Day: June 24, 2023

City Council

LA City Council confirms Staycee Dains as new head of Animal Services • Long Beach Post News | #citycouncil

The Los Angeles City Council has confirmed the appointment of Staycee Dains to be the new head of Los Angeles Animal Services, which has had a vacancy in leadership in April 2021. The council in an 11-0 vote approved Dains, who currently serves as the director of Long Beach Animal Care Services, to lead L.A. […]

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Mayor

Why 101 people and a dog want to be Toronto’s mayor

By Nadine Yousif BBC News, Toronto 44 minutes ago Image source, Aravindhan Veeravagu Toronto will soon decide who will be its next mayor, after revelations of an extramarital affair pushed the city’s long-time leader out of office. There is no shortage of candidates to choose from – in fact, a historic total of 102 names […]

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California

California poised to spend $19 billion on Medicaid and other health care programs

After federal funds are factored in, the state will be able to spend north of $35 billion, said Jennifer Kent, a former administration official who helped the coalition propose a structure for the tax. It would be the largest-ever investment in Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid system. “We’re trying to serve a Medi-Cal program that’s the size […]

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City Council

CITY OF OWOSSO REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SYNOPSIS | Legal Notices | #citycouncil

CITY OF OWOSSO REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SYNOPSIS TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 PRESENT: Mayor Robert J. Teich, Jr., Mayor Pro-Tem Susan J. Osika, Councilmembers Jerome C. Haber, Daniel A. Law, and Emily S. Olson. ABSENT: Councilmembers Janae L. Fear and Nicholas L. Pidek. PROCLAMATIONS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing – OPRA […]

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Supporters rally for Montebello mayor, two council members after recall announcement, claim – Whittier Daily News

Montebello Mayor David Torres on Friday, June 23, speaking to supporters after a potential recall effort was announced the day prior. (Photo by Christina Merino, Whittier Daily News/SCNG) Supporters rallied in support of Montebello Mayor David Torres and two other City Council members on Friday, June 23, a day after a recall effort was announced […]

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Arkansas

After a historic wave of anti-LGBTQ laws, focus now shifts to legal fights

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A judge’s ruling that struck down Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors is offering hope to transgender people, families and providers after a historic wave of restrictions on trans people’s lives sailed through Republican statehouses this year. The 80-page ruling comes on the heels of other decisions blocking […]

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City Council

City Council selects highest bidder for zone code updates | Government | #citycouncil

It was in 1973 when the Village of Savage adopted its first zoning code, crafted by a consultant. The same consultant completed an update of the zoning and subdivision ordinances in 1989. Senior Planner Terri Dill said after adopting the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the city administration completed significant updates to the zoning and subdivision codes […]

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Mayor’s message | City faces continuing housing crisis – Santa Cruz Sentinel

It’s no secret that affordable housing remains our community’s most significant policy challenge. While numerous housing projects are currently in progress, there’s an urgent need to ensure that a substantial portion of these new developments are genuinely within reach for our residents. The city of Santa Cruz finds itself at the forefront of this critical […]

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California

California attorneys must now report other attorneys’ misconduct

Lawyers in California who observe misconduct by other attorneys, like harassing a witness, concocting evidence or stealing money from a client, have no legal obligation to notify the State Bar or anyone else. That’s about to change. On Thursday, the state Supreme Court approved a rule proposed by the bar that will require California attorneys […]

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Muskogee Municipal Authority, Redevelopment Authority and City Council — Agendas | News | #citycouncil

WHAT: Muskogee Municipal Authority regular meeting; Redevelopment Authority regular meeting; City Council regular meeting. WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Monday. WHERE: City Council Chambers, third floor, Muskogee Municipal Building, 229 W. Okmulgee Ave. ON TV: Broadcast live on Optimum Channel 14. INFORMATION: Those who would like to address councilors during the meeting must sign in at least […]

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