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Learning To Lead

Building the Ethics Quality of Public Decision-Making

By Dr. Tom Shanks · June 27, 2026 · 5 min read

Ethics

A Case Study: Should the City Keep or Eliminate Senior Center Fees? At the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting, several residents asked the Council to eliminate the fees seniors pay to use the Senior Center. Suppose you were a Council member. How would you make the decision? Where Do I Begin? The first step … Read more

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