In 1999, Baltimore found itself at a critical juncture in its history. In the previous half century, it had lost 300,000 residents, one of every three. Its murder rate was seven times the national average. It's unemployment rate was double the rest of the nation's and it led the country in syphilis outbreaks and heroin addiction. This same year, Baltimore held its first mayoral election without an incumbent in 28 years. Twenty-four candidates filed to run for the open seat, to become the leader of this teetering city. The ...
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In 1999, Baltimore found itself at a critical juncture in its history. In the previous half century, it had lost 300,000 residents, one of every three. Its murder rate was seven times the national average. It's unemployment rate was double the rest of the nation's and it led the country in syphilis outbreaks and heroin addiction. This same year, Baltimore held its first mayoral election without an incumbent in 28 years. Twenty-four candidates filed to run for the open seat, to become the leader of this teetering city. The local newspaper, The Baltimore Sun, called the candidate field "an embarrassment." Six entered the race with arrest records. One was thrown in jail two weeks prior to the race on an outstanding burglary charge. A second was wanted by police on a theft charge while another filed to run for the city's top job after two gun convictions, an assault conviction, drug charges and a drunken driving conviction. Only four candidates had prior government experience. "The process of electing a mayor for Baltimore is a tragi-comedy played by a gallery of rogues," The London Times wrote.
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Good. Size: 5x0x9; Inscribed by author to Ann & Dale on front free flyleaf. Front cover bent from reading, with a loose crease along foreedge. Paperback, 143 pages, no highlighting or underlining.
