Across the U.S., cities, towns and villages are facing a new coronavirus problem. It’s an unfolding financial crisis, brought on by evaporating tax revenue from things like meals and shopping. Some localities may not make it, even after slashing budgets. One estimate sees 88 percent of cities having a budget shortfall in 2020 – and up to 1 million municipal workers could lose their jobs. In Vienna, Va., outside Washington, the biggest hit could come from a meals tax, where revenues have evaporated as restaurants stay closed. This tax revenue goes to fund large, expensive projects like a community center addition and a new police station. The town has a rainy day fund – and says coronavirus is a rainy day. Read more: https://wapo.st/2zNAnya. SPECIAL OFFER: To thank you for your support, here’s a deal on a Washington Post digital subscription: $29 for one year http://washingtonpost.com/youtubeoffer. read more

Anthony Dussard is a New York-based social worker who works for a nonprofit organization that helps homeless families. During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the hardest-hit New York City, Dussard shares how more and more homeless people are falling for drugs addiction as the virus drags on.

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