PDF page 4 lists legitimate barriers including local-control concerns, labor and pension integration, funding differences and study costs. The jury views these barriers as manageable; residents may discuss their importance without assuming every district should merge.
Why this matters
Service changes affect residents, employees and governance arrangements differently; visible tradeoffs can make decisions easier to evaluate.
Public participation
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Supporting evidence
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Supporting report