> Try getting permits without access to the city council or mayor It's depressing/comforting to know that my town is not unique in this regard. I have the imp

> Try getting permits without access to the city council or mayor It's depressing/comforting to know that my town is not unique in this regard. I have the impression that local power is always more corrupt than central/national power. Less scrutiny and more opportunity for doing dirt without getting caught.