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City fuel spending up 20%
Soaring global diesel and gasoline prices are expected to push the City of Thunder Bay's fuel budget by $420,000 in 2022.
THUNDER BAY – Record gasoline and diesel prices are making their mark on the City of Thunder Bay's budget,…
Minister – The New Indian Express
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VISAKHAPATNAM: Minister of Municipal Government and Urban Development A Suresh said Andhra Pradesh, which leads in ease of doing business, has further strengthened it to ensure seamless…
Niagara-on-the-Lake Councilor and Deputy Mayor Clare Cameron are not running in fall municipal…
Ahead of Niagara-on-the-Lake's municipal elections this fall, the town's deputy mayor, Coun. Clare Cameron has announced that she will not stand for re-election, ending her term on city council.“It has been an absolute honor and privilege…
Meeting the Needs of a Diverse City: 6 Questions with Intern Kendric Holder
Kendric Holder, a native of Atlanta, joined the City of Huntsville Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (formerly Multicultural Affairs) in August 2021 through the Office of Minority Affairs Co-op Program of the Governor…
Shanghai factories face challenges despite work resumption efforts
Staff at SAIC Motor's Lingang factory in Shanghai line up to register ahead of nucleic acid testing on April 23, 2022. More than 4,000 staff face closed production. Many key companies have resumed work and production in the city. Photo:…
After the demolition of a 300-year-old temple in Rajasthan, the Congress and the BJP are guilty
A 300-year-old Shiva temple and other structures have been demolished with bulldozers in Alwar in RajasthanJaipur: At a time when bulldozers allegedly targeting sections of the population in states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya…
Elections explained: who does what? | Column
Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of articles leading up to Election Day by Max Hailperin, which will guide reform readers through the mechanics of election administration.
You turn on a tap…
Only vaxxed residents are allowed at Sugat Kabanhawan Reenactment
Participants of the Sugat Kabanhawan Festival 2022 during one of their rehearsals. | Photo Form Minglanilla Local Government Unit
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Only vaccinated residents will be allowed during the re-enactment of Minglanilla…
The City lays 49 charges against Dhaliwal Homes Ltd. for non-compliance with the Safety Codes Act
CALGARY - The City of Calgary has laid 49 charges against Dhaliwal Homes Ltd., the sole director and two agents acting on behalf of Dhaliwal Homes Ltd. for non-compliance with the Alberta Safety Codes Act.…
Local Government Roundup: Matt Waligora Appoints Quintin Meek to Downtown Development Authority |…
ALPENA
At its March 7 meeting, the Alpena City Council…
∫ Hire Thunder Bay Electric for $47,915 to install new lighting at Washington Avenue Park, at the Harbor…
Parksville Municipal Vote to Be Held at Community Center and Baptist Church – Parksville…
General Voting Day for local government elections in British Columbia will be Saturday, October 15, 2022.
According to a statement issued by the City of Parksville, the municipal election (for mayor and six councilors), will be…
Replacing the land tribunal to reduce bureaucracy: councilors
Content of the article Brockville councilors say the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) is an unnecessary drag on development and should be disbanded, although an alternative should be created. Content of the article City Council's Planning…
26 million people in confinement after thousands of asymptomatic cases detected in Shanghai
"The epidemic prevention and control in Shanghai is at the most difficult and critical stage," Wu Qianyu, an official with the municipal health commission, said in a briefing."We must adhere to the general policy of dynamic release without…
Learn about local government at Birmingham Civic Outreach Program – apply by April 7
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Always wanted to get involved in your local government, but didn't know how? Want to understand what exactly the city does and how you…
BJP-JJP alliance and AAP challenge civic poll over party symbol: The Tribune India
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Pradeep SharmaChandigarh, March 31After a lull due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the political scene is expected to heat up in…
Articles :: VBgov.com – City of Virginia Beach
After months of practice and creative growth, Hampton Roads teens will showcase their talents at Teens With a Purpose (TWP) ImmortALL Poetry and Performance Season Finalewhich will take place at Zeiders American Dream Theater, 4509…
Report explores structural change in public health services in Milwaukee County
Tax Facts by Wisconsin Policy Forum
As municipal public health agencies in Milwaukee County face ever-changing expectations and a generational test of a global pandemic, an assessment of future challenges suggests it may be appropriate…
Arvind Kejriwal takes aim at PM Modi: ’56-inch claims are wrong’
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched an attack on the BJP on Thursday, accusing it of "hating" BR Ambedkar and wanting to suppress the elections. He was addressing the Delhi Assembly during the current budget session.
