What's the best city council in America? Austin, TX? Irvine, CA? Seattle, WA?

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There are countless lists ranking the best Presidents ever, the best Governors currently, the best-run states in America, and tons of other political stuff. There's a popular show about local/city government (Parks and Recreation), but broadly, we don't speak about it that much. This makes …