The Ashtabula Plan of Municipal Government, the Commission-manager Form With Proportional Representation. The Text of the Novel Features of the Charte (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781176204782)

"The Ashtabula Plan of Municipal Government" offers a detailed look at the commission-manager form of government adopted by Ashtabula, Ohio. This volume includes the full text of the city charter's innovative features and a comprehensive account of the first election held on November 2, 1915. Prepared by the Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce, the book provides a contemporary perspective on early 20th-century municipal reform movements and the implementation of proportional representation at the local level.

It serves as a valuable historical document for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the evolution of American city governance and the development of more democratic electoral systems. The book captures a moment in time when cities experimented with new forms of administration to improve efficiency and responsiveness to citizens.

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