http://www.clevelandheights.com/index.aspx?page=321
From Tom Bullock's article on the deck.
Tom Bullock wrote:Keller presents a thoughtful and well-developed case, arguing, "in the face of increasing challenges, Lakewood must improve government" by "Professionalizing government." Keller asserts that "It is doubtful that election can secure the necessary skills and experience needed for an effective municipal executive," leading to the conclusion: "In light of the growing challenges facing the city, we have simply outgrown the dated system of electing a mayor. "
The Keller quote is the essence of Progressive thought. Our experiment in democracy and limited government has failed and we need to return to the rule by the aristocracy. What I'm about to say will strike terror into the hearts of progressive all across the land:
I disagree.