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Thomasville neighbors concerned with latest city council proposal | #citycouncil

The city is deliberating on whether to use a downtown building, with a 5 year lease, as a temporary office space. Thomasville residents are concerned about where the money to pay for this will come from and taking away commercial real estate from downtown. Check out the video above to find out what residents had […]

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Expert: Neither candidate for mayor is a nincompoop

Jeff Tarte at a Newsmakers Breakfast Aug. 17. Former Cornelius Mayor Jeff Tarte says he will not be endorsing any candidates municipal or county roles, including mayor of Cornelius. He will, however, host “meet and greets” with both candidates for mayor. Incumbent Woody Washam faces an opponent—Commissioner Denis Bilodeau—for the first time in four campaigns […]

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East Coast mayors call for more office-to-apartment conversions

Mayors in cities across the U.S. want to loosen rules that can slow the pace of office-to-residential conversions. In some instances, cities have offered generous tax abatements to developers who build new housing. “We have a great opportunity to change the uses in the downtown,” said Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser at a December 2022 […]

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Miami’s ‘Bitcoin’ Mayor Suarez Doubles Wealth, Buys Boat as Side Jobs Multiply

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez makes $126,000 working for the city, converting it into crypto. Despite last year’s market rout, the 45-year-old Republican’s net worth more than doubled to $3.5 million. Suarez was able to pay off almost $1.7 million in debt from the end of 2021, according to regulatory filings. He also acquired new real […]

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Bilodeau files to run for mayor of Cornelius

July 10. Three-term Cornelius Commissioner Denis Bilodeau has officially filed with the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections to run for mayor of Cornelius. He will oppose Woody Washam who is running for a fourth term as mayor. The 22-year Cornelius resident has been a business and community having served as a founding board member of […]

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NYC mayor cites slower economic growth spurred by high office vacancy, cost of migrant crisis and health care, in budget address

CNN — New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled the state of the city’s economic outlook as part of a $102.7 billion budget proposal for 2024 on Thursday, highlighting slow economic growth despite spikes in tourism and jobs. Adams touted investments that will be made into public safety and affordable housing while promoting what he […]

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Washam will seek 4th term as mayor

Mayor Woody Washam Dec. 6. By Dave Yochum. Mayor Woody Washam will seek an unprecedented fourth term at the helm of Cornelius government. The long-time community leader, former two-term town commissioner, banker and church organist has also chaired the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. There’s no word on another candidate, but one may declare by […]

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Lima City Council looking to vote on pandemic bonuses for certain city employees | Allen County | #citycouncil

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Lima City Council to vote on $1,000 pandemic bonus for certain current employees | Allen County | #citycouncil

Arkansas

Attainable housing relief for Northwest Arkansas on horizon

A church, a developer and a foundation are working to solve the puzzle of affordable housing in NWA. What’s happening: Cobblestone Farm Community, a new development in Fayetteville’s south side, is working to provide houses for rent to about 100 families. State of play: Vacancy rates are tight, with only 2.3% of NWA’s available rental […]