This Louisiana Town Runs Largely on Traffic Fines. If You Fight Your Ticket, the Mayor Is Your Judge.
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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.
  • Pratai@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    If Trump manages to accidentally get himself elected, you can expect that most of his cities will adopt this form of government.