This case study focuses on a pledge made by Seattle’s Mayor Paul Schell on June 2‚ 1998. He pledged to rid the city of homeless families with children or homeless women by Christmas. Schell was known as a no-nonsense visionary and it was exciting to hear that he had such a passion for the homeless. As a former developer‚ it was no surprise that Schell was committed to housing. He enjoyed the support of both Democrats and Republicans including the manager in the case‚ Alan Painter who shared the
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language is a powerful tool when used effectively. Politicians must carefully plan their diction to avoid having their words and ideas misinterpreted. With this in mind‚ Mayor Mitch Landrieu‚ of New Orleans‚ recently gave an address before the controversial removing of a monument to Confederate general Robert E. Lee. In his speech‚ Mayor Landrieu has to justify and explain in a way that will not cause major ripples on either side of the issue. To achieve this‚ he brings in quotes‚ facts‚ and historical
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On the quest to fire Chisinau’s mayor Dorin Chirtoaca is a far more popular politician outside of Chisinau than in the city. Relying heavily on the pro-Romanian rhetoric‚ as well as on the suburbs‚ every of his last wins was a landslide. He would explain on what hindered his previous promises to come true‚ flaunt on his few successes (some of which we can smell even now on the streets) and warning against the mythical Russian hand‚ that threatens to take over Chisinau. Although he was successful
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casual visitor to Johore Bahru sees. But who is responsible for this sorry state of affairs? It is the Johore Bahru City Council which looks after the civic administration. Mayor is the head of a civic body and he has his team of councillors to help him. His post is‚ indeed‚ a post of great responsibility. If I were mayor‚ I would try to make things easier for the people of Johore Bahru. I would start by fixing the potholes in the roads. Fixing our roads is important. There are many roads in
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The mayor of London Sadiq Khan says he ignores the regular insults thrown by the president of the United States Donald Trump‚ as he states on Tuesday that he "really couldn’t be bothered about what Donald Trump tweets." Mayor Sadiq Khan‚ the first Muslim leader in London‚ has long been the subject of insult and pointing fingers for Trump. After Saturday’s van and knife attacks on the London Bridge that left tens of casualties‚ seven people killed and over 50 injured‚ Trump jeered at Khan’s attempt
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Mayor Bloomberg gives his ideas concerning this point when he said‚ “We are Americans‚ each with an equal right to worship and pray when we choose. This is a test of our commitment to American values. We must do what is right‚ not what is easy. We must put our faith in the freedoms that have sustained our country for over 200 years” (Bloomberg 2). Mayor Bloomberg uses the appeal of logos to reveal to his audience the logic in
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Greetings Mayor Albert Boutwell‚ As you may know‚ today marks the exact two-month anniversary of your election as Birmingham’s mayor‚ and I congratulate you for defeating Mr. Bull Connor. However‚ while I do respect your authority‚ I must note that you have not done a lot to help the current state of affairs concerning African-American civil rights‚ and I am calling and counting on you to accomplish more. I do know that this situation is what the majority of people want‚ so technically‚ racial
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picked up by Project Help. She was forcibly brought to the emergency room at Bellevue Hospital. Here she was treated against her will and then transferred to a psychiatric unit. After the psychiatrist evaluated Joyce Brown at Bellevue‚ they informed Mayor Koch that she was neither sufficiently insane nor sufficiently dangerous to legally commit without her consent. When the police bring someone to a psychiatric facility‚ their release happens after a hearing. Prior to Brown’s hearing‚ she contacted
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Mayor Rob Ford and his Struggle with Addiction Abstract This paper examines the public relations strategy taken by the management of the Toronto after receiving several complaints regarding the behaviour of Mayor Rob Ford. The media‚ city councillors and citizens had complaints against the mayor while he was performing his duties and during his personal time away from office. Information proving that Mr. Ford’s conduct and its affects to him and the city are in the references and appendices. This
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others‚ a leader is capable of drawing individuals or groups together to accomplish certain goals. Given the responsibility to address a problem that had developed over a span of many months concerning a cult called MOVE‚ newly elected Philadelphia Mayor‚ Wilson Goode did not exercise his authority as the elected leader by working meticulously with the other city officials and offices to shut down MOVE operations and protect the city’s residents from their presence. His inaction caused tragic results
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