public works

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This could reduce its ability to finance more low-income housing and other public works, though elected leaders would likely respond by raising taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, Sioux City has been dubbed Sewer City for its fixation on the sanctity of its public works.

From The Wall Street Journal

Silverstein warned that public works projects usually end up costing “150% to 200% of what people think they will cost” and that sticking with septic systems is still the most likely outcome.

From Los Angeles Times

Yaroslavsky said she hoped the planned reduction to Inside Safe would save jobs in the planning, public works and police departments.

From Los Angeles Times

Ryan Kurtzman, a technology partnerships officer for the city’s Technology and Innovation Department, said his office collaborated with the parks department, public works and the city manager’s office to select locations for the restrooms.

From Los Angeles Times