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"This Louisiana Town Runs Largely on Traffic Fines. 

If You Fight Your Ticket, the Mayor Is Your Judge.

Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1M/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."

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"This Louisiana Town Runs Largely on Traffic Fines. If You Fight Your Ticket, the Mayor Is Your Judge..."

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