> Why would a city agree to merge with a distressed, money-draining suburb? I thought this too while reading. Only thing I can think is due to proximity, the s

> Why would a city agree to merge with a distressed, money-draining suburb? I thought this too while reading. Only thing I can think is due to proximity, the suburb is a risk to the city. If the plight continues, it will eventually leak into the city in the form of crime, etc.