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Athens Law Dept. advises city council against Gaza ceasefire resolution – Athens County Independent | #citycouncil

Athens resident Heather Cantino voices solidarity with Palestine and support for a ceasefire resolution at Athens City Council’s Feb. 5 meeting. Still from meeting recording on The Government Channel. ATHENS, Ohio — Although the Athens Law Department has advised Athens City Council against passing a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine, at least one […]

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Dearborn Mayor Among Wave of Michigan Officials to Join ‘Uncommitted’ Campaign

More than 30 state representatives, mayors, city council members, and other elected officials in Michigan on Wednesday announced they had joined a grassroots effort to push voters in the crucial swing state to send a clear warning to U.S. President Joe Biden in the upcoming Democratic primary by voting “uncommitted.” The elected officials, including Dearborn […]

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Mayor Steinberg blocked debate on a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. He’s wrong

Sacramento is my home. It is where I raised my children, built my career as a civil rights leader and won election to public office to serve the people. But I never once forgot about where my family comes from and where many of my relatives still live: Gaza. As someone who has suffered the […]

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Chicago City Council approves Gaza ceasefire resolution directed to Biden | #citycouncil

On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council voted 24-23 to pass a resolution supporting a “humanitarian ceasefire” in Gaza, with Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson casting the tie-breaking vote. Since the destruction of Gaza began in October, opposition to the genocide and the complicity of the Biden administration has grown in the US. In the Chicago area, […]

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Somerville City Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution | #citycouncil

Last night, our ceasefire Resolution was amended and passed overwhelmingly after what I believe was an extraordinary and meaningful City Council meeting. The final language is shown below. I am deeply thankful to all of my colleagues for their graceful & passionate collaboration. https://t.co/r7mCUn8R4V pic.twitter.com/PsmkPjfdp8 — Ben Ewen-Campen (@BenForWard3) January 26, 2024 The resolution stated […]

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Chicago mayor calls for ceasefire ahead of city council vote

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has called for a ceasefire in Gaza ahead of an upcoming city council vote on the issue. Protesters demonstrate in support of Palestinians in Chicago. [Getty] Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has called for a ceasefire in Gaza ahead of an upcoming city council vote on the issue. When asked if he […]

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Newburgh City Council votes for permanent ceasefire in Gaza | #citycouncil

NEWBURGH – Following over 40 speakers – residents of Newburgh, Beacon, and Poughkeepsie – mostly calling for a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East, the Newburgh City Council voted Monday night to support that resolution. Five voted for the resolution and two abstained. Councilman Robert McLymore, who voted for the motion, expressed concern about the […]

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Amid tough reelection fight, San Francisco mayor declines to veto resolution she criticized on Gaza

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Amid a tough reelection fight, Mayor London Breed has declined to veto a non-binding resolution from the San Francisco supervisors calling for an extended cease-fire in Gaza, a measure she blamed for inflaming tensions in the city. The first-term Democrat posted her decision online Friday, faulting the board for veering into […]

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San Francisco mayor denounces city’s Gaza ceasefire call

Haifa’s mayor described the Board of Supervisors’ ceasefire resolution as one-sided and reportedly asked San Francisco’s mayor to veto it. San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors passed a resolution last week calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, but not without controversy. [Getty] San Francisco Mayor London Breed has come out strongly against the city’s […]

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Hundreds expected to speak at city council meeting amid Raleigh leaders’ indecision | #citycouncil

RALEIGH, N.C. — Pro-Palestinian supporters gathered at Raleigh City Council on Tuesday to push the council to adopt a ceasefire resolution in the war between Israel and Hamas. Over 200 people were in attendance during the public comment portion of the Raleigh City Council Meeting. As of 9:20 p.m., the meeting is still in progress. […]