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The case for an elected mayor
1. Why do we need change? The current leader-council system in Birmingham: Not democratic The council leader is not selected by the public, but by the council itself, excluding the electorate from the...
View ArticleWhat can a Mayor do for your city: my response to the DCLG consultation paper
In January 2012 I wrote to the Departmnent of Communities and Local Government with my response to their consultation on a directly elected mayor for Birmingham. Here’s the text of my letter: The...
View ArticleA Casino Near Churchill Downs – Mayor Thinks It’s Aces
Kentucky legislators are still debating the idea of gambling in their fair state, but one person is at least on board: the mayor of Louisville. Indeed, Greg Fischer seems to be on board with having...
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Mayor Backs Casino Deal, Iowa Gaming Commission Votes No on the Proposal Anyway
Tracking the ups and downs of local cities in the US trying to get legal casino gambling has been a challenge, but well worth it. Unfortunately, in order to cover the good, we also have to cover the...
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