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City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter, but Mayor Johnson pledges veto

The City Council again rebuked Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to rid Chicago of ShotSpotter Wednesday, voting to keep the gunshot detection technology around just days before it was set to go offline. Aldermen passed in a 33-to-14 vote an ordinance supporters say would compel police Superintendent Larry Snelling to reach a contract to continue using the tool.

Chicago Sun-Times · 14h

Johnson accused of picking another police-related fight with City Council

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has authorized selling a former Illinois National Guard armory to the city for $1 for the "express purpose" of creating a new police district. But Mayor Brandon Johnson now wants to use the building for "storage,

WBEZ · 1d

City Council gives top cop power to keep ShotSpotter, but Johnson vows veto

The system used in 12 of Chicago’s 22 most violent police districts is scheduled to be turned off Sunday. Mayor Brandon Johnson kept a campaign promise by canceling ShotSpotter, and has defended that decision even as dozens of City Council members are pushing to keep it.

Philadelphia 76ers, Center City

CBS Philadelphia on MSN · 13h

Advocates, opponents of Philadelphia 76ers proposed arena turn to city council after Cherelle Parker backs plan

Chinatown leaders will continue to fight against the 76ers' proposed arena, despite Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's endorsement.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Philadelphia Mayor Strikes a Deal With the 76ers to Build a New Arena Downtown

The Philadelphia 76ers have a new teammate in their bid to build a new $1.3 billion arena downtown. Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Wednesday that she has forged a deal with team owners to keep the NBA franchise in town and will send it to city council.

Sixers Wire · 1d

Sixers, Philadelphia administration reach agreement on Center City arena

The Philadelphia 76ers and the city of Philadelphia appear to be taking a big step forward in the plans of a new arena in the Center City section of Philly. After talks of the team considering Camden,

Council leader resigns

BBC · 55m

Council leader resigns after bullying accusation

A council leader has resigned after a bullying accusation was made against him. On Tuesday it was revealed the Labour leader of Newcastle City Council, Nick Kemp, who currently on sick leave, was the subject of a complaint made by director of investment and growth Michelle Percy.

NewcastleWorld on MSN · 48m

Newcastle Council leader to step down following bullying accusation

The Local Democracy Reporting Service revealed this week that Coun Kemp was facing a bullying complaint from one of the city council’s most senior officers, director of investme

Dailymotion on MSN · 20h

Council member quits in bullying scandal

A senior councillor has resigned amidst a bullying scandal that has taken hold of Newcastle City Council.

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Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark enforces decorum at City Council meetings; is it too restrictive?

Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark’s rules for City Council include requiring alderman to privately ask questions on agenda in advance.

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‘A huge win’: Austin mayor, council members praise DPD chief as city’s latest hire

Austin city leaders on Thursday celebrated the hiring of Dallas police Chief Eddie García to oversee the city’s public safety ...

City Council OKs $15 million to settle police misconduct cases, confirms Burnett as Zoning Committee chair

La Municipalidad prometió asegurarse de que los residentes del área pudieran volver a casa y que los empleados médicos ...

The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus2h

See what's in the proposed code of conduct for Davenport City Council, mayor

A code of conduct is on Davenport City Council's agenda this cycle, aiming to set clear expectations for the behavior of ...

Portland community gives mixed reaction to proposed Live Nation venue at City Council hearing

During a Portland City Council meeting Thursday, reactions were decidedly mixed about a proposed Live Nation venue. While ...

The Brown Daily Herald9h

Providence City Council passes “equity-driven” cannabis zoning ordinance

On Thursday, the Providence City Council voted 12-2 to pass the cannabis zoning ordinance, which includes “equity-driven ...

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Kansas City Council passes ordinance to help businesses impacted by property crimes

The Kansas City Council gave its approval Thursday evening with a unanimous vote passing the Back to Business ordinance.

Gadsden Times4h

Gadsden City Council approves record general fund budget

It takes spending money and being aggressive to move forward,” Council President Kent Back said, “and that’s what we’re doing ...

Boston City Council to examine termination process for city appointees after ex-Zoning Commission chair’s replacement

Jay Hurley, the former chair of the Zoning Commission, claims the city fired him in retaliation for how he voted on one of ...

Calgary Herald on MSN16h

Braid: City council is about to spend $850 million and get nothing for it. Even the feds would blush

The flat-out stupidest decision ever made at city hall means useless spending, higher taxes, and no Green Line . No ...

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