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• Dave Bing's Last-Second Shot
  Can the former Piston star save Detroit?
  Shikha Dalmia
  November 10, 2009
• About That Detroit Renaissance
  What chance is there for an artist-led revival in the midst of civic hemorrhage?
  Shikha Dalmia
  September 9, 2009
• Public Options Are Ill-Conceived
  Government should leave commercial activities to the private sector
  John Palatiello and Leonard Gilroy
  August 26, 2009
• Time to Step It Up on Privatization in Virginia
  Even seemingly privatization-resistant states turning to the private sector to help solve major fiscal, capital investment challenges
  Leonard Gilroy
  August 11, 2009
• Setting the Record Straight on Chicago Parking Meter Privatization
  Early implementation challenges subside; L.A., Indianapolis and other cities consider similar proposals
  Leonard Gilroy
  August 7, 2009
• Policymakers Turn to Privatization Amid Prolonged Government Fiscal Crises
  Privatization, public-private partnerships increasingly prominent in fiscal policy debates
  Leonard Gilroy
  August 6, 2009
• (Un)Happy New Fiscal Year
  States need fundamental budget/spending reforms to weather the fiscal storm
  Leonard Gilroy
  July 6, 2009
• How to Reduce Atlanta's Budget Deficit
  Budget makeover should include outcome-based budgeting, privatization and asset leases
  Leonard Gilroy
  June 21, 2009
• Collapse of Midway Deal "Not a Setback for Privatization"
  MuniNet Guide Interview with Reason's Leonard Gilroy
  Leonard Gilroy
  April 30, 2009
• Roanoke Schools Embrace Privatization to Cut Costs, Focus on Education
  Privatizing transportation will free up money for classroom
  Leonard Gilroy
  April 14, 2009
• Innovative Solutions Needed to Fix L.A.’s Budget
  L.A. should follow Chicago's lead on public-private partnerships
  Adam Summers
  February 23, 2009
• Chicago Raises the Bar in Privatization, Again
  Parking meter system franchise nets $1.1 billion; will bring modern meters, improve downtown traffic
  Leonard Gilroy
  December 23, 2008
• The Gold-Standard and the Perfect Economic Storm
  Interview with former Jersey City Mayor Bret Schundler
  Anthony Randazzo
  December 18, 2008
• Chicago Leads the Way on Local Government Privatization
  Daley initiatives generating billions of dollars to boost the city's fiscal health
  Leonard Gilroy
  November 19, 2008
• "Perfect Storm" Could Accelerate Privatization Trends
  MuniNet Guide Interview with Reason's Leonard Gilroy
  Leonard Gilroy
  October 24, 2008
• Don't Count the Private Sector Out in Infrastructure
  Infrastructure PPPs remain an attractive investment in the capital "flight to quality"
  Leonard Gilroy
  October 21, 2008
• Looking at the Year's Privatization Trends
  From transportation and infrastructure to state lotteries, public-private partnerships could play big role in erasing budget deficits
  Leonard Gilroy
  August 7, 2008
• Scottsdale Water Condemnation Proposal Leaves a Bad Taste
  Exercising eminent domain to take over private water utility is fiscally irresponsible, violates private property rights
  Leonard Gilroy
  June 30, 2008
• San Diego Can Benefit from Private Trash Collection
  Private sector already handles over 75 percent of nation's garbage collection
  Adam Summers
  June 16, 2008
• Competition Can Solve Atlanta's Budget Crunch
  Embracing competitive service delivery would reduce costs, improve service quality
  Leonard Gilroy
  March 19, 2008
• Sandy Springs Incorporates, Inspires New Wave of 'Private' Cities in Georgia
  City opts to contract out nearly all government services
  Steve Stanek and Leonard Gilroy
  November 1, 2006
• Making Government Compete to Improve Services and Save Money
  Hamilton County can teach Ohio's 87 other counties a lesson on results and performance
  Geoffrey Segal and Jack Furney
  June 29, 2006
• Detroit Can't Afford to Stall Privatization
  Other cities save millions by forcing government services to compete
  Geoffrey Segal
  April 20, 2006
• Sandy Springs Redefines How Government Should Look
  Officials decide whether to make or buy services
  Geoffrey Segal
  August 30, 2005
• What Can Maine Learn From Oliver Porter?
  New GA town can teach a thing or two about governance
  Geoffrey Segal
  August 10, 2005
• Privatization Produces Gains in Philadelphia
  District posts average gains of 10 points in reading and math
  Lisa Snell
  October 1, 2004
• Ambulance Controversy Astonishing, Unneeded
  Contracting process doesn't need to be complicated
  Adrian Moore
  May 28, 2003
• Stockton: Privatize or Pay Higher Water Rates
  Outsourcing would save $175 million
  Geoffrey Segal
  February 25, 2003
• Atlanta: Pulling the Plug on Water Deal a Mistake
  City's mistake will haunt taxpayers
  Geoffrey Segal
  January 28, 2003
• What Can We Learn From Atlanta's Water Privatization
  Lost in debate: City saving $21 million per year
  Geoffrey Segal
  January 21, 2003
• Edison Should Get to Run Schools Its Way
  Keys to success in Philly privatization
  Lisa Snell
  December 12, 2001
• The Facts about Wastewater, Stormwater, and Water Contract Management in the City of Stockton
  Myths and facts about water privatization
  Geoffrey Segal
  January 1, 1999

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