As municipalities face budget shortfalls, unfunded pensions, and declining revenue streams, city officials are considering public-private partnerships (P3s) to fill financial gaps. Due to municipal autonomy, cities often have their own ability to pursue a P3 even when the state has no P3-enabling legislation. This has expanded the overall P3 market scope and has led to more diverse projects. However, these deals face the same political hurdles at the municipal level that they face at the state level.