Local government
Arush Arushanyan, the arrested mayor of the Armenian city of Goris, has won elections to local self-government bodies in a surprise victory. Arushanyan, who is currently held at the Yerevan Center criminal correction facility, has been charged with violating voting secrecy and obstruction of voting rights and work of elections
Local government
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas has come under fire for allegedly politicizing the donation of COVID-19 vaccines to other local government units (LGUs) in Iloilo province and the small island province of Guimaras. Despite criticisms, Trenas remains steadfast in his decision, citing his desire to help save lives in neighboring
City councils
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
City councils
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
City councils
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
City councils
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,
City councils
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
City councils
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.
City councils
The approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by Hamilton City Council for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project with the province signals the project's forward momentum. This decision will be ratified at the next Council meeting on September 15, 2021. The LRT project, the most studied transit
City councils
Voters in Medford and Somerville cast their ballots in municipal elections on [no specific date provided], with the mayoral races in both cities gaining significant attention. In Medford, incumbent Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn is facing a challenge from Medford City Councillor John Falco and retired retail manager John Petrella, while in
City councils
The District of Columbia has made significant changes to its debt collection laws through the signing of bill 24-169, the "Protecting Consumers from Unjust Debt Collection Practices Temporary Amendment Act of 2021." This legislation brings temporary updates to debt collection practices in the district, which were previously restricted
City councils
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto is pushing to implement a guaranteed personal income program in the city, using $2.5 million in federal pandemic relief funding to help local residents. The program, which is being tested in cities across the country, aims to provide monthly cash payments to individuals, with amounts
