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NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Eric Adams' zombie effort to change NYC Charter roars to life with first public hearing

Public input is welcomed as the commission seeks to modernize city government and enhance democratic involvement.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario takes control of York Catholic school board, keeps Peel under supervision | CBC News

Ontario's education minister placed York Catholic District School Board under supervision due to depleted reserves, lack of financial recovery plan, and seven education directors in nine years, while critics argue provincial underfunding causes board financial crises.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Ontario's Bill 33 gives the province more power over school boards. What does that mean for your family? | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

Ontario's education bill replaces democracy with 'partisan political control,' warns NDP ahead of final vote | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Ontario's Bill 33 gives the province more power over school boards. What does that mean for your family? | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

Ontario's education bill replaces democracy with 'partisan political control,' warns NDP ahead of final vote | CBC News

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UK politics
fromHomebuilding
8 months ago

Councils rebel against Labour's 'undemocratic' planning reforms

Proposed planning reforms threaten local democracy and decision-making powers, increasing central control and undermining public trust.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Local authorities should be given control over council tax, MPs warn

Councils should be granted greater control over council tax, as the disconnect between local charges and service quality undermines local democracy. An inquiry recommended interim powers be devolved to councils.
UK news
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago

Holden slams Charter Revision Commission proposals as City of Yes on steroids' | amNewYork

Council Member Robert Holden criticizes the CRC's proposals as undermining local democracy and supporting special interests.
UK politics
fromHomebuilding
10 months ago

Starmer gets tough on housebuilders - but are they villains or scapegoats?

Labour's housing policy imposes tough penalties on developers failing to deliver promised homes.
Countryside charity CPRE critiques the government's housing approach, warning against weakening local democracy.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
11 months ago

Opinion: The City Charter Has Shaped NYC for Over a Century-Speak Up!

Public participation in Charter Revision Commission hearings is crucial for shaping New York City's governing document.
fromBrooklyn Paper
11 months ago

Op-Ed | Strengthening local democracy through charter reform * Brooklyn Paper

If you believe the New York City government can - and should - work better for all of us, I urge you to join us this Tuesday, May 6th.
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