"There is absolutely no evidence that becoming consolidated would increase the success of saving the harbor."
                                                                 - Statement published by a group opposing consolidation

Fact:   Here's some evidence: All or part of the $500,000 per year minimum government cost-savings under a consolidated city would be available for harbor maintenance.  Under the current two-of-everything, two-cities approach, not a cent of that savings will be realized.  A half-million dollars of potential incremental investment ought to increase the odds of success in saving the harbor.