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Austin Council Candidate Freed After Riot Charge Linked to ICE Protest

Misael Ramos, a candidate for Austin’s District 1 City Council seat, was released from Travis County Jail on Saturday after being arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The arrest followed a protest against the shooting of Wilber Garces Perez by an ICE officer. Ramos was charged with participating in a riot, a Class B misdemeanor, and posted $1,000 bail. He claims officers did not provide a warrant at the time of his detention while he was walking his dog.

via KUT|

#austin-city-council #ice-protest #local-politics

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St. Paul Mayor Cleared of Harassment, Yet Found to Have Offensive Conduct

An outside investigation found St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her did not sexually harass city workers or retaliate against them, but it concluded she engaged in offensive and inappropriate behavior and created an uncomfortable work environment, including sharing offensive material and altering images of police officials. The full report has not been released. HR recommended maintaining professional boundaries, workplace-conduct training, and hiring an executive coach at the mayor’s expense; she apologized and said she will comply with the steps.

via MPR News|

#harassment-allegations #local-politics #police-department

local-politics24 days ago•6 min saved

Deal to Sell Chicago’s Parking Meters Hinges on Omni Air Sale

Chicago reached a conditional deal to sell its 75-year parking-meter lease to Stonepeak Partners for about $2.53 billion, but only if Stonepeak sells Omni Air International (a DHS deportation carrier) with federal approvals; the city would receive $75 million upfront, plus ongoing pension funding from 5% of net operating income annually for 57 years and a 2% contingent payment if the sale closes, along with provisions on a Chicago-based workforce, potential EV charging revenue sharing, and a 30-day CFO review ahead of a City Council vote likely in late September.

via WTTW News|

#chicago #city-council #local-politics

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From protest to ballot box: datacenter activism reshapes local politics

Grassroots groups that blocked datacenter projects in Monterey Park and other towns are turning organizers into candidates, with Steven Kung and others running for city council as part of a national wave linking affordability, the environment, and privacy concerns to local governance. The Working Families Party is recruiting dozens of first‑time candidates to push referendums, moratoriums, and tighter regulations on datacenters across communities.

via The Guardian|

#activism #datacenters #environment

local-politics29 days ago•2 min saved

DSA-backed 27-year-old clinches Providence mayoral primary

David Morales, a 27-year-old Rhode Island state representative and Democratic Socialist backed by Bernie Sanders and the DSA, won Providence's Democratic mayoral primary, defeating incumbent Brett Smiley and positioning himself to become the city’s youngest mayor; Morales ran on rent stabilization, affordable housing, sanctuary city status, and tax reform targeting polluters and landlords, while Smiley faced criticism over a large property tax increase and Israel policy; Morales will face Republican David Talan in November.

via The Guardian|

#democratic-socialism #elections #local-government

local-politics29 days ago•14 min saved

Seattle Businesses Urge City Hall to Act on Public Safety

More than 30 Seattle companies, including Microsoft’s Brad Smith, the Mariners’ John Stanton, Costco’s Ron Vachris and Alaska Airlines’ Ben Minicucci, signed a letter urging Mayor Katie Wilson and the City Council to turn safety plans into action—calling for higher public-safety investments, activation of the CCTV system, a formal plan with measurable benchmarks, faster 911 responses, enforcement against drug users who refuse treatment and shelter, and a 250-foot camping ban near parks, all to be funded in the next city budget; the letter cites an August poll showing voters want urgent action and only 34% confidence in the current plan, and frames the effort as a partnership with city leaders.

via MyNorthwest.com|

#business-leaders #city-council #local-politics

local-politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Armed incident at Canfield Fair prompts condemnations and security concerns

During a Canfield Fair visit, an armed suspect lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, injuring several people before he was taken into custody; two firearms were recovered on the suspect, and authorities stress the investigation is ongoing as officials condemn political violence and emphasize security for candidates and volunteers.

via WFMJ|

#amy-acton #armed-incident #canfield-fair

local-politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Texts reveal debates over when Seattle mayor should address public after Bite of Seattle shooting

