Summary
Matt Jakubowski is an experienced public finance professional with 13 years in municipal government, currently serving as Assistant Budget Director for the City of Chicago after progressing from Senior Budget Analyst. He combines hands-on budget development and fiscal analysis with a background in urban planning and local government management (MPA), giving him a practical, policy-aware approach to budgeting for complex city services. Matt’s career includes roles across multiple Illinois municipalities, which has sharpened his skills in cross-departmental coordination, code enforcement implications for fiscal policy, and operational budgeting. Known as a future leader, he brings both technical rigor and a community-focused perspective to public sector finance, and his academic foundation in planning and political science informs pragmatic, equity-minded budget solutions.
13 years of coding experience
Naperville North High School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Urban and Regional Planning, Graduate, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Urban and Regional Planning, Graduate at Miami University
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Local Government Management, Master of Public Administration - MPA, Local Government Management at Northern Illinois University