Brandon Betz joined the Michigan League for Public Policy in September 2019. He is the League’s tax policy analyst. In his work, Brandon analyzes and researches tax and other revenue generating policies to actively advocate for an equitable and progressive tax system that supports communities of color and people with low and moderate incomes.
Brandon is formally trained as a tax economist and has worked in the economics field for over three years. After graduating from Syracuse University, Brandon worked as an economic analyst for the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives at the State of Michigan. There, he analyzed and reported state labor market information and interfaced with strategic partners to disseminate economic outlooks and forecasts. He also led a team that conducted a robust program evaluation of Michigan’s workforce training programs. Prior to joining the League, Brandon worked for a small consulting firm, where he evaluated the economic and fiscal impacts of legislation for a diverse set of clients, including lobbying groups, government agencies, nonprofits, and industry associations.
Brandon’s passion lies in policy and politics. He is actively engaged in Lansing’s progressive political movement. In 2019 he ran for city council to represent his district in the city and has worked on a number of political campaigns in the past.
Contact: bbetz@mlpp.org