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Academy of Local Poltics
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The Local Government Pontificator gives his views on local political issues
- Added on: Nov 28th, 2007
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Local Government Pontificator
- Listed in: Politics eLearning
- Tags: politics activism Government academy city hall
Recent Posts
Yard Sign Strategies
Love’m or hate’m, yard signs are visible in practically every political campaign. There are strategies involved in making those yard signs the best marketing tools possible. The Electioneering 101 class will be discussing the following ...
Developing a tradition … overnight!
Every now and then I read about a Mayor that suggests changing from a paid fire department to a volunteer fire department. The latest comes from LaCrosse, WI. A memo Fire Chief Gregg Cleveland sent Mayor Harter on Nov. 10 indicates the mayor asked t...
I’m an old softie at times…
Different stories effect different people in different ways. This one brings a little moisture to the eye. Father, son to serve on Bridgeport City Council Isn’t that just precious?...
Who’s the Boss?
A great discussion is planned for the Intergovernmental Relations Class. Dan Thompson, Executive Director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities tells us … Starting in 2010, a city or village that wants to operate its police department o...
Viewing a problem from a distance …
Barking dogs and roaming cats have caused headaches for Mayors ever since there has been dogs and cats and Mayors. Ask any Mayor. But birds? It’s not quite Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” but former Mannington Mayor Frank Whi...
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Have you seen the latest Rasmussen Poll? Only 17% of U.S. voters want their child to grow up to be a politician, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Sixty-three percent (63%) say, No way. What a sad commentary on my profes...
