City Limits

Peterson, Paul E.

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“…Through the use of this mechanism, local policy decisions are consistent with the political ideology of the majority of the people. To the contrary, a range of researchers from Tiebout (1956) to Peterson (1981) argue that local governments will favor developmental policies in their policy decisions, not only to enhance local tax bases but also to retain and attract people. This perspective posits that local policies are constrained by economic considerations.…”

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“…In the first section, Peterson's (1981) policy typology is reviewed to examine the differential impacts of the determinants on local needs and local policy decisions. The following section discusses the meaning of QoL and how its operational definition is related to local policy decisions.…”

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“…Local government officials differentially treat public policies depending on their impacts on the local economy: developmental (positive), allocational (neutral), and redistributive (negative) policy (Peterson, 1981). Using this policy typology, the following question is raised about the relationship between QoL and local policy decisions in the three distinct policy functions.…”

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The Effects of Community Quality of Life on Local Policy Decisions

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2014

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There have been extensive debates on the factors that influence local policy decisions.Although many researchers have contributed to uncovering various influences such as political, economic, institutional, and demographic factors on local policy decisions, however, the concept of QoL rarely has used in extant literature. Local government spending is likely to be affected by citizen demands for achieving community well-being. Additionally, given that different policy functions variably affect local circumstances, the impact of QoL on local policy decisions will depend on the policy area. Hence, this study examined the relationship between QoL and local budgetary decisions based on Peterson's (1981) policy scheme of, three distinct policy arenas (developmental, allocational, and redistributive policy). In examining the relationship of QoL and city spending across policy functions, I also considered economic, political, institutional, and demographic factors, derived from various theoretical perspectives on local policy decisions.The relative influences of community QoL as well as other factors on local policy decisions were estimated by two-stage least squares regression analysis (2SLS) for developmental spending and by ordinary least squares (OLS) for allocational and redistributive spending. To measure community QoL, this study used 89,066 completed surveys from 167 communities in the United States for 2002-2008 are used. QoL appeared as a critical factor influencing local government expenditures in the three policy areas. The impact of QoL on local spending in the three areas differed depending on city income levels; city income levels then moderated local policy decisions.iii These findings suggest that local policy priorities adjusted in accordance with economic growth. Allocational policy functions also should be thought to be functions of cities geared toward giving them a competitive edge over other cities by meeting evolved citizen preferences for city amenities. These findings also point to distinct patterns of political activities in each policy arena. Given that community QoL reflects adjusted citizens' demands, I contend that community QoL can contribute to performance management by providing additional public information and a complementary performance indicator.iv

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The Effects of Community Quality of Life on Local Policy Decisions

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2014

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“…Attracting new industries has been gaining popularity among cities because this strategy can result in short-term and business-oriented achievements which elected officials prefer (Agranoff and McGuire 2003;Feiock 2007;Kwon et al 2009). However, attracting new manufacturing industries can result in negative side effects for a community, such as air and water pollution and energy usage increase (Peterson 1981). Therefore, the current trend for cities is to try to attract green industries to their community instead of manufacturing ones.…”

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Examining Sustainable Development Policy in California Cities: 2011 Energy Sustainable California Communities Survey

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2013

California Journal of Politics and Policy

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Abstract:In order to enhance both marketability and sustainability of the community, California cities seek a sustainable development policy which attempts to integrate sustainability programs into an economic development strategy. The author examines sustainable development policy in California cities and explores four research questions. First, to what extent are California cities interested in the adoption of sustainable development policy which integrates sustainability programs into their economic development strategy? Second, what policy efforts do California cities currently undertake for a sustainable development policy? Third, what obstacles do California cities face in pursuing sustainable development policy? Fourth, what additional efforts do California cities need to undertake for a better and smarter sustainable development policy? This research develops a framework from literatures in economic development policy and sustainability policy for descriptive analyses using the 2011 Energy Sustainable California Communities Survey data. The findings from the descriptive and explanatory analyses indicate that considerable numbers of California cities are interested in sustainable development policy and engage in various efforts related to the policy, but lack of funds and political will discourage California cities from pursuing the policy effectively.

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“…Therefore, devolution may intensify inequalities among jurisdictions because some local areas are ill equipped and lack the personnel and policy-making capacities which are essential to address their new authority (Kenyon and Kincaid, 1991). Some scholars even forecast that devolution may result in a "race to the bottom" because there is little incentive for local areas to offer the best services while encouraging more individuals to reap those public benefits (Landy and Teles, 2001;Peterson, 1981Peterson, , 1996Rom, 1989, 1990).…”

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Selection and Passage of County Land Preservation Voter Referendum: The Role of Government

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City Limits

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The Effects of Community Quality of Life on Local Policy Decisions

The Effects of Community Quality of Life on Local Policy Decisions

Examining Sustainable Development Policy in California Cities: 2011 Energy Sustainable California Communities Survey

Selection and Passage of County Land Preservation Voter Referendum: The Role of Government

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