Kejriwal alleged…
Commonwealth Magazine
WHEN LEGISLATION implemented early voting by mail during the pandemic, the state paid for some staff time for local elections and postage. But not all town and city costs were reimbursed, said Foxborough Clerk Bob…
Peabody Student Government Day Returns for 2022
PEABODY, MA — A popular Peabody City Hall tradition lost to the COVID-19 health crisis for the past two years returns next month when the city hosts Student Government Day on April 7.The program pairs Peabody High students with municipal…
A tuk-tuk rental service is set to start in a western Japanese city famous for its karst plateau
MINE, Yamaguchi — A tuk-tuk rental service for tourists in this western Japanese city, famous for the vast karst plateau of Akiyoshidai, is set to start on April 1.
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Dawlah Islamiya leader visits Lanao Sur
ABANDONMENT. Brig. General Jose Maria Cuerpo II, commander of the army's 103rd infantry brigade (with…
Reeve preaches patience in new CAD hire
WESTLOCK – With Westlock County councilors now in the market for the municipality's 11th OAC in the past eight years and fourth this year alone, Warden Christine Wiese says they will take their time to find the right one replacing…
Chinese vice premier urges local governments to maintain zero-case policy and eliminate new cases as…
Residents line up for COVID-19 nucleic acid tests in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 11, 2022. Photo: ICOn Saturday, Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan urged regions with severe outbreaks to maintain the country's…
The owner of a local restaurant was convinced that an eastern Japanese boy found dead at home was…
Saitama Prefecture police officers investigate the house where the body of a 5-year-old boy was found buried, in Honjo, Saitama Prefecture, on March 6, 2022. (Mainichi/Ayako!-->…
Prescription consistency an admirable goal | News, Sports, Jobs
It's not always easy to write a government prescription.
There are many things to consider and many people to satisfy. And as is the case with most, if not all, things…
Mayor of Pateros says people don’t want reminders due to Tier 1 alert rules – Manila…
Pateros Mayor Miguel Ponce III said it is difficult to convince fully vaccinated people to get vaccinated because they can access government and private sector services without needing an extra dose.
The mayor revealed this during the…
RED BANK: DEMS DUMP MENNA FOR BALLARD
Michael Ballard and Ed Zipprich in 2015; Mayor Pasquale Menna is visible in the background. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)
By JOHN T. WARD
Dropping a party stalwart after more than three decades in office, Democratic Red Bank…
Russo-Ukrainian War: Live Updates and Breaking News
BEIJING — Organizers of the Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing will allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete when the Games open this week, despite mounting pressure to bar Russia and its teams from world sports as punishment for…
Aaron Muderick named executive chairman of the Toy Association
The Toy Association Board…
Aspen’s race to net zero is a long run
A bulldozer moves trash through the Pitkin County Landfill landfill off Highway 82 on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. (Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times)
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Foreign teachers from Shanghai public schools share their views
SHANGHAI — A group of foreign teachers in Shanghai discussed efforts to internationalize local schools and improve the city's soft power at an event Thursday.The rally was jointly organized by the…
Digitization of Local Authorities: the Town Hall of Port-Louis sets up the I-Council project
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The implementation of the I-Council project in the Municipal Council of the City of Port-Louis, in line with the government's vision to digitize local authorities, improve management efficiency and effectiveness and provide…
Cara Smith brought a long tradition of community gardens to Lake Cowichan – Cowichan Valley Citizen
Community gardens have a long history dating back to the Dark Ages and beyond. Archaeological evidence suggests that common land cultivation in Britain was practiced in Roman times, but the earliest documentation is in the Dome…
Police reports | Mount Airy News
February 06, 2022
