2023 Archives - We Find All The BS In Politics

City Council

How Salt Lake City Council reacted to the bill | #citycouncil

Behind the scenes, the Utah Way went out the window. “Insidious.” “Negotiating with terrorists.” “Gentrified beyond control.” Those terms represent a sampling of the blunt banter bandied about by Salt Lake City Council members as Utah lawmakers and one of the state’s most powerful companies formulated a billion-dollar plan to lure Major League Baseball to […]

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SLC Council member Darin Mano says he probably won’t seek reelection | #citycouncil

Council member Darin Mano, who represents Ballpark and Liberty Wells, is planning to not seek reelection, but there’s a caveat. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake City Council member Darin Mano at City Hall in Salt Lake City in May 2023. He has announced plans to leave his elected post when his […]

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News Ivins council members won’t let past differences with Ivins officials lead to future contention

“I never would have thought [that] would happen in St. George … and I don’t suspect it will get that way in Ivins, either,” said council member Kevin Smith. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ivins City Hall on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. | Jan. 12, 2024, 1:00 p.m. Ivins • While three new […]

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Crosslake City Council members, city staff denounce consulting report – Pine and Lakes Echo Journal | #citycouncil

CROSSLAKE — The Crosslake City Council discussed a consulting report by Michelle Soldo at a special meeting Friday, Dec. 29. Soldo, of Soldo Consulting P.C., was hired by the city to assess city operations and relationships among staff and council members and presented her findings at the council’s Nov. 13 regular meeting. The report found […]

Arkansas

Year in review: Arkansas Politics in 2023

From swearing in the state’s first female governor to a controversial legislative session, Arkansas witnessed a dynamic political landscape. Watch the video above to learn more. From swearing in the state’s first female governor to a controversial legislative session, Arkansas witnessed a dynamic political landscape. Watch the video above to learn more. Click Here For […]

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Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall wins reelection, defeats Rocky Anderson

“It’s an honor to be trusted to lead Salt Lake City for another four years,” the imbuement mayor said after learning of Anderson’s concession. (The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake City mayoral candidates Erin Mendenhall and Rocky Anderson. Anderson, a former mayor, conceded to incumbent Mayor Mendenhall on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. | Nov. 23, […]

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Diverse field competes for Duluth City Council at large – Duluth News Tribune | #citycouncil

DULUTH — Four candidates are vying for two at large seats on the City Council next year, including incumbent Arik Forsman and three newcomers: Lynn Marie Nephew, Miranda Pacheco and Jenna Yeakle. The field includes a convicted felon-turned-addiction counselor, a Realtor, a community organizer and an economic development specialist. The News Tribune sat down with […]

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Athens city council members to evaluate proposed city budget for upcoming fiscal year | #citycouncil

ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) – Athens city leaders are working on the city’s 2024 budget on Friday. They will comb through the needs of each city department from the fire department to the parks and recreation department. The mayor’s office drew up the proposed $43.5 million budget. Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks says this is a 6% […]

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Mendenhall, Anderson talk quality of life in SLC mayoral race

From paving the path for more bikes to making street construction a little less painful, the highest-profile candidates for Salt Lake City’s highest office say they have the road map for improving the quality of life in Utah’s capital. As the faceoff between Mayor Erin Mendenhall and former Mayor Rocky Anderson heats up, we wanted […]

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Sandy voter guide 2023 | #citycouncil

City Council At large Voters select up to two candidates. Jim Bennett Occupation: Self-employed marketing consultant. If elected, what would you do to provide more affordable housing options to your residents? Would you support higher-density housing? You cannot repeal the law of supply and demand. The housing affordability crisis is precipitated by high demand and […]