Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposes delay for Community Safety Levy
According to the mayor’s office, for a median priced home in Spokane, this would equate to an increase of $30 every month. SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown and the City Council proposed their intent to extend the deadline for the proposed Community Safety Levy. In a press release, Brown said the decision came […]
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Mayor Whitmire says accepting Chief Troy Finner’s retirement from Houston PD was tough, ‘Made me sick’
HOUSTON – Less than 24 hours after Mayor John Whitmire announced Chief Troy Finner stepped down as chief of police for the Houston Police Department, he admitted it was a tough decision to accept. After City Council, Mayor Whitmire held a press conference where he was quick to remind everyone how close he and Finner […]
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‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Adds Matthew Del Negro For Season 3
Corey Nickols, Paramount+ EXCLUSIVE: Matthew Del Negro (City on a Hill) is joining season 3 of Mayor of Kingstown. Del Negro will play the role of Will Breen, a charming, seemingly good natured corrections officer at the Kingstown Women’s Prison. He will recur for five episodes. The 10-episode third season of the Paramount+ drama series will […]
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Avoids Testimony After Clearing Encampment
Kent Nishimura/Getty Images The Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee announced Wednesday morning that it had canceled a hearing scheduled later in the day in which lawmakers planned to interrogate D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser about her response to pro-Palestinian student protests at George Washington University. The cancellation came hours after police raided and cleared the student encampment, […]
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New mayor swears in | Southeast Iowa Union
Washington Mayor Millie Youngquist is “pro tem” no more, after swearing in at the beginning of a city council meeting Tuesday night. (Photo submitted) WASHINGTON — With the votes canvassed and an oath of office taken, Washington Mayor Millie Youngquist is “pro tem” no more, swearing in at the beginning of a city council meeting […]
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Houston mayor says police chief is out amid probe into thousands of dropped cases
HOUSTON — The mayor of Houston has accepted the retirement of the city’s police chief as the department investigates why thousands of cases including sexual assault crimes were dropped, a city spokesperson said Wednesday. Mayor John Whitmire accepted the retirement of Police Chief Troy Finner, who is stepping away following reports Tuesday that he was aware […]
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Houston Police Chief Troy Finner retired amid suspended cases dispute, mayor says – Houston Public Media
Lucio Vasquez / Houston Public Media FILE: Houston Police Chief Troy Finner stands in front of a podium on March 14, 2022. Troy Finner retired from his position as Houston’s police chief, Mayor John Whitmire told city employees in an email late Tuesday night. Effective around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Executive Assistant Chief Larry Satterwhite will […]
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New York Mayor Leads Effort to Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Sales in City’s Neighborhoods
New York authorities have launched ‘Operation Padlock to Protect’ in a renewed effort to use ‘the full force of the law’ to shut down illegal cannabis shops and block their continued profileration. Yesterday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of a five-borough operation, putting into effect a raft of new enforcement powers […]
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Gallegos voted as mayor – Pleasanton Express
JR Gallegos JR Gallegos will be the next mayor of Pleasanton after unofficial results were released on Saturday evening showing the longtime councilmember as the winner over Jeanne Israel and Norman Ramos. In the District 3 position, candidates Daniel Zertuche and Harmony Ratterree were unofficially separated by five votes forcing a runoff for the seat. […]
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Zellnor Myrie Emerges as 2nd Democrat to Likely Run Against Mayor Adams
Zellnor Myrie, an Afro-Latino state senator from Brooklyn known for backing progressive causes, will announce on Wednesday that he is moving to challenge Mayor Eric Adams in next year’s Democratic primary in New York City. Mr. Myrie’s announcement is further indication that Mr. Adams’s path to re-election is expected to be more challenging than is […]
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