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fromCurbed
2 weeks ago

The Big Mess at the Old St. George

"It feels like we're only fixing things after the fact instead of discovering things that need fixing ahead of time, which is scary."
NYC real estate
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from48 hills
1 month ago

Will supes oust one of the most effective members of the Homeless Oversight Commission? - 48 hills

Efforts are underway to replace a key member of the Homeless Oversight Commission amid conflicts over housing policy and resource allocation.
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from48 hills
1 month ago

Supes, mayor at budget impasse - 48 hills

The mayor's unwillingness to compromise on budget cuts, despite available funds from the budget, is drastically changing the dynamic of the negotiations.
NYC politics
San Jose Sharks
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

San Jose: City spurns watchdog's plea for more access to police shootings, force cases

San Jose's city leaders have unanimously dismissed efforts to expand the police auditor's oversight, prioritizing investigation integrity over closer review.
NYC politics
from48 hills
2 months ago

Finally, some details on the mayor's budget (we can only hope) - 48 hills

The Budget and Appropriations Committee will focus on prioritizing limited funds amidst mayor's budget cuts.
Silicon Valley
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Opinion: Maybe the city needs more consultants

Palo Alto's reliance on consultants is humorously critiqued, suggesting the need for management of their increasing numbers.
NYC politics
fromForbes
2 months ago

New York's Challenges In Budgeting For Racial Equity

New York City voters approved amendments for racial equity in 2022, but implementation is significantly delayed.
fromThe American Conservative
2 months ago

Richmond Boils Over

I'm deeply grateful to the residents and businesses for enduring this unexpected boil water advisory. Residents and businesses expect better, and I am as committed as ever to finding the problems and fixing them.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

What does an Oakland mayor actually do?

Barbara Lee's new mayoral role involves navigating complex governance while implementing changes after recent political challenges.
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

Audit cites city failures to address discrimination, harassment - Austin Monitor

City investigations into discrimination complaints show improvements but still fail to follow proper protocols, raising concerns over investigation integrity.
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: One Way To Stop The Rats? Turn Away From Fines.

Fines alone are ineffective in addressing New York's rodent crisis, often penalizing those who cannot afford remediation.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' 'powerless' charter panel stacked with Dem cronies making six-figure salaries: 'big waste of money'

NYC Council's new commission risks wasting taxpayer money on power-limiting initiatives that are unlikely to succeed against the mayor's established commission.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Elon Musk's new city puts SpaceX in the driver's seat. Could public services be at risk?

Residents near SpaceX formed a new city called Starbase, Texas, with elected officials closely tied to the company.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Commentary: In this city, politics feels like Wrestlemania. Who should we cheer?

Huntington Park is embroiled in political scandal involving allegations against council members and a significant investigation into local governance.
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fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Miami will hold special election to replace late commissioner Manolo Reyes

Miami City Commission decided to hold a special election in June to fill the vacancy left by Commissioner Manolo Reyes' death.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Libby Schaaf: Oakland school superintendent firing was rash and confounding,' last city budget irresponsible.'

Kyla Johnson-Trammel's firing reflects poor leadership decisions that may deter future talent in Oakland's education system.
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