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Representational questions in commission government debate
An Iowa city editorial weighs the merits of commissioner rule versus territorial representation. It notes possible gains in executive quality but questions whether district-based representation is adequate, and contrasts local needs with broader political structures while joking about dictatorship.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago
United States Senate
Jefferson
Hickory
Seventh Ward
Northeast
Barr
Jete