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John B. Taylor: The powers are almost like a virus in the body politic of municipal democracy.

On the recordJune 11, 2026
The powers are almost like a virus in the body politic of municipal democracy.
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John B. Taylor
South Carolina

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Newmarket Mayor on the impact of strong-mayor powers

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