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The job of mayor and Governor is becoming more and more like the job of university president, which I used to be it look
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"The job of mayor and Governor is becoming more and more like the job of university president, which I used to be; it looks like you are in charge, but you are not"

- Lamar Alexander

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This quote by Lamar Alexander speaks with the altering nature of the roles of mayor and guv. He suggests that these functions are ending up being increasingly more like the task of a university president, which he utilized to be. Alexander indicates that although it might appear that the mayor or guv supervises, they are not. This might be due to the increasing complexity of the functions, with more stakeholders and interests to consider. It might also be due to the fact that mayors and governors are frequently restricted in their power by the laws and policies of their particular states. Alexander's quote highlights the requirement for mayors and governors to be knowledgeable about their restrictions and to work collaboratively with other stakeholders in order to succeed.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Lamar Alexander somewhere between July 3, 1940 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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