The Municipal Problem: A Discussion (1) of the Conditions which Make Difficult the Government of American Cities; (2) of Defects in Charters which Provoke Evils; and (3) of Remedies for These Evils Already Under Trial Or Proposed1891 - Municipal government - 78 pages |
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Page 53
... secure the election of their own friends , the more serious - disposed among citizens , and those with property - interests at stake could by united action secure the election of a few at least of their number - and of such at present ...
... secure the election of their own friends , the more serious - disposed among citizens , and those with property - interests at stake could by united action secure the election of a few at least of their number - and of such at present ...
Page 63
... secure re - election by the favor of influential politicians . Municipalities which have not yet reconstructed their plan of authority and responsibility to conform to the modern theory of one - man power , are stumbling painfully along ...
... secure re - election by the favor of influential politicians . Municipalities which have not yet reconstructed their plan of authority and responsibility to conform to the modern theory of one - man power , are stumbling painfully along ...
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... secure for the minority party a representation . It was felt that such a division of authority would be not only just to the minority but conducive to the better ad- ministration of affairs . " Minority representation , " akin to non ...
... secure for the minority party a representation . It was felt that such a division of authority would be not only just to the minority but conducive to the better ad- ministration of affairs . " Minority representation , " akin to non ...
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