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politics1 day ago•7 min saved

LA officials push for a no-surprise funding guarantee for the 2028 Games

Los Angeles city officials are pushing LA28 to sign a binding contract that guarantees the organization will cover any excess city costs—policing, transportation, sanitation and more—for the 2028 Games, to prevent taxpayers from shouldering overruns amid revenue uncertainty and potential reliance on federal funding; the deal is six months overdue and has been complicated by security and leadership concerns, including scrutiny of LA28 chair Casey Wasserman’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

via Los Angeles Times|

#finance #local-government #olympics

society22 days ago•2 min saved

San Fernando removes Cesar Chavez statue amid assault allegations

San Fernando removed its large Cesar Chavez memorial statue at an impromptu City Council meeting after sexual assault allegations surfaced, with officials saying the move honors survivors and signals that sexual violence is not tolerated. Residents reflected at the site, and Mayor Fajardo floated the idea of renaming Chavez Day, similar to Los Angeles' Farmworkers Day.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#cesar-chavez #local-government #san-fernando

local-government26 days ago•7 min saved

Maryland Readies for Severe Storms as Gov. Moore Declares Preparedness

Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness for Maryland ahead of a Monday storm system bringing damaging winds, hail, and a potential tornado threat. State agencies will coordinate through the Department of Emergency Management and activate the State Emergency Operations Center, while residents are urged to shelter during warnings, secure loose objects, monitor forecasts, prepare emergency plans and kits, and sign up for alerts as the weather approaches.

via Office of Governor Wes Moore (.gov)|

#emergency-management #local-government #maryland

local-government1 month ago•5 min saved

Mamdani Budget Faces Skeptics Over Wall Street Bets and Tax Hikes

New York City Mayor Mamdani’s $127B budget leans on a Wall Street revenue boost, reserve draws, and a broad property tax hike, but critics from the IBO and Comptroller Levine warn that betting on ongoing Wall Street gains is risky and reserves shouldn’t be tapped; Moody’s has outlooked the city negative, signaling pressure to close gaps as Albany debates tax proposals and a tax reform push to address an unfair property tax system that would likely burden renters.

via THE CITY - NYC News|

#local-government #mamdani #nyc-budget

business1 month ago•17 min saved

LA City Council Approves Broad Reforms to Speed Film and TV Production

Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved seven measures to streamline film and TV production, covering permitting, fee structures, public-facility access, and oversight of FilmLA, including a free micro-shoot permit. Phase 1 aims to cut red tape and address bottlenecks, with a second phase planned to boost incentives to attract more production. Implementation is expected within 45 to 180 days.

via Deadline|

#business #film-production #filmla

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Local consent rule targets new ICE detention sites in US

Two New Hampshire senators introduced a bill to bar DHS from opening new immigration processing sites or detention centers without consent from the state governor and local officials, citing community concerns like those in Merrimack. A House companion bill was filed, and the measure would require 30 days of public comment and congressional notification. Democrats say it responds to local pushback against the administration’s detention-center plans, but Republicans largely back the deportation agenda and the bill faces slim odds in a Republican-controlled Congress, though some GOP lawmakers have voiced concerns about site proposals.

via The Washington Post|

#detention-centers #dhs #ice

local-government1 month ago•7 min saved

Philly Mobilizes as Winter Storm Looms, Declares Disaster Emergency

Mayor Parker declared a Disaster Emergency as a major winter storm brings heavy snow and high winds, triggering a citywide mobilization of 1,000+ personnel and 800+ vehicles to plow and treat 2,500 miles of roads; city buildings and schools close, warming centers and Code Blue shelters open, trash collections suspended with a two‑day delay, and residents urged to stay off roads and monitor ReadyPhiladelphia for updates.

via City of Philadelphia (.gov)|

#city-services #disaster-emergency #local-government

politics1 month ago•18 min saved

States push back on Trump’s plan to mobilize local police for immigration enforcement

