The problem exactly! How can we get politians to do whats right for cities longterm vs. what gets them (re-)elected in the shortterm?
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Let people vote in any City election within X miles of where they live. The region will reflect the values of the densest core. Definitely has other side effects
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As a former two term (8yr) elected official, Master Citizen Planner and Charrette Facilitator, I concur. Even when a community chooses to make changes that serve the greater good, special interests will use economic and political influence to sway policy to their advantage.
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