In Mayor: The Best Job in America, former Philadelphia mayor Michael A. Nutter outlines the important work that mayors do in the United States. He notes that cities, more often than not, are governed by one party or the other, both in the executive and legislative branches of their governments. As a result, municipal polities typically do not face the divisive party partisanship that afflicts state and national political systems. Factionalism and personalities still play a role, and the economic, social, and cultural problems are no less profound; however, political will, Nutter contends, can be more effectively marshaled at the local level of government as compared to the upper reaches.
The book begins before the mayor takes office. Forming a coalition of voters from a base of core support whose interests can be advanced together as part of the mayoral campaign can set the stage for a successful term. However, making the transition from campaigning to governing requires another skill set. Nutter shares his vast store of examples and personal insights to depict what enables a politician to lead effectively from the mayor's office. Problem-solving pragmatism is essential and, as a two-term mayor, Nutter is quick to point out that snow removal, trash collection, and drinkable water are a fraction of the everyday services expected for any mayor to be considered successful. He has a proven track record in Philadelphia of making things work better than they had before his tenure and he draws on examples from his repertoire to tell a compelling story. Mayoring, Nutter asserts, promises more satisfaction and more potential achievements, for not only the mayor but also the governed, than our fractious American political system would have us believe.
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