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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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Flint begins process of filling Councilman Eric Mays’ seat | Local | #citycouncil

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) – The Flint City Council will soon be taking applicants for Flint City Council’s first ward seat. The seat was left vacant with the death of longtime Councilman Eric Mays on Feb. 24. He had represented the First Ward for over a decade. The Flint City Council is asking First Ward residents […]

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Mayor Bliss endorses LaGrand to fill her shoes, lead city of GR

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss officially endorsed David LaGrand Tuesday to take over as the city’s mayor when her term is up. Mayor Bliss said the following in a Facebook post: “I’m endorsing David LaGrand for mayor because of his proven track record in promoting environmental sustainability, his commitment to enhancing […]

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Outspoken Flint City Councilman Eric Mays dies | Local | #citycouncil

Flint’s First Ward is mourning the loss of their longtime City Councilman Eric Mays, who died on Saturday. FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) – The city of Flint is mourning the loss of outspoken Councilman Eric Mays, who died on Saturday. The city announced Mays’ death Saturday evening. The 65-year-old’s death was attributed to natural causes […]

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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 […]

Alabama

Trump Will Skip Republican Debate in Alabama to Host Fundraiser | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Donald Trump will skip the Republican presidential debate next week to attend a fundraiser for his campaign in Hallandale Beach, Florida, according to a person familiar with the planning. Trump, who leads the field by a significant polling margin, has skipped every debate so far, arguing that he would not benefit from allowing his rivals […]

Alabama

Newsom-DeSantis debate to be a display of current and future presidential ambitions | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

WASHINGTON (TND) — Thursday night will feature a political debate between two big-state governors who have long been considered future presidential candidates as Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are set to continue their public feud in an event hosted by Fox News. DeSantis, who is running for the Republican […]

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Traverse City Mayor acknowledged for service

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — Traverse City Commissioners honored Mayor Richard Lewis. Monday’s meeting would be the Mayor’s last in the position. Over the summer, Lewis announced he wouldn’t be running for re-election, ending his two year run as Mayor. “This really goes to you guys, commission members, to all the staff in this, everybody […]

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Jackson seeking applicants for vacant 5th ward City Council seat | #citycouncil

JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) – The City of Jackson is looking to fill the vacant Fifth Ward City Council seat. The city said Jackson residents from the Fifth Ward have an opportunity to represent their neighborhood on the City Council. Former Fifth Ward City Councilmember Karen Bunnell resigned in September 2023. Ward five comprises the western […]

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Charlotte’s future with commercial marijuana to be discussed in city council meeting | #citycouncil

CHARLOTTE, Mich. (WILX) – City Council members and Charlotte residents will discuss commercial marijuana within city limits on Monday. On Aug. 21, officials will have a public hearing on two ordinances that involve marijuana establishments in Charlotte. People have five minutes to present their comments about the ordinances on Monday starting at 7 p.m. People […]