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Premier Doug Ford has sparked controversy with a new legislation that allows mayors in Toronto and Ottawa to pass bylaws with the support of just a third of their respective city councils. This move has prompted widespread criticism, with many arguing that it undermines the principles of democracy and majority
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The Ontario Progressive Conservative government, under Premier Doug Ford, is using the housing crunch as an excuse to invoke extreme measures, including the tabling of a bill that would allow mayors to adopt bylaws with only one-third of the council vote and the opening of the protected Ontario Greenbelt to
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Liverpool Mayor Joanne Anderson has warned that Liverpool Council is facing "horrific" budget options, including significant cuts and a potential hike in council tax, as it attempts to plug a £73m black hole in its finances. The council has published its proposals to put itself on a stable
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Mayor John Tory and other officials inaugurated the new facility, which will provide studio apartments, kitchen, and bathroom, along with 24/7 support services for vulnerable seniors. The 59 new homes are the result of a partnership between the federal, provincial, and municipal governments, utilizing federal capital funding through the
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The city of Santa Ana, California is poised to elect a new mayor in a nonpartisan election, with four candidates vying for the position: Sal Tinajero, Jose Solorio, Valerie Amezcua, and Jesse Nestor. The election comes after the resignation of Democratic Mayor Vicente Sarmiento, who stepped down to run for
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The FY2023 Budget approved by Chicago's City Council has established the city as a leader in financial stability, with a focus on reducing debt, addressing environmental threats, and increasing investments in public safety, essential services, and reproductive health. The $16.4 billion budget builds on Mayor Lori E.
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The St. Joseph City Council has approved the allocation of $1.275 million in federal grant funds to address homelessness in the city. The funds will be used to develop an allocation plan, which was contracted to HomeBase and the Center for Common Concern, Inc. The plan will outline how
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Ylojarvi city council has proposed a budget for 2023 and a 2023-2025 financial plan, with a focus on developing education and leisure services, investing in municipal technology, and promoting the vitality of the city. The proposal, presented by the mayor, has been put forward without any changes. The city council
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In a Twitter exchange, outgoing Mayor Jeff Lehman and Coun. Keenan Aylwin passionately debated the implications of the previous night's election results in Barrie, Ontario. Aylwin criticized the 30.64% voter turnout, pointing out that it's a legitimate cause for concern, while Lehman accused Aylwin of
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Jennifer McKelvie retained her position as Toronto City Councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park with a significant lead, securing 72.3 per cent of the votes. Anu Sriskandarajah was re-elected as the Toronto District School Board trustee, while Garry Tanuan won the Toronto Catholic District School Board trustee position. The election results
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The Toronto municipal election on October 24 will decide the future of Canada's largest city, with issues like public transit, affordable housing, and small business growth taking center stage. Amidst these debates, the city's newcomer strategy, which aims to support the integration and settlement of immigrants,
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the impact of the City of Boston's Small Business Relief Fund 2.0, which has awarded $12.8 million in grant funding to 1,037 small business owners across all neighborhoods of Boston. The program, funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act,
