It is getting very hard to defend how the city manages its finances. There is respect in staying and help solve the issues, but this has been going on for decades. At the heart of the cause is the "independent city" setup Virginia has. Then that is exasperated by poor management and corruption. No county is perfect, but next to each other, it's clear who is "better run". If you have the means + If or when you have children, the decision to stay is very hard.

Keeps me busy as a Realtor, happy to help anyone move. I wont judge your decision.