{"product_id":"urban-republican-mayor-greg-ballard-9780253073198","title":"Urban Republican Mayor: My Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA midwestern urban Republican mayor reveals the success of his moderate approach to governing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout his eight years as mayor of Indianapolis, Greg Ballard did what he thought was right, looking out for the long-term health of his city with political implications being the last of considerations. This included a pointed critique of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act signed by then governor Mike Pence. Relying on his well-trained and efficient staff, he ensured that the city moved aggressively forward with little political interference. Never taking a poll to see which way the winds were blowing, Ballard was not a normal politician. He was a Marine who had traveled the world, been to war, and had returned to his hometown to serve again. Ballard was that rarity in American politics, an urban Republican, moderate in views and practical in governing, and always completely dedicated to his city.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThoughtful and brimming with insights, Greg Ballard's inspirational story offers a compelling blueprint for American politics going forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Greg Ballard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0253073197\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780253073198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Indiana University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 326\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Greg Ballard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46795497439487,"sku":"9780253073198","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a6c82636-3749-4f14-bcb8-46e85783eaa1.jpg?v=1744947787","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/urban-republican-mayor-greg-ballard-9780253073198","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}