More to this than meets the eye. This is a huge budget and . . .
Tough to try and balance budgets and. . . .
It's a no win on many fronts with contracts being negotiated every 3-4 years.
Meanwhile property appreciation here out paces most of the country at a crazy pace as it is desirable for the year round climate and job opportunities.
If a Firefighter or LEO is employed, buys real estate and retires selling said real estate at a decent or more profit, moves to Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Arizona etc. that contributes to those states woes and inflated prices and congestion.
USA and the ongoing process and the development spiral moves on.