Consolidation of Local Governments

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New Support for Governmental Consolidation

Consolidation in American industry, commerce, and finance proceeded apace before the depression, but consolidations of overlapping units of government were brought about only infrequently, painfully, and piecemeal. From time to time, townships, school districts, and other local units were merged or abolished, but the number thus eliminated was no greater than the number of new units established. During the last five years, however, pressure for reduction of tax burdens has greatly widened the basis of support for governmental consolidation. Once urged ...

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