Signs are up for job fairs, help ads are listed in the newspaper, and yet there is a disconnect between the number of people out of work and unable to…
Municipal entities will lead the city’s multi-party government transformation agenda
Business Units or Municipality Owned Entities (ME) of the City of Johannesburg are expected to drive the city's Multi-Party Government (MPG) transformation agenda. Opening the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the City's Business Units…
Water mafia and governance in Karachi
Water supply is "more lucrative than drugs", said one of our interviewees in Karachi, Pakistan. Competition for control of the city's water includes water mafias and formal institutions. As water becomes increasingly scarce due…
The Day – Municipal Meetings
East of Lyme Remote access details available at eltownhall.com.Tuesday — Special meeting of the Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., town hall.Wednesday — Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., City Hall; Affordable Housing Plan!-->…
Grand Rapids city manager is working to change that
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids city manager Mark Washington discovered he wanted to work in city government decades ago. In 1999, his mentor, the first black city manager of Fort Worth, Texas, had him write about what he would do in his…
Fever survey finds 5 lakh people with Covid symptoms
Hyderabad: Fieldworkers from multiple government departments covered a remarkable 1 crore of households, identified more than 5 lakh people with Covid-like symptoms and distributed isolation drug kits in just two weeks after surveys were…
Central Maine communities consider different options for sharing code enforcement tasks
BELGRADE — When Anthony Wilson needed to hire a code enforcement officer, Belgrade's city manager ran into the same hurdle that employers across the state encounter every day.
The supply of qualified candidates does not always meet the…
Downtown protest organizers are sticking to the message: All COVID-19 warrants must end
Protesters who remain in downtown Ottawa maintain they will not shift gears and leave the capital until politicians reveal a clear plan for the end of all COVID-19 mandates and restrictions. 19, according to organizers. At a press…
Legislation still weighs heavily on Moundsville council | News, Sports, Jobs
MOUNDSVILLE — A quiet council meeting on Tuesday night saw continued discussion of potential state legislation that could restrict financing options for cities that…
Maimbung inaugurates the public market | Manila time
CITY OF ZAMBOANGA: Residents of the historic city of Maimbung continue to praise the local government for greatly improving the once sleepy municipality that housed the Sultanate of Sulu in…
Here’s what your lawmakers are saying about their priorities as the legislature enters a busy…
With the start of the annual budget process and the deadline to act on bills fast approaching, the…
Amazon Gift Cards for Blood + Lakewood Forecast + Solar Panels
Welcome, Lakewood! It's Friday, so let's start with everything you need to know about what's happening in Lakewood today. First, today's weather forecast: Very cold with some snow. Top: 22 Bottom: 8. Here are the top stories in Lakewood…
Company plans to construct building near Jersey City’s Christ Hospital
214-216 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City. Picture via Google Maps.
A lot on Palisade Avenue is the latest site in Jersey City where development could be in store.The Jersey City municipal government has received plans from a Duncan…
The COVID situation in Beijing and the disparities revealed by the behavioral histories of those…
Restaurant industry workers line up for COVID tests in Beijing, China, Jan. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
BEIJING, Mainichi -- As China prepares for the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics on Feb. 4, a string of new!-->…
48K Covid-19 kits offered during fever survey
HYDERABAD: On the first day of the door-to-door fever survey, 48,000 home isolation kits were distributed to patients with symptoms of Covid-19.
The survey was launched on Friday with as many as 12.6 lakh homes surveyedacross the state…
Guiguinto celebrates the 24th Halamanan Festival
THE municipal government of Guiguinto, Bulacan, organized the 24th Halamanan Festival in a simple celebration amid the Covid-19 pandemic.Mayor Ambrosio Cruz Jr. led the event's opening…
A hopeless future
The author is a freelance journalist.
