Efficient & Effective Solutions for most Public Sector Challenges

Executive Search & Interim Management

With 300+ successful local government executive searches over 18 years, our proven 3-phase model finds the leaders your community deserves. When leadership transitions happen, our network of experienced interim executives also steps in immediately to maintain momentum and stability.

"Dave and his staff were able to reach candidates we could never have...their professional recruitment and selection process found us a fabulous Fire Chief. Using their services is an absolute no brainer."

Julia Griffin, Town Manager — Town of Hanover, NH

Core Outcomes

• City & County Manager searches
• Department Director & Chief placements
• Finance Director & CFO recruitment
• Interim City & County Managers
• Acting Department Directors
• Short- and long-term interim placements

Efficiency Studies & Operations Audits

Our consultants are pioneers in municipal efficiency, having partnered with hundreds of government agencies to create better services and quality of life for residents across the US and internationally.

Core Outcomes

• Operational efficiency assessments
• Budget gap identification
• Service delivery benchmarking
• Cost reduction & revenue optimization

Classification & Compensation Studies

Is your agency overpaying, underpaying, or taking unnecessary risk? Our compensation experts ensure your pay structure is competitive, equitable, and legally defensible.

Core Outcomes

• Market pay analysis & benchmarking
• Job classification & grading
• Benefits structure review
• Risk & compliance assessment

Municipal Broadband & Franchise Audits

Our consultants are pioneers and experts in municipal broadband — from market trend analysis to right-of-way standards, cable TV, fiber, and wireless franchise negotiations.

"Because of Mr. Evertsen's extensive knowledge and background in cable TV and telecommunications, a review and update of our franchise fees helped us avoid a 10-year loss of more than $700,000."

City of Safford, AZ

Core Outcomes

• Franchise fee audits & renegotiation
• Municipal broadband feasibility
• Cable TV & fiber assessments
• Wireless right-of-way strategy

Strategic Planning

Successful and beautiful cities don't just happen — they are planned. Our facilitated strategic planning process engages your community and elected leadership to build a shared, actionable long-term vision.

Core Outcomes

• 5-year strategic plan development
• Community & council engagement workshops
• Goal-setting retreats for elected officials
• Performance measurement & reporting

Emergency & Risk Management

From risk assessments to emergency response plans and training, we help communities prepare for and mitigate the risks that threaten public safety and operational continuity.

Core Outcomes

• Risk & vulnerability assessments
• Emergency operations planning
• Staff & faculty training
• Business continuity planning

Customer Service & Leadership Training

Over 25 years, our Public Sector Training Programs have been delivered to hundreds of local and state governments and 10,000+ civil servants in 14 countries. We offer 40+ unique workshops across four tracks: Leadership & Management, Customer Service & Public Relations, Professional & Personal Productivity, and Ethics & Risk Management — all facilitated on-site.

Core Outcomes

• Public Sector Customer Service Program (10 courses)
• Public Leadership & Management Program (3 tiers, 12 courses)
• Ethics & Risk Management (18 courses)
• On-site delivery — no travel costs for participants

Government Relations & Sales Advisory

With 89,000 local governments across the US — each with separate boards, budgets, procurement cycles, and political dynamics — navigating the public sector is one of the most complex sales environments in the world. Municipal Solutions connects private companies directly to the decision-makers that matter, shortening sales cycles and protecting long-term revenue.

"Municipal Solutions does what few other firms can — connect you with 1000s of Chief Executives and key decision-makers in government."

David A. Evertsen, CEO — Municipal Solutions

Core Outcomes

• Access to 1,000s of City Managers, Mayors & IT Directors
• Shortened government procurement & sales cycles
• Permitting approvals, tax abatements & fee negotiation
• Election-cycle relationship management & continuity
• Advisory on government budgeting, purchasing & procurement policies
• Marketing & messaging fine-tuned for the language of government

Professional Sports, Entertainment & Economic Development

From stadium financing negotiations and entertainment district planning to large-scale land, infrastructure, and military compatibility projects, our advisors have worked with NFL, MLB, NHL, and NASCAR franchises and have deep experience navigating the government relationships that make or break major development deals.

Core Outcomes

• Stadium & arena development / financing negotiations
• Tax abatement & incentive structuring with local government
• Entertainment district & economic development planning
• Large-scale land annexation & site acquisition advisory
• Military base compatibility & infrastructure planning
• Government relations for sports franchises & venue operators

Sector-Specific Government Advisory

Since 2013, we have advised dozens of Fortune 500 companies and multi-national corporations — including IBM, Pitney Bowes, L-3 Titan, Northrop Grumman, Comcast, Charter, Deloitte, Intel, Marriott, Wells Fargo, Disney, NBC, Time Warner, SpaceX, Reuters, American Airlines, and many more — helping them improve their products, services, and relationships with government agencies across five key sectors.

Core Outcomes

• Energy, Oil & Gas — permitting, site licensing & tax incentive negotiation
• Cable TV, Telecoms & Wireless — access to decision-makers, procurement navigation, right of way, shared services & tower negotiation
• Land, Commercial, Retail & Industry — demographic analysis, variances, development agreement negotiation, planning & approval solutions, fee negotiation
• Entertainment & Motion Picture — site selection, permitting & incentive negotiation
• Technology & Software — beta testing, municipal demos, use cases, go-to-market strategies

Process & Structure Improvement

Since 2009, our internationally-experienced consultants have assisted on development projects for the EU, USAID, ADB, UNDP, and IMF across 13 countries — from Afghanistan to Trinidad & Tobago. We specialize in transforming how organizations operate, from redesigning core processes to restructuring supply chains and governance frameworks.

"David Evertsen has marshaled the talents of over a hundred consultants in Municipal Solutions to provide a municipal client service platform of considerable depth."

Drew Gilmore, Country Director — CANADEM

Core Outcomes

• Organizational & capacity development
• Process mapping & workflow redesign
• Supply chain analysis & optimization
• Civil service & institutional reform
• Land management & reform
• Public financial management

Countries Served

Afghanistan, Bosnia, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Iraq, Indonesia, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Myanmar, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turks & Caicos