Possible topics

==Possible Topics==
*Energy conservation
*Sustainable development (redevelopment) (eco development))
*Small vehicles (bikes, motorized wheelchairs, Segway)
*Election reform (Does the mayor have any influence over this, or is the mayoral race just a good example of why we need it?)
*Balancing the budget (taxes and spending)
*Education (choice and inclusiveness)
*Crime and Punishment (Does the city encourage the death penalty in any way?)
:*How to deal with drug dealing and gun violence in a constructive way?
*Safety and Public Health
:*Reduce smoking, improve diet, increase exercize
:*Cleanliness of streets and air
*Domestic partner benefits
*Pollution, waste management
*Incompetence in government
* Corruption
*Creating jobs
* Stabilizing population
*Immigration and integration
*Open source software and file formats
*Using the bully pulpit for issues that are important, but inappropriate for government action.
*Public defenders (do we have enough to cover all of our prosecutions)?
*Money: If the government requires citizens to use banks (to pay fines, taxes, fees), then it should ensure that everyone has a free bank account.
*Low power broadcasting
*Lower cost of government to the poor, don't need to artificially raise wages.
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