Indianapolis and Jacksonville amalgamated by consolidating their city & county governments and it has worked very well

Posted on August 28, 2026 at 02:14:05 PM by mgaelster

I think Toronto did a version of that in the 1990s too, although perhaps a little different.

It’s unpopular with voters everywhere else.

Are all of the school systems in Whatcom County equivalent? Or are there good systems and bad?

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An example of what I am trying to say - By Alpo August 28, 2026 at 02:01:51 PM
- Indianapolis and Jacksonville amalgamated by consolidating their city & county governments and it has worked very well - By mgaelster August 28, 2026 at 02:14:05 PM
- A governmental system designed for life in the 21st Century would probably be much more centralized… - By Craig August 28, 2026 at 02:12:04 PM
- I have heard from people opening businesses that Local vs county is a huge pain in the ass here. Multiple steps and many conflicting processes. - By Cincywolve August 28, 2026 at 02:06:47 PM

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Indianapolis and Jacksonville amalgamated by consolidating their city & county governments and it has worked very well