Michael Warnken
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Free Cities Center Analysis: City representation – Single-member districts versus at large
			At-Large Elections: Advantages and Disadvantages In at-large elections, all elected representatives represent the entire polity, be it a city or county. Proponents argue that this method promotes a unified vision among members since they all serve the same district. Additionally, at-large elections eliminate the issue of gerrymandering within the city, ...		
					
					
			
																				
			Michael Warnken		
				
																						
			February 13, 2025		
				
					
			Commentary				
			
		Sparking an urban revival by empowering the people
			California is in trouble. Nowhere is this more evident than in its cities. Once bustling centers of commerce and culture now are showcases for dirty streets, empty storefronts and the homeless encampments. Many people would blame the present circumstance on the pandemic or our current economic woes, but these are ...		
					
					
			
																				
			Michael Warnken		
				
																						
			October 19, 2022		
				
					Read the latest from PRI's Free Cities Center
Free Cities Center Analysis: City representation – Single-member districts versus at large
			At-Large Elections: Advantages and Disadvantages In at-large elections, all elected representatives represent the entire polity, be it a city or county. Proponents argue that this method promotes a unified vision among members since they all serve the same district. Additionally, at-large elections eliminate the issue of gerrymandering within the city, ...		
					Sparking an urban revival by empowering the people
			California is in trouble. Nowhere is this more evident than in its cities. Once bustling centers of commerce and culture now are showcases for dirty streets, empty storefronts and the homeless encampments. Many people would blame the present circumstance on the pandemic or our current economic woes, but these are ...		
					