Por: The Boston Globe 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 say the higher pay levels will help the city, with its high cost of living, remain competitive when it comes to attracting municipal talent for appointed posts and bring... + full article
The Boston Globe USA Opinion October 06, 2022
Now, who said the Boston City Council was ?Sure, a few weeks ago councilors appeared to be at each other’s throats, accusing one another of racism and fighting over a contentious district attorney’s race.But apparently, nothing heals wounds quite like money. On Wednesday, in... + más
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The Boston Globe USA Politics October 04, 2022
Boston City Council redistricting leaders on Monday proposed a new set of boundaries for council districts, an early but important milestone as the body races to meet an early November deadline.Councilors Liz Breadon and Brian Worrell, the chair and vice chair of the... + más
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The Boston Globe USA Politics September 30, 2022
Last year, Boston elected one of its most diverse City Councils in history, with a mandate to empower the legislative body to bring change to City Hall. But in recent months, tensions have been building behind the scenes, reaching a boiling point weeks ago when the new council... + más
Commentary: Why we’re opposed to the Charter Commission’s governance proposal | Portland Press Herald
In apparent violation of state nepotism law, Boston councilor hired sister, son to staff | The Boston Globe
Portland Press Herald USA Nation September 29, 2022
Cheryl Harkins has lived at Redbank Village Apartments in South Portland for about eight years. She was notified recently that her rent will increase by $171, or 10 percent, from $1,598 to $1,769 per month, not including utilities. She worries that the City Council’s... + más
Rents in NYC stabilized apartments are set to jump Oct. 1. Here’s what you need to know | New York Daily News
Commentary: Portland’s Question 2 hands too much power to a single politician | Portland Press Herald
Portland Press Herald USA Nation September 27, 2022
Four open seats on the Peaks Island Council have drawn no official candidates and just one write-in for the November election in which Portland voters also will consider a proposal to formally recognize the council in the city charter. Peter Eckel, chair of the Peaks Island... + más
South Portland Council pushes rent control talks to next year | Portland Press Herald
The Shrinking Nature of Competitive Senate Seats | The Atlantic
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
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Judge rules Charter must pay $1.1 billion after murder of cable customer | Ars Technica
Chicago Tribune USA Politics September 22, 2022
With some Chicago aldermen set to receive raises next year of nearly 10% — and with the local election looming in February — three council members are floating proposals to rein in the inflation-tied pay hikes. North Side Ald. Andre Vasquez was not among the 17 council... + más
17 City Council members to forgo an inflation-tied pay raise of nearly 10%, including indicted Ald. Ed Burke | Chicago Tribune
Car-booting in private parking lots could expand Chicago-wide under proposal that advanced Thursday | Chicago Tribune
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