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Here are some bullet points from the Clerk's Office for your information: Absentee ballots for the November 8, 2022 general election are available at the counter in the Clerk's Office. We are located in the Dearborn Administrative Center…

Three proposed changes to the city charter aimed at addressing structural racism and persistent inequality, made by the New York City Commission on Racial Justice, are on the ballot in November. We focus on one, demanding the adoption of…

Senior opposition adviser Eduard Odinets (SDE) said after Monday's session: "We will continue the so-called consultations, and we will hold them with three parties, namely the Social Democrats, the Center Party and representatives of the…

DAVAO CITY—The Geneva-based International Organization for Standardization on Friday granted the Davao City Government ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) accreditation. The grant follows inspection and certification by…

Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Wuxi Municipal Government of Jiangsu Province announced that they will collaborate to establish “Hong Kong Polytechnic University Wuxi Institute of Science and Technology Innovation” in…

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There are two major adversities that Life Formula Synergy Inc. (LFSI) wants to help solve: first, Covid-19 and the health and well-being of every Filipino using its main product, the Ozonizer 2C machine; and second, to fight poverty…

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As a candidate for Bartlesville City Council, Chelsie Wagoner is positioning herself as the "Constitutional Conservative" choice and championing the cause of greater transparency at all levels of government.She will face Loren Roszel for…

The city government of El Paso could spend $10 million this month to process and transport recently arrived migrants, 10 times the amount spent between 2019 and August of this year, officials said. The rising…

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Former residents of a settlement that has been at the center of a long-running land dispute have sent a petition to the Ho Chi Minh City government and government agencies in Vietnam's capital Hanoi…

The Pärnu Ühendab electoral alliance, led by the city's mayor, Romek Kosenkranius, on Wednesday signed the coalition agreement with the Reform Party and Isamaa, which the mayor said represents no significant change from the one signed in…

The combination of a pandemic hiring freeze, an early retirement program and a national desire for higher salaries has left parts of the Indianapolis government struggling for staff. Ken Clark Over the past two years,…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) – The Morgantown police and fire unions have voted “no confidence” in the entire city administration, which they say has refused them pay and has caused significant staffing and retention issues for…

The eight voting questions developed by the Portland Charter Commission will be on the ballot on Nov. 8. PORTLAND, Maine — Voters in Portland can officially expect a long list of questions about the November ballot that…

City workers are finalizing a plan to add protected bike lanes along 11th Street in the Heights and reduce…

Amylon led the government of the town of Ketchikan for more than a quarter of a century Back to a long reign By DAVE KIFFER August 28, 2022Sunday (SitNews) Ketchikan,…

Florida Sunshine Act s. 286.011, Florida St.; Art. East. 24, Florida Const. also known as "The Sunshine Law" has been in force since 1967. Its main purpose was to enforce transparency in government, to prevent members of legislative…

The memorial was located on Viljandi mnt and Valdeku, in the capital's Nõmme district, and was known as the "stone of Nõmme" (pictured).Speaking at the Tallinn City Government's inaugural Question Time on Thursday, Tallinn Deputy Mayor…

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Closure of streets and city government offices on Labor Day weekendapple festival From Friday, September 2 through Monday, September 5, the 76th Annual North Carolina Apple Festival will take place in downtown Hendersonville. This event…

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The Santa Maria Times is looking for a motivated and talented journalist who wants to cover the government…

NIGS. Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez along with Councilor Celia Matea Flor hold a dialogue with vendors at the three major public markets in the…

The ruling coalition made up of Mayor Katri Raik's electoral list (Narva Tulevik) and Eesti 200 took the decision on Sunday evening to order the city administration to remove the monument, a replica of the T-34 tank of World War II, before…

The City of Oklahoma City was recently selected by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to participate in the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP), which has awarded the city more than $3 million in community…

Who controls Evanston? It might seem like an obvious question, but the real answer goes far beyond who drives cruisers on city streets. A wide variety of departments at all levels—local, state,…

