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Mayor’s Office issues memorandum to revamp regulations on homelessness

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Mayor Dave Bronson has submitted an ordinance to update Anchorage’s municipal code surrounding the abatement of homeless camps. He said it’s a step toward better balancing the need for caring for the unhoused and maintaining public health and safety. “This ordinance permits Anchorage Police Department’s [Community Action Policing] team, in concurrence […]

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City council votes against healthcare benefits for former members | #citycouncil

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The Memphis City Council shot down an initiative that would give former city council members healthcare benefits paid for in part by Memphis taxpayers. The vote was nearly unanimous, with just Edmund Ford, Sr. abstaining. The city’s chief human resources director said the proposal would have cost former council members about […]

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Permit parking restrictions approved for Runyon Canyon by LA City Council | #citycouncil

The Los Angeles City Council approved permit parking near Runyon Canyon due to high visitor volume. Councilwoman Nithya Raman requested permit parking to address parking challenges caused by non-resident hikers. Residents can obtain parking permits to be exempt from new rules, including various parking restrictions. The LADOT can establish a Preferential Parking District if criteria […]

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Candidate for CV City Council Misleads as ‘Legal Professional’ | #citycouncil

By Arturo CastañaresEditor-at-Large A candidate for the Chula Vista City Council refers to herself as a legal professional and to her legal practice even though she is not a licensed attorney, becoming the second recent candidate to embellish their background in hopes of gaining a political advantage in the county’s second-largest city. Leticia Munguia claims […]

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City Council selects first Haitian American President – Boston 25 News | #citycouncil

BOSTON — History was made last month when the Boston City Council selected its first Haitian American president. Ruthzee Louijeune won the post with unanimous support from the council. “I really care about responsive government because I know as a young girl who grew up in Mattapan what it looked like when your government isn’t […]

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Pueblo mayor reflects on his time in office as he prepares to leave

PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) – The City of Pueblo is preparing to say goodbye to their first mayor in over 80 years. Nick Gradisar will be leaving office Thursday as Mayor Elect Heather Graham is sworn in. Gradisar lost to Graham in the runoff race last week by 24% margin. Votes will also be certified on […]

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‘The Mayor of Maxwell Street’

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Avery Cunningham, a Jackson, Tennessee, native and now Memphis resident, kicked off her national book tour at Novel bookstore in Memphis on January 30, 2024, for her debut novel entitled: The Mayor Of Maxwell Street. The book, a work of historical fiction and romance, is already garnering rave reviews and critical […]

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Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo Secures Endorsement from Planned Parenthood Advocates – Pasadena Now

Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo’s campaign said it has secured the endorsement of Planned Parenthood Advocates Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley, which has pledged to support his reelection campaign. “PP Advocates proudly endorses Mayor Victor Gordo. Mayor Victor Gordo has demonstrated his dedication to protecting and expanding access to reproductive health care […]

Arkansas

Arkansas Board of Corrections votes to fire Department Secretary

The Arkansas Board of Corrections voted to fire the Secretary of the Department of Corrections, Joe Profiri.The board voted 5 to 2 to oust Profiri. Before the vote, Lee Watson gave background on the difficulties the board had encountered with Profiri.In November 2023, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders called on the Department of Corrections to add […]

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Former Memphis mayor sends letter to outgoing city council saying police reform ordinances were never enforced

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Ordinances looking to reform Memphis’ police department after the death of Tyre Nichols almost a year ago were never enforced by former Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, according to a letter Strickland sent to city council members. Nichols died after he was beaten by former police officers one year ago this week. […]