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Asheville City Council has 8 running in March 5 primary; What to know | #citycouncil

ASHEVILLE – Eight candidates are vying for three open City Council seats in the March primary. The Asheville Citizen Times put five questions before candidates — covering housing, homelessness, policing and infrastructure. The approaching March 5 primary will narrow the field of eight Asheville City Council candidates to six. The top vote-getters will move on […]

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Petersburg mayor, pastors at odds over city’s homeless

PETERSBURG – A city minister says Petersburg’s mayor “owes an apology” to Petersburg’s pastors after criticizing the faith community for what he said was rebuffing Petersburg’s efforts to address needs of its homeless and unsheltered populations. During a work session Tuesday night, Mayor Sam Parham claimed Petersburg officials had reached out several times in the […]

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Clifton tabs Chris D’Amato to fill Lauren Murphy’s council seat | #citycouncil

Clifton’s City Council appointed Chris D’Amato on Tuesday to fill temporarily fill the seat of the late three-term Councilwoman Lauren Murphy, who died on Jan. 13 after losing her battle against pancreatic cancer. It was up to the council decide whether to abide by past practices and appoint the person who in the last general […]

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Green Bay City Council District 4 primary election candidates Q&A | #citycouncil

Incumbent Bill Galvin faces Jon Shelton, Dane Lasecki and Douglas Yates in Feb. 20 primary election Top two vote-getters in District 4 advance to April 2 general election GREEN BAY – Voters in Green Bay District 4 will need a primary election to narrow the field of City Council candidates from four to two. Four-term […]

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Knoxville City Council to vote on proposal to build nontraditional homes | #citycouncil

The Knoxville City Council will vote Jan. 23 on the missing middle housing plan that could bring more housing to a city facing a housing crunch. Amid rising prices, not enough affordable housing, a growing population and challenging interest rates, these proposed changes would make it easier to build nontraditional homes that take up less […]

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Neptune chooses first Black woman mayor; focus on Ocean Grove, police

Tassie York comes from an extended big family and has lived all her life in Neptune. She won her first Township Committee election in 2021 after being involved in town politics for two decades. York works as a family specialist for the state Division of Child Protection and Permanency. NEPTUNE – Rev. Tassie York, 63, […]

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Here’s what Milwaukee’s elected officials and top appointees are paid

A proposal from last year would raise top Milwaukee city officials’ annual salaries — so, what do officials like the mayor, Common Council members and top appointees make each year? According to 2022 city salary data, many were near the top in hourly pay — though when employees’ overtime was figured in, elected and appointed […]

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Jackson MS City Council share priorities for 2024 | #citycouncil

Members of the Jackson City Council have shared their top priorities in Jackson they would like to see addressed in 2024. Each of the council members said they would like to see more roads improved and repaved in 2024. The city’s perennial problem with potholes was brought up by each council member. “We got to […]

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Jasiel Correia moved to third federal prison

As we kick off a new week, let’s take a look back at the week that was. Top stories this past week included: Some season previews for local sports. First up, a look at where local wrestling teams stand this winter. Plus, we’ve got a winter preview for the Herald News indoor track and field teams. The […]

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No free solar panels for Arkansas residents

The claim: Arkansas will cover cost of installing solar panels for eligible homeowners A Dec. 6 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) includes a link to a website that it claims will give users financial support for switching to renewable energy. “Arkansas Will Cover The Cost To Install Solar If You Own A Home In […]