Leading the American City

Leading the American City is a five-part video series that explores the history of American mayoral leadership, governance, and power. The series features personal interviews with eight transformative mayors, who reflect on their time in office and offer insight into the job of mayor.

This series is intended for the public, scholars, students, and current and aspiring mayors. The videos are free to use and distribute and may be accessed through this page or our YouTube channel. If you would like additional information on Leading the American City or to collaborate, please contact ioc@bu.edu.