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Omaha City Council pet licensing fee increase proposal | #citycouncil

Caring for your pet could get more expensive in Omaha.The city council plans to hold a public hearing on raising the cost of annual pet licensing fees.Fees to license a sterilized dog generally cost $26 and $13 for a cat. The city is proposing a $1.25 increase starting Jan. 1, with another $1 increase in […]

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Palm Springs dog becomes city’s first “Canine Mayor” – NBC Los Angeles

Buddy Holly, a 6-year-old Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen with shaggy white and grey hair, was sworn in as Palm Spring’s first Canine Mayor on Monday.  Buddy, who is a resident of Palm Springs, won Best in Show at the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in May. Every year, nearly 3,000 pooches from all over […]

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City Council

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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City council called on to put funds toward bike safety | #citycouncil

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. An open letter to the mayor, vice mayor and Council: Thank you for your unanimous direction to city staff to prioritize funding for a few basic bike projects, namely: the (complete) construction of the Butler Pilot elevation, and the construction of two (dangerous) protected intersections — (Butler/Beaver and […]

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Alaska

Explore a vibrant world of arts and culture in Anchorage | #alaska | #politics

People look at art displayed at the Anchorage Museum in downtown Anchorage during First Friday on Dec. 2, 2022. (Emily Mesner / ADN) Whether you’re culturally curious, into the arts or hung up on history, Anchorage’s arts and culture scene has you covered. Museums and galleries across town showcase perspectives, experiences, treasures and truths that […]

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Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan mourns loss of her dog

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan’ s four-legged friend, Odell, has sadly passed away. The mayor made the announcement on Facebook Wednesday morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved dog, Odell,” Sheehan said. […]

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Hebron’s mayor elicits backlash with launch of dog-killing campaign | JNS

Hebron Mayor Tayseer Abu Sneineh announced last week a 20 shekel ($5.50) bounty for every stray dog killed or delivered to the municipality. Images of dogs being subsequently tortured and killed sparked outrage on social media. Abu Sneineh proposed the bounty during a local radio broadcast as a solution to the city’s dog overpopulation problem, […]

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College Station City Council discusses off-leash ordinance | Latest Headlines | #citycouncil

The City of College Station currently has four areas where dogs are allowed to roam free and be off their leash, including a small area in Lick Creek Park. During a previous College Station City Council meeting, members discussed implementing more leash-free areas and potential areas where the enforcement of dogs on their leash is […]

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