I think that the political infighting is less common when talking about capital investments. There will always be people who are against any government spending at all.

-Do you think there is a way for the government to convince these people what they are doing is worth it and/or appropriate?

-Decisions about capital spending at the state and local levels are consequential in the year they are made and can have future budget consequences. Why is it essential to consider the effects on future operating budgets?

-What do you do when the authority to provide the capital investment is unclear or not accomplished to an appropriate standard?

-Capital programs are often very expensive and take several years to complete. How are different was a public administrator influence the public perception of a capital program?