In order to pass ordinances and commission public works projects after becoming mayor, you must increase your approval rating around town to the maximum 100 percent. There are several ways to increase your approval, and you'll likely need to accomplish them all.
Action | Approval Points
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| - 3 points (awarded once only).
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| - 3 points (awarded once only).
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- Donate fish/bug/fossil/artwork to museum
| - 7 points (awarded once only).
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- Fish out trash from water
| - 1 point each (repeatable).
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- Introduce yourself to villagers
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- Perform errands for villagers
| - 3 points per errand (repeatable).
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- Post on the bulletin board next to train station
| - 3 points (awarded once only).
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| - 1 point each (repeatable).
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| - 3 points (awarded once only).
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- Sell junk/trash to Re-Tail
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| - 1 point each (repeatable).
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- Upgrade the tent you start with to a house
| - 20 points (awarded once only).
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| - 1 point each (repeatable).
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