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New York City Government Official Website
Visit this thorough site to gain valuable information about the local government of New York City. This official site contains press releases, photo galleries, pages for different agencies, and other related information.
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New York City Local Government
Develop an understanding of the New York City's government with this helpful overview of the mayor, city council, board of elections, and the campaign finance board.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Antonio Villaraigosa
Academy of Achievement biography of Antonia Villaraigosa gives readers an overview of his life struggles and success as mayor of Los Angeles.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Listen and Read: Mayor
What's it like to be a mayor? Early learners will discover how the job gets done as they listen and read along to a Hawaiian mayor's story.
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Welcome to Washington District of Columbia
The official site of the District of Columbia governing body includes recent news within the district, as well as information on the practices of its government and a biography of the current mayor of Washington D.C.
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Hud Kids: Field Trip to City Hall
This trip to City Hall reviews important concepts about state and local governments. A series of doors are provided as a starting point for the tour. Each door provides valuable information about city hall.
BBC
Bbc: New Orleans Disaster Plan Updated
New Orleans, which was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, has a new disaster plan. Mayor Ray Nagin, who was criticized for the local government's response during Hurricane Katrina, approved the updated plan. (May, 2006)
Curated OER
Damaged House Flying the American Flag in New Orleans
New Orleans, which was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, has a new disaster plan. Mayor Ray Nagin, who was criticized for the local government's response during Hurricane Katrina, approved the updated plan. Article is from May, 2006.