Hartford city council passes resolution demanding broader oversight of city’s police force | #citycouncil
Hartford city council passed a resolution Monday requiring increased accountability and transparency from the city’s police force in an effort to restore court-ordered federal guidelines that expired this year. The resolution, which had sat in committee for months, was first introduced after a federal judge let the decades-old Cintron v. Vaughn sunset back in April. The […]
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City council approves new police contract | Local News | #citycouncil
City council unanimously approved a new five-year labor contract with the New Castle Police Department during its meeting Thursday. The contract runs retroactive from Jan. 1, 2023, to Dec. 31, 2027. The department is represented by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 21. During the meeting, city Solicitor Ted Saad explained some of the […]
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City Council approves police chief’s reappointment | News | #citycouncil
BEVERLY — The City Council has approved the reappointment of police Chief John LeLacheur, despite some reservations over an ongoing court case. The council voted 8-1 on Monday night to approve Mayor Mike Cahill’s reappointment of LeLacheur through May 2027, when LeLacheur will reach the mandatory retirement age of 65. Councilors praised LeLacheur for his […]
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Indy mayor’s race highlights the complicated campaign issue of crime | News
In dueling stump speeches, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett mentioned crime one minute into his remarks, while Republican challenger Jefferson Shreve waited until after the nine-minute mark to do so — but then hammered his opponent on the subject. It is not surprising the candidates talked about crime during the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce’s recent HobNob […]
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Mayor: Days Inn situation a ‘financial drain’ | News
METHUEN — Officials are upset with how the situation with immigrant and homeless families at the Days Inn, at 159 Pelham St., is being handled by the state, leaving the city to fund numerous police and fire calls and grapple with the management — or lack of — of the residents. “It’s a financial drain […]
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More candidates file to run for Boise mayor | Regional News
Two more candidates filed to run for Boise mayor ahead of Friday’s filing deadline. Joseph Evans filed on Aug. 30, and Aaron Reis filed on Aug. 28. Reis, 37, has participated in at least one triathlon, a 20-kilometer mountain biking event and was a contributor on an article investigating police brutality in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, in […]
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Forney City Council releases proposed 2023-2024 Tax Rate | Politics | #citycouncil
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney City Council is preparing to adopt the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. The tax rate proposed by the City Manager’s office is $0.366533. Since 2019, the Forney City Council has reduced the tax rate by $0.21 while still maintaining services for residents and staying competitive amongst other cities in the region […]
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Muskogee Municipal Authority, Redevelopment Authority, City Council — Agendas | News | #citycouncil
WHAT: Muskogee Municipal Authority regular meeting; Redevelopment Authority regular meeting; City Council regular meeting. WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Monday. WHERE: City Council Chambers, third floor, Muskogee Municipal Building, 229 W. Okmulgee Ave. ON TV: Broadcast live on Optimum Channel 14. INFORMATION: Those who would like to address councilors during the meeting must sign in at least […]
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Second Crofton City council member facing recall election | #citycouncil
CROFTON, Neb. (KCAU) — A second member of the Crofton, Nebraska, City Council is now facing a recall election. Knox County Election Commissioner Joann Fischer told KCAU 9 that a recall for council member Larry Peitz could happen as soon as November. Fischer said a recall petition received 71 signatures with 64 of them being […]
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Mayor increase police budget, City Councilmember increase property tax relief
Omaha City Council President Pete Festersen wants to boost property tax relief even more next year.Mayor Jean Stothert’s budget calls for a 2.1% increase.She says the need for a bigger police budget limits how much relief the city can provide.Festersen’s amendment would add nearly $1 million for property tax relief which is about 20% more.“Property […]
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