What questions should I ask the mayor of my town?

[Anonymous]

I have an interview with the mayor of my town, and I have no idea what type of questions I should ask him because I don't what to ask "why did you get into politics," so can someone help me figure out what type of questions I can ask?

(The is for my political science class)

[moaterboat]

Everyone is facing budget cutbacks these days, ask him how he thinks those cutbacks should be handled, some cities are saving money by working out agreements to share services with other nearby cities, perhaps that is one of the options

Ask him if he has ever had to deal with negotiations with city employees and what lessons he has learned from that experience.

Ask him if he thinks it is more important for a mayor to be a respectable community figurehead, or a competent and skillful administrator. (He will obviously say they are both important, but don't let him weasel out of it, make him choose one.)

Ask him if personal rivalries and egos can get in the way of a community being run.

Just a few ideas I had for some more hard-hitting questions. Good luck!

[Asker]

Thank you.

[NotJustAnotherGuy]

Congrats on doing her homework for her.

[moaterboat]

She still has to do all the legwork. If I five minutes of my time can help someone with their education, I am willing to make that small sacrifice.

[Asker]

It's amazing how it's a problem for you to help me with my homework, but if this was a sex related question he would not have said anything to you.

[peace-love-couture]

-What exactly does a mayor do?

-What role does a mayor[or you,the mayor] play in the community?

-What are your political views? (Ask for his opinions on certain hot topics)

-Do you hope to further your career in politics?

-Tell me about yourself?

-What brought you into politics?Did you receive a degree in political science? What was your original career aspirations?

-What would you like people to know about you?

-Favorite candy, juice, foods, snack, dessert etc?

-Favorite hobbies?

-Childhood?

-Who is his hero and who did he or does he idolize?

Just get to know him...