Over the last decade or so there has been a strident chorus emanating from Pittsburgh’s establishment elite calling for the City and County to merge. These folks argue a combined City-County government would be more effective, efficient and a better promoter of economic growth. Their reasoning is that 130 municipalities-with all the different rules and procedures regarding economic development-are a major obstacle to growth. Which prompts the question: What is the financial condition of municipalities in Allegheny County? For example: on a per capita basis, how much are they spending and how much money are they bringing in? What is their debt burden? Are their pension plans adequately funded? How do municipalities stack up against each other and the City of Pittsburgh?
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