 years, she has been a transformative leader, mentor and friend.

"Investment banking has a variety of personalities working in it, depending on where you are," Rice said. "The M&A business, the trading business, private equity — all of those things fall into investment banking — but public finance is the one area where you're doing things that help provide for the public good." 

"People could trust him and know they were in good hands," said Greg Carey, a co-worker and friend.

Few in the municipal bond industry have had as far reaching an impact on the institutions, best practices and local developments the way Kenneth Lind, the longtime point man for the Metropolitan Transit Authority, has both as in house and outside counsel.

Her prolific coverage and willingness to share knowledge with local reporters brought transparency and accountability to Midwest public finance.