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The State We're In: January 31, 2020

Season 10 Episode 23 | 26m 47s

Mayors face a variety of challenges in running their cities, from working with city councils, to providing fiscal responsibility, to maintaining vital services. When it comes to governing, no city is the same. Ray Hershel sits down with West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt, Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle, & North Adams Mayor Tom Bernard to talk about the challenges they face as mayors.

Aired: 01/30/20
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