Politics of Cumulus City

Cumulus City is a 2nd era treaty city founded on the far east of Cumulus Hills. Originally primarily inhabited by members of the Aarakocra, Aasimar, Dragonborn and Goliath races, it is now a truly planar cosmopolitan city. Within the city and its holdings, members of all races are welcomed by most as potential networking connections. The city government is made up of a council of 5 alderman. Each of the signatory races appoints one of these alderman based upon their internal traditions, while the fifth member of the council is elected by the citizens of the city.
The council primarily provides for the common defense and economy of the city. It maintains a well equipped guard and a fleet of airships, as well as arcane defenses. It funds these projects through property and commercial taxation.
Justice in Cumulus City is relatively independent. The city guard primarily protects the populace from outside threats, but internal conflict is often resolved by more immediate and personal means. Much more common are financial crimes, wherein a tax has been ""forgotten."" In these cases, the council may seize property or enforce a work program to repay the debt to the city. Only the most dangerous criminals are incarcerated in the dungeons of Cumulus City.
Outside of the city and across Cumulus Hills, there are groups of traditionalists who shun the multi-cultural influence of the city. Some simply prefer a more isolated existence, while others foment rebellion and actively seek to disrupt the cities growing influence.