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Sandra Doorley traffic stop leads to calls for state inquiry | #citycouncil

Today, all nine members of the Rochester City Council jointly penned a letter addressed to New York State Attorney General Letitia James urging an inquiry into Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley’s actions during a traffic stop by a Webster police officer Monday. Doorley was speeding, going 55 mph in a 35 mph zone, and […]

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How much money does Quincy MA Mayor Tom Koch make?

QUINCY − What do the mayors of San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Boston all have in common? Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch will make more than all of them if city council follows the recommendations of a consulting firm hired by the city. Koch’s current $159,00 salary should increase to as much […]

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Mayor Malik Evans highlights Rochester progress in ‘state of city’ speech

Rochester is a city on the rise. That was the message of Mayor Malik D. Evans “state of the city” address Wednesday night at the Arbors Midtown before a crowd of city, school, county and state officials and others. While the mayor, who took office in 2022, struck a positive note and touted his administration’s […]

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Melbourne Margaritaville still ‘a go’ after construction delay, mayor says

Margaritaville is still “a go” after months of stalled construction and uncertainty amid rising costs, Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey said Monday. Construction on the Compass Landing by Margaritaville resort, planned for 4.6-acre riverfront site just south of Cherry Street on U.S. 1, has proceeded in fits and starts since it began in late 2022. Work […]

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Memphis Mayor Paul Young talks about his first 100 days in office

Senior Pastor Melvin Watkins introduces Mayor Paul Young before he speaks about all the progress his administration has made within their first 100 days on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Memphis, Tenn. Stu Boyd II-The Commercial Appeal The Etta Richie Choir opens with a song before Mayor Paul Young speaks […]

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Amarillo City Council looks at pay, benefits for fire, police depts. | #citycouncil

The Amarillo City Council had a lengthy discussion Tuesday at its regular meeting about better compensation for its police and fire departments and its impact on the city’s budget. Deputy City Manager Andrew Freeman presented the council with options to give both agencies a more favorable agreement, with both the firefighter and police union contracts […]

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Councilwoman Ashford challenging incumbent Repp for Port Huron mayor

Months ahead of Port Huron’s election filing deadline, the races for city offices are already shaping out to be a contest — with one extra City Council seat potentially up for grabs and a challenge for Mayor Pauline Repp from a familiar face. Repp first announced her intent to seek re-election on Feb. 19, pulling […]

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Northport City Council narrows search to replace Jeff Hogg | #citycouncil

Of nine total applications submitted for the Northport City Council District 5 seat, left vacant when Jeff Hogg resigned in early March, three have been chosen for interviews by council members. According to Northport City Administrator Glenda Webb, the three who will be interviewed to potentially take the seat are Anwar Aiken, Danny Higdon and […]

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Mayor Ken Lee of Rincon has retired

Rincon Mayor Ken Lee submitted his letter of resignation to staff on Thursday. Lee served as mayor for 18 years. Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Exley will resume the post. Lee, who was elected to a fifth term in 2021, wrote, in part, “My greatest obligation is to my faith and family. At this time my […]

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Fall River Mayor Coogan talks housing, crime, free cash in speech

FALL RIVER — Mayor Paul Coogan described a city growing rapidly during his State of the City address on Tuesday afternoon. “Our recovery from decades of economic trouble is happening before our very eyes,” Coogan told a joint meeting of the City Council and School Committee. The City Council Chambers, filled with members of […]