ballots_stones t1_j6ihiyw wrote
Would local residents be expected to have a say in who gets chosen as a Captain or Chief in their local firehouse, or principal in the local school?
Having more accountability in the police department is one thing, but you can't possibly expect a group of people with absolutely zero connection to a profession to affect decisions like this.
TheNormalAlternative OP t1_j6it967 wrote
Worth pointing out that in many communties, e.g. on Long Island, local residents choose their board of fire commissioners and their school board, including the superintendent.
ballots_stones t1_j6jsofd wrote
You're right, I live on Long Island and am involved with the fire departments out here so I know all about the nonsense of commissioner elections. The thing is, comparing a seat on a school board or fire district commission to the positions I mentioned isn't really fair. Would be like comparing the board of directors at a hospital to the head of specific departments. I get what you're getting at though.
CactusBoyScout t1_j6jf1pm wrote
“More community input” is an easy “win” for politicians because it sounds good in theory but often adds little or makes things actively worse.
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