From Interstate 10 through Interstate 45, the Texas Department of Transportation has major construction…

Spokespersons for the environment ministry and the capital's main water supplier, however, called the proposals unrealistic.Deputy Mayor of Tallinn Vladimir Svet (Center) demanded in a letter sent to the Ministry of Environment that the…

There is clearly an uphill battle going on in Brooklyn Center over who should have the power to run the city.For decades, the city charter grants power to a city manager, an appointed position, who handles most key decisions in…

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Jakarta , Jakarta City Central Government (Pemkot) said the sidewalk of Jalan Tanjung Karang in the Dukuh Atas MRT station area was not the venue for a fashion show. The Central Jakarta City Government has confirmed…

As the City of Houston begins the redistricting process, the two city council districts representing local…

by James C. Sherlock In Canada, three-card riding is illegal. It is banned by name in Canadian law because the brand has no chance of winning. In fact, whoever wins can be presumed to be an accomplice. Four-card riding dominates…

Across Philadelphia city government, approximately 4,000 positions are currently unfilled, creating barriers for city employees trying to provide even basic services.A report by the Inquirer found that a wave of retirements and resignations…

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RAPID CITY, SD — There have been discussions about an Indigenous community center, but nothing has moved forward yet. The He Sapa Otipi are the organizers of the campaign to build the indigenous community center. The group has had a…

A town hall meeting scheduled for July 8 and advertised on social media to discuss the ongoing flood…

For the editor- There seems to be an alarming trend in the government of the town of Stevens Point. That is to say that the city does not listen to us. They didn't listen to us about the ACU/ADU and loss of zoning regulations, they…

Editor's Note: This story was updated with comment received from Texas Central on Wednesday afternoonPlans…

PALMHURST, Texas — Ricka Tijerina says she will bring more transparency to town meetings if she is elected mayor of Palmhurst. “I think Palmhurst has long used the fact that it's a small town to not let its people know what's…

Hello everyone. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Let's do this. First, today's weather forecast: A storm around the afternoon. High: 82 Low: 70. Here are the top five…

Homewood residents could have a chance to change their form of government within the next year. Mayor Patrick McClusky led a study to bring a city manager or administrator to Homewood. The city currently has a mayor/council form of…

Amid troubling economic times as inflation, food and petrol prices relentlessly rise, the city of Inverness…

Hong Kong's continued adherence to Beijing's strict COVID-19 containment policy has severely damaged the city's financial sector. Last week, a lobby group for Hong Kong fund managers called on new chief executive John Lee to lift entry…

The investigation comes as allegations of racism have thrust Everett into the spotlight. Although the city — just across the Mystic River from Boston — has a majority of black and Latino residents, its politics don't reflect that shift.…

Early voting begins today and will continue through Friday to settle undecided party nominations remaining…

Share this post or save it for later Update, 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 24: The second meeting seeking public comment on this issue was rescheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31 due to a power outage at City Hall. The meeting will…

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NASHUA, NH — Hillsborough Superior Court has found the city of Nashua violated New Hampshire's Right to Know law because it refused or heavily redacted documents requested under the law.In 2018, plaintiff Laurie Ortolano requested numerous…

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said Wednesday the city will provide in-kind services to support the June 19 celebrations organized by Stop the Violence Pittsburgh. Stop the Violence Pittsburgh last month unveiled plans to celebrate the…

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Charlottesville announced the hiring of three people in various positions in city government.Two of these people have already worked for the city for several years and will take up new positions in their…

This opinion column was submitted by Jim Wells, candidate for Ward 3 on the Carson City Board of Supervisors. His campaign website is wells4ward3.com.My name is Jim Wells and I'm running for the Carson City Board of Supervisors to…

In the late 1960s, after a "marginal area study", the city of Chattanooga began a wave of annexations of areas north and east of the city, culminating in a trend encouraged by a change in the state's annexation law…

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EFFINGHAM — A group of high school students from St. Anthony and Effingham learned how the town operates on…

race for peace The Race for Peace Committee is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Formed in 2016 to enrich the lives of residents in all communities through family-friendly programs, resources, and activities to build understanding…

