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, […]
Read MoreBusiness 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 […]
Read MoreHave the tables been turned on Mayor Schor’s city hall dreams?
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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 […]
Read MoreRedlands City Council approves $1M loan for Museum of Redlands | Community | #citycouncil
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- March 15, 2024
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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 […]
Read MoreFormer Roanoke Mayor David Bowers announces GOP candidacy for Roanoke mayoral election
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- March 14, 2024
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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 […]
Read MoreHartford 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 […]
Read MoreAuburn 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 […]
Read MoreTomball City Council approves parks, trails and recreation master plan | #citycouncil
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- March 5, 2024
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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 […]
Read MoreBurien City Council will discuss new anti-camping ordinance, DESC, Citizen of Year & more at Monday night’s meeting | #citycouncil
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- March 2, 2024
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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 […]
Read MoreThe Mayor’s Minute from Mayor Patrick Collins – March 1, 2024 | News
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- March 1, 2024
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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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