David G. Houghton
David G. Houghton
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Associate Professor 3424 Friedmann Hall (269) 387-5688 |
David Houghton received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado - Boulder in 1974. His research interests focus on various forms of citizen participation at the local level and the factors that hinder or facilitate that participation. Citizen advisory boards, citizen slating organizations, and nonpartisan and partisan elections are among some of the participation modes studied. Field observation and surveys are frequently employed to gather data. Other research interests include metropolitan reorganization, regional forms of government, and state constitutions. Dr. Houghton's teaching interests include courses in state and local government, intergovernmental relations, grants, and urban politics. He also administers the Capital Intern program in Lansing.