Policy Brief

Privatization and Public-Private Partnership Trends in Local Government

Local Government Privatization Chapter of Annual Privatization Report 2010

This section of Reason Foundation’s Annual Privatization Report 2010 provides an overview of the latest on privatization and public-private partnerships in local government. Topics include:

  • Privatization of municipal parking assets,
  • Georgia’s evolving contract cities,
  • Zoo privatization in Dallas and Tulsa,
  • Privatization of public libraries in California,
  • Market-based land development in Houston,
  • Updates on privatization in public safety, solid waste/recycling and animal shelter operation,
  • Privatization updates from Chicago, San Diego, Milwaukee County and more.

» Annual Privatization Report 2010: Local Government Privatization [pdf, 700 kB]

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