The Origins of Commission Government in Dallas, 1902-1907
Description:
By the early 1900s, ambitious business leaders were transforming Dallas, Texas into a rising commercial metropolis. However, the problems created by rapid urban growth spawned demands from all classes of citizens upon local government for more public improvements and services. When city government failed to meet these demands, many citizens began to seek a more responsive governmental system. Their search led to the establishment of a commission government which, like the modern business corpor…
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Date:
August 1975
Creator:
Peacock, Robert Gary
Partner:
UNT Libraries