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Costly union-only agreements result in fewer city projects
From street repairs to building construction, municipal infrastructure projects are costly, but often necessary, endeavors. To get them done in the most cost-effective manner possible, city taxpayers are best served by having open, competitive markets for contracts to complete such projects efficiently and at the best price. This might sound like ...
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Northwest cities struggle to loosen their housing regulations
Northwest cities struggle to loosen their housing regulations By Sal Rodriguez February 3, 2023 Northwest cities struggle to loosen their housing regulations By Sal Rodriguez February 3, 2023 Across the country, local governments make it much harder than it ought to be to build housing. Some impose rigid land-use policies ...
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Privatization saves money and improves city services
What is the purpose of city government? If you’re an ordinary person, you might figure something like the establishing of certain types of rules (mainly around business and building) and the providing of certain types of services (from parks to policing). City residents, business owners, developers and visitors pay taxes ...
Costly union-only agreements result in fewer city projects
From street repairs to building construction, municipal infrastructure projects are costly, but often necessary, endeavors. To get them done in the most cost-effective manner possible, city taxpayers are best served by having open, competitive markets for contracts to complete such projects efficiently and at the best price. This might sound like ...
Northwest cities struggle to loosen their housing regulations
Northwest cities struggle to loosen their housing regulations By Sal Rodriguez February 3, 2023 Northwest cities struggle to loosen their housing regulations By Sal Rodriguez February 3, 2023 Across the country, local governments make it much harder than it ought to be to build housing. Some impose rigid land-use policies ...
Privatization saves money and improves city services
What is the purpose of city government? If you’re an ordinary person, you might figure something like the establishing of certain types of rules (mainly around business and building) and the providing of certain types of services (from parks to policing). City residents, business owners, developers and visitors pay taxes ...
