Local Politics

Local Governments Still Embody What it Truly Means to be Democratic

posted on October 11, 2024 by Wilbert Mauser

Ohio State University Tagged With: Local Politics

As Americans who value democracy, we frequently want to be able to directly sit down with our representatives and voice our opinions and be able to have civil discussion on the actions we should take …

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Politics Has Become Less Issue-Focused at Every Level of Government

posted on October 25, 2021 by Cecilia Gonzalez

Suffolk University Tagged With: boston, Central America, Guatemala, Local Politics

Politics is becoming less about the issues at every level of government. This past presidential election and recent administrations has United States voters up in arms over who implemented what policy …

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Money in Politics: The Effort to Revitalize the Mid-South Coliseum and Fairgrounds by Hanna McCarthy

posted on April 4, 2020 by Hanna McCarthy

University of Memphis Tagged With: historical preservation, local government, Local Politics, Memphis, Money Politics, preservation, Tennessee, tourism development zone

*Photo by Toby Sells, Creative Commons Zero License On February 18, 2020 the Memphis City Council held a public meeting in which one significant agenda item was to discuss development plans for the …

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The Disintegration of Our Foundation: Could the Erosion of Local Politics be the Downfall to a Democratic Society? by Kirsten Slay

posted on April 19, 2019 by Kirsten Slay

Georgia State University Tagged With: Democratic Erosion, Local Politics

On February 28th at 7 pm, the Rockdale County School Board meeting was entirely packed with best-dressed high school students, proud parents, and other attendees. During the first half of the …

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Citizens Bring Controversial Issues to the Columbia City Council by Isa Colyer

posted on March 3, 2019 by Isabel Colyer

Saint Louis University Tagged With: local government, Local Politics, Participation, police tensions, United States

A defining feature of local democracies is that these smaller units of government can allow for more direct participation by the public. In Columbia, Missouri, each of the city council’s monthly …

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Big and small issues converge at local city council meeting by John Barrett

posted on February 28, 2019 by John Barrett

Saint Louis University Tagged With: Local Politics, United States

On Monday, February 11th, citizens of a St. Louis suburb braved the cold temperatures and sleeting weather to voice their concerns on the state of affairs within their own community. In hoping to …

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Lessons in Democracy from Local Government by Caleb Logan

posted on February 28, 2019 by Caleb Logan

Saint Louis University Tagged With: Democratic Legitimacy, Local Politics, United States

On Tuesday, February 12, I attended the Maplewood City Council meeting. The City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Maplewood City Hall in Maplewood, Missouri. The …

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