The November column notes that DC’s newly elected leaders face serious challenges of rising poverty, especially among children, at a time when the city’s resources continue to fall. The latest figures show DC faces a budget shortfall of nearly $200 million for the current budget year. The column notes that both Maryland and Virginia have raised taxes in recent years to maintain services, and that the District should consider tax increases as part of a balanced approach to the recession.
The Recession Strikes Again: Poverty’s Rising But Revenues Are Falling