Discuss the issue of Local Control from both sides. What are the arguments for and against local control? Is it hypocritical for the state government to impose its will on the policies?
Discuss the issue of Local Control from both sides. What are the arguments for and against local control?
August 4, 2017Read the responses from your classmates. Choose one of your peers postings, go to the 14 CFR website and read the document; then, answer the question: Do you think the writers opinions are valid? Why or Why not
August 4, 2017Discuss the issue of Local Control from both sides. What are the arguments for and against local control? Is it hypocritical for the state government to impose its will on the policies?
Texas is a small-government state. Its politicians, of all stripes, bemoan the intrusion of the federal government, yet the 84th legislature acted to impose its will on local government in a number of areas.
Read: http://www.texasvox.org/tag/local-control/ (a series of posts on local control issues around the state).
http://www.tribtalk.org/2015/03/12/liberty-trumps-local-control/ [this is an op-ed by Rep. Matt Rinaldi, on why state control over local ordinances upholds liberty]
Discuss the issue of Local Control from both sides. What are the arguments for and against local control?
Is it hypocritical for the state government to impose its will on the policies?
Choose one issue below, and explore how local control has been handled by state government.
- Fracking
- Sanctuary Cities
- Non-discrimination ordinances (e.g., Houstons HERO)
- Zoning
- Red Light Cameras
- Plastic bags
