Due to this new role, the game's name is most likely derived from the metaphor «turning over a new leaf», meaning to change a person's job / life, since the player is suddenly assigned the new role of mayor. (nookipedia.com)
The role of mayor was created by George Osborne in 2014 as part of a bid to give more power in his «devolution revolution». (mirror.co.uk)
The position has generated discussion on city policy, federal authority and the role of a mayor. (syracuse.com)