Q Should the city conduct a poll to see if citizens would prefer to have the approved tax implemented or services cut? Should politicians and civil servants always follow the wishes of citizens, or should officials (who often have a higher level of knowledge) exercise their own judgment in such situations? Is it "undemocratic" for officials to ignore public opinion? If citizens feel their wishes are being ignored, what recourse do they have? Should all states allow for more citizen participation through devices such as initiative petition, referendum, and recall elections?