Newly released texts from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's office show a late-night debate over whether to bring the mayor to the scene and when to address the public after the Bite of Seattle shooting, highlighting slow information sharing and ongoing turnover in the mayor's communications team.

via KUOW|

#local-politics #mayors-office #press-conference

local-politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Governor backs renaming Nashville airport to honor Dolly Parton

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee expressed support for renaming Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton as a lasting tribute, with the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority set to discuss the proposal; Parton’s team is reportedly supportive, a petition has gathered substantial signatures, and Dolly-related tributes are already underway in the city.

via The Guardian|

#airport-renaming #bill-lee #dolly-parton

local-politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Seattle Mayor Recall Stalls After Filing Deadline Missed

A recall petition against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson was dropped after petitioners missed the Aug. 26 filing deadline, triggering an Aug. 27 court hearing to decide if the effort can proceed. Wilson is focusing on city business and affordable housing as petitioners indicate they may refile in the future. The charge, filed by Melinda Jacobson and Dale Osterud, accuses Wilson of neglecting public safety following the Bite of Seattle shooting and the resignation of Police Chief Shon Barnes. If the judge rules the deadline invalid, the case ends; if not, the petition would move to signature gathering within 180 days to try to place a recall on the ballot.

via FOX 13 Seattle|

#king-county #local-politics #mayor

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Hillsborough doubts cast shadow over Rays stadium deal as funding shifts

Two Hillsborough County commissioners who previously backed the Rays stadium deal now question it, potentially upending the pact as the financing structure shifts: the city would lend $80 million and the Rays would borrow about $100 million, to be repaid with property‑tax revenues from a surrounding mixed‑use development. Commissioner Chris Boles says there’s no guaranteed county revenue and seeks written assurances on the development piece, while Commissioner Christine Miller questions the city’s share and warns of possible exposure (up to $380 million) after a related land‑use change stalled. With votes looming next week, the changing terms and political dynamics add new uncertainty to the deal.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#development #financing #hillsborough-county

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NYC bets on year-round outdoor dining amid clutter and controversy

New York City’s City Council approved four bills to allow 12-month outdoor dining structures on streets, reversing the seasonal removal rule and promising clearer rules and fines for cleanliness. While the move pleases restaurants and some council members, critics warn it will clog streets, invite vermin and unsafe winter conditions, and shift focus from indoor dining struggles. The Department of Transportation will finalize updated rules as part of the tighter oversight, signaling a long winter ahead for both operators and residents.

via New York Post|

#city-council #local-politics #nyc

local-politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Mamdani backs NYC delivery-bill; critics warn price hikes and relocation risk.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed the Teamsters-backed Delivery Protection Act, which would require last-mile delivery operators to hire workers directly rather than subcontract. Supporters say the measure protects workers and communities, while opponents warn it would raise costs—an AKRF estimate puts the typical household increase at about $664 per year—and could force Amazon to move deliveries outside the city, risking thousands of local jobs.

via New York Post|

#amazon #delivery-protection-act #last-mile-delivery

local-politics2 months ago•4 min saved

NYC Eyes Stricter E-Bike Rules as Mayor-Speaker Feud Intensifies

New York City is accelerating regulation of e-bikes after a fatal crash involving a fast e-bike. Mayor Mamdani has issued cease-and-desist orders to retailers selling illegal high-speed models, while Council Speaker Menin plans 17 bills addressing safety, street design, delivery-worker protections, and data reporting. The ongoing feud between the two Democrats appears to be accelerating the push for tighter micromobility rules, even as enforcement challenges and the reliance of a large immigrant delivery workforce complicate policy.

via Gothamist|

#e-bikes #local-politics #mamdani-menin-rivalry

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Kaptur hospitalized after Toledo crash; office says she’s active and alert

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur was hospitalized after a Sunday crash in Toledo; she was a passenger when her vehicle was struck by another car police say was stolen. She’s described as active and alert with non-life-threatening injuries, and two other people were taken to a hospital. Police are investigating; Kaptur thanked first responders and constituents and plans to return to a full schedule as she runs in a competitive re-election race against Derek Merrin.

via Toledo Blade|

#congresswoman #crash #kaptur