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Detroit’s reparations task force now has until 2025 to make its report, but going slow with this challenging work may not be a bad thing

The work of crafting reparations at the municipal level is fierce.

The Conversation

76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers have won city council approval for a $1.3 billion downtown arena despite vocal opposition from nearby residents

The Independent UK

Free night bus services to operate on Hogmanay in Scottish city

ABERDEEN City Council has announced free night bus services over the new year to “help revellers get home from the city after the bells”...

The National (Scotland)

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After Plaintiff "Criticized the City Manager …, the Manager Complained About Him to the Police."

"Two officers convinced a prosecutor to charge Blackwell with stalking. But a judge acquitted him. Blackwell then sued the manager and officers for violating the First Amendment by inducing this prosecution in retaliation for his political speech."

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Odessa elected its first gay City Council member

Donald Trump won Ector County, which includes Odessa, with more than 70 percent of the vote.

The Texas Tribune

Anthony Weiner Preparing to Run for Office Again After Prison Time for Sexting Child

Disgraced ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner, who resigned amid sexting scandals and served prison time, just filed to run for office again.

International Business Times

Disgraced Ex-Lawmaker Anthony Weiner Preparing to Run for Office Again After Prison Time for Sexting Child

Disgraced ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner, who resigned amid sexting scandals and served prison time, just filed to run for office again.

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Bankrupt Birmingham City Council agrees huge equal pay deal after £760m dispute

The Labour-run council declared itself effectively bankrupt in September last year after identifying hundreds of millions of pounds worth of equal pay liabilities

The Independent UK

Boston City Council Reaffirms Trust Act To Protect Immigrants

Boston City Council reaffirms Trust Act to protect immigrant communities from mass deportations in defiance of federal pressure.

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Big City, Little Reforms

The final version of New York's "City of Yes" reforms makes modest liberalizing changes to the city's zoning code.

Reason

Los Angeles City Council Declares Sanctuary City Status

Los Angeles City Council declares sanctuary city status amidst illegal immigrant arrests for violent crimes, sparking debate on immigration enforcement and...

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Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push

Election reform advocates had hoped for a big year at the ballot box

The Independent UK

Philadelphia City Council Prepares to Protect LGBTQ Residents With New Resolution Ahead of Trump Term

Philadelphia will become the latest city to assess how to prepare and protect their vulnerable residents ahead of the new Trump administration

Latin Times

City Council Changes Course on $23 Million Decision to Fix Rays' Tropicana Field

The St. Petersburg City Council reversed its decision Thursday night.

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The Independent UK

Scandal-scarred Anthony Weiner is considering a political comeback after prison stint for sexts with teen

Weiner began his political career on the New York City Council, the same office he is considering running for

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow City Council endorses global treaty calling for end to fossil fuels

GLASGOW City Council has voted to endorse a global treaty calling for a just transition away from fossil fuels.

Latin Times

Los Angeles is One Step Closer from Becoming a 'Sanctuary City' After Unanimous Vote from City Council

The city's mayor, Karen Bass, had released a draft ordinance for the status just one week prior in anticipation of Trump's expected deportation plan

Latin Times

Los Angeles City Council Poised to Adopt 'Sanctuary City' Ordinance for L.A., Set Up Clash with Trump Admin

Trump's 'border czar' has said that sanctuary jurisdictions will not stand in the way of deportations: "we're going to the job with you or without you"

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New York City Bans Mandatory Broker Fees

New legislation in New York City bans mandatory broker fees to ease financial strain on renters.

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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Ousted In Recall Election

Oakland voters remove Mayor Sheng Thao, triggering a special election. Controversy, progressive politics, and challenges in the liberal city.

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Geary City Leadership Crumbles After Police Department Resignations

Geary Police Department in Oklahoma faces mass resignations due to lack of support from city leadership.

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Jackson Mayor And Officials Face Federal Bribery Charges

Jackson Mayor Lumumba and officials face federal bribery charges, sparking controversy and eroding trust in local government.

The Independent UK

In Portland, Oregon, political outsider Keith Wilson elected mayor after homelessness-focused race

Voters in Portland, Oregon, have elected political outsider Keith Wilson as their next mayor

The Independent UK

Bribery charges brought against Mississippi mayor, prosecutor and council member

The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, the top prosecutor in the state’s largest county and a Jackson city council member have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges in a case that has already forced the resignation of another city council member

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down. The fight could shape the state for years to come.

A new breed of activists wants Texas to tame costs by building more housing. But longstanding opposition to such policies remains strong.

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