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NYC police union head warns city council to skip Diller funeral | #citycouncil

Metro By Olivia Land Published March 27, 2024, 8:46 a.m. ET The New York City Sergeants Benevolent Association has warned city council members to skip slain Officer Jonathan Diller’s funeral this weekend – and accused them of being complicit in his “completely avoidable death.” SBA President Vincent J. Vallelong predicted in a missive Wednesday that […]

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Napa City Council chambers needs a facelift | #citycouncil

CHRIS D. CRAIKER Craiker Jennifer Huffman I wish I could take credit for the Napa City Council moving forward on using drones for the next Fourth of July Night display…. But I can’t. My little Feb. 3 Architex Angle article about how lasers and drones should replace the traditional Fourth fireworks was simply alerting everyone […]

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Councilman: Killeen City Council item banning guns may have been brought up inadvertently by open carry protest | Local News | #citycouncil

The Killeen City Council revised its agenda for Tuesday’s meeting late Friday to include an item banning guns from the council chambers, but there is an ironic explanation for its late inclusion. Councilman Jose Segarra said this controversial agenda item was brought forth because of former Councilman Jonathan Okray’s protest with guns on the issue, […]

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Analysis: Crazy is the new normal at Killeen City Council. How will it end? | Local News | #citycouncil

The Killeen City Council meetings have perhaps reached a new escalation in terms of craziness. The last two meetings have seen two residents kicked out of the meeting, both for interrupting. In Tuesday’s meeting, Jonathan Okray — a former Killeen councilman who was armed with an assault rifle strapped to his back — was ordered […]

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Letter to the Editor: City council asked to learn from Proposition 480 failure | Letters | #citycouncil

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future and Flagstaff Community First have sent a clear message to the city council to involve the community more into its decision making that would have a major impact on our community. “Instead, NAH leaders said they will begin finding a new location for the proposed campus should 480 fail, either in […]

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Mayor

Columbia mayor calls for formation of Office of Violence Prevention | Mid-Missouri News

COLUMBIA — Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe is requesting the formation of city-wide Office of Violence Prevention.  In an opinion article for the Columbia Missourian, Buffaloe said she will file the request with City Manager De’Carlon Seewood on Monday.  The office will partner with public safety offices, community violence intervention programs and neighborhood voices to advance violence […]

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City Council approves police chief’s reappointment | News | #citycouncil

BEVERLY — The City Council has approved the reappointment of police Chief John LeLacheur, despite some reservations over an ongoing court case. The council voted 8-1 on Monday night to approve Mayor Mike Cahill’s reappointment of LeLacheur through May 2027, when LeLacheur will reach the mandatory retirement age of 65. Councilors praised LeLacheur for his […]

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Indy mayor’s race highlights the complicated campaign issue of crime | News

In dueling stump speeches, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett mentioned crime one minute into his remarks, while Republican challenger Jefferson Shreve waited until after the nine-minute mark to do so — but then hammered his opponent on the subject. It is not surprising the candidates talked about crime during the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce’s recent HobNob […]

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National politics and the potential impact on Alaska outdoors activities | Outdoors | #alaska | #politics

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City Council says gun buyback is no cure-all, but ‘it can’t do harm’ | #citycouncil

Amid a surge in shootings in Charlottesville, the city’s police are proposing a gun buyback program to help curb the violence. Police Chief Michael Kochis approached the City Council with the concept last week, and it appeared to receive a warm welcome. “I think it’s a great idea,” Council Member Brian Pinkston told The Daily […]

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