The petitioner asserted that various curricula and programs of study by CBSE, ISCE and State Boards are contrary to Sections 14, 15, 16, 21,…

On any list of city governments ready for reform, Portland got the top spot. After two years of disruption, dysfunction and discontent, the need to overhaul Portland's outdated form of government has…

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Horacio Rodríguez Larreta, who is the mayor of Buenos Aires, says he wants people in the Argentine capital to be able to pay municipal taxes using crypto-assets. According to a report from CoinDesk, on…

Posted on April 26, 2022 Today, Fort Worth becomes the first city government in the United States to mine Bitcoin. This pilot program, launched…

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STAUNTON — You've probably seen "help wanted" signs everywhere in the past year, or maybe you've had to deal with a staff shortage at work. Maybe you even decided enough was enough and gave your work the old rant. Either way, it would…

Jeff Flynn moves into the private sector to become vice president of banking Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki announced today that Jeff Flynn, the city's longest-serving economic development official, has left city government…

A significant sighting occurred during a Lenten-focused effort that spawned a moratorium on negative news until after Easter Sunday – Trenton runs on BS. Members of the media and locals are wasting a lot of time with politicians who are…

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Hey, Colombia! We're catching up with you all to start this Saturday, April 23 on an enlightened note. Here's everything you need to know in town today. First, today's weather forecast: Partially sunny. High: 82 Low: 56. Here are today's…

Artwork: Brendan Lynch/AxiosCouncil Member and Mayoral Candidate Robert White said yesterday that if elected to lead the district, he would go on a massive crime-fighting hiring spree, investing $1.5 billion in new climate-related jobs.Why…

The City of Round Rock is once again partnering with Round Rock ISD to host its popular UniverCity civic education program for high school students. Round Rock Teen UniverCity is a program that gives juniors and seniors the…

Following the distribution of racist and anti-Semitic leaflets distributed in the central and northern parts…

The Cebu City Government, through its Joint Venture Selection Committee, is seeking bidders to match or improve upon New Sky Energy Philippines, Inc.'s unsolicited proposal for a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facility with a processing capacity of…

DANVILLE — In September, the city council recognized the seven men who changed Danville's form of government…

Houston residents will have several opportunities to provide input on the city council redistricting at a…

MONROVIA — The Monrovia City Government has condemned in the strongest possible terms an unprovoked and unwarranted attack on the Mayor of the City of Monrovia, Jefferson T. Koijee, by contaminated and unscrupulous individuals who were…

Find ways to participate in municipal government Provide feedback online through engage.raleighnc.gov We want to hear from you. Engage Raleigh is the city's online engagement platform. Discover active city projects…

According to Assemblyman John Weddleton, a candidate for re-election, all is well in the government of Anchorage. The assemblyman, who gets along, feeling the pressure of a credible challenger, told voters they shouldn't be too…

March 11, 2022 by Sean Kinane and filed under Local Government, News and Public Affairs. The City of Tampa says a new survey finds its citizens have "increasing confidence in city government" and that there has been "a substantial…

ST. LOUIS — A new fund aimed at paying delinquent property taxes before families lose their homes to tax foreclosure will get a $500,000 infusion from the city.St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones announced the contribution…

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ZAMBOANGA. The municipal government is unveiling the newly rehabilitated Women's Crisis Center on Tuesday, March 8 in Zone 4 Village, Zamboanga City. A handout…

(Mayor Mike's GOP majority strikes again - Promoted by Colorado Pols) After saying last month that Aurora's police chief should be fired, Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurisnky lashed out Friday at "the entire staff" of…

Rosemarie E. Sansone had a warm, can-do attitude with people, and she used that gift to serve the city of Boston in a career spanning public service, community affairs, and business. Every step of her progression from roles in political…

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McGowan & Sons, a seafood market in Valparaiso, has expanded its operations to include cooking classes, a new takeout menu, lobster rolls, wine tastings and fish fries on Fridays.The business located…

