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fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

Commentary: Why neophyte mayors need steady hands on the wheel

Mamdani won the Democratic nomination on a wave of youthful energy, grassroots excitement, social media savvy and the same kinds of progressive promises Johnson made during his campaign.
US politics
fromChicago Tribune
4 days ago

Andy Shaw: Why neophyte mayors need steady hands on the wheel

Public school teachers and state lawmakers fill important roles in civil society, but lack preparation for the complexities of running a large city with massive budgets.
NYC politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

New York's tech elite are melting down over the election of Zohran Mamdani. Is the city destined for a San Francisco-style rebellion?

For those of us in the trenches of X, the meltdown was a familiar sight, echoing the contempt that the tech elite have directed at San Francisco for years.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Hot'lection Edition - Streetsblog New York City

"NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch emphasized the use of illegal scooters in violent crime at a press conference, underscoring her commitment to tackling micro-mobility as a public safety issue."
NYC politics
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

10 Jobs That Kept a Medieval City Running: Inside 14th-Century London - Medievalists.net

The Jubilee Book describes the election process of London's mayor, emphasizing the influential role of the Common Council and the importance of maintaining the city's rights under royal authority.
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