Lab Report: Who Wants to Be Mayor Anymore?

Threat index: Politico Magazine asked mayors and urbanists about the biggest problems facing American cities today. Answers ranged from the standards (inequality, the federal government, pension funds) to challenges with broadband, self-driving cars, and treating the word “public” as a synonym for “poor.” One that especially caught our eye is about the shrinking talent pool for local government:

Canada’s big day: An estimated 500,000 people will gather in Ottawa Saturday to celebrate the 150 anniversary of their nation—one that now stands out among the Western world for staying strong with its multicultural, globalist values. But it’s not all fun and games, The Economist notes: