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    Harford County is a fast growing jurisdiction between 1990 to 2010 the county’s population grew from 182,132 to 244,826. Some of the reasons the county has seen such a great population growth is due to job opportunities. Employment in the county has steadily continued to grow making Harford county have a very low unemployment rates better than other counties in the state of Maryland. (HCHD, 2012). The 2015 United States Census Bureau, stated that the county had a total number of 93,358 households

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    The beginning of week three I was asked to present my list of ideas to Mr. Taylor. Now when meeting with him he seems to really like my ideas, even gave me some more to add to my list. In my mind, I had been given a task and successfully completed. I was also thinking that because of feedback from him I was on the right path. Boy was my feeling a little hurt when I had to present these same ideas to the other Directors from the other locations. Out of the seven events I had thought would be great

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    now a way of life. The real obstacle’s that stands in the way are cost, and how much it will hinder the free flow of business, or the general public’s perception. The Harford County Government Administration Buildings located at 220 South Main Street and 212 South Bond Street is no exception to this development. Harford County, located in the state of Maryland has a population of approximately 250,000 residents. It is located on the I95 corridor between Washington DC and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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    Human beings have always sought after one goal: improving their lives. This naturally has to be done through learning more and making better decisions. Perhaps the most important field humanity has ever been a part of, economics provides us with the solutions and skills to increase the welfare and standard of living for all of us. From being able to determine whether a low income child gets an education to explaining why the washing machine was imperative to global development in the 20th century

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    Want to know a little known fact? Local government is one of the most influential factors in the American way of life, but it is not even mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. Essentially the Constitution set up national and state governments but leaves local governments out creating a gray area. This area has been filled with many different methods and types of government. One of the ideas which pertains to filling this gray area is the Tiebout model. In essence this is a model of governance through

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    the state of Texas. Texas has 254 counties, the most of any state. Each county is governed by a five-member Commissioners Court, which consists of a County Judge (elected at-large) and four Commissioners (elected from single-member precincts). The County Judge has no veto authority over the decisions of the Court, s/he has one vote along with the other Commissioners. In smaller counties, the County Judge also performs judicial functions, while in larger counties his/her role is limited to the Court

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    governmental functions, and counties, municipalities, and towns and townships all fall into this category. Special purpose local governments generally focus on a specific purpose and one function. Best known of these are the school districts. Regardless of name, it is state government that gives local governments of all types their legal life. Counties were created to function as appendages of the state, but modernization and population growth have put pressures on counties

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    government A rural county government would make for an excellent political structure while giving the residents common services. It would also give private businesses opportunities for maintenance, healthcare, waste disposal services, and recreational services, which would not only bring business and jobs but more citizens as well. The services our government would provide

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    Question 1: Why are you interested in this position? From what I have learned city governments provide some of the most challenging, dynamic, learning-centric environments where opportunities to make a difference abound through numerous opportunities. Often from what I have seen the staff is smaller, and so is the budget and other resources and yet the issues that arise didn’t shrink as well, so creative and quick solutions are more frequently needed. I want to start building experience working

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    Utilities and Municipal Government in Penticton The municipal government of Penticton has worked hard to make it one of the most livable cities in the Okanagan. The broad vision statement and growth plan of Penticton coupled with excellent use of green space and its focus on creating a tourist friendly destination have attracted many new residents to this forward-thinking city. Here is a brief overview of the role the municipal government plays in Penticton and what you can expect if you choose

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