--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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> In a message dated 1/24/2008 2:33:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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> Asbury Park...The only difference is that it was highly successful
due to
> good management.
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> Werner, how far back was that?
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Between its founding in 1871 and 1900 the City evolved into a premiere
resort of the Country. Primarily through the vision and investment of
Founder James Bradley.
After 1902 Bradley's role was diminished by his sale of the beachfront
and all its facilities to the City. The City in turn built all new
facilities elevating Asbury Park to the most modern resort of the time.
That lasted until the Depression (1930) with the construction of the
current ConHall/Casino/ etc. But the City came under investigation for
questionable financial dealings and huge debt. (Followed by WW2, the
baby-boomer years, 1970s urban renewal, etc.)
Those were the 2 most successful periods of time. First under a
virtual dictatorship (Bradley) then under a Commission form of
Government. Each elected Official was responsible for a particular
City function, such as finance, recreation, sanitation,
building&ground, etc.
The change to the City Manager form of government was very controversial.
Werner
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