City Council must vote to keep Red Line extension plan on track It’s a potential win for the city — and we certainly could use a few Ws these days — as well as the South Side. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022
Casino zoning clears Council panel after minority hiring assurances The City Council’s zoning committee approved the project 10-4 Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022
Dumped waste in Liverpool now considered a 'crime scene' Council identifies top 10 locations for fly-tipping crackdown Liverpool Echo · Dec 13, 2022
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 · Dec 12, 2022
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 · Dec 12, 2022
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 12, 2022
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 · Dec 12, 2022
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 · Dec 12, 2022
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 · Dec 12, 2022
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. Los Angeles Times · Dec 12, 2022
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 · Dec 12, 2022
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 · Dec 10, 2022
Video reveals new details in physical fight between LA Councilman Kevin de León and activist 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 · Dec 10, 2022
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 · Dec 10, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2022 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
Liverpool Echo · Dec 8, 2022 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
Los Angeles Times · Dec 8, 2022 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.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 7, 2022 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 · Dec 7, 2022 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 · Dec 6, 2022 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 · Dec 5, 2022 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.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2022 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 · Dec 2, 2022 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 · Dec 2, 2022 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 · Dec 2, 2022 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.