San Francisco Ranked as Worst-Run City in America
San Francisco has been ranked as America's worst-run city due to a $1.4 billion budget deficit and social issues like homelessness and crime. The city's administration under Mayor London Breed has been heavily criticized for its management.
Key Points
- San Francisco ranked as worst-managed city in a report by WalletHub
- Other low-performing cities include Oakland, New York, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Flint, and Los Angeles
- Issues like homelessness, crime, and budget deficits are plaguing San Francisco
- Cities like Nampa, Lexington, Boise, Nashua, and Oklahoma City are better managed according to the report
Cons
- Looming $1.4 billion budget deficit
- Social problems including homelessness and crime
- Cash-strapped public schools
- High cost of housing and large homeless population
- Negative impact on business and property taxes
- Issues with public safety, transportation, economic development, and the environment