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In his commentary, Greene suggests that having a “strong mayor” is more democratic than the current structure of the Austin City Council. I strongly disagree.
If there is a “strong mayor,” elections for that post will intensify, including the cost of running for that office. And then come the political action committees, those with special interests (like those mentioned in the piece), and others who, through financial support of mayoral campaigns, will then expect the “strong mayor” they supported to, in turn, support their particular interests.
This is not expanding democracy. It expands the power and influence of special interests. The voice and desires of common citizens will be further diminished. The claim that the city manager has too much power is bogus. The current structure keeps the power of democracy where it belongs: in the hands of a city council and mayor who are accountable to the people, not special interests.