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Longtime chamber of commerce president Keanin Loomis is ready to trade in his advocacy role for the top job in Hamilton, announcing his resignation effective March 4 and his intention to run for mayor in the October election. Loomis, 47, has been CEO of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce for
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As the year 2021 comes to an end, the City of Westmount, Quebec is issuing a warning to its residents regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Omicron variant continues to spread rapidly in the community, particularly in seniors' residences, and the city is taking measures to mitigate the spread
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced several steps to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and other low-emission transportation options, reinforcing the city's commitment to a Green New Deal. The measures, unveiled at a city council hearing, aim to reduce vehicle emissions and create a more sustainable
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As part of its commitment to a city Green New Deal, the Wu Administration has announced several new steps to reduce vehicle emissions by accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and other low-emission transportation options in Boston. The measures, announced by Mayor Michelle Wu, include a new Fleet Utilization Policy
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The City of Boston has announced a new sheltered market program that will allow up to 6 city contracts to be procured from minority- and women-owned businesses. The pilot program, set to run until June 30, 2022, aims to address historic inequities in the city's procurement process. According
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Andre Dickens, who won the Atlanta mayor's race, has a history of defying odds and achieving his goals, from his early days as a citywide council candidate to his current mayoral victory. Speaking to his critics who once doubted him, Dickens said, "I got my sights set
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Boston has elected its first woman and first person of color as mayor, with Michelle Wu's victory marking a significant milestone for the city and the Democratic Party. The 36-year-old Wu, a progressive with big ideas, ran essentially an urban version of Sen. Elizabeth Warren's 2020
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The City of Seattle has allocated an additional $2 million to the Office of Economic Development's (OED) Small Business Stabilization Fund to support small businesses and organizations affected by the King County vaccination verification policy. Eligible businesses will receive up to $1,000 to help offset the economic
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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
