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fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

How to slay a Trojan Horse

A source tipped us off to something strange: a campaign called KICLEI was flooding city councillor inboxes across Canada with slick, professional-sounding messages urging municipalities to abandon their climate commitments. It posed as environmental wisdom, but it was a Trojan Horse designed to undermine municipal climate policy. Before, we would have investigated one city and written one story. But we had access to something new: a search engine we'd built in-house covering 617 municipalities and 24,318 council meetings.
Canada news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

It won't be up to Durham residents to decide whether to have an auditor general, council votes | CBC News

Durham Region councillors tied 13-13 on a motion to put a referendum on creating an independent auditor general on the municipal ballot, so no public vote will occur next election.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Less than half of 'strong mayors' were using powers before Ontario expanded system: reports | CBC News

Less than half of Ontario's strong mayors used their controversial powers before the system expanded to 216 municipalities.
New York City
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

What Does Lina Khan's Trust-Busting Mean for New York City?

Zohran Mamdani appointed Lina Khan to his transition team to pursue antitrust enforcement and fairer business practices in New York.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Exhibition Grounds to be controlled by province under proposed Ontario Place legislation | CBC News

Bill 68 amendments would allow the province to designate Toronto's Exhibition Grounds as Ontario Place, enabling provincial control over city-owned land and decisions.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Strong mayor powers used in Windsor, Toronto more often than in other big Ontario cities | CBC News

Windsor and Toronto mayors have each used Ontario's strong mayor powers 82 times, more often than any other large Ontario city.
US politics
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Mayor to Mayor: A Conversation Between Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani leads the New York City mayoral race with Bernie Sanders' endorsement and Governor Kathy Hochul's backing.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Ontario's proposed updates to municipal code of conduct rules flawed, critics say | CBC News

Proposed legislation allows municipal councils to vote on removing unethical members but faces serious accountability concerns due to its unanimous vote requirement.
NYC politics
fromChicago Tribune
6 months ago

Editorial: Want to know how a socialist mayor would govern New York City? Ask Chicago

The dynamics of the New York mayoral primary echo Chicago's lessons on the challenges of far-left governance.
NYC politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Former top sheriff's aide seeks $15 million from San Mateo County over firing

Victor Aenlle alleges wrongful termination and discrimination, seeking $15 million from San Mateo County for emotional distress and damages related to the Cordell report.
NYC politics
fromMiami Herald
7 months ago

North Miami Beach mayor: Our side of a water dispute with neighboring Miami Gardens | Opinion

North Miami Beach's surcharge on water service is vital for equitable infrastructure costs and is being challenged by proposed legislation.
The city maintained service without jeopardizing its residents during the COVID-19 pandemic,
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

The Guardian view on Birmingham's bin strikes: a wake-up call for Labour | Editorial

Birmingham's current political dysfunction starkly contrasts its historical reputation as a model city for municipal governance.
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