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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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From the Exonerated Five to the New York City Council | #citycouncil

Yusef Salaam, one of the “Central Park Five” who was exonerated of criminal charges more than 20 years ago, has been projected to win a New York City Council primary race. Salaam has declared victory, and though the primary will not be certified until next week and there’s still a general election to contend with, […]

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Statement from Lisa Sweeney-Miran and Dan Williams on Boulder City Council’s 05/04/23 vote to remove panelist from police oversight panel. | #citycouncil

City Council in Boulder votes to overrule Police Oversight Selection Committee  May 4th, 2023  Tonight’s Boulder City Council vote to interfere with police oversight was unlawful and unethical. The police union, the police foundation, and anti-homeless hate groups have pushed an overly politicized city council into breaking their own laws. The council’s action is a […]

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Reno City Council Ward 2: Duerr vs Kenny | #citycouncil

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Early voting continues and who will represent Reno City Council Ward 2 is in question. In her bid for a third term, Naomi Duerr faces first-time candidate Jay Kenny. In what would be her final term on the council, Duerr wants to finish projects such as the Moana Pool and an […]

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