Download or read book Running City Hall written by David L. Martin and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines political realities in municipal management Running City Hall studies the history and growth of American cities, their legal status, relationships with other governments, city politics, and financing. From the impact of AIDS to performance zoning, the second edition covers such vital topics as electoral systems, administration, municipal unionism, public safety, social services, and planning. Balanced and thorough, this readable and timely work will be welcomed by practitioners, students, and everyone who seeks to understand the American city.