This study examines existing theories regarding local government consolidation and applies them to four case studies. From existing theories, thirty-four factors that influence the outcome of consolidation attempts are identified. These thirty-four factors are applied to four case studies. These are Nashville/Davidson County (1958), Cleveland/Cuyahoga County (1959), Nashville/Davidson County (1962), and Jacksonville/Davidson County (1967). Thirty of the thirty-four factors prove to be less influential than theorized. Four factors prove to be essential to any successful consolidation attempt. They are as follows:1. The presence of long standing unsolved problems that are under the jurisdiction of the local government.2. The presence of a crisis situation.3. Favorable state laws regarding the types of voting majorities needed for passage of consolidation measures.4. The presence of a strong grassroots campaign for consolidation. / Department of Urban Planning
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/186814 |
Date | January 2000 |
Creators | Boren-King, Tammy S. |
Contributors | Kelly, Eric D. |
Source Sets | Ball State University |
Detected Language | English |
Format | iii, 132 leaves ; 28 cm. |
Source | Virtual Press |
Coverage | n-us--- |
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