Former L.A Councilman Jose Huizar gets 13 years in prison | #citycouncil
Former Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison for his role in a sprawling set of criminal schemes that involved cash payouts, casino chips at Las Vegas hotels and other bribes from developers seeking to build glittering downtown high-rises. U.S. District Court Judge John F. Walter handed down […]
Read MoreProsecutors seek 13-year prison sentence for Jose Huizar | #citycouncil
Federal prosecutors are seeking a 13-year prison sentence for former Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar for his role in an expansive bribery scheme, according to court documents filed Thursday. After a years-long federal investigation, Huizar pleaded guilty in January to charges of racketeering and tax evasion, admitting that he extorted at least $1.5 million […]
Read MoreMiami Mayor Suarez’s business dealings are troubling
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- May 25, 2023
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez received at least $170,000 in monthly payments beginning in late 2021 from a developer building a complex in Coconut Grove, according to Location Ventures documents obtained by the Miami Herald. José A. Iglesias Miami Herald Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s disturbing business dealings with a frustrated developer trying to obtain city permits […]
Read MoreFrancis Suarez cancels public appearance amid controversy
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- May 25, 2023
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City of Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez at Miami’s City Hall, on Wednesday October 12, 2022. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com Miami Mayor Francis Suarez canceled a public appearance in Overtown on Wednesday night amid controversy about the mayor’s paid consulting work for a developer who needed help with permit approvals at City Hall. Suarez was to […]
Read MoreMiami Mayor Francis Suarez reaps political, financial gain
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- May 21, 2023
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who may run against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, said in an interview on Thursday, April 6, 2023, that Trump’s indictment does not impact the likelihood of his own White House bid. José A. Iglesias jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com It’s clear Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has several masters. But the only ones who […]
Read MoreLawsuit reveals developer paid Miami’s mayor $10K a month
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- May 18, 2023
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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez speaks at City Hall, as he delivers his State of the City address, Friday January 27, 2023. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com When Miami Mayor Francis Suarez shoveled dirt in January at a Coconut Grove groundbreaking ceremony for new luxury condos, he wasn’t just a mayor promoting growth in his city — he […]
Read MoreTwo north downtown developments get go-ahead from Omaha City Council | Local Business News | #citycouncil
A press release from Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert’s office outlines the W. Dale Clark Library’s final days. Two developments expected to bring office space, retail and new apartments to north downtown got the go-ahead from the Omaha City Council Tuesday. The approval paves the way for a new office building near 15th and Mike […]
Read MoreSubdivision bordering Cameron Park back in front of city council | Local Govt. and Politics | #citycouncil
Zoning for a new subdivision bordering Cameron Park that spurred the local neighborhood association into action earlier this summer will be up for Waco City Council’s consideration again Tuesday. The development would bring 151 new homes with varying styles and lot sizes to a 36-acre site between the Waco Center for Youth and Cameron Park […]
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City council’s approval of NAH proposal deemed ‘short-sighted’ | #citycouncil
It is difficult to understand how our members of city council could approve the NAH proposal. This seems short-sighted and narrow-minded. This billion dollar project does not come even close to meeting the city’s plan for carbon neutrality by 2030. Token mentions of some solar panels, a few charging stations for EVs and no LEED […]
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