States are pushing back against Trump’s bid to enlist local officers in an immigration crackdown, with Maryland approving a law that bans immigration-enforcement agreements with the federal government and other jurisdictions weighing similar limits, forcing sheriffs to navigate new restrictions amid protests and broader political clashes.

via AP News|

#federal-state-relations #immigration #local-government

sports1 month ago•19 min saved

Jaylen Brown Learns Beverly Hills Enforces Its Rules Equally

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown hosted a cultural panel at a Beverly Hills mansion without a permit after the city denied one due to prior violations; the event, attended by about 200 guests, was shut down by police. Brown reacted with posts accusing the city of targeting him, while a civil rights commentator claimed selective enforcement. Beverly Hills officials reaffirmed that the permit process applies to everyone and occupancy rules are not optional, noting that a $285 million contract can’t buy immunity from paperwork.

via OutKick|

#basketball #beverly-hills #jaylen-brown

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Vance pins Minneapolis unrest on local cooperation with ICE, urges tougher federal enforcement

Sen. JD Vance argued that Minneapolis’s local officials aren’t cooperating with ICE and urged a more targeted federal crackdown to reduce chaos, while Gov. Walz dismissed political theater and said Minnesota won’t be drawn into it; the episode coincides with a DOJ probe that subpoenaed Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey over local enforcement, and ICE operations have sparked controversy including the detention of a five-year-old and protests.

via The Guardian|

#ice #immigration-policy #jd-vance

politics2 months ago•16 min saved

Tennessee rolls out eight-bill immigration enforcement push aligned with White House

Tennessee Republicans unveiled an eight-bill immigration enforcement package that would require E-Verify for all state and local hiring, curb undocumented residents’ access to public benefits, broaden penalties on noncompliant local governments and officials, expand cooperation with federal authorities (including 287(g) steps), push English-language driver’s tests and related reporting, and criminalize being in the state after a final deportation order — a White House-aligned effort that critics say could harm communities and face legal challenges.

via Nashville Banner|

#e-verify #immigration #local-government

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

English councils seek May election delays amid local government shake-up

Around a third of eligible English councils have asked to postpone May elections as the government reshapes local government into unitary authorities; 21 councils filed delay requests by the Thursday deadline, 34 will proceed, and eight have not yet decided, with ministers expected to rule soon. The reform could shorten terms for some councillors and has sparked cross-party criticism over delaying democracy.

via BBC|

#delays #elections #local-government

local-politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Redditch votes to pause local elections amid unitary reform push

Redditch Borough Council voted to postpone May local elections as part of Worcestershire’s move toward a unitary authority (one or two councils for the county). The decision prompted about 50 protesters and a brief disruption after a councillor called a member of the public a Nazi; police attended but said no crime occurred. The move is intended to save about £192,000 and aligns with government reorganisation plans, with a January 15 delay-request deadline. Labour supported delaying to avoid distraction from the reform, while Conservatives opposed pausing democracy.

via BBC|

#elections #local-government #local-politics

local-government2 months ago•29 min saved

SF Great Highway ballot bid collapses after deadline misses

San Francisco Supervisor Alan Wong failed to gather the four required signatures to place a ballot measure to reopen the Great Highway to cars on weekdays before the deadline; only Wong, Connie Chan, and Chyanne Chen signed, with other supervisors and insiders criticizing the late, opaque process. The measure would have allowed cars on weekdays and possibly weekends under undefined “exceptional circumstances,” while the park remained pedestrian- and bicycle-focused on weekends. The failure highlights political risk for Wong ahead of a June election and suggests future efforts may need broader, earlier community consultation.

via Mission Local|

#ballot-measure #great-highway #local-government

local-government-politics2 months ago•2 min saved

San Antonio Removes Rainbow Crosswalk, Preserves Concrete Remnants as Archive

San Antonio began removing the rainbow crosswalk at Main Avenue and Evergreen Street, drilling core samples to preserve the concrete cylinders for the city’s historic archive, as activists criticize the move amid Texas directives; a protest rally is planned for the intersection.

via Texas Public Radio | TPR|

#local-government #local-government-politics #pride