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Why Yianni Ioannou is running for Salt Lake County mayor

Born and raised in a small village in Cyprus, Yianni John Ioannou never imagined he’d one day be running for the Salt Lake County mayor’s office. But his personal life has certainly prepared him for just that. With his father serving as mayor of his small town, Yianni learned the importance of one’s civic duty, […]

City Council

Salt Lake City Council recognizes ‘bravery and perseverance’ of transgender community | #citycouncil

Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Council sent some love to the transgender community in the wake of passage of Utah’s controversial transgender bathroom bill and ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility. In a unanimous voice vote on Tuesday, the City Council approved a resolution of support […]

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New Salt Lake City Council public comment time restriction blasted by pro-Palestinian advocates | #citycouncil

Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — A new one-hour limit on the public comment period during Salt Lake City Council meetings is drawing fire from members of the pro-Palestinian contingent pushing for a symbolic resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. The public comment period “is one of the most […]

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Ogden mayor-elect puts new focus on Ogden-Hinckley Airport, relations with stakeholders

Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes OGDEN — A new chapter might be looming for Ogden-Hinckley Airport, with a new commercial carrier on its way and Mayor-elect Ben Nadolski’s desire to bolster efforts to seek feedback in the airport’s operation. Still, it’s too early to say what sort of changes may or may not be afoot […]

Mayor

Ogden mayor-elect puts new focus on Ogden-Hinckley Airport, relations with stakeholders

Alabama

The 4th Republican presidential debate will be in Alabama tonight. Here’s who will be there | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes WASHINGTON — Four Republican presidential candidates are scheduled to face off in the fourth debate of their party’s 2024 nominating contest Wednesday. Here are some facts about the debate: Where is it? It will take place at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa at 6 p.m. MST. It will be […]

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‘1% chance to win’: Write-in candidate wins seat on Santa Clara City Council | #citycouncil

Newly elected Santa Clara City Councilwoman Janene Burton in her Ms. Senior Utah USA sash stands with Sen. Mike Lee, in Washington in Washington County, Oct. 7, 2022. (Janene Burton Campaign) Estimated read time: Less than a minute SANTA CLARA — A write-in candidate has won a City Council seat in Santa Clara after the […]

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Salt Lake City mayor says she plans to bring ‘renewed energy’ into 2nd term

Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — As Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall declared victory in last week’s election, she acknowledges plenty of challenges her staff must address over the next four years as Utah’s capital city continues to push through growing pains. While she stopped short of unveiling her plan for […]

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Alabama Supreme Court denies Orem mayor’s appeal of $1M judgment in fraud lawsuit

Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes OREM — The Alabama Supreme Court has upheld a judgment against Orem Mayor David Young by a circuit court judge who called the mayor a “lynchpin” in a fraud case and ordered him to pay $1 million. Young, his real estate company Torch13 LLC, and his son were ordered by […]

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Salt Lake City takes in applications as councilwoman’s resignation takes effect | #citycouncil

Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Help wanted. Salt Lake City officials are accepting applications for a short-term replacement for the City Council’s seventh district (Sugar House), after Salt Lake City Councilwoman Amy Fowler’s resignation took effect Monday. Fowler, who had represented the district since she was sworn in at the start […]