This Louisiana Town Runs Largely on Traffic Fines. If You Fight Your Ticket, the Mayor Is Your Judge.
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Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances.
  • @[email protected]
    4•7 months ago

    Being an ignorant Aussie I had to google Bashford Antiques and holy shit what a wild and entertaining ride that was

      • @DaveMA
        4•7 months ago

        Me too, but I didn’t get too far through reading about it before it all came flooding back.

    • @livOP
      3•7 months ago

      Isn’t it just?! I haven’t seen the movie yet but I really want to.

    • David PalmerMEnglish
      3•7 months ago

      There is actually a movie about it called Mr Organ. I recommend it.

  • David PalmerMEnglish
    3•7 months ago

    This is basically the plot to Nothing but Trouble.

  • @[email protected]
    -1•7 months ago

    If Trump manages to accidentally get himself elected, you can expect that most of his cities will adopt this form of government.