The recent rise in coronavirus cases across the world has shattered the chances of economic recovery that millions have been desperately waiting for. Europe and the United States - the economic…
COVID-19 threat to Misamis Oriental forces Opol Casino to freeze operations
“We will continue our efforts so that the casino never works again,” says Tito Mora, a businessman and Catholic layman based in Cagayan de Oro, one of the actors of the local anti-casino movement since the 90s.…
Telangana government approves decades-old request from GHMC staff members
Hyderabad: Sankranti has become more festive for Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) employees living in their allocated wards as the state government decides to regularize these accommodations for them.
Following the decision,…
Resident Feedback Wanted for Sylvan Lake’s 2022 Operating Budget
After two years without a municipal tax increase, the 2022 budget proposes a 3.82% increase in the residential tax rate. The average resident owner will pay $78 more than last year.
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Here’s who has applied so far to be Lancaster County’s next commissioner, with…
A church pastor, lawyer and business leadership coach are among five local Democrats so far who have…
COVID-19: All private offices in Delhi to be closed due to increase in cases
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has asked all private offices to close in the nation's capital amid an increase in the number of coronavirus cases. Only offices involved in essential services or those falling under the “exempt…
CITY OF KLAMATH FALLS ANNOUNCES CITY DIRECTOR FINALISTS
KLAMATH FALLS, OR - January 7, 2022 Klamath Falls, OR - The town of Klamath Falls has restricted the search for the next city manager to four highly qualified candidates. The four finalists are scheduled to meet with City Council…
Calcutta HC to decide on municipal elections for Ganga Sagar Mela and Bengal
Doctors and activists urged the judiciary and state government to postpone 'super-spray' events such as Ganga Sagar Mela, city polls as third wave spreads
The Calcutta High Court will hear two cases on January 6, 2022,…
Delhi reports 4,099 new cases and one more death; 6.46% positivity rate
Delhi News and Live Updates: Delhi reported 4,099 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday at a positivity rate of 6.46%. Another person has died from Covid-19 while 1,509 have recovered.
Meanwhile, with the increase in Covid cases, Delhi Health…
Dhankhar calls general counsel to discuss Howrah municipal bill
After seeking clarification from the government of West Bengal, Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar asked Attorney General Soumendra Nath Mookherjee to meet with him to discuss some issues related to the Howrah Municipal Bill 2021.
"WB…
🌱 Where to celebrate NYE in Pflugerville + Found man at NATX
Hello, residents of North Austin-Pflugerville! Meagan Falcon here with the last copy of the North Austin-Pflugerville Daily for 2021.Hope everyone have a safe and happy New Year! As we prepare to ring in 2022, you'll want to know where…
Omicron tip adds to hospitality industry difficulties
After living through almost two years of a pandemic, the hospitality industry is once again hit hard as the Omicron variant has forced many people to stay at home and avoid travel during the holidays.
Cheryl Finn, Director of Tourism…
TBSI has developed an intuitive multidimensional human-machine interface for smart gloves based on…
The development in the field of human-machine interface has placed higher demands on human-machine interfaces (HMIs) that are humanized and immersive. New HMIs require not only simple and efficient design, but also intuitive operation.…
Portuguese translation helps central Japanese school with 40% foreign students
Hidemi Yamanaka, second from right, a third-grade student at Homi Primary School in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, and other students read brochures on safe internet practices, which were translated into Portuguese and!-->…
Tennessee employee files lawsuit against public records over denial of COVID-19 consultant report
A state employee sued the Tennessee Department of Human Resources after being denied a copy of a taxpayer-funded report prepared by McKinsey & Co., a global consulting firm hired to help guide the response state to the…
YEAR IN REVIEW: Village of Berwyn
Breadcrumb Links News Local news Author of the article: Story provided Mayor Cindy Hockley / Berwyn Photo by FOURNI Content of the article We spent much of the first part of the year discussing issues…
400,000 expired sweets are requisitioned in Chinese establishments in Madrid – CVBJ
12/20/2021 at 4:22 p.m. CET
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Within the framework of Operation Intruder, the police inspected more than 45 establishments run by Asian citizens in different neighborhoods of Madrid in which…
CPIA does not foresee more than 55 GW of new photovoltaic capacity this year – pv magazine…
The world's largest solar market is expected to add between 45 and 55 GW of new solar power in 2021, the head of the China Photovoltaic Industry Association has revealed. In addition, Longi has further lowered the prices of its wafers, and…
Vancouver City Council Approves 6-Storey Rental Housing Policy on Mainstreets
The last Vancouver City Council meeting in 2021 saw the approval of the current city council's largest rental housing policy to date, allowing for the construction of more multi-family rental housing across the city.
