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6 facts about building at center of City Council debate – Shaw Local | #citycouncil

DeKALB – It’s no secret that DeKalb’s claim to fame largely lies in its forefather’s invention of barbed wire, and a downtown building at the center of city debate once described by city staff as “underperforming” may hold more meaning to the community than meets the eye, local historians said. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center […]

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Legends: Roger Randle, professor, civic leader, former legislator and mayor | City Desk

Rodger Randle’s family ties to Tulsa can be traced back to before Oklahoma statehood. A former Tulsa mayor from 1988-1992 and state legislator from 1970-1988, he has traveled and lectured abroad extensively, serving in the Peace Corps before fulfilling his dream of becoming a college professor. Randle’s positions in leadership at the Tulsa Performing Arts […]

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Birmingham City Council approves $500,000 bid for Rickwood Field improvements | #citycouncil

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that Major League Baseball will hold its ‘Field of Dreams’ game at Rickwood Field next year. While this isn’t yet confirmed by the mayor’s office, the Birmingham City Council did approve more than half a million dollars in improvements for the field on Tuesday. Rickwood […]

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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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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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Bed and breakfast proposal heads to Napa City Council on appeal | #citycouncil

Easily access the very latest local news that matters in an app built for you. Read, see, and hear exclusive commentary, stunning photography,… The planned transformation of a 1,200-square-foot, three-bedroom Napa house into a bed-and-breakfast inn failed to win over a majority of the city planning commission last month, largely because of a belief the […]

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Questions for City Council Candidates | News | #citycouncil

The Stillwater League of Women Voters is hosting a forum for city council candidates at 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at City Hall. In the event of inclement weather, the forum will be moved to the following Thursday at the same time and place. Candidates for council on the Feb. 14 ballot are Nathan Brubaker, […]

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Cherokee Nation’s long-awaited delegate faces a tribal challenge | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

The American Legion Steve Young Deer Post 143, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, presents the nation’s colors and tribal colors during the 2021 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. Proto: Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images. Two more Cherokee tribes say they are entitled to a non-voting member of Congress, countering […]

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First woman mayor of Whitesburg officially sworn in earlier this week after winning election

WHITESBURG, Ky. (WYMT) – In July 2021, officials with the City of Whitesburg made history with the nomination of the first woman to lead the town following the death of longtime former Mayor James Wiley Craft the month before. Earlier this week, after winning the election in November, Tiffany Craft was officially sworn in as […]

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West Sacramento swears in all-female city council, making city history | #citycouncil

A historic night for the city of West Sacramento Wednesday as a standing-room-only crowd watched what city leaders referred to as “herstory” in the making.For the first time in city history, the council is entirely made up of women.”I grew up here in West Sacramento. I grew up here at city hall,” said newly-elected city […]

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