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#homelessness

Nearly half of L.A.'s record homelessness budget went unspent, city controller finds

Nearly half of LA's homelessness budget remains unspent due to inefficiencies and systematic issues in city management.

Mayor Breed Doubles Down on Just Shipping the Homeless Out of Town, as Encampment Sweeps Ratchet Up

Mayor London Breed's new tactic to reduce homelessness involves offering bus tickets out of town before shelter, seen as less compassionate.

Berkeley faces lawsuit as council beefs up city's power to sweep encampments

Berkeley's City Council has expanded its authority to clear homeless encampments, prompting concerns about the lack of available shelter.

Nearly half of L.A.'s record homelessness budget went unspent, city controller finds

Nearly half of LA's homelessness budget remains unspent due to inefficiencies and systematic issues in city management.

Mayor Breed Doubles Down on Just Shipping the Homeless Out of Town, as Encampment Sweeps Ratchet Up

Mayor London Breed's new tactic to reduce homelessness involves offering bus tickets out of town before shelter, seen as less compassionate.

Berkeley faces lawsuit as council beefs up city's power to sweep encampments

Berkeley's City Council has expanded its authority to clear homeless encampments, prompting concerns about the lack of available shelter.
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#public-safety

San Jose's plan to remove RVs from city streets with over 900 likely-occupied vehicles identified

San Jose is implementing a program to monitor and manage the parking of occupied RVs and vehicles on city streets.

Antioch appoints new city manager from Seattle

Antioch appoints Bessie M. Scott as city manager amid controversy over her past social media comments and high turnover in leadership.

San Jose's plan to remove RVs from city streets with over 900 likely-occupied vehicles identified

San Jose is implementing a program to monitor and manage the parking of occupied RVs and vehicles on city streets.

Antioch appoints new city manager from Seattle

Antioch appoints Bessie M. Scott as city manager amid controversy over her past social media comments and high turnover in leadership.
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Exclusive | Trump Organization will make comeback bid to run Central Park's Wollman Rink: 'It makes so much sense'

The Trump Organization aims to reclaim management of Wollman Rink in Central Park, emphasizing their historical success in operating it.

Jesus Garza disputes allegation that he violated city ethics rule - Austin Monitor

Former interim City Manager Jesús Garza violated ethics by hiring ex-employees without consulting City Council, though he claims urgency justified his actions.

High-ranking North Miami Beach official locked up on child porn charges, police say

North Miami Beach Deputy City Manager David Scott arrested for child pornography possession, facing multiple charges.
#leadership

Editorial: In Berkeley, elect Ishii mayor for needed calm, respectful leadership

Berkeley's city leadership is in turmoil; voters should prioritize candidates focused on stability and effective management.

Dublin hires fifth city manager in 42 years

Colleen Tribby is appointed as Dublin's new City Manager, succeeding Linda Smith, with a focus on leadership and community development.

Editorial: In Berkeley, elect Ishii mayor for needed calm, respectful leadership

Berkeley's city leadership is in turmoil; voters should prioritize candidates focused on stability and effective management.

Dublin hires fifth city manager in 42 years

Colleen Tribby is appointed as Dublin's new City Manager, succeeding Linda Smith, with a focus on leadership and community development.
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#toronto

Toronto staff dismissed idea of tracking parks trucks ahead of audit | CTV News

Toronto city staff decided against installing $200 GPS devices on parks maintenance vehicles following a critical audit revealing irregularities in timesheet reporting.

Mayor defends Toronto's vacant home tax as it undergoes major changes | CBC News

Toronto's vacant home tax is being redesigned to reduce confusion and better address the city's housing crisis.

AG report reveals city parks workers spending less time working than they say they are | CBC News

City crews in Toronto under-reported work hours while spending time away from job sites, highlighting management and oversight issues.

Toronto staff dismissed idea of tracking parks trucks ahead of audit | CTV News

Toronto city staff decided against installing $200 GPS devices on parks maintenance vehicles following a critical audit revealing irregularities in timesheet reporting.

Mayor defends Toronto's vacant home tax as it undergoes major changes | CBC News

Toronto's vacant home tax is being redesigned to reduce confusion and better address the city's housing crisis.

AG report reveals city parks workers spending less time working than they say they are | CBC News

City crews in Toronto under-reported work hours while spending time away from job sites, highlighting management and oversight issues.
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#migrant-crisis

NYC to close controversial Randall's Island migrant camp by the end of February

New York City will close the Randall's Island migrant camp by the end of February 2024.

