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[–] andyMFK@reddthat.com 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Who in their right mind would think this idea is anything other than trying???

[–] infectoid@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Sydney, Australia.

They let business owners in the city vote in local elections. That includes anyone with an investment property in the city of Sydney boundary.

The change was brought in to get rid of the existing mayor. Funny thing is it didn’t work. Turned out most residents and businesses thought she was doing good job. She’s been the mayor since 2004.