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How To Manage City Finance Effectively, With Rick Cole

The Strong Towns Podcast

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From Volunteers to Municipal Protection

This chapter delves into the history of fire protection services in early American cities, highlighting the transition from volunteer efforts and private companies to established municipal departments. It emphasizes the need for a shift towards prevention-focused funding and management of public safety services, advocating for thoughtful investment in infrastructure and budgeting.

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