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The Mayor has a Hammer
By James Schutz
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It's rare in poetry to be privy to the minute particulars of a givenprofession. As the former city manager of one of the Bay Area's loveliercities, though one not without its civic problems, Jim Schutz acts as ourVirgil through the not-so-divine comedy of running a municipality.His tone can be biting, whimsical, impassioned, and/or funny, but hisdisposition is always one of deep concern for "the commons," and aprofound appreciation of those who serve our local interests. As Jimsays in his preface, these are really love poems to a work force too manytake for granted. So, let him entertain you as he informs you. In thesebenighted times, maybe you'll find yourself among "Those optimistswho inhale conflict/and exhale unity."- Thomas Centolella, author of Almost Human
Who knew local government could be poetry? Jim Schutz did! Thisgem of a book makes you feel the joy, pain, and sheer craziness thatcome with being a public servant in these turbulent times.- Kip Harkness, former Deputy City Manager,City of San Jose, California
More than ever in these times, we need those who honor words for theirprecision and beauty. Jim Schutz has done just that. He has exploredthe craft of poetry and brought it into City Hall, into the offices ofgovernment workers who don't get enough praise for their tireless work.We thank him for his world of "pensions, Ford Fusions, fluorescentlights, taxes, and gavels in the small chambers of democracy."- Kathy Evans, author of Trespassers Welcome and ImaginationComes to Breakfast
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
100
Release Date:
2025-06-30
Publication Date:
2025-06-30
Publisher:
Blue Light Press
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1421835797
ISBN13:
9781421835792
Weight:
159 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
6 cm
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