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The Nature of Local Government (Banovetz)

The Nature of Local Government (Banovetz). Local government closest to the People assures the common good Jefferson describes it as the “cradle of liberty.”. The Nature of Local Government (Banovetz). From local governments “grassroots democracy” is possible (Jefferson).

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The Nature of Local Government (Banovetz)

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  1. The Nature of Local Government(Banovetz) Local government closest to the People assures the common good Jefferson describes it as the “cradle of liberty.”

  2. The Nature of Local Government(Banovetz) • From local governments “grassroots democracy” is possible (Jefferson). • It is government, “of the people, by the people, for the people.” (Lincoln)

  3. The Nature of Local Government(Banovetz) • Local governments assure • Equitable distribution of, “scarce public good & services” such as: • Fire & police protection

  4. The Nature of Local Government(Banovetz) • (scarce services cont.) • Parks & recreation • Schools, streets, and sewer • Local administrators are • “Custodians of democracy.”

  5. The Nature of Local Government(Banovetz) • Local administrators must • Discharge the “sacred trust.” • (Woodrow Wilson, 1887). • Professional administrators supplement elected officials

  6. The Nature of Local Government(Banovetz) • Professionalization Means: • Political neutrality • Technical expertise • Competence • Long-range vision

  7. The Nature of Local Government(Banovetz) • Professionalization Means • Commitment to serve the public interest.

  8. The Nature of Local Government(Banovetz) • Summary • Local governments serves • The people directly, immediately, daily, and personally.

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