Intergovernmental Relations: State and Local Challenges in the Twenty-First Century

ISBN-13: 9781032223957 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 238 str.

Jonathan M. Fisk

Opis

This book examines the sources behind state-local conflict to better understand where this critical intergovernmental relationship may be breaking down, and to ultimately identify solutions and policy tools that build upon the strengths of state and local governments, mitigate conflicts, and improve the quality of life for citizens.

Spis treści

Preface  1. Introducing State and Local Governments  2. Unpacking State and Local Conflict  3. The City of Longmont and the Politics of Unconventional Oil and Gas in Colorado  4. The City of Brownsville and Plastic Bag Politics in Texas  5. The City of Houston and Air Pollution Politics in Texas  6. The City of St. Petersburg and Climate Change Politics in Florida  7. The City of Birmingham, AL and the Politics of Monuments and Confederate Statues in Alabama  8. The City of Charlotte and the Politics of 'Bathroom Bills' in North Carolina  9. The City of Kansas City and Uber Politics in Missouri  10. The City of Santa Monica and Form of Government Politics in California  11. The City of Minneapolis and Wage Politics in Minnesota  12. The City of Pittsburgh and Paid Sick Leave Politics in Pennsylvania  13. The City of Cleveland and Local Hiring Politics in Ohio  14. The City of Columbia and Property Tax Politics in South Carolina  15. The City of Coronado and Regional Housing Politics in California  16. Summary and Lessons Learned

O autorze

Jonathan M. Fisk is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Auburn University, USA, where he teaches courses on public personnel management, environmental politics, ethics and leadership, local government, and federalism as well as being the Faculty Advisor to the Auburn student chapter of the International City and County Management Association. He is also the Chairperson for the American Society for Public Administration’s Section on Environment and Natural Resource Administration. He is the author of The Fracking Debate: Intergovernmental Politics of the Oil and Gas Renaissance (Routledge, 2017) and his research has appeared in: American Review of Public Administration, State and Local Government Review, Society and Natural Resources, Politics and Policy, Energy Policy, Public Integrity, and Review of Policy Research.