Civic Capacity

Civic Capacity

How a 19th Century Iowa Judge Still Impacts Local Government Today

Vol. III, No 24 - How an Iowa judge from the 1800s is still impacting local government today.

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William Lutz
Jun 15, 2025
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Judge John Forrest Dillon

Dillon’s Rule is one of the most important concepts anyone learning about local government will learn; call it the first lesson in City Management 101. The rule is one that …

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