The Muntinlupa city government clarified that it had not received any loans from the Landbank of the Philippines. Landbank has issued a certification that Muntinlupa town government has no loan from the bank. Mayor of Muntinlupa Jaime…

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Like many businesses in the Commonwealth, Massachusetts' fifth-largest city is facing a staff shortage. Lowell has 82 vacancies in city government - just over 8% of the workforce - ranging from roles in parks, health, police, fire and other…

By John Lee MADISON — Hartfield Academy senior Madeline Lee learned some new things about what's going on in her city behind the scenes after attending Tuesday's meeting of the mayor and council of…

This is not a criticism of Danny Maki's qualifications to work for the City of Santa Fe.Maki, who worked as…

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LIBERTY – From Monday, Jan. 10 through Thursday, Jan. 13, Liberty dispatchers first answered and handled…

By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member [email protected] Recently, Mayor Brandon Scott chose two black women to take on critical roles in city government. Chichi Nyagah-Nash, who previously served…

ANN ARBOR, MI — Four longtime Ann Arbor leaders with nearly 110 years of combined service in city government are retiring.The city highlighted the retirements in its February newsletter, saying the city was saying goodbye to some of its…

The following is an open letter from Guardian editor Derek Myers to the Chillicothe town administration. The letter itself does not reflect the views of The Guardian or Guardian staff. Council members, Mayor Feeney and…

ZAMBOANGA. The Zamboanga City Government is inaugurating a newly completed health center and maternity ward on Saturday, February 5 at Sta. village of Barbe. A…

By Cynthia ScottI am a permanent resident of Jersey City. I attended the two virtual town hall meetings held on January 14 and 22 regarding the new Jersey City ward boundaries being realigned as a direct result of the census.The first…

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Another day is scheduled to focus on public safety, where citizens will get an overview of how the Auburn police, fire department and the city's 911 communications board operate, according to Blankenship.David Dorton, Auburn's director of…

PEGs were a common feature of city budgeting and management from the budget crisis of the 1970s until eight years ago. During tough tax times, they identified the savings needed. In good times, they have served as a management…

Mayor Keith Workman and his fellow Wapato City Council members faced a difficult task after their election…

Get the latest news from Syracuse delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Ever since Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the creation of the city's LGBTQ+ Advisory Council, its members have been trying to…

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When a letter writer (January 18) wrote that voter confidence is being eroded and undermined in city governance, she is right. But it can be easily fixed by listening. Santa Cruz voters trust the elected officials and city staff who…

Urban planning is not dead but a different definition is needed, according to experts in urban planning and public issues. At the 2021 Festival of Urbanism, a panel of researchers, community advocates and industry leaders…

ZAMBOANGA. Five families with 17 people were displaced by a fire that struck Purok 5A in Recodo village, Zamboanga town on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. A photo…

CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - The City of Conway said it is experiencing a staffing shortage due to COVID-19.On Wednesday, city spokeswoman June Wood said 24 staff members were absent due to illness, the majority being members of the police…

ANGLETON - Curious residents will be able to learn about the inner workings of municipal government with the…

CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's newly elected city hall leaders have only been in office since Wednesday, but local leaders are not waiting to weigh on their expectations for this new term. What would you like to know Cincinnati has 10 new…

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The spring 2022 election will be a hot topic TINA L. SCOTTEDITOR If there's one thing that many Merrill residents seem to be able to agree on, it's the general statement that "Merrill city government needs change." What exactly this!-->…

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It has been a busy year as Chairman of the Board. It has been a year of learning for me while accomplishing many important things. I am proud that, as city council, we are taking the issues head-on; we…

After nearly two decades serving the city of Spokane - and 40 years attending city council meetings - Candace Mumm is ready for a break. It is a respite that his colleagues on the city council consider well deserved. Mumm…

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is part of News Advocate's Best Stories of the Year compilation (in no particular order) revisiting and recapping Manistee County's biggest news from 2021.MANISTEE - The town of Manistee went through many council…