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Jacksonville City Council looks to buy Brentwood liquor store by KIPP | #citycouncil

A mistake made three years ago could now cost the city upwards of $1.8 million – a price tag City Council looks likely to begrudgingly approve. For months, council and the administration have sought a solution for Brentwood community members protesting the opening of a drive-thru liquor store across the street from KIPP Voice Academy […]

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Providence City Council can move to undo Buff Chace tax breaks, judge rules | #citycouncil

The Providence City Council’s effort to unravel controversial tax breaks for wealthy developer Arnold “Buff” Chace will move forward. Superior Court Judge Joseph McBurney on Monday granted the Council’s motion to intervene in a three-year-old case that led to the tax breaks for 10 downtown buildings under Chace’s control. That means councilors are one step closer […]

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Rochester NH mulls board of ethics to vet complaints about officials | #citycouncil

ROCHESTER — The City Council is exploring the creation of a Board of Ethics as an amendment to the city’s current code of ethics. No votes were taken when the council met Tuesday, but councilors said they were trying to refine the process of handling complaints to avoid the appearance of bias. City Attorney Terence […]

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Montclair mayor may take fifth in CFO lawsuit deposition

Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller is scheduled to sit for a deposition Monday as part of the lawsuit between the township’s Chief Financial Officer, the municipality and its former manager. But a relevant criminal probe from the state Attorney General’s Office may leave the mayor answering few questions, according to his attorney. In a letter filed […]

Alabama

Phil Williams on casino gambling in Alabama | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Have you ever sat through something that just made you squirm? That awkward, please-make-it-stop sensation as someone was speaking, acting or singing? I was once at church on a beautiful Sunday morning. Everyone was in good spirits until a man began to sing a solo. To say it was awful would be a compliment. […]

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Lowell’s new mayor a familiar face

Larry Simonds is no stranger to the mayoral seat in Lowell. Simonds, 68, has lived in Lowell since 1975, and he has been mayor for four terms and on the town council for three. “I’m going to be there until the citizens want to get rid of me,” Simonds said. “I love Lowell. I want […]

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Stroudsburg Mayor Michael Moreno plans to keep job after DUI charge

Stroudsburg Mayor Michael Moreno intends to stay in his job after being charged with a DUI for the second time. Past council members have also stayed in their roles after breaking the law, Borough Council President Matt Abell recalled at the Tuesday, Nov. 21., borough council meeting. Their comments came after the Pocono Record requested […]

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Elaine Harris Spearman looks at leadership | #elections | #alabama

“Many are called, few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14. This is of course a biblical expression that is interpreted to mean that God invites or calls many people to follow Him, but only a few accept and obey His terms. Many may be invited, but none are able to simply come on their own. They must […]

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Utica school Superintendent Karam, former mayor LaPolla arrested

Utica school Superintendent Bruce Karam has been arrested, law enforcement officials announced Tuesday. And former school board President and former Utica Mayor Louis LaPolla has been arrested again, they said. The news was announced jointly by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara and New York State Police. […]

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Benson warns Detroit City Council of AI interference in 2024 elections | #elections | #alabama

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visited Detroit’s City Council Tuesday to advocate for early voting and keep officials on alert about possible deceitful tactics as “we head into one of the most consequential elections in our state and country’s history,” she said. Benson visited City Council during its last formal session of the year […]