Second Migrant Shelter Quietly Opens in Clinton Hill, One Block Away From Large Shelter Complex

The city opened a new emergency migrant shelter in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, adding to the existing shelters in the neighborhood.

NYC to close controversial Randall's Island migrant camp by the end of February

New York City will close the Randall's Island migrant camp by the end of February 2024.

Second Migrant Shelter Quietly Opens in Clinton Hill, One Block Away From Large Shelter Complex

The city opened a new emergency migrant shelter in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, adding to the existing shelters in the neighborhood.
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#frostpunk-2

Frostpunk 2 Releases This Month - Here's How To Save 30% On Your Preorder

Frostpunk 2 releases on September 20, focusing on managing human nature amid a brutal post-apocalyptic ice age.

Frostpunk 2 coming to PC Game Pass on day one, new gameplay trailer released

Frostpunk 2 will be available on PC Game Pass on day 1 of its release
The game revolves around managing a struggling city and balancing factions

Frostpunk 2 Releases This Month - Here's How To Save 30% On Your Preorder

Frostpunk 2 releases on September 20, focusing on managing human nature amid a brutal post-apocalyptic ice age.

Frostpunk 2 coming to PC Game Pass on day one, new gameplay trailer released

Frostpunk 2 will be available on PC Game Pass on day 1 of its release
The game revolves around managing a struggling city and balancing factions
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Coral Gables mayor cleared of assaulting city manager in 'incident' at City Hall

Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago was cleared of assault allegations against City Manager Amos Rojas after an investigation concluded no assault occurred.

Sunnyvale's new city manager is a familiar face

Tim Kirby appointed permanent city manager of Sunnyvale after a national search, emphasizing his extensive experience and commitment to community service.

Let's be like Paris and ban pesticides in cities, say UK campaigners

The UK should ban pesticides in urban areas to protect wildlife and human health, inspired by Paris's successful pesticide-free environment.

Letters: Lax management | Hard data | Democrats' economy

Outrage over excessive public worker salaries highlights failures in city management and governance.

Rockaways residents' outraged over noise from nearby $3.7M amphitheater

The opening of the Beach 94th Street Amphitheater has caused significant noise disturbances for local residents, leading to numerous complaints and frustration.

My Barcelona is being destroyed by mass tourism but kicking visitors out isn't the answer | Xavier Mas de Xaxas

Mass tourism in Barcelona is overwhelming residents, with no effective solutions in sight to manage its impact.

Business owner sues San Francisco after closing 2 Fisherman's Wharf restaurants

Small businesses in San Francisco are struggling to recover post-pandemic, facing challenges with safety and city management.

Milpitas names new finance director

Luz Cofresí-Howe appointed as finance director for Milpitas.

Protesters Disrupt Mayor Adams's Speech to Business Leaders

Protesters disrupt Mayor Adams speech accusing him of favoring real estate over working-class New Yorkers

After successful spring break crackdown, Miami Beach city manager says she's resigning

Alina Hudak resigns as Miami Beach City Manager after successful efforts to change spring break scene
Hudak was the first woman to run the city and played a key role in implementing measures for a calmer spring break.

Miami hires controversial administrator amid scandal. She says she did nothing wrong

Barbara Hernandez, former Doral city manager, was hired as Miami's assistant city manager amidst controversy.
Miami City Manager Art Noriega hired Hernandez despite facing scrutiny over his wife's ties to a company linked to city purchases.

Meet the District 7 candidates: 'Which mayoral candidate are you supporting?'

Candidates expressing willingness to work together for the betterment of the district and city.
Voters considering various factors like experience, messaging, and past actions when evaluating mayoral candidates.

Retired U.S. Marshal named new Coral Gables city manager by divided commission vote

The Coral Gables City Commission voted 3-2 to hire Amos Rojas Jr. as the new city manager amid divided opinions.
Rojas aims to navigate the city out of public corruption and turmoil, with Menendez supporting his appointment.

Miami adopts hiring freeze across city departments to cut $25M after budget snafu

Miami froze vacant jobs across departments to reduce budget by $25 million.
City manager will work with departments to determine which specific jobs will be affected by the freezes.

Anger Boils Over at Town Hall on Clinton Hill Migrant Shelters

Residents in Clinton Hill are displeased with the city's management of the Hall Street migrant shelter complex, demanding its closure due to concerns over the size and impact on the neighborhood.

Vendors and Customers Rally to Save the Alemany Flea Market | KQED

The Alemany Flea Market is a significant economic and cultural landmark in San Francisco, providing support for small businesses and individuals.
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