The Latest Breaking News from City Hall

MRTA to resurface roads

City Hall has set April as the deadline for the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), the contractors of the Orange, Pink and Yellow lines and other stakeholders to restore road surfaces around construction sites.

Bangkok Post · Dec 27, 2022

NYPD Commissioner Sewell’s first year: Big drop in NYC murders and shootings, concerns she’s not visible enough

NEW YORK — When Mayor Adams announced Nov. 29 that police would carry out a new city policy of removing mentally ill people from the streets into shelters, a city official who’d have a big role carrying out the plan — NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell — wasn’t with the mayor…

Tribune News Service · Dec 26, 2022

Clean Air Zone has turned South Bristol streets into rat run say residents

"Since the Clean Air Zone started it’s got a lot worse"

Bristol Post · Dec 24, 2022

The question that’s launched multiple Sun-Times investigations

One of my latest “what’s that all about?” moments began with a mass shooting in May outside the McDonald’s at State Street and Chicago Avenue.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2022

LA Mayor Bass’ emergency homelessness declaration is approved during heated City Council meeting

LOS ANGELES — After several hours of turmoil, the Los Angeles City Council approved Mayor Karen Bass’ declaration of a homelessness emergency, allowing the new mayor’s first major policy proposal to move forward.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 13, 2022

Kevin de León returns to LA City Council, meeting is abruptly halted

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Council member Kevin de León showed up for Tuesday’s council meeting nearly two hours into the proceedings, prompting council President Paul Krekorian to immediately call a recess.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 13, 2022

Belfast Council Chief and councillors clash over behind closed doors meetings

Councillor says "journalists and the public are kept from details about important decision making in this council"

Belfast Live · Dec 13, 2022

Moms, rejected applicants decry new Chicago Fire Department exam procedures that shrink testing pool for city firefighters

CHICAGO — Retired Chicago first responder Monica Davis said she and her son Eulice thought he’d have a leg up in landing a job as a Chicago firefighter-EMT during an upcoming exam thanks to city rules aimed at giving a preference to young city residents. City rules give preference in…

Chicago Tribune · Dec 13, 2022

Mayor gets go-ahead to put £20 on council tax for TfL

Sadiq Khan has been given the green light by ministers to continue to use council tax to bail out Transport for London.

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022

An emergency declaration gives LA Mayor Karen Bass new powers. How will she use them?

LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass' first day in office didn't start at City Hall but down the street at the Emergency Operations Center where, flanked by elected officials, she declared the homeless crisis a state of emergency.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 12, 2022