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Nate Silvester, a cop from Idaho, has been fired from the force after a TikTok video mocking LeBron James went viral. The video showed Silvester making light of a hypothetical situation where a white police officer killed a black person, even if the officer was trying to save another black
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Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber has spoken out against what he describes as personal attacks on Public Works Director Regina Wheeler, who is leading the city's streetlight conversion project. The project aims to convert 5,600 high-pressure sodium bulbs to energy-efficient LEDs, with a goal of going carbon
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Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling proposed the second reorganization of the Engineering and Street and Environmental Services departments in five years, aiming to improve efficiency in drainage and paving projects. The proposal, which was unanimously approved by the Personnel Board, would place the Street department under the city engineer and create
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Plymouth's Lord Mayor, Alderman Chris Mavin, has led a group of dedicated fundraisers known as the Centurions to raise over £21,000 for the Plymouth-based charity, Memory Matters Foundation, in the past year. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the Centurions have organized a range of sponsored
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Bryan Osorio, the 25-year-old Delano Mayor, has declared his candidacy for California's 21st Congressional District, challenging incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford) in the 2022 election. Osorio, a Democrat, aims to represent the district on a platform of immigration reform, Medicare for all, and support for the Green New
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Local golfing enthusiasts and businesses are being invited to participate in a charity golf day to raise funds for two worthwhile causes in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area. The event, spearheaded by Councillor Nicholas Trimble, will take place on a day out from the office, allowing participants to socialize and
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Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to require City Council approval for every new hotel in New York City has sparked opposition from budget officials, who say it could reduce future tax revenue from tourism. The plan, which could be finalized before de Blasio leaves office, would impose a
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Mayor Sylvester Turner has outlined a significant number of reforms to improve accountability, transparency, and build mutual trust and respect between law enforcement and the community in Houston. The reforms, based on recommendations from the Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform, include changes to police policies, the appointment
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The City of Parksville, in the province of British Columbia, Canada, has shown support for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. On April 7, the city council voted in favor of receiving a letter from Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps. The letter, dated March 10, requested that B.C. municipalities endorse the Help
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The Sulphur City Council in Louisiana has scheduled a regular meeting on Monday, April 12, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss and adopt various important items, including proclamations, public hearings, and ordinance introductions. The meeting will cover a range of topics, from recognizing a
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As Atlanta grapples with a rising crime rate, the city's mayoral candidates are focused on public safety and the recruitment and retention of police officers. Incumbent Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and challenger Felicia Moore, the president of the Atlanta City Council, are at odds over the pace of
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The city of Chicago has released its 2019 Energy Benchmarking Report, which highlights a decline in carbon emissions and energy savings of nearly $74 million in properties over 50,000 square feet. The report demonstrates the effectiveness of the Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance, which was passed in 2013 to promote
