Capital Finance

Pamela Bryant

Director of Capital Finance

Pam is the Director of Capital Finance for Milwaukee County. In this role, she manages the County’s debt portfolio and oversees the financial aspects of capital projects. Pam leads the issuance of general obligation bonds and other debt instruments, ensuring compliance with all legal and financial requirements. She closely monitors existing debt to maintain accurate reporting and ensure timely payments. A key part of her role involves ensuring bond compliance, particularly with IRS regulations related to tax-exempt bonds, and tracking the use of bond proceeds to support eligible capital expenditures. Pam also evaluates capital projects to determine bond eligibility. She manages contracts with the County’s financial advisors, bond counsel, and underwriters who support the County’s debt issuance and capital planning efforts. Additionally, Pam serves on a sub-committee that provides fiscal analysis and recommendations to the Capital Improvements Committee, playing a critical role in shaping the County’s capital budget. She is responsible for reviewing financial terms of contracts submitted to the Comptroller for signature, ensuring their alignment with County policies and budget priorities. Overall, her role supports the long-term financial sustainability of Milwaukee County’s capital investments. Pam has worked in this role for 27 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a Master of Public Administration.

Some of her key accomplishments include overseeing the County’s first-ever issuance of airport revenue bonds, playing a central role in the issuance of $400 million in pension obligation bonds—the largest debt issuance in Milwaukee County’s history—and managing the complex financing processes for major capital projects such as the Wisconsin Museum of Nature and Culture, Inc. and the Combined Forensic Science and Protective Medicine facility. Pam has also been responsible for fiscal monitoring of Milwaukee County’s Enterprise Reporting Program project, tracking project expenditures, ensuring adherence to the approved budget, and providing regular financial updates to stakeholders. Her work directly supports Milwaukee County residents by ensuring responsible management of public funds, contributing to the County’s long-term financial stability and growth. By overseeing the issuance and management of debt, Pam helps fund critical infrastructure projects, ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently and in line with legal requirements. Through her work, she contributes to a well-managed, transparent, and fiscally responsible government that delivers essential services and infrastructure to the people of Milwaukee County.