Fifty-Eighth Annual Report of the Receipts and Expenditures of the City of

Description: This book takes readers back to the early 20th century, to a time when American cities were grappling with the challenges of rapid growth and changing political landscapes. The author, a prominent figure in Concord, New Hampshire, examines the city's decision to adopt a new charter, one that sought to eliminate partisan politics from municipal government. This bold experiment, he argues, was a response to the widespread perception that political parties were hindering the efficient management of cities, leading to patronage-based appointments and a lack of accountability. Through a series of speeches and reports, the author lays out his vision for a non-partisan government, emphasizing the importance of meritocratic appointments and a clear division of responsibilities. The book explores the practical implications of this new system, examining its impact on various city departments, including fire, police, sanitation, and education. It also delves into broader themes of civic engagement, the role of government in managing public resources, and the ongoing struggle to balance progress with traditional values. The author's insightful observations on the challenges of governing in a rapidly evolving urban environment offer a unique glimpse into the political and social realities of early 20th century America. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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