Local governments have direct influence on our day-to-day lives, but the way they’re set up and what they actually govern can vary greatly across different municipalities. Some cities, including ...

There’s a famous quote, somewhat mangled, that deserves mention here: “In a democracy, the people get the government they deserve.” And its provenance is also mangled — attributed to Thomas Jefferson; ...

Tuesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey outlined his proposal for the city’s new government structure to the Minneapolis City Council’s Committee of the Whole. Earlier this month, the city’s Government ...

On February 27, 2024, I will be requesting the County Commission to conduct a study to determine how best to structure county government for the long-term future as our county continues to grow in ...

Very little systematic research has been conducted to determine the policy effects of changing the form of county government. The findings of this study suggest that efforts to modernize county ...

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