The marathon public…
Aspen increases heat on reducing energy use in commercial and residential buildings
Aspen city council took action on Monday to force owners of commercial buildings and multi-family homes to monitor and reduce their energy use.It's called Building IQ, an initiative that was launched in 2018. Last year,!-->…
Ask Us: Mankato Probably Not Big Enough, Successful Enough For Trader Joe’s | Local news
Question: Hello.I love Mankato, have been here for seven years from San…
Mayor Watson will not stand for re-election in 2022
Breadcrumb Links Local news "I can't wait to watch the sideways," Watson said after recently scoring 30 years in politics Author of the article: Jon willing Release date : Dec 10 2021 • 14 minutes ago • 4 minutes…
Housing Advocates, BGR Saves More Than $ 4 Million In New Orleans Property Tax | Local politics
New Orleans voters will decide on Saturday to continue paying a $ 4 million property tax for housing…
The finance committee sends the final draft to the council for budget decision on Wednesday
Breadcrumb Links Local news Author of the article: Jon willing The city expects to collect about $ 1.9 billion in property taxes in 2022, an increase of about $ 87 million from 2021. Photo by Tony Caldwell…
Robert Kipp, Former City Manager and Hallmark Executive, Dies at 89 | KCUR 89.3
Kansas City civic leader and power broker Robert Kipp died on November 30 in Overland Park at the age of 89.Kipp was one of the most influential city managers in Kansas City history and went on to be…
The most important item left out on the COP26 agenda
By Anu Gupta Saturday, December 4, 2021 | 2 a.m COP26 placed a global eye on how climate change is affecting our world. As many world leaders race against time to strike a climate deal that all parties can come together with, there is…
Police officers from Mass. honored for their bravery at the annual Private George L. Hanna Memorial…
This movement gained momentum last year amid widespread protests over the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota."We think police funding is a very bad idea," Baker, a centrist Republican, told the crowd. "But that said, we do believe there…
Japanese court orders city government to pay former student $ 970 after teacher cuts her hair
This 2020 file photo shows the Kofu District Court in Kofu City. (Mainichi / Shota Kaneko)
KOFU - On November 30, the Kofu District Court ordered the Yamanashi municipal government to pay 110,000 yen (about $ 970) to a former!-->…
Pueblo Christian Growth Center wants exemption to sue RV ministry
Portals to Pueblo's past:Here are places all over town where you can still see vestiges of Pueblo history.By Zach Hillstrom, WochitAfter hearing passionate pleadings from representatives of the Christian Growth Center on November 24, the…
“There is a lot of misinformation”: Grand Bay-Westfield responds to concerns about…
A new report released by the City of Grand Bay-Westfield responds to concerns expressed by residents of the DSL of Westfield West, the rural community that will merge with the city as part of sweeping municipal reforms announced by the…
10% property tax hike in 2023 possible as city of Vancouver spending increases
The financial situation of the City of Vancouver over the next few years is very uncertain insofar as substantial consecutive increases in its property tax would be necessary to make up the shortfall.
