Por: Chicago Sun Times Politics October 25, 2022
With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot. “He thinks I would be a good mayor. That’s all I can say,” Tunney, 67, said Monday.“He’s worked with me for years.”Mell, 84, was uncharacteristically tight-lipped when asked what role he’s playing in... + full article
The Boston Globe USA Politics October 17, 2022
In her most prominent veto yet, Mayor Michelle Wu is rejecting a package of raises for elected and appointed city officials, telling the Boston City Council that the pay bumps they proposed for the mayor and councilors are too high.In , Wu said the beefed-up raises approved by... + más
City Council votes in favor of salary increases for mayor, councilors — bumping pay higher than Mayor Wu proposed | The Boston Globe
Commentary: A ‘yes’ on Portland’s Questions 2 and 3 is ‘yes’ to democracy | Portland Press Herald
ABC News USA Nation October 14, 2022
The Los Angeles City Council canceled its Friday meeting amid demands for the resignation of two council members. The two members were heard on a recording leaked online where former LA City Council President Nury Martinez allegedly made offensive and racist comments about... + más
LA City Council cancels meeting amid continued calls for more resignations | ABC7
LA City Council cancels meeting amid calls for more resignations | ABC7
Los Angeles Times USA Politics October 11, 2022
Los Angeles City Hall has felt under siege the last few years. Three current or former City Council members have been indicted or pleaded guilty to corruption charges. Former lawyers at the city attorney’s office are facing prison time in a legal scandal. The former head of... + más
Here’s the Very Simple Way to End the Chaos at the Border | The Daily Beast
Never-before-seen malware has infected hundreds of Linux and Windows devices | Ars Technica
Portland Press Herald USA Opinion October 07, 2022
Remember the food truck fiasco? Complaints prompted the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department to present three solutions to the Transportation & Sustainability Committee: A, B and C. Three elected councilors voted unanimously for . But the city manager instead chose ,... + más
Commentary: Portland’s Question 2 hands too much power to a single politician | Portland Press Herald
Maine Voices: Are you proud of what Portland has become? | Portland Press Herald
The Boston Globe USA Politics October 06, 2022
The Boston City Council on Wednesday not only approved the salary increases Mayor Michelle Wu proposed earlier this year for top city leadership, but ramped them up even higher for the mayor and the council itself, paving the way for future pay hikes of 20 percent. Councilors... + más
It’s great to see city councilors unite. But did it have to be for a pay raise? | The Boston Globe
Deeply divided, can Boston’s city councilors repair relations? | The Boston Globe
Portland Press Herald USA Opinion September 27, 2022
The Portland Charter Commission has not demonstrated the need for an executive mayor. Along with fellow commissioners Marpheen Chann and Dory Waxman, we believe goes too far, too fast, for the city of Portland. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Peter Eglinton and Shay Stewart-Bouley were... + más
Shared Governance At America’s Universities: Reaffirming Higher Education’s Cornerstone In The Post-Pandemic Era | Forbes
Judge rules Charter must pay $1.1 billion after murder of cable customer | Ars Technica
Chicago Tribune USA Politics September 22, 2022
With Chicago aldermen facing reelection in five months and inflation high, two more of them are forgoing raises that would have hiked their pay by nearly 10%. With Aldermen Edward Burke, 14th, and Samantha Nugent, 39th, turning down the salary increase, that brings to 17 the... + más
Most aldermen will get a 9.6% raise next year. Some are calling for new limits to City Council pay. | Chicago Tribune
City Council backs Chicago Fire soccer training facility on CHA land, reversing earlier no vote and over objections by some public housing advocates | Chicago Tribune
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