#city-leadership

[ follow ]

Hydrants' failure casts Los Angeles fire chief into public spat with City Hall

Kristin Crowley, Los Angeles fire chief, publicly criticized budget cuts impacting firefighting resources amidst a significant wildfire crisis, indicating tension with city leadership.

Montano sworn in Dec. 10 for second term as Milpitas mayor

Carmen Montano embarks on a second term as Milpitas mayor, focusing on building a diverse and inclusive community.

Pittsburg mayor highlights city's 2024 successes and vision for sustainable growth

Pittsburg made significant economic strides through $200 million investments focusing on job creation and community development.
#homelessness

UPDATE: City Commissioners Abandon Plans to Terminate Joint Homeless Response Agreement With Multnomah County

The discussion to terminate the intergovernmental agreement on homelessness was pulled from the agenda to allow for renegotiation by the new city leadership.

OPINION: Ending unsheltered homelessness in Portland

Local solutions are crucial for addressing unsheltered homelessness in Portland.
Community support is vital in overcoming skepticism about solving Portland's homelessness crisis.

UPDATE: City Commissioners Abandon Plans to Terminate Joint Homeless Response Agreement With Multnomah County

The discussion to terminate the intergovernmental agreement on homelessness was pulled from the agenda to allow for renegotiation by the new city leadership.

OPINION: Ending unsheltered homelessness in Portland

Local solutions are crucial for addressing unsheltered homelessness in Portland.
Community support is vital in overcoming skepticism about solving Portland's homelessness crisis.
morehomelessness

Mercury Endorsements: Mayor's Race 2024

The next mayor of Portland needs the vision and experience to unify a city facing multiple crises.

Wednesday's Headlines: Whatever Happened to the Swagger Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams' leadership is criticized for the decline of outdoor dining, impacting New York's community and economy.

City Comptroller Brad Lander Says He's Running For Mayor

Brad Lander announced his 2025 Democratic Mayoral bid for NYC, emphasizing the need for effective and inclusive leadership.

Shamann Walton to hold hearing on Potrero Hill public housing mismanagement

Supervisor Shamann Walton's office will hold a hearing into the private management firm overseeing Potrero Hill public housing complex.
Eugene Burger Management Corporation did not comply with four of its six performance metrics, raising concerns about housing quality and work order handling.

'It's Not Easy To Be a New York City Cop These Days,' Former NYPD Commissioner Says

1,300 NYPD officers assaulted by suspects in the last quarter of 2023
Concerns about staffing shortage and assaults under current city leadership
[ Load more ]