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Mayor Mitchel on duties of the New York City mayor
Mayor Mitchel delivers the first Havemeyer Hall lecture outlining the mayor’s duties including appointing administrative heads, managing the Board of Estimate, and pushing a businesslike city budget. He cites Miss Davis as a party‑neutral appointee and notes tax pressures and the need for public support to sustain municipal efficiency.
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New York City
Havemeyer Hall
Board of Estimate
Albany
Lockwood-Ellenbogen
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Commission of Accounts