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Nine candidates between two neighboring South Side wards look to build businesses to reduce crime

Though the field of candidates for the 21st Ward office has been cut in half, seven still remain, pushing alternatives to conventional policing, while in the nearby 18th Ward, only one candidate is challenging incumbent Ald. Derrick Curtis.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayors in some of Texas’ biggest cities face little opposition in May reelection bids

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker face little opposition in their reelection bids. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson doesn’t have any challengers.

The Texas Tribune

Woman awarded $2.9 million in botched Chicago police raid endorses Johnson for mayor

Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson “is committed to making sure that the trauma that I endured ... never happens to another person,” said Anjanette Young, whose home was raided by Chicago police in 2019.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Seattle Council to vote on outlawing caste discrimination

The Seattle City Council is considering whether to add caste to the city’s anti-discrimination laws

The Independent UK

It’s official: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to run unopposed in 2023

DALLAS — Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson won’t have an opponent in the general election this spring, city officials confirmed Monday.

Tribune News Service

Liverpool Council owed hundreds of millions in debt it will likely never get back

The figures were confirmed in a report by the city's interim finance boss

Liverpool Echo

Nottingham City Council shares new approach to community buildings

It is hoped the policy will standardise a fair and consistent approach being taken by the council, as it is the first formal policy the council has had which covers all buildings.

Nottingham Post

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Houston wanted to lead the nation in long-term affordable housing. Now it’s backpedaling.

Houston’s community land trust was once touted as an innovative way to address its housing crisis. But city leaders slashed its funding by half as bureaucracy bogged down the program and enthusiasm dwindled.

The Texas Tribune

Grudge match in North Side’s 1st Ward offers newsy names, while race in affluent 43rd puts money up for debate

It would be the comeback story of the year if disgraced ex-Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno can unseat Ald. Daniel La Spata in the 1st Ward. And in the wealthy nearby 43rd Ward, Ald. Timmy Knudsen is trying to prevent his appointment from fizzling out as one of the City Council’s…

Chicago Sun-Times

L.A. Plans To Scrap Its Genuinely Good Outdoor Dining Program and Replace It With Rules, Fees, and Paperwork

The L.A. City Council saw a good thing happening and decided government wasn't involved enough.

Reason

Nottingham Victoria Centre Market traders 'feel homeless' over future

Nottingham City Council has addressed rumours over the closure of the market, with some businesses saying the future is 'uncertain'

Nottingham Post

All 5 ex-Memphis officers plead not guilty in the beating death of Tyre Nichols

They were arraigned on charges of murder, assault and other felonies. Tyre Nichols died three days after officers beat him following a Jan. 7 traffic stop.

WEKU

His name is Terrill Haigler. Can he run for City Council as 'Ya Fav Trashman'?

Which name rings a louder bell: Terrill Haigler or @YaFavTrashman?

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Plan to name Harlem block for Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad passes NY City Council

NEW YORK — The New York City Council on Thursday approved a plan to name a Harlem block in honor of Elijah Muhammad, the controversial late leader of the Nation of Islam.

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Chicagoans respond to property tax hikes, R. Kelly’s new trial request denied and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Mayoral challenger Ja’Mal Green proposes 1% sales tax on luxury vehicles to replace revenue lost if boot gets banned

Calling booting “inhumane,” Green says the practice is driving people into poverty, and he pledges to make it illegal.

Dublin Live

'Damning' report reveals Council pays 40 per cent more for social housing than private sector

"This is nothing short of price gouging with the tax payer footing the bill"

Chicago Sun-Times

Big issues in Gardiner’s reelection bid in 45th Ward are crime, development — and Gardiner himself

Ald. Jim Gardiner faces five contenders in the Northwest Side ward — and a string of scandals. While the first term incumbent has name recognition, it’s not necessarily the kind of recognition a candidate wants among potential voters.

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South Side candidates rush to succeed departing King in 4th Ward, oust appointed Lee in 11th Ward

With Ald. Sophia King running for mayor instead of reelection, six candidates are hoping to replace her in the 4th Ward. In the 11th Ward, appointed Ald. Nicole Lee faces six challengers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears close deal for Arlington Heights site, Lightfoot targets Johnson and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

The Texas Tribune

Austin’s city manager fired over botched winter storm response

Spencer Cronk, who headed the city since 2018, fell out of favor with council members after communication failures that mirrored problems from the 2021 winter storm.

Chicago Sun-Times

Big changes ahead for 34th Ward: New City Council member — and new digs 15 miles from longtime home

Two candidates unproven in the world of city government are fighting to be the first alderperson of the completely redrawn 34th Ward.

Chicago Sun-Times

The latest in the failed Bridgeport bank trial, City Council elections and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Open City Council seats in two Northwest Side wards spark call for open minds addressing crime

Ald. Roberto Maldonado’s decision earlier this year not to seek reelection in the 26th Ward and Ald. Ariel Reboyras’s announcement in the 30th last year prompted a push for new ideas to address crime and other issues in the Northwest Side wards.

Chicago Sun-Times

Challengers in 8th, 9th Wards look to unseat longtime incumbents

Ald. Michelle Harris (8th) and Ald. Anthony Beale (9th) face challengers who promise revitalization and growth in their South Side wards.

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