• 17:15 - 19:42
Derrick Broze | Conscious Resistance, The Technocratic State, & The Freedom Formula
Strong Mayor System and the Decision to Run for Office
The discussion explores the "strong mayor" political structure in Houston and Denver, where the mayor holds significant power over the legislative agenda. Derek Brose explains how this system allows a single individual to suppress topics like 5G or water quality even if council members are interested. This frustration, combined with a desire to challenge the incumbent directly, led Brose to transition from a critic in the audience to a candidate for mayor.