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Former L.A. Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan found guilty in corruption case

Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan was found guilty Wednesday of racketeering, bribery, fraud and giving false statements to investigators in a sprawling corruption case targeting pay-to-play schemes at City Hall. The federal jury reached the verdict less than 24 hours after lawyers finished closing arguments. Sentencing is set for June 10. Chan’s attorney, […]

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Business owners applaud Burien City Council’s minimum wage increase; opponents call it ‘an embarrassment’ | #citycouncil

At its Mar. 18, 2024 meeting, the Burien City Council passed one of the highest minimum wage ordinances in the nation, bringing it more in line with its larger neighbors while providing flexibility for small businesses. The city’s wage ordinance passed at last Monday’s council meeting by a 4-1-2 vote, with councilmembers Hugo Garcia and […]

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Have the tables been turned on Mayor Schor’s city hall dreams?

By TYLER SCHNEIDER An agreement to buy the Masonic Temple building downtown and turn it into Lansing’s next city hall looked poised to pass last week when City Council members met as the Committee of the Whole. But a short time later at the Council meeting itself, it lost on a 4-4 vote after three […]

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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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Former Roanoke Mayor David Bowers announces GOP candidacy for Roanoke mayoral election

ROANOKE, Va. – Former Roanoke City Mayor David Bowers is throwing his hat in the ring for the Star City’s top public office. In December 2023, current Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea announced that he wouldn’t be seeking another mayoral term in the upcoming 2024 election after serving the city for close to two decades. Have […]

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Hartford mayor, President Biden share emotional exchange

Before Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam headed to the U.S. Conference of Mayors at the White House last month, he dusted off a beloved wool coat that had belonged to his grandfather to bring a piece of his family with him. The coat sparked an emotional exchange with the president of the United States. “My grandfather […]

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Auburn City Council approves money for affordable housing, authorizes community center repairs and appoints Salary Commission members  | #citycouncil

By Julia ParkUW News Lab At this week’s Auburn City Council meeting, councilmembers approved two resolutions to pursue city projects and appointed two new commission members. Salary Commission Appointments After the roll call, the council approved the appointment of Lisa Stirgus and Trevon Cooper to the Salary Commission. The Salary Commission consists of five members […]

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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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Burien City Council will discuss new anti-camping ordinance, DESC, Citizen of Year & more at Monday night’s meeting | #citycouncil

On the agenda for Monday night’s (Mar. 4, 2024) regular Burien City Council meeting: discussion and possible approval of a new ordinance aimed at addressing the issue of unlawful public camping within the city limits, an update on the DESC, BEDP recommended work plan, choose its 2024 “Citizen of the Year “and more. The meeting […]

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The Mayor’s Minute from Mayor Patrick Collins – March 1, 2024 | News

Courtesy graphic This week started off with a breakfast between the Casper City Council and our Cheyenne City Council. It is one of my favorite opportunities during the legislative session. It is fun to speak with folks who are similarly situated and ask questions about common issues. It has become an annual tradition. Cheyenne’s economy […]

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