Local Governments Suffer Under State Budget

The passage of the state budget late last month begins another year of belt tightening by city and county governments.

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July 30, 2000, 8:30 AM PDT

This year, San Mateo County Manager, John Maltbie has had enough of politics-as-usual. In an in-depth interview, Metro Investment Report captures Maltbie's passion for this issue. Keeping human consequences in the fore, Maltbie gives his account of the troubled history of State/local fiscal relations and outlines the next steps for those demanding change.

Thanks to Ali Valenzuela

FULL STORY: The State Budget Offered Little Relief to Counties--And Too Few of Our Leaders Are Upset

Wednesday, July 26, 2000 in The Metro Investment Report

Government / Politics California

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