Also, I like Guliani for this as well. He is the only mayor I can think of that turned a big city around.
New York’s financial situation was fixed by the state appointing an all-powerful comptroller back in the 70’s. Well before Guiliani’s time. Not a dollar was allowed to be spent without his permission.
Rob Ford is working an awesome turnaround here in Toronto, mind you things didn’t get nearly as bad as Detroit or NYC. I guess the main difference between Toronto and Detroit is that most of our voters work and pay taxes.