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How to Govern Chicago (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles R. Tuttle

 
9780332846521: How to Govern Chicago (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore bold ideas for running a city more fairly and efficiently. This practical guide shares a concrete path to better public services and citizen empowerment.

In How to Govern Chicago, the author examines how municipal powers can be used to deliver light, safety, and daily comforts at reasonable costs. The discussion centers on practical steps, legal boundaries, and the role of citizens and officials in shaping city government.

  • Understand the balance between public control and private enterprise in utilities and services.
  • Learn how to frame reform plans that work within existing laws and budgets.
  • See how public administration ideas could influence police governance and civil service rules.
  • Explore how a city might build new departments and revenue strategies to serve residents.

Ideal for readers interested in urban governance, civic reform, and the practicalities of making city life better for everyone.

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