Burbank City Treasurer Elected President of the California Municipal Treasurers Association

Burbank, CA (May 29, 2026) – The California Municipal Treasurers Association (CMTA) has elected Burbank City Treasurer Krystle Palmer as President for a two-year term. As President and Chief Executive Officer of CMTA, Palmer will provide leadership and oversight for the statewide organization, preside over the Association’s Annual Meeting and Board of Directors meetings, appoint committee chairs, and represent CMTA among professional organizations throughout California. Palmer will continue serving in her elected role as Burbank City Treasurer while taking on the additional responsibilities of the CMTA presidency, a role that will further enhance her ability to safeguard and invest public funds through expanded collaboration with treasury and finance leaders across the state.

“I am deeply honored to have been elected President of the California Municipal Treasurers Association. It is a privilege to have earned the trust and confidence of my peers in the government treasury profession. CMTA plays a critical role in advancing municipal treasury management and public investment practices throughout California, and I look forward to working with public agencies and private sector partners to promote sound financial stewardship and best practices in the management of taxpayer dollars. As local governments continue to navigate an evolving economic landscape, I remain committed to encouraging innovation in public finance and ensuring that transparency, accountability, and fiscal sustainability remain at the center of our work in service to the communities we represent. I look forward to bringing the knowledge, partnerships, and insights gained through this leadership role back to my work as Burbank City Treasurer to further strengthen how we protect and manage public funds on behalf of the residents of Burbank,” said City Treasurer Krystle Palmer.

Founded in 1958, CMTA is a professional organization governed by active public officials whose primary interest is to improve their function in local government. This body of representatives works together to lead in promoting and enhancing the fiduciary responsibility and integrity of individuals responsible for public funds. To learn more about CMTA, visit www.cmta.org.

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