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After vote of no confidence, city leaders face daunting task (access required)

by Staff Writer Published: November 6,2009

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In a parliamentary system of government, a vote of no confidence has a simple outcome. The government falls, elections are held and a new government takes office. The voters spoke on Tuesday, and they gave the mayor, the City Council and the city administration a resounding vote of no confidence. We don’t share the belief [...] [...]

City could learn a thing or two about money management from county (access required)

by Staff Writer Published: July 24,2009

Tags: government

As we’ve frequently noted in these pages, it’s difficult for local governments to cut expenses. A school district must educate its pupils, a municipality must provide for public safety and transportation networks, and Colorado counties must pay for courts, jails, and countywide public safety programs. Businesses and individuals might, when revenue shrinks, simply reduce expenditures. [...] [...]

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