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CT city has unusual way to set mayor’s salary. See what it is

Police officers and firefighters who can grab overtime and extra duty pay usually top annual municipal wage-earning lists in Connecticut. But if those public safety positions are taken out of the mix, there’s a clearer picture of what is earned by administrators who run the city of Hartford. Through a Freedom of Information request, the […]

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Shreveport City Council plans to invest in crime prevention organizations | News | #citycouncil

SHREVEPORT, La. – Shreveport City Council members are strying to reduce crime by putting money towards organizations that help with crime prevention.    Last year, Shreveport had 74 homicides. So far this year, 11 lives have already been claimed by violence. Councilman Grayson Boucher says investing in programs like the Gingerbread House will make a […]

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Dalton City Council approves contract for Independence Day fireworks | Local News | #citycouncil

Dalton’s Independence Day fireworks show at Heritage Point Park is typically the highlight of the city’s celebration. The City Council voted 4-0 Monday night to approve a $30,000 contract with Pyrotechnico of New Castle, Pennsylvania, for a Fourth of July fireworks show. Mayor Annalee Harlan Sams typically votes only when there is a tie. Council […]

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Dalton City Council to vote on new cameras, access control at City Hall | Local News | #citycouncil

The Dalton City Council meets on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in City Hall. The meeting will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel. The council members are scheduled to vote on a $66,500 agreement with Data & Sound Specialties of Blue Ridge for new cameras and a new door access system at City Hall. They […]

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Dalton City Council approves stormwater projects | Local News | #citycouncil

The Dalton City Council on Monday voted 3-0 to more forward on three stormwater projects. Council member Dennis Mock was absent during this section of the meeting, and Mayor David Pennington, who typically votes only when there is a tie, voted. One seat is vacant. The council members agreed to: • Accept a temporary construction […]

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Dalton City Council removes school bond issue from tonight’s meeting agenda | Local News | #citycouncil

The Dalton City Council has removed a resolution to have the Dalton Building Authority issue $13 million in bonds for Dalton Public Schools to buy school buses from the agenda for its meeting tonight. “We looked back at the school board’s last meeting and thought that their plans were not clear,” said Mayor David Pennington. […]

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Did BPD bungle warning public about suspect? Mayor responds

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said “I’m going to trust those individuals who work and do that is their job every day to hunt people down, to say that we that they made the right decision,” during an exclusive interview Wednesday morning with 11 TV Hill.Jason Billingsley, 32, was arrested last week after more than 24 […]

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Franklin mayor calls emergency meeting addressing Rock Sports Complex noise

The city of Franklin Mayor, John Nelson, called an emergency meeting with the owners of the Rock Sports Complex on Friday to come up with a concrete plan and timeline for addressing noise issues.”We don’t agree with everything quite yet, but we agree on a lot. We have the starts of an MOU between us […]

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Dalton City Council expected to vote on street paving contract Monday | Local News | #citycouncil

The Dalton City Council meets Monday at 6 p.m. in City Hall. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel. The council members are scheduled to vote on a $1.7 million contract with Bartow Paving of Cartersville to mill, resurface and restripe 4.52 miles of city streets. […]

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Dalton City Council expected to vote on property tax rate cut | Local News | #citycouncil

The Dalton City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday to cut the city’s property tax rate. The council meets at 6 p.m. in City Hall. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel. The council members are expected to vote to set the 2023 property tax rate […]

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