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The Role of Political Machines and Ward Bosses in City Governance

Political machines, often led by influential ward bosses, played a crucial role in municipal governance by controlling city jobs and business licenses. They influenced local courts and agencies while improving public amenities such as parks, sewer lines, and clean water. By funding schools, hospitals, and orphanages, they garnered support from the community, particularly among the poor and immigrants. During elections, ward bosses mobilized local precinct workers to secure votes through favors like jobs, housing, and assistance with naturalization, ensuring a powerful grip on local politics.

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The Role of Political Machines and Ward Bosses in City Governance

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  1. POLITICAL MACHINESCity Boss-Controlled Cityjobs & businesslicenses. Influenced courts & other city agencies.Also-Built parks, sewer linesclean water, & gave $ to schools,hospitals, & orphanages. They alsoprovided support for new businesses.Ward Boss- At election time the Ward Boss worked to securethe vote in all precincts/electoral districts (neighborhoods).Ward Bosses gained their votes by doing favors for the poor & immigrants including -Jobs & Housing + Naturalization- attaining FULL CITIZENSHIPLocal Precint Workers & Captains –These people tried to gain voters’ supporton a city block or neighborhood and who reported to a WARD BOSS

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