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MAYOR BREED ANNOUNCES $53 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT FOR SAN FRANCISCO’S HOMELESS PROGRAMS |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 Contact: Mayor’s Office of Communications, mayorspressoffice@sfgov.org ***PRESS RELEASE*** MAYOR BREED ANNOUNCES $53 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT FOR SAN FRANCISCO’S HOMELESS PROGRAMS HUD’s Continuum of Care grant will support the City’s range of critical services and programs, including permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing, and improved access to housing for survivors […]

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Laguna Beach City Council appoints former resident Dave Kiff as city manager | #citycouncil

Laguna Beach will have a new city manager come May 6, as the City Council unanimously approved an initial three-year agreement with Dave Kiff to fill the position on Tuesday night. The contract comes with an annual base salary of $315,000 and includes two options for one-year extensions. “Hopefully, this will be the most you’ll […]

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Mayor appoints city of Jacksonville’s first Hispanic Outreach Coordinator

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the first time, the city of Jacksonville has a Hispanic Outreach Coordinator. Mayor Donna Deegan appointed Yanira “Yaya” Cardona to serve in the role. She will help plan community events tailored to the needs of the Hispanic community, one of Duval County’s fastest-growing populations over the last decade. Cardona is a […]

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Hallie Jones, Judie Mancuso enter race for Laguna Beach City Council | #citycouncil

Election day is more than seven months away, but a couple of longtime residents have already announced their candidacy for the Laguna Beach City Council in November. Hallie Jones and Judie Mancuso will be among those running to fill two seats up for grabs on the five-person municipal governing body. Those seats are currently filled […]

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Mayor signs Jacksonville Heroes Act to increase benefits for city employees who serve in the military

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mayor Donna Deegan hosted a signing ceremony Friday morning for the Jacksonville Heroes Act, which will provide increased benefits for city employees who also serve in the military. The bill was introduced by City Councilman Rory Diamond, who serves in the Florida Army National Guard. The legislation covers employees with the city […]

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Redlands City Council approves $1M loan for Museum of Redlands | Community | #citycouncil

On March 5 the City Council voted to approve a $1million loan to the Redlands Historical Museum Association (RHMA) for the construction of infrastructure for the Museum of Redlands (MOR). The loan was approved with an interest rate of 4% to be repaid within two years. MOR President Steve Stockton believes that this loan is […]

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Falkville Mayor Ken Winkles recovering after stroke

FALKVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Falkville Mayor Ken Winkles is recovering after a stroke he suffered on March 5. According to a re-shared post on the Town of Falkville’s Facebook page, Winkles said he is starting to recover from the stroke in a long road to recovery. According to the Town of Falkville’s Facebook page, Winkles […]

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Tomball City Council approves parks, trails and recreation master plan | #citycouncil

During its March 4 meeting, Tomball City Council approved as part of the consent agenda—on which items are approved with one motion without discussion—the parks, recreation and trails master plan, which outlines $108 million in projects for the city. The context City Council approved the creation of the master plan in December 2022, with a […]

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S.F. Board of Supervisors OKs Mayor Breed’s Streamlining Legislation to Speed Up New Residential Treatment, Care Beds |

By Magaly Muñoz Activists and community members held a rally Wednesday morning in front of City Hall in San Francisco to protest Prop E, a ballot measure that would allow the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to install more public surveillance, reduce officer reporting requirements for use of force and expand vehicle pursuits. Speakers at […]

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Mayor Sheng Thao Takes Turn at Round Table to Discuss Community Concerns |

By Magaly Muñoz Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao met with a group of concerned Bay Area residents at Manny’s, a civic event space in San Francisco, to discuss the most pressing issues in Oakland. Manny’s, located on the corner of 16th and Valencia streets in the heart of San Francisco, regularly hosts town halls featuring community […]