Regardless of what my city does -- hold taxes steady or increase them by 50% -- next year's budget will be a transaction of decline, an attempt to hold on, just a little while longer, to what we perceive that we have. We have to do better if we want a country full of Strong Towns.
Read MoreWhat does a #NoNewRoads approach look like when it turns into public policy? It would look a lot like a proposal being put forward by Idaho Democrats at their state legislature.
Read MoreTennessee going maintenance only, demolition on Main Street, the death of oil drillers, QE forever and don't be poor and drive.
Read MoreFor a city to get there, current priorities need to be realigned and everyone -- from the mayor, the city engineer, the maintenance worker and everyone in between -- needs to be working to get more value out of our existing investments.
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