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Atlanta organizers unveil plan to stop 'Cop City' at the ballot box

Activists have announced an effort to force a referendum that would allow Atlanta voters to decide whether the construction of a proposed police and firefighter training center should proceed

The Independent UK

Influx of migrants in Chicago gives us an opportunity more than it creates a crisis

It will take all of us — not just government — to help migrants who have been bused to Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

All the major roadworks across Nottingham set to last several weeks

Here are all of the major roadworks across the city which are ongoing or due to start soon

Nottingham Post

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Johnson wins first test of City Council muscle

By a 41-9 vote, Mayor Brandon Johnson reshaped the City Council in his progressive image.

Chicago Sun-Times

For the first time, Lexington Parking Authority budget goes before the City Council

Lexington’s City Council Tuesday got a rundown on the Parking Authority’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Board Chair Jim Frazier said expenses continue to go up as a part of the $5 million budget.

WEKU

Brandon Johnson’s first City Council meeting certain to be tamer than Lightfoot’s

Senior adviser Jason Lee said the mayor has been doing some rehearsing to make sure he’s comfortable with the gavel in his hand and running the meeting smoothly.

Chicago Sun-Times

Workers’ rights groups protest restaurant industry convention at McCormick Place

Demonstrators rallied outside the National Restaurant Association gathering at McCormick Place, demanding the City Council raise tipped workers’ minimum pay.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Beverly Hills voters to decide the fate of ultra-luxury LVMH hotel project

In a city whose name is shorthand for exclusivity and wealth, the future of a planned ultra-opulent hotel will soon be decided by the most democratic of means: an election.

Los Angeles Times

A Minnesota town bought an 18-hole course for $3.4M and is selling the remaining 9 holes for $426K

“To be operating a golf course and to be wasting the resources ... it seems like a real struggle."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mayor Adams, City Council reach deal on outdoor dining bill for NYC

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams’ administration and the City Council reached a deal Thursday on a bill to allow year-round outdoor dining in New York City while placing limits on polarizing pandemic-style street eating.

Tribune News Service

Anger over no plans for Notts County celebration as Alan Hardy and MP offer to pay up

The City Council will not be able to fund the event

Nottingham Post

Nottingham pensioner 'left with nothing' after paying 'disgusting' energy bill

City advisers have seen an "increased demand" from people seeking advice on how to spend less on energy

Nottingham Post

Inauguration Day: Prayers, promises and a party

Many who attended the swearing-in ceremony said they were excited for Brandon Johnson to take office because they felt he would bring positive change to Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

History, humility, hope — and a few hugs — mark swearing in of younger, more diverse City Council: ‘We need a fresh start’

New members said they were moved by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inaugural address and caught up in the excitement of taking the oath of office. “It’s a new day in the city of Chicago,” said freshman Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th).

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Johnson’s biggest challenge in delivering inaugural address: avoid Lightfoot’s mistake

Lightfoot denounced the City Council as corrupt, then turned around and shamed all 50 members, who were seated behind her, into joining the cheering crowd in a standing ovation for reform,

Reason

NYC May Force Rich People To Pay Higher Parking Fines Than the Poor

A pilot proposal to levy civil fines based on income is being considered by the City Council.

Chicago Sun-Times

Will Ramirez-Rosa’s new Council leadership roles be ‘big step forward’ for progressives — or kick in the pants to developers?

If the new zoning chair and Council floor leader is more pragmatic than some of his critics expect, it could be a positive step for progressive politics in Chicago and developers.

Reason

The Satanic Temple Sues Over Right To Give 'Invocation' at City Council Meetings

"When the government picks and chooses among religions," the lawsuit reads, "religious liberty is threatened for all."

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Downstate Danville backs abortion pills ban, defying legal risks

The city council bans shipping and mailing of abortion pills in a vote Tuesday in defiance of state law protecting the procedure. Abortion advocates are mulling a challenge.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago out of money, space and time to handle migrant crisis, City Council told

With no money from the federal government for 2023 costs and a $53 million shortfall to meet the surge through June, Budget Director Susie Park said the City Council will soon be asked to approve a midyear budget amendment.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor-elect Johnson chooses City Hall ‘lifer’ as his chief of staff

After retiring two weeks ago as chief of the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications, 54-year-old Rich Guidice has agreed to serve as Brandon Johnson’s first chief of staff.

Los Angeles Times

Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan dies at 92

LOS ANGELES — Richard J. Riordan, the take-charge venture capitalist who as mayor shepherded Los Angeles’ rebound from the 1992 riots, expanded its Police Department and masterminded its recovery from the Northridge earthquake, has died at his Brentwood home.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Vallas outspent Brandon Johnson nearly 2-to-1 in losing mayoral bid

CHICAGO — Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas outspent Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson by a nearly 2-to-1 margin leading up to Vallas losing in April in the race to become Chicago’s next mayor.

Los Angeles Times

Mayor Karen Bass announces $250 million expansion of homelessness program in first citywide address

In her first State of the City speech, Mayor Karen Bass announced a dramatic expansion of her signature program to move homeless people indoors, while also pledging to transform the city into “a new L.A.”

Los Angeles Times

The LAPD has lost nearly 1,000 officers. Now, Mayor Karen Bass wants to rebuild the force

LOS ANGELES — Ten years ago, the Los Angeles Police Department celebrated a historic hiring milestone, announcing the city had reached a target sought by at least two mayors and multiple police chiefs: 10,000 officers.

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