Profiling the Positions
Services Supported for Consolidation
There is the most consensus for the consolidation of public transportation. Even 61% of people who oppose consolidation for their community are not against doing so for this service. In addition, nearly half of government consolidation opponents support the merging or sharing of road and highway maintenance or park and recreation programs. There is even notable support for the consolidation of prisons or public libraries among people who are against consolidating their local government.
Related Findings
Reasons to Oppose
If it results in no cost savings or less access in local decision-making, even a majority of people who favor consolidation are less likely to support it.
Services that Polarize
Many residents who support consolidation for their local government favor consolidating police, 66%, or fire services, 61%.
