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City Council

Farmers Branch city council member accused of calling DART riders ‘trash’ | #citycouncil

A Farmers Branch city council member is facing backlash this week after making public comments that some interpreted as calling Dallas Area Rapid Transit riders “trash.” Discussing a potential funding cut to the public transit agency, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Richard Jackson said DART trains breed safety issues in the suburb’s Mustang Station neighborhood. “Forty years and they can’t […]

Alabama

Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against union | #elections | #alabama

United Auto Workers (UAW) members and supporters on a picket line outside the ZF Chassis Systems plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. Andi Rice | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama have voted against union representation by the United Auto Workers, the National Labor Relations Board said Friday. The […]

City Council

City Council Legislation May Have Little Effect on Helicopter Noise | #citycouncil

In April we noted that the City Council was considering legislation that would ban unnecessary (tourist and charter) helicopter flights, including all such flights to or from the Downtown Heliport directly accross the East River from Brooklyn Heights, and the 34th Street (East Side) Heliport, which generate much traffic that passes above or near the Heights. Now, The […]

Mayor

AmCan’s Leon Garcia busy as small-city mayor in Napa County

American Canyon Mayor Leon Garcia poses for a photograph in his office at City Hall on Tuesday, June 18. Nick Otto, Register AMERICAN CANYON — American Canyon opened a new skateboard park at Veterans Memorial Park and, while Mayor Leon Garcia didn’t hop on a skateboard, he did grab a microphone. “We’re excited to unveil this […]

City Council

Dallas pauses plan for high-speed rail to Fort Worth – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth | #citycouncil

The city of Dallas says it’s pumping the brakes on the plan to connect to Fort Worth via high-speed rail. You’re not alone if it seems challenging to understand how, where, and when high-speed rail might pass through Dallas. On Wednesday, members of the Dallas City Council took turns expressing concern and lack of support […]

City Council

LA City Council considering driverless car rules – NBC Los Angeles | #citycouncil

The Los Angeles City Council is considering regulations to driverless vehicles following persistent public concern over safety. At its Tuesday meeting, the council was expected to consider safety recommendations and the backing of three state bills aimed at providing municipalities more power to regulate autonomous vehicles and gain access to testing data. The recommendations come […]

Mayor

Letters to the Editor — Cricket, Pepper Square, Mayor Eric Johnson, toll roads, dog bites

U.S. men’s cricket praised A very warm congratulations to the U.S. men’s cricket team for upsetting Pakistan in Grand Prairie! I was on the edge of my sofa watching the whole time. It was truly a brilliant game of cricket, with a thrilling finish at the end. Pakistan deserves credit for nearly pulling defeat from […]

Alabama

Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against union | #elections | #alabama

United Auto Workers (UAW) members and supporters on a picket line outside the ZF Chassis Systems plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. Andi Rice | Bloomberg | Getty Images Union organizing failed with 56% of the vote, or 2,642 workers, casting ballots against the UAW, according to the NLRB, which oversaw […]

Mayor

Mayor Andre Dickens addresses Jewish community on family, safety and housing

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is set on making Atlanta the best place to raise a family by 2030. That’s his “North Star,” he told the Jewish community on Tuesday at the Jewish Federation in Midtown. Interviewed by Rabbi Peter Berg of The Temple, Dickens said his priorities are investing in youth, public safety, and affordable […]

Alaska

The shocking Boeing 737 Max 9 incident raises questions about deeper problems | #alaska | #politics

On January 5, the door plug of a commercial Boeing 737 Max 9 came off as the plane was climbing, opening a large hole on the side of the plane, alarming passengers onboard, and raising new questions about flight safety. The shocking incident — scary on its own — kicked off what has turned out […]