I thought this was interesting, Canada, but the mindset is the same.
Short version they want the Feds to bail them out for policies they support that have bust their budget which actually means taking money from other areas of Canada who may not support their Progressive policies.
Meanwhile they are happy to spend a boatload of money renaming a street.
I have seen this so many times, Denver anyone, funny how they can always find money for their pet causes but not key services.