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City of Lawton to rename auditorium after former mayor

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – The City of Lawton announce it will rename its city council chambers and auditorium after former mayor Wayne Gilley. The venue will assume the name of Wayne Gilley Auditorium at the Lawton City Council meeting on May 14 at 2 p.m. At this meeting, the City will hold a dedication […]

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New Affordable Housing Developments Approved by City Council | #citycouncil

A rendering of Grounds for Change on the YWCA property in south Charlotte. Charlotte City Council approved $5,362,000 in Housing Development Funds to support 159 affordable housing units, 19 of which are homeownership opportunities, during its April 22 meeting. Along with the Housing Development Fund allocations, the council approved more than $3 million in funding […]

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Claremont City Council votes to remove Jon Stone from city boards | #citycouncil

The Claremont City Council voted Wednesday night to remove a man from multiple committees after years-old allegations came to light.Former police officer and state representative Jon Stone is accused of making violent threats and having an inappropriate relationship with a teenager while serving on the police force. Recently unsealed internal investigation documents from 2006 allege […]

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Mayor Adams’ new budget plan doesn’t fully reverse $58M cut to NYC libraries: sources 

Mayor Adams’ latest budget proposal doesn’t reverse a multi-million dollar funding reduction for the city’s public library systems, sources familiar with the matter told the Daily News on Wednesday, raising the specter of additional service cuts at library branches across the five boroughs. The executive budget bid for the 2025 fiscal year, which Adams is […]

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Charlotte City Council approves airport construction projects and $5.36 million for affordable housing initiatives | #citycouncil

Members of Charlotte City Council approved several construction projects at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, along with approval of several affordable housing developments.  A public hearing was also held to designate Parkwood Avenue Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church as a historical site.  Aviation  Several consent items regarding aviation were approved during last night’s meeting.  City council approved contracts […]

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City council members to discuss Sunbury Police Department tonight | #citycouncil

Apr. 22—SUNBURY — The Sunbury Police Department will be the main topic of conversation tonight during the regular monthly City Council meeting. Council members and Mayor Josh Brosious will vote on accepting the resignation of the police department office manager Marcus Bethel and on advertising the position to be filled. No reason is listed as […]

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Mayor Oscar Leeser proposes eliminating El Paso City Council executive session meetings | #citycouncil

The El Paso City Council will soon be faced with a difficult question: who is allowed to hear everything El Paso’s elected officials say? In a surprise move, Mayor Oscar Leeser has added an item to the City Council’s agenda for its meeting Tuesday, April 23, that would eliminate regularly scheduled executive sessions and “make […]

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4 apply for vacant Grand Terrace council seat – San Bernardino Sun | #citycouncil

Grand Terrace leaders are expected to appoint a new City Council member at a special meeting Tuesday, April 23, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Councilmember Sylvia Robles. Four residents have submitted applications for the seat: Ronald Perez, a grant manager for Colton Joint Unified School District; Vincent Jared Rasso, an organizer with […]

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Headland City Council approves ordinance for low speed vehicles. | #citycouncil

HEADLAND, Ala. (WTVY) – The Headland City Council approved an ordinance involving low-speed vehicles. While they can be fun alternatives to cars, like anything, low-speed vehicles also have regulations. “We put a lot of effort into this ordinance and the ground rules and regulations that you have. A lot of people have the misconception that […]

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Near-majority of City Council say the job is a full-time gig | #citycouncil

A near-majority of Evanston’s City Council say they already consider the part-time position at or near a full-time commitment, according to the results of an anonymous survey given by the city’s Compensation Committee. Six of Evanston’s nine council members answered the survey, which was put together by city staffer Tasheik Kerr with direction from committee […]

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