The worst run cities in America – The Hill

January 11, 2021

"Eight cities stand out as the worst-run in the nation, when ranked on critical quality-of-life markers including cost of living, education, crime, and homelessness: New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Chicago, Philadelphia, Portland, San Francisco, and Oakland. Despite funneling billions into city government annually, each faces a multi-generational challenge brought on by long standing mismanagement."

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Old Spartan

5 years ago

I presume no one is surprised that each of those cities has a Democrat mayor. Voters are getting what they deserve– they put up with their crummy lifestyles generation after generation and dont know anything different.

Heyjude

5 years ago

Well written article with plenty of facts and figures to support the conclusions. Unfortunately the left has made it clear for decades that no facts or figures can deter them from their agenda.

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