Michael Baskin

Michael Baskin leads innovation for Montgomery County MD with the goal of creating a just, liberating, and human government. He works with staff at all levels to build systems that meet the needs of their communities Previously, Michael helped launch innovation programs in cities from Miami to Las Vegas, designed and launched a learning network of mayors and municipalities, and convened a coalition of local governments ensuring everyone counted in the 2020 Census. Michael served as the Chief Policy and Innovation Officer for Chattanooga, TN working on issues from policing to permitting while re-designing the Outcomes Based Budgeting process to connect strategy, people, and resources.