This book is the story of an idealistic newcomers four years at the helm of Small-Town, America. It will cheer you with the realization that, yes, there are leaders willing to tackle truly difficult issues with courage and determination. Anyone holding public office should read this book. Anyone thinking about running for public office should read this book. It is a how to and a how not to manual for the politically ambitious. And anyone who has ever railed against waste and inefficiency in local government or muttered in frustration, You cant fight City Hallevery American, in other wordsshould read this book.