Word: pr
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Others argue that PR does not really provide for minority representation. Although the system was designed to loosen the hold political parties have on government, many city residents argue that here, a two-party system has simply adapted itself to PR...
...doesn't seem to make a hell of a lot of difference whether we have [PR] or not," says tenant activist William B. Cunningham. "If it's supposed to give minority representation, it doesn't, because we basically have a two-party system...
Many people estimate that the current Black population is much higher, though. And the continuous representation of Blacks on the council may be more the result of advantages City Councillor Saundra M. Graham enjoys as an incumbent than an indication of PR's effectiveness...
...most city politicos agree that PR does a good job of giving fringe views a voice in government--although possibly at the expense of effectiveness...
...says that under Plan E, PR tends to simply shift responsibility toward the unelected city manager...