AnalysisOpinionZero Sum: Cities Have Little to Show for Big SpendingSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintkipp74/ShutterstockJeremy Portnoy&RealClearInvestigations6/22/2026|Updated: 6/22/20260:00X 1News AnalysisAmerica’s largest cities are increasing their spending at almost unprecedented rates.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.