Government By Commission - John Judson Hamilton - Bog

""Government By Commission: Or The Dethronement Of The City Boss"" is a book written by John Judson Hamilton and published in 1910. The book explores the concept of commission government, which was a popular reform movement in the early 20th century aimed at eliminating corruption and inefficiency in city government. Commission government involves replacing the traditional mayor-council system with a small group of non-partisan commissioners who are responsible for different areas of city administration. Hamilton argues that commission government is a necessary reform in order to remove the power of the city boss, who he sees as a corrupt and tyrannical figure who controls city government through political machines and patronage. The book provides a detailed history of the rise of the city boss and the political machines that dominate city politics, as well as an analysis of the problems with the traditional mayor-council system. Hamilton also provides examples of successful commission governments in cities such as Galveston, Texas and Des Moines, Iowa, and argues that commission government can provide more efficient and effective city administration. The book concludes with a call to action for citizens to support commission government as a means of removing the corrupt influence of the city boss and promoting good governance. Overall, ""Government By Commission: Or The Dethronement Of The City Boss"" is a seminal work in the history of American municipal reform and provides a valuable insight into the political and social context of early 20th century America.Being A Study Of The Commission Plan As Begun In Galveston, Developed And Extended In Des Moines, And Already Taken Up By Many Other Cities, East And West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.