This town was built on nepotism.
Meaning of the quote
Nepotism means when people in power give important jobs to their family and friends instead of hiring the best people for the job. Damon Wayans is saying that the people in charge of this town chose their own relatives and friends to have the important roles, rather than picking the most qualified candidates. This can make a town unfair and weaken its progress.
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This town was built on nepotism.
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