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Hilliard City Council criticized after passing resolution denouncing Israel on Passover | #citycouncil

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A call for peace has turned into a call for resignation in a central Ohio city council. Leaders with the Columbus Jewish Community Relations Council are calling for the Hilliard City Council President to resign after a resolution that was passed. The Hilliard City council passed a resolution on Monday calling […]

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City Council

How San Antonio’s cease-fire resolution came to be — and failed | #citycouncil

The failed San Antonio City Council resolution to call for a cease-fire in Israel’s war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas has left a bitter aftertaste in the mouths of both those who rallied for its passage and celebrated its defeat. A coalition of Muslim leaders and community organizers in San Antonio said they were […]

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Mayor

Video shows remark that led to apology from Odessa, Mo., mayor

KMBC 9 Investigates is learning more about the antisemitic comments made by the Mayor of Odessa, Mo. Mayor Stephen Wright made the comments during a board meeting this week. The City of Odessa removed the video, so KMBC Investigates filed a Sunshine request to see what happened. The video shows Wright discussing the city’s contract […]

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