Mayors

Samuel Milton Jones immigrated to the United States with his parents at age three from Ty Mawr, Wales, with little money, and grew up in New York. At 18, after very little schooling, he went to work in the oilfields of Titusville, Pa. Jones rose from field hand to oil producer; his invention of an improved oil-pumping mechanism in 1891 earned him a fortune. He opened a factory in Toledo to manufacture his invention and introduce a host of employee benefits. His cause was to help workers gain…

In terms of politics, Mayor Diamond Joe Quimby character is a satire of corrupt and promiscuous politicians. In pop culture, politicians are usually the ones targeted for satire. If we were to analyze his name, we’d notice that its practically a gimmick. “Diamond” represents the corruptness of Quimby and his raid of the town’s treasury, whereas “Joe” attracts the ‘average Joe” population: pretty much everyone in Springfield, with an exception to Mr. Burns, Krusty, and the Mafia. He’s never shown…

The first scenario is about the Mayor from a big city is receiving numerous gifts such as free memberships, professional sporting tickets, and jewelry. Some of these gifts are from people and organizations that have received many city contracts, while, others organizations have not received any contracts but might do some business in the future (Assignments). This is highly unethical and not to mention very egotistical. First of all, by accepting gifts from people and organizations that have…

He changed this city forever Although you may not know there is one mayor that was able to handle police abuses to terrorist attacks on his city and changed this city forever. Rudolph Giuliani was the mayor of New York after going to New York university of law he became mayor of New York and helped it through some tough times like terrorist and over all changed new York City. But in 1951 they moved from brooklyn to garden city south but later he commuted back to brooklyn and went to the high…

no matter how bad a person is considered to be. Gabriel demonstrates this through his use of symbolism. “the mayor appeared at the door, he had shaved the left side of his face, but the other side, swollen and in pain. Had a five day old beard” This quote supports the claim because it shows the mayor’s suffering, weakness, and desperation through the overgrown side of his face. The mayor is considered to be a tough guy and everybody thinks that he's mean. His beard shows a human in need of…

Mayor Kip Holden, the mayor of Baton Rouge, has had a significant influence on me and my choices. Mr. Holden has been the mayor of Baton Rouge since 2005, and continues to be reelected because of his good policies. He’s hardworking, honest, and willing to listen to the people. He strives for the best of my city, and continues to lead our town to success. Additionally, every year Mr. Holden develops a group called the Mayor’s Youth Council. I have been honored to be one of the few students from…

storeroom in the Pipeworks: “‘The mayor has a secret treasure room in the Pipeworks’” (158). Doon had been curious and wondered if this room he found deep within the Pipeworks might be a way out and brought Lina with him to investigate. Shocked when Lina remembers the message she had given to the mayor from Looper, the pair then figure out that Looper was secretly bringing supplies to the mayor and keeping some for himself. This is where the irony comes into play. As the mayor of the City of…

proof. They have lunch with Mayor Wolfshiem, a corrupt character who is involved in many shady deals. It is finally revealed that Gatsby is in love with Daisy, and hopes that Nick can arrange a meeting between the two of the. 3. a. Mayor Wolfsheim b. “A small, flat-nosed Jew raised his large head and regarded me with two fine growths of hair which luxuriated in either nostril. After a moment I discovered his tiny eyes in the half-darkness.” (69)…

consisted of them believing they were the center of the universe. They had established one of the greatest civilization in the thirteenth century . As well as developing some of the most innovative artwork and temples around the world. For example Templo Mayor which shows some of the artwork that they had created centuries ago . They were crafty individuals in many areas such as stonework,pottery,scribes, and feather clothing. Many of their artworks are still displayed in museums in Mexico . The…

Black militants and police clashed in Glenville. Gun fights on July 23, 1968 left ten dead and dozens injured. By the next day many blacks were arrested for looting, sniping, and arson by the Ohio National Guard. A major difference of Mayor Stokes handling of the situation was that he thought further violence could be avoided if black officers patrolled Glenville and kept the National Guard and white officers on the perimeter. The rational was that this would keep racial tensions in…