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Red Line South TIF approved by City Council committee

The primary opposition came from Budget Committee Chair Pat Dowell (3rd) and former longtime Transportation Committee Chairman Anthony Beale (9th), whose Far South Side constituents would benefit the most.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot appoints Cardenas’ former chief of staff to replace him as 12th Ward alderperson

Attorney Anabel Abarca, a McKinley Park resident, is the mayor’s fourth appointment to fill an aldermanic vacancy.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Plan Commission endorses Bally’s casino plan

The action sends the zoning proposal to the City Council, but 27th Ward Ald. Walter Burnett Jr.’s objection could delay its consideration.

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California rodeo animals face violent and deadly casualties: Broken backs, legs and skulls

LOS ANGELES — As the Los Angeles City Council prepares to weigh in on a measure to effectively ban rodeos, a review of 21 years of rodeo animal injury reports shows a hidden, violent and deadly side to a sport heralded as an icon of American tradition.

Los Angeles Times

Additional winter support in place for rough sleepers across Nottingham as temperatures drop

The City Council and its partners offer a range of support throughout the year, but this is increased between October and April, with further safeguards in place when temperatures fall below zero

Nottingham Post

Fallout from LA racism scandal keeps shaking City Council

Two months after being entangled in a racism scandal that shook public trust in Los Angeles government, disgraced City Councilman Kevin de Leon has refused calls to resign and is trying to rehabilitate his reputation

The Independent UK

Embattled LA Councilman Kevin de León and protesters remain equally defiant after fracas

LOS ANGELES — A loud and violent week in Los Angeles politics has some insiders questioning whether the City Council — the body charged with administering the second-largest U.S. city — remains a safe place to work.

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Karen Bass sworn in as Los Angeles mayor, the first woman to hold the office

LOS ANGELES — After 241 years, the nation’s second-largest city has its first female mayor.

Los Angeles Times

Violence between LA Councilman Kevin de León, activist caught on video, sparks debate

LOS ANGELES — Hours after drawing protesters’ ire with his first in-person appearance in two months at a Los Angeles City Council meeting, Kevin de León was involved in a fight with an activist Friday night that was at least partially caught on video.

Los Angeles Times

Video reveals new details in physical fight between LA Councilman Kevin de León and activist

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles council member involved in fight with activist

A Los Angeles City Council member was involved in a fight with an activist at a holiday event Friday night

The Independent UK

Embattled LA councilman attends city meeting after scandal

Embattled Los Angeles Councilman Kevin de León has attended his first City Council meeting in nearly two months since a scandal broke over racist remarks by elected officials

The Independent UK

Liverpool Council could look to sell arena and convention centre after review

One option being considered would be to sell waterfront complex - but a range of ideas being looked at

Liverpool Echo

Powerful and a little incognito: What it's like to become an LA County 'supe'

LOS ANGELES — In the 76 seconds it took to recite an oath of office, Lindsey Horvath was transformed into one of the most powerful players in California politics. In fact, few positions in American municipal politics confer as much sweep as the one Horvath assumed Monday.

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After racist LA audio leak, a push for independent redistricting

LOS ANGELES — In response to the city's audio leak scandal, a proposed state law could force Los Angeles to establish an independent redistricting commission, curtailing the City Council's influence over the lines that delineate their districts.

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles officials ban Styrofoam products in move toward 'zero-waste' city

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council has approved a new ban on certain single-use plastics, taking the latest step in an effort toward becoming a "zero-waste" city.

The Texas Tribune

How Austin’s housing crisis has shaped the race for a new mayor

The capital city’s mayoral race is something of a test case in how the state’s rising housing costs might influence local races in major cities.

The Texas Tribune

Houston’s at-large City Council districts deprive Latinos of fair representation, lawsuit alleges

The League of United Latin American Citizens sued the city Monday, asking a federal court to halt its practice of electing five of its 16 council members through at-large elections.

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Candidates for Chicago’s new police district councils split between staunch defenders of police and those who favor defunding

There are many factors driving the 122 candidates’ desire to become part of the grand experiment of civilian oversight at the grassroots level. Two major camps have emerged: Police supporters determined to take the shackles off officers and those who believe CPD has victimized communities of color…

Los Angeles Times

In historic move, LA bans new oil wells, phases out existing ones

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council voted Friday to phase out all oil drilling in L.A. and ban new wells, a historic move in a city that was built by a once-booming petroleum industry and whose residents have suffered with decades of environmental consequences as a result.

Chicago Sun-Times

United Working Families appeals for donations to counter business influence

“Big business and right-wing donors are scared of what we’re doing,” United Working Families Executive Director Emma Tai wrote in a Friday fundraising appeal to supporters.

WEKU

Flemingsburg mayor Bobby Money has died, city council is working on filling the seat

The mayor of Flemingsburg has died. Bobby Money was just reelected to the position in November’s General Election.

Tribune News Service

Minneapolis City Council committee overrides critics, approves proposed police oversight commission

MINNEAPOLIS — Despite a barrage of criticism for a proposal to revamp civilian oversight of the Minneapolis Police Department, a City Council committee narrowly approved the ordinance Wednesday with several modifications.

The Independent UK

Portland, Oregon, approves $27M for new homeless camps

City Council members in Portland, Oregon, have voted to allocate $27 million of the city's budget to build designated camping areas for homeless people

The Independent UK

Tempe council approves deal for Arizona Coyotes' new arena

The Tempe City Council has unanimously approved a proposal for a new Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district, clearing the way for a public vote on the project next year

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