NYT > U.S.As Vote Counting Continues, Spencer Pratt Suggests He Can Be a Mayor for All L.A. Residents
Karen Bass: 5 Facts About the Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/us/politics/karen-bass-la-mayor.html
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Otis WhiteA century ago, #elevators had frequent and horrifying accidents. Gov’ts stepped in with inspections, and elevators grew to be America’s most common form of public conveyance. It’s another way gov’t makes our lives safer. http://www.fromthegovt.com/elevator-inspections/ #localgov #stategov #publicsafety
Building codes and inspections show how gov’ts can work magic over time, making our lives safer while reducing costs for everyone. It comes from the application of two of gov’t's strengths: steadfastness and scale. http://www.fromthegovt.com/building-codes-and-inspections/ #localgov #stategov
An act of philanthropy set off a wave of library building in the late 1800s. Today twice as many Americans go to #libraries as attend sporting events. For these places of learning, you can thank philanthropy and gov’t. But mostly gov’t. http://www.fromthegovt.com/public-libraries/ #localgov
“End socialism for private car storage”: How should we pay for street maintenance? An economist offers seven rules that could be summarized as two principles. First, let those who cause the costs bear them. Second, don’t neglect maintenance. Patching streets is a lot cheaper than rebuilding them. https://cityobservatory.org/how-should-portland-pay-for-streets-2026/ #publicworks #localgov
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Small-town budget talks and school board meetings decide whether kids get safe buildings, clean water and funded programs — while big-name politicians shout about nothing. Democracy is mostly this tedious; skipping it hands power to the absurd and the irresponsible.