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Harris Kenny is a policy analyst specializing in state and local government reform at Reason Foundation, a non-profit think tank advancing free minds and free markets.
Kenny conducts research on privatization, public-private partnerships, public finance, transportation, infrastructure, corrections and education policy issues. He has worked alongside policymakers in Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon and elsewhere to implement market-based policy solutions.
Kenny assists in the production of several Reason Foundation publications, serving as an editor of the Annual Privatization Report and a regular contributor to Innovators in Action. His work has also been published in The Denver Post, The Sacramento Bee, The Orange County Register and various other print and online outlets.
Prior to joining Reason Foundation, Kenny worked at the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC). He graduated from Pepperdine University with a B.A. in Economics, where he worked as a research assistant to Dr. Luisa Blanco at Pepperdine University’s School of Public Policy.
Contributions | Out of Control Blog Posts
- Emanuel Administration Embracing Private Sector Competition in Chicago
New $7 billion infrastructure trust developing alongside initiatives in recycling, water and elsewhere
Harris Kenny
May 15, 2012 - Villaraigosa Administration Advocating Reform in Los Angeles
Debate over city-owned parking garages and zoo continues, progress made elsewhere
Harris Kenny
May 15, 2012 - Tulsa, Jacksonville Mayors Pursuing Public-Private Partnerships
Two first-term mayors hit the ground running in 2011
Harris Kenny
May 15, 2012 - California Library Privatization Success in Jeopardy
Meanwhile, successful partnerships thrive in Florida, Oregon and elsewhere
Harris Kenny
May 15, 2012 - Competition Would Improve North Carolina's Correctional Healthcare Delivery
Letter to the Editor Submitted to The News & Observer
Harris Kenny
May 9, 2012 - Privatization and Public-Private Partnership Trends in Local Government
Local Government Privatization Chapter of Annual Privatization Report 2011
Harris Kenny and Adam Summers
May 1, 2012 - Annual Privatization Report 2011
Privatization trends in local, state and federal government, plus roads, highways, aviation, education and telecom
Leonard Gilroy and Harris Kenny
May 1, 2012 - The Year 2011 in Corrections Public-Private Partnerships and Public Safety
Corrections and Public Safety Chapter of Annual Privatization Report 2011
Leonard Gilroy and Harris Kenny
May 1, 2012 - Tax Incentive Program is a Misguided Attempt to Create Jobs
Senate Bill 124 would set loose a broken program that should be reined in.
Harris Kenny
April 28, 2012 - Reinventing Libraries in Osceola County, Florida: Partnering with the Private Sector to Create Standards of Excellence
Interview with Osceola County, Florida Commissioner Frank Attkisson
Harris Kenny
April 12, 2012 - Denver's RTD Weighing Options for Northwest Corridor
Policymakers seeking to provide the most service, for the most people, to the most places.
Harris Kenny
March 7, 2012 - Innovators In Action 2012
How governments and agencies are using market-based policies to improve services, become more efficient and reduce costs
Leonard Gilroy and Harris Kenny
March 7, 2012 - Privatize Parking, But Not for the Kings
The current arena plan is a steal for the Kings and an air ball for taxpayers.
Harris Kenny and Leonard Gilroy
March 6, 2012 - Florida Correctional Healthcare Reform in Jeopardy
The state Department of Corrections should be encouraged for pursuing reform, not stifled.
Harris Kenny
February 27, 2012 - Reforming Local Government in Colorado Springs
Interview with Chuck Fowler, CEO and Chairman of The City Committee of Colorado Springs
Harris Kenny
February 14, 2012 - Picture This: Film Tax Credits Demonstrably Wasteful, Ineffective
As most states wind down film tax credits, Colorado might expand them.
Harris Kenny
February 14, 2012 - Lawmakers Should Encourage Prison Health Competition, Not Ban It
Attempt to ban privatization of prison nurses is misguided
Leonard Gilroy and Harris Kenny
January 19, 2012 - Government Loans Bring Trouble
Denver officials gambling with taxpayer money on dubious urban renewal initiatives.
Harris Kenny
January 6, 2012 - Government Revenue Trends in 2009
Ahead of the Curve: Do state and local governments really have a revenue problem?
Anthony Randazzo and Harris Kenny
December 27, 2011 - University of Kentucky Smart to Explore Private Sector for New Campus Housing
Public-private partnerships are saving taxpayers money and helping universities provide better services.
Leonard Gilroy and Harris Kenny
December 15, 2011 - Democrats Dump on Private Libraries
Bill aims to discourage partnerships that can offset cutbacks.
Harris Kenny
September 19, 2011 - Don't Give Handouts to Hollywood
Movie production incentives and subsidies amount to little more than corporate handouts.
Harris Kenny
August 5, 2011 - Brown v. Plata Ruling Highlights Need for Reform (Not Tax Increases)
A multi-faceted approach is necessary to finally reform California's correctional system
Harris Kenny and Adam Summers
June 2, 2011 - Privatizing "Yellow Pages" Government in Pennsylvania
Private sector solutions for the Keystone State
Leonard Gilroy, Harris Kenny, Katrina Currie and Elizabeth Stelle
May 26, 2011 - Don't Close State Parks; Lease Them
Partnering with the private sector to save California's state parks
Harris Kenny
May 20, 2011 - San Francisco’s Experimental Market-Based Parking Pricing Program
City officials pursue urban congestion relief
Harris Kenny
April 12, 2011 - The Year 2010 in Corrections Public-Private Partnerships
Corrections Chapter of Annual Privatization Report 2010
Leonard Gilroy and Harris Kenny
March 10, 2011 - The Year 2010 in Water & Wastewater Public-Private Partnerships
Water and Wastewater Chapter of Annual Privatization Report 2010
Leonard Gilroy and Harris Kenny
March 10, 2011 - Privatization and Public-Private Partnership Trends in Local Government
Local Government Privatization Chapter of Annual Privatization Report 2010
Leonard Gilroy, Harris Kenny, Samuel Staley and Adam Summers
February 23, 2011 - Privatization and Public-Private Partnership Trends in State Government
State Government Privatization Chapter of Annual Privatization Report 2010
Leonard Gilroy, Harris Kenny, Shirley Ybarra and Tyler Millhouse
February 18, 2011 - Colorado Senate Explores Taxicab Regulatory Reform
Recently introduced legislation rekindles reform efforts
Harris Kenny
February 1, 2011 - AZ Office of the Auditor General Releases Provocative, but Flawed, Review of the Department of Corrections
Flawed Study Skews Public vs. Private Corrections Cost Comparison
Harris Kenny
November 4, 2010 - Public-Private Partnerships for Corrections in California
Bridging the gap between crisis and reform
Leonard Gilroy, Adam Summers, Anthony Randazzo and Harris Kenny
April 1, 2010 - Busting the Well-Endowed
It's time to cut federal funding for the arts
Shikha Dalmia and Harris Kenny
March 4, 2010 - The Lou Dobbs Option
The Senate health care bill's anti-undocumented-immigrant provisions ought to be deal-breakers for civil libertarians
Shikha Dalmia and Harris Kenny
January 15, 2010
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