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Mayors: The Frontline Workers for Democracy

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Cities and their mayors are on the front lines of democracy. In the United States and across the world, mayors are taking on increased political importance as they combat complex governance challenges. How are mayoral decisions impacting those within and beyond their city limits? And what role does diversification play in ensuring a wholly representative democracy?

Hosted and produced by the Karsh Institute of Democracy. Introduction by Ben Allen, executive director of the UVA Equity Center. 

Speakers

Mattie Parker

Mayor

City of Fort Worth, Texas

Evan Smith

Distinguished Fellow in Journalism, Karsh Institute of Democracy and Virginia Humanities

University of Virginia

Levar M. Stoney

Mayor

City of Richmond, Virginia

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