How Cities Can Weather State Fiscal Distress

West Sacramento has learned to cope, and flourish, in spite of California's fiscal chaos.

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November 1, 2003, 7:00 AM PST

"As most cities in California are reeling from the effects of the state budget, West Sacramento is thriving -- taking advantage of economic development tools to ensure its financial security and recently adopting an ambitious master plan that would triple the city's park space. The Planning Report presents an interview with Christopher Cabaldon, Mayor of West Sacramento, in which he discusses his city's financial strategy, regional involvement and smart growth in the Sacramento metropolitan area."

Thanks to William Cipes

Read the full story: West Sacramento's Mayor Cabaldon On How Cities Manage to Survive State's Fiscal Distress

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 in The Planning Report

Government / Politics California

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