The Shocking Lesson Of Colorado Springs

When we last discussed Colorado Springs, CO, back in February, the tax-averse city was just about to shut off its streetlights and do away with trash removal. Today the Wall Street Journal takes a look at the town which is still in a mood to cut as much spending as possible while shifting assorted burdens to the local populace. The Journal says that it’s too early to declare the moves a success, but halfway through the article it does raise a possible red flag: “Poor neighborhoods, it turns out, have trouble raising enough money to cover the costs of popular municipal programs like after-school child care.” Huh! Who would have thought?