"At a time of anxiety about the effectiveness of our national government, Rahm Emanuel provides a clear vision, for both progressives and centrists, of how to get things done in America today--a bracing, optimistic vision of America's future from one of our most experienced and original political minds"--

"You probably have heard of a mayor before, but do you know what the mayor actually does at work? This text will help you to learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of the mayor of a city or town. With detailed information about meetings, ceremonies, giving speeches, planning projects, and even getting elected to be mayor, this text contains interesting and engaging information about one of the leaders of a community. Photos and vocabulary terms...

"Informative, engaging text and vivid photos introduce readers to the job of city mayor"--

An introduction to city government and the role of city mayors.

Discusses city councils and what they do.

Explica el trabajo y los deberes de un mayor.

Discover the role of the mayor--the leader in a municipal area--and learn about the people a mayor works with to help lead our cities and towns, the role a mayor plays in making local laws, and the difference between a strong mayoral government and a weak mayoral government.