How a WA city’s war with its own council member could chip away at public-records access
In 2019, in response to the #MeToo movement, the Legislature passed new exemptions to parts of the Public Records Act: Public ...
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Recall effort targets North Slope Borough mayor over use of public funds for family’s travel
Josiah Patkotak received tens of thousands of dollars for at least 15 trips with his family — then the assembly voted to ...
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Whanganui District Council calls out abuse from members of public
Thirteen incidents of threatening behaviour towards council staff were reported between August and January. Photo / NZME Whanganui’s council boss says an email hinting a kidnap threat is an ...
Chicago Tribune14d
Calumet City District 155 Board member censured for inappropriate behavior with students
The Calumet City Elementary District 155 Board recently censured one of its members, Lamarr Miller, after learning he previously was disciplined for inappropriate behavior with students.
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Could College Park’s City Council get its first undergraduate member?
a chaplain at UMD with experience on a local civic association and the city’s Charter Review Commission. Gannon Sprinkle canvasses in College Park in February. (Eric Thompson for The Baltimore Banner) ...
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What’s next for City Manager Brian Platt after suspension by Kansas City Mayor, Council
Mayor Lucas and the 12-member City Council released a letter announcing Platt’s suspension. That letter came just one day after a jury ruled in favor of a former city employee who claimed in a ...
MassLive17d
Holyoke council looking into rules to ensure better member behavior
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke City Council is looking into rules to keep meetings calm after recent chao s left many members’ nerves jangled. Amid division and escalating tensions, the councilors ...
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WATCH: Phoenix PD killed her brother. Now, she's the city's newest council member
She will take her seat as Phoenix’s newest council member after a landslide victory with a background unlike anyone else in city history. She ran and won because Phoenix police killed her ...
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Ramaphosa recalls disappointment of driving through 'a dark city' on his way to Chiawelo
He recalled his recent visit to Chiawelo where he was shocked by the lack of working street lights on the route linking the city centre to the township. He told this story during his meeting with ...
South Bend Tribune17d
Council leaders look to update 30-year-old rules, but GOP members see it as 'power grab'
Proposed changes to the St. Joseph County Council rules are causing controversy, with some Republicans claiming they limit their ability to introduce ordinances. The proposed changes would give ...
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner17d
Delta Junction city council member files lawsuit against city
A Delta Junction City Council member filed a lawsuit against the City of Delta Junction Monday to prevent the city from holding a recall election against her. Council member Stormie Mitchell ...
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City Council Progressive Caucus Alliance backs Jumaane Williams – and themselves – in first endorsements
That includes City Council Members Chris Marte, Pierina Sanchez, Shekar Krishnan, Julie Won, Nantasha Williams, Crystal Hudson, Alexa Avilés and Shahana Hanif. “During their last two terms in the City ...