Because of increasing financial pressure, city councils are typically forced to take which of the following actions?
A. Refuse to update technology because of retraining needs
B. Centralize all city-provided services to disperse the costs
C. Cut services, particularly those that serve politically weaker citizens
D. Reduce new fees on services to ensure equal access
Answer (2)
Under financial pressure, city councils often choose to cut services that aid politically weaker citizens. This practice occurs as those populations may have less influence in political spheres. Budget constraints lead councils to prioritize essential services, often at the expense of vulnerable community programs. ;
City councils under financial pressure frequently choose to cut services, particularly those that help politically weaker citizens, due to their limited political influence. This decision is often driven by the need to prioritize essential services that have greater community support. Therefore, the correct answer is option C.
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