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Policing and public safety became the main topics in the last televised debate between Seattle mayoral candidates Lorena González and Bruce Harrell. The two politicians had differing views on police staffing, with Harrell criticizing González's support for defunding the police and González advocating for a comprehensive overhaul of
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The city of New London has come under scrutiny for awarding prime developer status to a Long Island engineering firm without public input or competitive bidding. Advanced American Engineering, led by David Hancock, was chosen by Mayor Passero, who reportedly took the recommendation of Yehuda Amar, a businessman with a
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The Atlanta City Council has approved several key items on Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' legislative agenda, addressing pressing issues such as homelessness, public safety, solid waste sanitation, and COVID-19 vaccination incentives. At the heart of these initiatives is the Mayor's commitment to providing compassionate solutions for the
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has put forth several important legislative initiatives in the Atlanta City Council, focusing on historic community investment and equity, economic development, and workforce development. The initiatives aim to benefit the community with affordable housing, economic growth, and job opportunities. The legislation includes investing $33.5 million
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Construction has started on a 17-acre plot to bring a further 94 homes to the Wellington Park development in Sunderland. The second phase of the development, located on Riverside Road, north east of the city centre, received planning approval from Sunderland City Council in January 2021. Once complete, the estate
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Mayor Sylvester Turner has backed away from a $15 million housing project in the city's Clear Lake area, which was at the center of a controversy over the selection process for federal recovery funds. The withdrawal comes after the former housing director, Tom McCasland, accused Turner of favoring
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The Los Angeles city council has approved a strict COVID-19 vaccine mandate that requires proof of full vaccination for all customers and staff at various businesses, including bars, restaurants, nail salons, and sports arenas. The mandate, which takes effect on November 4, also allows for religious or medical exemptions, but
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Boston Mayor Kim Janey has signed the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO), a landmark initiative aimed at significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting efficient use of energy and water, and driving investments in a green economy. The ordinance sets carbon targets for existing buildings, with all buildings required
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The 2022 Proposed Budget, delivered by Mayor Jenny A. Durkan to the City Council, outlines key priorities for Seattle's recovery and growth. The budget focuses on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, homelessness, housing, public safety, and climate change. Mayor Durkan emphasized the need for generational investments in equity to
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The election campaign for the mayor of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, has officially started, following a series of events and delays that kept the city without a mayor for months. The city's Territorial Election Commission received applications from several prominent candidates, including Kostiantyn Nemichev, Mykhailo Dobkin,
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The Athens City Council meeting on Monday evening focused on two key topics: the creation of Clean Energy Week in Athens and the opening of the city's first medical marijuana dispensary, Harvest of Ohio. Councilman Sam Crowl announced that it is Pollution Prevention week in Athens, with various
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Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot presented the 2022 Budget Recommendations to the City Council, highlighting a fiscally responsible plan that prioritizes public safety, economic recovery, and essential public services. The $16.7 billion Recovery Budget aims to develop Chicago into a safer, stronger, and more prosperous place by investing $1.
