Black Mayors And Policy Responsiveness
Johnson, Eric Anthony![Black Mayors And Policy Responsiveness](https://support.digitalhusky.com/media/annotations/sorted/191/19125290/CHSBZCOP0319125290.jpg)
Researchers have argued that because of economic constraints facing cities, Black mayors cannot focus on re-distributive needs despite the participation of Blacks in the electoral process. Instead, they argue that these mayors must focus more on developmental policies that contribute to the city's tax base. Given the Black experience in America, and the assumption that Black mayors will act on behalf of the Black community, it is appropriate t...