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Former L.A. Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan found guilty in corruption case

Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan was found guilty Wednesday of racketeering, bribery, fraud and giving false statements to investigators in a sprawling corruption case targeting pay-to-play schemes at City Hall. The federal jury reached the verdict less than 24 hours after lawyers finished closing arguments. Sentencing is set for June 10. Chan’s attorney, […]

Arkansas

Tracy Dowell appointed interim superintendent of Arkansas prisons school district

The Arkansas Correctional School District Board on Wednesday appointed Deputy Superintendent Tracy Dowell as interim superintendent and voted to advertise for a permanent superintendent. The superintendent’s position became vacant last week with the sudden death of William “Bill” Glover, 71, who had been superintendent since 2015. Glover had been with the district since 1976, serving […]

City Council

Bellevue City Council approves $85K for new rescue boat | #citycouncil

Later this year, Bellevue first responders will be better able to respond during water emergencies along the Missouri River. On Tuesday, the city council approved $85,000 to spend on a 22-foot Clark Dura sport boat that will benefit both the police and fire departments. The boat will be purchased from Clark Boat Company, which is, […]

City Council

Katy City Council authorizes road and drainage improvements, surveillance cameras and election | #citycouncil

CITY OF KATY (Covering Katy News)—The Katy City Council Monday authorized four road and drainage improvement projects at its first February monthly meeting at City Hall. Roads will be resurfaced and repaired in the following areas: 10th Street, from Avenue C to Drexel Drive. 13th Street, from Avenue D to East Avenue. 1st […]

Mayor

ACC Mayor & Commission discuss local improvement projects | City News

The Athens Mayor and Commission hosted their October Work Session meeting Tuesday evening to discuss proposed and active development projects. SPLOST Project Administrator Diana Jackson, detailed the proposed improvements to Memorial Park. The park will undergo four phases: forebay revamp, Pondside Drive improvements, entrance parking lot renovation and pond revamp. The improvements to Pondside Drive includes […]

City Council

Dixon Rural, City Council agree to discuss fire services’ futures – Shaw Local | #citycouncil

DIXON – Dixon Rural Fire Department’s leadership has agreed it is open to discussing how that department and the city’s fire department can create more effective, cooperative and coordinated services with the goal of reducing response times and increasing citizen and firefighter safety. Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes two weeks ago sent a letter to the […]

City Council

Baltimore City Council addressing event permitting process | #citycouncil

The Baltimore City Council held an informational hearing Monday to address widespread challenges with getting a permit in the city.Just over two weeks ago, an unpermitted block party in Brooklyn ended in tragedy. Councilmembers said although a permit was technically not needed at that event, improving the permitting process would keep more people safe.Councilmembers said […]

City Council

Roanoke City Council votes to amend youth curfew ordinance | #citycouncil

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Council voted to amend the city’s youth curfew ordinance on Monday. The curfew ordinance wasn’t originally on the agenda, but Mayor Sherman Lea brought it up, saying he wanted to take care of it before school lets out for the summer. Luke Priddy, a member of the council, wanted to […]

Mayor

Migrant influx demands ‘clear coordination’ with feds

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — On the eve of his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City had asked the state for “immediate help” to shelter hundreds of migrants expected to arrive during the weekend. The emergency mutual aid request to New York State comes as the city […]

Mayor

Checkpoint helps curb illegal crossings at California port of entry, Tijuana mayor says

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Fewer unauthorized Russian migrants are attempting to cross the border thanks to a Mexican-run checkpoint, the mayor of Tijuana says. Mexican authorities installed the checkpoint a month back to help ease wait times along the northbound traffic lanes at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. The filter, as Tijuana Mayor […]