11/3 the town i live in votes for mayor every two years. this week
we will vote on a measure to change the term length to four years.
proponents say this will allow the mayor to focus on more long term
issues than the next election, and opponents say that longer terms
just mean more corruption. both cite other cities that have
very corrupt city government with either a strong mayor or
weak mayor model. what does the motd think? right now, our
city government works better than most(obviously i don't live
in berkeley).
\_ If it ain't broke, don't fix it. But I'd think that a four year
model would work better. If the mayor really sucks, you could
always try and force a resignation or early elections.
\_ you can never get rid of someone before their term. dont be
naive.
\_ I am not a crook.
\_ Whatever, as if your mayor is going to send operatives
into the political opposition's hotel room. Anyway, this
sort of thing happens all the time now and no one gives a
shit anymore. See Harkin. |
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