Stodola Set to Tackle 'Big-Picture' Issues
posted 5:22 pm Wed August 15, 2007 - Little Rock
One day after a special election, Mayor Mark Stodola could become the city's most powerful mayor in more than 50 years.
On Tuesday, the citizens of Little Rock voted roughly 70% to 30% in favor of giving their mayor full-time status, veto power, and a raise.
The changes are still being challenged in federal court, but Tuesday’s vote signals a big power shift in the local government. The big question now between Stodola and City Manager Bruce Moore is who does what?
(Mayor Mark Stodola, Little Rock) “I think that the issue of accountability in crafting a vision and working on those big picture issues is really what the mayor’s job is. And the day-to-day administration of the city will continue to be handled by Bruce.”
Former mayor Jim Dailey says it's a relationship which will work. But he's quick to point out--it's clear who will have the upper hand.
(Jim Dailey, Former Mayor) “There's no question about who's in charge. The mayor is clearly the chief executive. In that, he is the one that will have the authority to hire and or fire the city manager and the city attorney.”
The changes brought on by Tuesday’s vote could mean the city's top two employees would earn more than $300,000 combined.
On Tuesday, the citizens of Little Rock voted roughly 70% to 30% in favor of giving their mayor full-time status, veto power, and a raise.
The changes are still being challenged in federal court, but Tuesday’s vote signals a big power shift in the local government. The big question now between Stodola and City Manager Bruce Moore is who does what?
(Mayor Mark Stodola, Little Rock) “I think that the issue of accountability in crafting a vision and working on those big picture issues is really what the mayor’s job is. And the day-to-day administration of the city will continue to be handled by Bruce.”Former mayor Jim Dailey says it's a relationship which will work. But he's quick to point out--it's clear who will have the upper hand.
(Jim Dailey, Former Mayor) “There's no question about who's in charge. The mayor is clearly the chief executive. In that, he is the one that will have the authority to hire and or fire the city manager and the city attorney.”
The changes brought on by Tuesday’s vote could mean the city's top two employees would earn more than $300,000 combined.
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