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In a city full of political drama, feud between El Monte mayor and resident turns ugly

Gabriela Leos was at the Michelada Rumble in Santa Anita Park when she ran into El Monte Mayor Jessica Ancona. The two women had been at odds for almost a year, with the dispute playing out in federal court after Leos sued Ancona and the city. That September afternoon, Ancona and her supporters started filming […]

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City Council

City council’s approval of NAH proposal deemed ‘short-sighted’ | #citycouncil

It is difficult to understand how our members of city council could approve the NAH proposal. This seems short-sighted and narrow-minded. This billion dollar project does not come even close to meeting the city’s plan for carbon neutrality by 2030. Token mentions of some solar panels, a few charging stations for EVs and no LEED […]

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City council called on to put funds toward bike safety | #citycouncil

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. An open letter to the mayor, vice mayor and Council: Thank you for your unanimous direction to city staff to prioritize funding for a few basic bike projects, namely: the (complete) construction of the Butler Pilot elevation, and the construction of two (dangerous) protected intersections — (Butler/Beaver and […]

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Restaino announces plans to seek a second term as Falls mayor | Election

An exuberant Mayor Robert Restaino announced Tuesday night that he will seek a second term in office. Speaking to a gathering of several hundred supporters in a banquet hall at the Como Restaurant on Pine Avenue, the place where he launched his first campaign for Niagara Falls mayor, Restaino said, “It’s my intention to try […]

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City Council

City Council moves toward vote on rental licensing program | News | #citycouncil

A proposed rental unit registration and licensing program for the city is likely headed for approval, possibly as soon as later this month, following a Meadville City Council discussion Wednesday of the proposal’s details. By the end of the evening, which featured nearly 40 minutes of public input, a brief review of the proposal and […]

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