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Martin Horak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Western University, specializing in Canadian comparative urban politics. His research broadly addresses multilevel urban governance, urban transit, housing policy, local political institutions, and public opinion on municipal issues. Horak's current projects include the Canadian Municipal Barometer, a comprehensive survey of local politicians, and the Money Local Democracy initiative, which explores local election candidates across Canada. He has also developed the Canadian Municipal Attributes Portal (C-MAP), which compiles data on Canadian local governance. His publications include works on urban governance and city politics, with notable books such as 'Governing Post-Communist City' and upcoming editions in collaboration with prominent scholars. Horak actively presents at conferences, engages in research that impacts public policy, and has been recognized with teaching honours and research grants.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.