Many municipalities were captured by party organisations in the 19th century and have never escaped their clutches. That is very much the case in Queens (where the example comes from).
It also reflects the stranglehold of the two party system and our weird penchant for having state-run elections for a massive number of offices that are filled differently in the rest of the world (judges, coroners, school boards, dog catchers, etc.)
Tubbs, it is impossible to say, because we don't have a recognised definition of "basic health insurance". That's why FF's task is so unenviable. Here's a chart of rates for the different plans currently being offered to New York City municipal employees. Rates for employees of private companies will generally be higher (and employer contributions lower) and the self-employed are almost always worst off.
It also reflects the stranglehold of the two party system and our weird penchant for having state-run elections for a massive number of offices that are filled differently in the rest of the world (judges, coroners, school boards, dog catchers, etc.)
Tubbs, it is impossible to say, because we don't have a recognised definition of "basic health insurance". That's why FF's task is so unenviable. Here's a chart of rates for the different plans currently being offered to New York City municipal employees. Rates for employees of private companies will generally be higher (and employer contributions lower) and the self-employed are almost always worst off.
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