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In 1911, one author estimated that there were twenty-eight such mayors [1] and in 1913 another author estimated thirty-four. [2] In 1967, however, James Weinstein's table of "Cities and Towns Electing Socialist Mayors or Other Major Municipal Officers, 1911–1920" counted 74 such municipalities in 1911 and 32 in 1913, with smaller peaks in 1915 (22) and 1917 (18): [3]: 116–118
A sin tax (also known as a sumptuary tax, or vice tax) is an excise tax specifically levied on certain goods deemed harmful to society and individuals, such as alcohol, tobacco, drugs, candy, soft drinks, fast foods, coffee, sugar, gambling, and pornography. [1]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 18 December 2024. For a list of the Dutch directors-general who governed New Amsterdam as part of New Netherland between 1624 and 1664, see Director-General of New Netherland. The mayor of New York City is the chief executive of the Government of New York City, as stipulated by New York City's charter ...
Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Served from 1960 to 1988. [53] 28 years Walter A. Scott: Jackson, Mississippi: Served from 1917 to 1945. [54] 28 years Thomas Gerard Dunn: Elizabeth, New Jersey: 1964 to 1992. Longest-serving mayor of a city of more than 100,000 people. [55] 28 years George H. Lysle McKeesport, Pennsylvania: Served from 1914 to 1942. [56 ...
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This category is for persons who have held the position of mayor in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Subcategories This category has the following 20 subcategories, out of 20 total.
New York City Tax Growth Chart Based on New York City Independent Budget Office Summary. S.7000-A is the name given to the current dominant property tax law in effect in New York State affecting New York City. Surrounding areas such as Nassau County have similar laws. The bill was enacted in 1981 in response to the Hellerstein decision ...
The first election was held on May 13, 1899. In 1901, a petition was filed to divide the borough into wards, and in 1903 six election wards were established. In 1927, the Sixth Ward was divided into three districts. The term "burgess" was used until 1961, when the office became known as "mayor". Here is a history of the burgesses/mayors in Old ...