The residential community of 1,350 has been governed by an all-woman council for two years. That's extremely rare. But to me, it's just the same as if it were all men. I treat them the same way. The mayor and two council members were up for re-election in the spring, but no one filed to run against them.
Many residents say it's the latter.
Men and women praise the council as efficient and creative - traits reflected in their ability to run the town without collecting property taxes. They make up the balance through residents' donations, which they seek through annual letters setting out the town's needs, and with fund-raisers such as the new monthly pancake breakfast. I think they've got a lot more talent and business ability than most of the men in this town. The mayor and most of the council have served long enough to have worked with some male colleagues on previous councils. They say what distinguishes the all-female version is sisterly cooperation.