Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances.
Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances.
It’s the South. They only use those powers to oppress minorities.
FWIW, this story is about an African American mayor/judge in a town with a slight black majority.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokenism
I’m talking about the ability to build that power-structure in general.