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This is a somewhat tangential issue, but I also would suggest that DC should move to a system like Philadelphia has, where it is written into law that out of the seven at-large seats, no more than five can be from the majority party. Since Philly, like DC, is an overwhelmingly Democratic city, what this effectively means is that 2 of the 7 at-large seats are "reserved" for Republicans (or Independents, though in practice it's always been R's who win the two seats).

It's a blunt, if effective, way, of ensuring that no party can ever control 100% of the Council.

It may not ever happen, but it's still a good idea.

by Marc on Feb 1, 2011 1:04 pm • link • report

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