Big Cities Face Intractable Financial Problems and Solutions
A historical overview traces urban fiscal distress to postwar federal policies that fostered suburban growth, draining city tax bases. It cites highways and housing programs, shifts in funding, and the 1970-72 push for General Revenue Sharing, noting sales tax burdens on the poor and the need for city-led revenue choices.
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Ada Louise Huxtable
Washington, D.C
America
Congress
Courses by Newspaper: Urban finance and reform proposals
A discussion on city finances facing heavy dependence on federal funds and the need for state and local reforms. Proposals include annexation and metropolitan governments, fair property taxes, revenue sharing, tax policy alignment between cities and suburbs, and leveraging private sector and academic partnerships to revitalize neighborhoods and inner cities. The piece notes Newark’s tax struggles and cites expert views, with a future note on tax reform by George F. Break.
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Gibson
Newark
Houston
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Jacksonville
Moon Landrieu Chronology of Public Roles
Moon Landrieu served as New Orleans mayor from 1970 to 1978 and led in national urban policy roles. He chaired the US Conference of Mayors Legislative Action Committee and helped secure General Revenue Sharing and federal urban support. He also held Louisiana House seats from 1960 to 1966 and led the New Orleans City Council as councilman at large president.
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Moon Landrieu
New Orleans
National Urban Coalition
U.S. Conference of Mayors
USCM
Louisiana House of Representatives
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Underwriters Laboratories urges careful choice and use of electric blenders mixers and processors. Buy UL Listed sturdy units with secure jar and rotating blade alignment. Read instructions unplug when not in use keep away from children avoid wet hands and assure cord safety. Conscription under the draft began in New York City on July 11 1863.
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Chicago
Underwriters Laboratories Inc
Followig
New York City
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