Urban Politics

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Urban Politics

• Progressive Reforms

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Weak Mayor Government
Mayor
City Council
Voters
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Weak Mayor Government
Elected through wards/precincts
Elected at-large (city wide)
Mayor
City Council
Voters
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Weak Mayor Government
Mayor presides at meetings
Mayor
City Council
Voters
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Weak Mayor Government
Police
Health
Public Works
Fire
Mayor
City Council
Voters
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Strong Mayor Government
Mayor
City Council
Voters
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Strong Mayor Government
Elected through non-partisan and at-large
elections
Mayor
City Council
Voters
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Strong Mayor Government
Mayor presides and has veto power
Mayor
City Council
Voters
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Strong Mayor Government
Police
Health
Public Works
Fire
Mayor
City Council
Voters
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Manager Government
City Council
Voters
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Manager Government
City Council
Mayor
Voters
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Manager Government
Council elects from its members a mayor to
preside/conduct meetings
City Council
Mayor
Voters
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Manager Government
TownManager
City Council
Mayor
Voters
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Manager Government
Determine Policy
TownManager
City Council
Mayor
Voters
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Manager Government
Implements Policy
Determine Policy
TownManager
City Council
Mayor
Voters
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Commission Government
Police
Health
Public Works
Fire
Voters
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Commission Government
Police
Health
Public Works
Fire
Each commissioner heads separate department
Voters
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Commission Government
Police
Health
Public Works
Fire
Each commissioner heads separate department
Voters