scholarly journals The Quest for Cost-Efficient Local Government in New England: What Role for Regional Consolidation?

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolanda K. Kodrzycki
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
New England ◽  
Cost Efficient ◽  
Regional Consolidation

County and Township Government in 1944

1945 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 1107-1118
Author(s):  
Clyde F. Snider
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
New England ◽  
Fire Protection ◽  
Soil Conservation ◽  
State Legislatures ◽  
Fire Departments ◽  
Constitutional Amendments ◽  
Registered Voters ◽  
Township Government ◽  
Regular Session

Developments in rural local government during 1944 included little that was wholly novel. Few state legislatures were in regular session, and those which met gave rather less attention than usual to local governmental problems. Nevertheless, several significant statutes and constitutional amendments became effective, and the convention which framed a new constitution for Missouri took numerous steps toward the modernization of local government in that state. In addition, particular local units in various states took action under preëxisting legal authority to improve their governmental forms or practices. As is usually the case, some proposals in the direction of betterment were defeated.I. AreasA type of governmental area which is becoming increasingly popular is that for providing rural fire protection. Kentucky, in 1944, authorized the establishment of fire protection districts upon petition by fifty-one per cent of the registered voters of the territory proposed to be included. Like some other laws of its kind, the Kentucky statute provides that the governing boards of such districts may either operate fire departments or contract for receiving fire protection from municipalities or other fire protection districts.The number of soil conservation districts continued to grow rapidly. As of December 15, 1944, 1,203 such districts, including approximately 3,107,451 farms, had been established in the 45 states having soil conservation district laws. Only the three New England states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire were without legislation authorizing the organization of districts of this nature.

Political Leadership in a New England Community

1955 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 392-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lincoln Smith
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
New England ◽  
Political Science ◽  
Political Leadership ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
National Representation

The study of leadership in local government for small- and middle-sized towns is a neglected phase of political science research. For many years scholars have accounted for the urban boss and machine; but its complementary counterpart at the grassroots has been taken for granted. Millions of Americans prefer to live and govern themselves in towns. Their politics warrants analysis not only because it will continue as a vital and characteristic contribution to our way of life but also because it frequently plays a superior rôle in state and national representation than it numerically is entitled to do

scholarly journals Trends in Local Government Revenue Composition in the Northeast: 1957–1977

1981 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith N. Collins
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
New England ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Property Taxes ◽  
Government Revenue

The composition of revenues in general purpose local governments in the Northeast in 1977 is examined and compared with the pattern found in 1957. The composition of local government revenues varies between types of local governments and between states. In general, local governments in the New England states are most dependent on property taxes. This pattern has not changed greatly since 1957 despite increases in the importance of intergovernmental aid. Revenue composition in many states in the Northeast diverges considerably from the nationwide pattern. Changing attitutes towards government and taxes could result in substantial changes in the years ahead.

scholarly journals Recreational Homes: Town Characteristics and Variations in Concentrations

1979 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-141
Author(s):  
Pamela H. Pataky ◽  
Edmund F. Jansen
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
New England ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Tax Revenue ◽  
Forest Land ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Over Time

Recreational home development has been and is likely to continue to be a major concern of many local governments in New England and elsewhere. Recreational homes are defined here as homes that are not the owner's primary residence and are used for vacation, leisure, or recreation. It is generally agreed that this type of development is initially beneficial to local government finances. While more town services may be required, the cost is usually outweighed by the added tax revenue. It is believed, however, that over time recreational homes may be converted to primary homes, which could lead to cost increases without proportional increases in revenue (Am. Soc. of Planning Officials, Clark, Payne). Also, from a wider perspective, the loss of agricultural and forest land to this use may not be desirable.

scholarly journals Znaczenie podatków majątkowych w dochodach miast regionu Nowej Anglii

2016 ◽  
pp. 91-104
Author(s):  
Maciej Szczepkowski
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
New England ◽  
Property Taxes ◽  
Single Tax ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Usa

The aim of this article is to delineate the role of property taxes in local government revenues in New England in the USA. In the paper I analyse the data from: Boston, Providence, Bridgeport, Manchester, Portland and Burlington. The article consists of three parts. The first part of the study describes local government in the US. The second part of the article shows structure of local government revenues. Finally, in connection with observed relations in revenues structure in New England's cities, the author discusses popular single tax theory.

The Impact of Tax and Expenditure Limitations on User Fees and Charges in Local Government Finance: Evidence from New England

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengju Zhang ◽  
Yilin Hou
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
New England ◽  
User Fees ◽  
Tax And Expenditure Limitations ◽  
Local Public Finance ◽  
Fiscal Constraints ◽  
Local Government Finance ◽  
Expenditure Limitations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract American local government financing shifted from taxation toward user fees and charges (UFCs) in the late 1970s, with substantial efficiency and equity implications. Normatively, the shift aligns with the benefit principle; positively, the shift is often attributed to tax revolts. We test the two associations via a difference-in-differences design and a fiscal stringency measure of tax and expenditure limitations (TELs); we also test the moderating effects of overrides on TELs. Our results confirm that state-imposed TELs caused the shift in local public finance; the results are robust to change of sample and empirical strategy. This article helps explain the relationship between tax revolts and non-tax revenue and provides evidence that fiscal constraints imposed by a higher level government on a constituent level can have significant effects, including effects beyond the intent of the constraints’ framers.

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