摘要：The Great Recession revealed fiscal distress that had not been readily apparent in many cities. In a few well-known cases, cities unable to meet all of their financial obligations entered into Chapter 9 bankruptcy. But most cities struggled financially. They pursued innovations, consolidations and reorganizations with new urgency, hoping to realize savings and avoid reducing services. Despite these efforts, most cities were forced to cut budgets. Some managed to garner sufficient voter support for tax increases.
