Cities Have Never Seen A Downturn Like This, And Things Will Only Get Worse
By Jim Zarroli – All Things Considered
The coronavirus has taken a hatchet to municipal budgets everywhere, forcing cities and towns to lay off librarians, parks workers and even first responders like police and firefighters.
From big cities like Detroit to small towns like Ogdensburg, N.Y., workers are being furloughed, programs are being cut and major capital projects are being shelved.
