To be fair the article is comparing SF to other American cities, not to actual working progressive cities.
And yes, American govt is vastly inefficient at all levels, mostly because the individual is prioritised over the community. When the goal is to prevent individual harm, at any cost, then naturally there is little change because someone is always around to object.
And yes, American govt is vastly inefficient at all levels, mostly because the individual is prioritised over the community. When the goal is to prevent individual harm, at any cost, then naturally there is little change because someone is always around to object.