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Let me give an example of the innovation that the Commission form can foster.
In response to the recent tragic deaths of two cyclists, Commissioner Adams pulled together PDOT leaders, private sector stakeholders and advocacy groups to create an IMMEDIATE plan to improve safety at over a dozen of the most dangerous intersections.
He will seek to have this endorsed by his Council colleagues, but much of it will be implemented using his executive authority.
If he were "just" a legislator, he would need to draft a resolution, get it adopted by the Council, then lobby the Mayor or City Manager to get swift action.
I like our model!
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