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the last place democracy still argues about potholes in person.
means an elected local body that makes laws, budgets, and zoning decisions for a city or town.
from traces back to medieval town councils and guilds that governed cities when kings couldn't be bothered with sewage or street width; the model got exported worldwide through colonial and municipal charters.
meeting lengthcan run past midnight over one parking spot
real powercontrols zoning, which shapes entire neighborhoods
turnoutoften under 20 percent of eligible voters
public commentanyone can speak for three whole minutes