In 2007, after serving almost fifteen years on the Philadelphia
City Council, Michael A. Nutter became the ninety-eighth mayor of
his hometown of Philadelphia. From the time he was sworn in until
he left office in 2016, there were triumphs and challenges, from
the mundane to the unexpected, from snow removal, trash collection,
and drinkable water, to the Phillies' World Series win, Hurricane
Irene, Occupy Philadelphia, and the Papal visit. By the end of
Nutter's tenure, homicides were at an almost fifty-year low,
high-school graduation and college-degree attainment rates
increased significantly, and Philadelphia's population had grown
every year. Nutter also recruited businesses to open in
Philadelphia, motivating them through tax reforms, improved
services, and international trade missions. Mayor begins with
Nutter's early days in politics and ultimate run for mayor, when he
formed a coalition from a base of support that set the stage for a
successful term. Transitioning from campaigning to governing,
Nutter shares his vast store of examples to depict the skills that
enable a city politician to lead effectively and illustrates how
problem-solving pragmatism is essential for success. With a proven
track record of making things work, Nutter asserts that mayoring
promises more satisfaction and more potential achievements-for not
only the mayor but also the governed-than our fractious political
system would have us believe. Detailing the important tasks that
mayoral administrations do, Nutter tells the compelling story of a
dedicated staff working together to affect positively the lives of
the people of Philadelphia every day. His anecdotes, advice, and
insights will excite and interest anyone with a desire to
understand municipal government.
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