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fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Commentary: Why neophyte mayors need steady hands on the wheel

Running a big city involves complexities beyond public service experience.
Mamdani's success hinges on wise cooperation with experienced city officials.
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: Trump Threatens Portland's DEI Programs, Musk's Antisemitic Chatbot, and Is It Time to Divest From the Federal Government?

Portland risks losing hundreds of millions in federal funding necessary for basic services due to compliance with anti-DEI policies.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Gilroy City Administrator announces retirement from best job ever

From my first day in office, Jimmy has approached his role with the utmost professionalism, optimism, and a deep sense of responsibility to our residents.
Retirement
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Judge pumps brakes on Adams' 'illegal' plan to remove Brooklyn protected bike lane where e-biker slammed into toddler

A judge halted Mayor Adams' plan to remove a protected bike lane in Brooklyn after safety concerns were raised.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

BREAKING: Activists Sue City To Prevent Erasure of Bedford Avenue Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

The city improperly, irrationally, without proper legal notice and in an abuse of discretion announced on Friday, June 13, 2025 that it would remove the upgraded bicycle lane.
NYC parents
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland city administrator fires high-ranking official

Jestin Johnson fired LaTonda Simmons, marking another significant change in Oakland's city administration.
NYC politics
fromAol
3 months ago

Eric Adams rips Brooklyn lawmaker who called for Rikers closure then fought jail in his own district: 'Hypocrite'

Brooklyn lawmaker Restler criticized the new jail construction in his district, sparking accusations of hypocrisy from the Adams administration.
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

Audit shows former Austin Water employee directed search of boss' inbox - Austin Monitor

David Johnson misused city resources to uncover the identity of an anonymous complainant, which led to an investigation and his resignation.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 months ago

Mayor Lurie's latest reform will take longer than the promised timeline. It's still a good idea.

San Francisco's permitting system remains complex and harrowing for many, prompting a mayoral initiative to streamline processes.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 months ago

'We're gonna fight for our members': Unions respond to Oakland layoffs

City employee unions oppose layoffs made in response to a $130 million budget shortfall, claiming contract violations and arguing for accountability.
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