A few months ago my column was about the cost of the library. I pointed out that the cost is about $50 per year for every citizen, child or adult. Several people have asked me for the same analysis in regards to other city departments – what do they cost per person, per year. Assuming there are 65,000 people in Flagstaff (the 2010 census), here is the cost: Cost Per Person, Per Year Police $266 Fire $163 Community Development $13 Parks & Rec $76 City … [Read more...] about Breaking Down the Costs of City Services