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Recommendations for Change and Conclusion
One must keep in mind that while Oyster Bay is a town much in tune with its citizens and their needs, there is still much room for improvement at the government level. By making changes locally, opens the floor to new ideas and way of solving problems. One change I would allow myself is to put a term limit on the council people. By allowing new members of the community on the board as terms complete, offers representation of a larger segment of the town's population. I would like to see more women represented as well the younger segment of the population. By making this change, government practices will become more flexible to other changes. With the board as it is right now, things will continue as before, effective but not outside the box. I want to get younger people involved, people in their twenties and thirties. I would do this by...
This may mean that Oyster Bay's local government would need a face-lift in public relations. The web site is of good design but how else can local government be heard? Use local radio and television to put a youthful slant on community events and community service.
In conclusion, this paper examined the local government of Oyster Bay, New York. This paper discussed the existing administrative structure and leadership. The paragraphs above explored recent issues, the local government's effectiveness in serving its citizens and talked about possible changes.
Works Cited
Nash, Colin. "In Oyster Bay -- Suit Stalls Underhill Development -- Civic group seeks to keep land open." Newsday 2 Feb. 1997.
Oyster Bay Town: A message from Town Supervisor John Vendetto. 13 Jan 2005 http://www.oysterbaytown.com/.
Works Cited
Nash, Colin. "In Oyster Bay -- Suit Stalls Underhill Development -- Civic group seeks to keep land open." Newsday 2 Feb. 1997.
Oyster Bay Town: A message from Town Supervisor John Vendetto. 13 Jan 2005 http://www.oysterbaytown.com/.
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