Representation in new york city: Old "Good Intentions" meet new realities

Representation in new york city: Old "Good Intentions" meet new realities

In November 1983 New York City voters faced three ballot issues aimed at a limited revision of the city charter, made necessary by voting and representative issues related to the election of councilmen at large. The charter commission recommended abolishing the at-large council seats, establishing a...

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Veröffentlicht in:National civic review 1984-04, Vol.73 (4), p.189-193
1. Verfasser: Grad, Frank P.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Apportionment
City councils
Election districts
Government and politics
Legislatures
New York, New York
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Zusammenfassung:In November 1983 New York City voters faced three ballot issues aimed at a limited revision of the city charter, made necessary by voting and representative issues related to the election of councilmen at large. The charter commission recommended abolishing the at-large council seats, establishing an independent city council redistricting commission, and eliminating the population minimum for community districts. All passed
ISSN:0027-9013
1542-7811
DOI:10.1002/ncr.4100730405