Thinking the Unthinkable with State Government
Posted by - 06.25.2010
One of the drivers of the increase in government collaboration among local governments in Northeast Ohio is the ongoing fiscal crisis at the state level. With an $8 billion budget gap looming, there is a great need for innovative approaches to revamping state programs. The Cleveland-based Center for Community Solutions this week issued its assessment with the provocative title: Thinking the Unthinkable.
What's unthinkable? The center's executive director John Begala says the unthinkable -- at least to most politicians -- is the need for both severe budget cuts and significant tax hikes to balance the state's budget. Check out the report and then participate in the conversation sponsored by the Center.
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