A Great Example of the Limits to Mayoral Power
When we talk about the “other guys” in class, we are usually referring to the Public Advocate, the Comptroller, the Borough Presidents, and other publicly elected officials who offer checks and balances on the strong mayor system in New York City.
However, as Michael Barbaro argues persuasively in the New York Times, the judiciary should also be seen as part of that alternative power structure. Great fodder for class discussion!