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Trump Signals Backing for Spencer Pratt in LA Mayor Race
politics7 days ago

Trump Signals Backing for Spencer Pratt in LA Mayor Race

Donald Trump said he’d like to see Spencer Pratt do well in the Los Angeles mayoral race and called him a “big MAGA person,” though he stopped short of a formal endorsement. Pratt, who runs against incumbent Karen Bass and has downplayed party ties, has faced attacks linking him to Trump from rivals like Nithya Raman. The remarks could be used by Pratt’s opponents, while Pratt has emphasized he represents all of LA and doesn’t rely on party backing.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#los-angeles#maga#mayor
Georgia Town's Mayor Resigns After Dismantling Police Force Amid Family Health Concerns
local7 days ago

Georgia Town's Mayor Resigns After Dismantling Police Force Amid Family Health Concerns

Ron Shinnick, Cohutta’s longtime mayor, resigned after firing the town’s entire police department—a move the council later reversed—citing family health concerns in his resignation letter; the episode involved tensions with his wife, the former town clerk, and officers’ social-media comments, and the council has begun the process of selecting an interim leader as the small Georgia town moves forward.

via The Guardian|
#cohutta#georgia#local
Cohutta Council Restores Police Department, Shields City Power from the Mayor
local-government18 days ago

Cohutta Council Restores Police Department, Shields City Power from the Mayor

The Cohutta Town Council voted to reinstate the Cohutta Police Department after Mayor Ron Shinnick dissolved it, citing municipal charter requirements for 30 days’ notice and a stated reason before terminating an employee. They’re pursuing an emergency ordinance to prevent the mayor from disbanding the department without council action for 30 days, and patrols are to resume with the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office handling calls in the interim. The meeting was tense, with the mayor leaving abruptly as the council moves to stabilize police services.

via WTVC|
#cohutta#local-government#mayor
Cohutta’s police force dissolved as mayor fires entire department
local-news18 days ago

Cohutta’s police force dissolved as mayor fires entire department

In Cohutta, Georgia, Mayor Ron Shinnick fired the chief and about 10 officers, dissolving the town’s police department. The town council called a special meeting to discuss reinstating the force and possibly the mayor’s resignation, with no public reasons given. The Whitfield County sheriff’s office offered help if needed, while the mayor cited officers’ social-media posts about his wife as the trigger, as residents seek answers and next steps.

via The Guardian|
#cohutta#georgia#local-news
Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles to step down in June, opening race for a new leader
politics20 days ago

Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles to step down in June, opening race for a new leader

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, 73, will resign effective June 30 after a long tenure marked by transit funding, affordable housing gains, and a racial-equity initiative; health questions and reduced public appearances cited, she says it's time to spend more time with family. The City Council will appoint an interim, Democrat, to finish her term and set the stage for the next mayoral race.

via WFAE|
#charlotte#interim-mayor#mayor
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Resigns, Triggers 2027 Mayoral Race
politics-and-government20 days ago

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Resigns, Triggers 2027 Mayoral Race

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announced she will resign effective June 30, 2026 and will not seek re-election in 2027, with the City Council to appoint a successor to finish her term through 2027, likely prompting a crowded field for the next full term. Lyles cited wanting to spend more time with her grandchildren, after a tenure that included steering the city through COVID, major development policy changes, the 2020 Republican National Convention, and a stadium investment, while facing scrutiny over a police chief severance and public safety concerns.

via Charlotte Observer|
#2027-election#charlotte#mayor
politics1 month ago

Mamdani Couple Report Roughly $145K Combined Income in 2025 Tax Returns

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji reported a combined $144,784 in 2025 before taxes, largely from Mamdani's Assembly salary and royalties, placing them above NYC's two-person area median income ($129,600) but below SmartAsset's $158,954 threshold for a “comfortable” city living standard; they also expect a tax refund due to overpayment.

via Politico|
#cost-of-living#mayor#new-york-city
Mamdani declares NYC snow day as travel ban aims to curb blizzard chaos
politics3 months ago

Mamdani declares NYC snow day as travel ban aims to curb blizzard chaos

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered a citywide travel ban from Sunday night to Monday noon due to a major blizzard and canceled public school classes with no remote learning, announcing the snow day via a FaceTime call with a student. The city mobilized sanitation crews and warming centers, prioritized homeless sheltering, and prepared transportation disruptions, including suspending the Staten Island Ferry, while closing nonessential offices and libraries as crews brace for heavy snowfall.

via CNN|
#mayor#new-york-city#politics
From Backbench to Mayor, Mamdani Recasts Albany’s Leftward Agenda
politics4 months ago

From Backbench to Mayor, Mamdani Recasts Albany’s Leftward Agenda

Albany’s newly inaugurated mayor, Zohran Mamdani, returned to the State Capitol in a police motorcade for his first official Albany visit since taking office, meeting lawmakers and signaling support for tax increases on the wealthy to fund universal childcare and expanded affordability initiatives, underscoring a leftward shift in New York politics and promising to be a regular Albany presence to push his agenda.

via The New York Times|
#albany#childcare#mayor