Simply put, municipal government…
South African ANC loses mayors in Johannesburg and Pretoria | Nation and world
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, has lost control of…
Flood toll rises to 34 in Andhra, 10 are still missing, government says | Latest India News
The government of Andhra Pradesh announced on Monday that the death toll in the latest torrential rains and flooding in the southern coast districts of Andhra and Rayalaseema has risen to 34 and another 10 people are still missing.Making a…
Partisan municipal races on the horizon in Rowan County after 2021 approvals – Salisbury Post
By Natalie Andersonnatalie.anderson@salisburypost.com
SALISBURY - Local Republican and Democratic leaders say it's unclear to what extent party approvals impacted the 2021 non-partisan municipal elections, but they agree the…
Clean Energy Technologies becomes an industrial partner of the EPA as
COSTA MESA, Calif., November 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: CETY) (“CETY” or “the Company”), a low-carbon energy product-focused company and solutions in the energy efficiency and environmental…
Teens in Western Japan Make Video for Kids to Learn About Women’s Periods
Students from Tosa Joshi Junior High School are seen reading a script together. (Photo courtesy of Tosa Joshi Junior and Senior High School)
KOCHI - Periods are still considered taboo by many people in Japan. But a group of!-->…
Mayor: the non-passage of the budget hinders the salary of Isabela’s 447 Olympic Games
DUE to the non-adoption of the city's supplementary budget, some 447 employees of the work orders (JO) of the municipal government of Isabela have not yet received their salaries since October 15.City mayor Irene Montilla said the city…
City Clerk Matthew Conlon Files High-Level Lawsuit – Trentonian
TRENTON - Matthew Conlon, the town clerk, claims in a new lawsuit to be the most aggrieved man in Trenton municipal government.
He names Mayor Reed Gusciora, current and former General Counsel Wesley Bridges and John Morelli, City Councilor…
Delhi dengue situation worsened this year compared to 2020, health expert says
Image source: PTI / REPRESENTATION (FILE). Delhi dengue situation has worsened this year…
9 dead after floods in Sri Lanka, southern India
People waded through a flooded street after heavy rains in Chennai, southern India.
Nine…
What’s next when Beaufort County SC ends the 1% sales tax
Residents and visitors to Beaufort County will no longer have to pay an additional 1% sales tax by the end of the year, according to county spokesperson Chris Ophardt. The county has probably already collected the maximum of $…
Bridgewater Republicans thank voters for 2021 re-election
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Republican candidates for Bridgewater Township Council Allen Kurdyla, Howard Norgalis and Filipe Pedroso thanked voters for their re-election in the 2021 race. "I want to thank the constituents of Bridgewater for the honor…
Former Summerville police sergeant stole money from his pants
SUMMERVILLE, SC (WCSC) - A Summerville Police Department sergeant pulled money out of his pants after being confronted with missing evidence, according to a recently released incident report.Wade Rollings is currently facing charges of…
Meet the Cherry Hill Council Candidates
We invited the candidates for the municipal administration of the township to speak a little about themselves to the voters before the vote. Here is how they responded.
By Matt Skoufalos | November 1, 2021
On November 2, voters in Cherry…
Shanghai records robust growth in business activities from January to September.
SHANGHAI, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) - Shanghai has seen tremendous growth in the city's business activities in the first three quarters of this year. According to data released by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, the city's retail…
Support Jordana Bloom for City Clerk
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I am proud to support Jordana Bloom for Newtown City Clerk. Like me, Jordana is the mother of four!-->…
LETTER: Cape Breton Regional Municipality Mayor and Council Receive Open Letter
After reading a letter that the CBRM board forwarded to the previous Liberal provincial government regarding the equalization program on July 12, I would like to know why the message was sent that this is an issue…
In municipal elections, don’t let anyone stop you from raising issues of justice, racism and…
Throughout this election period, I have heard people say that since the next election is a local government election, voters should not raise issues that are “national government issues”.For example, people who have expressed concerns about!--sse-->…
“Son Takasaki”: Japanese City-Led Studio Launches Music Label to Boost Local Artists
Left to right, Takasaki Mayor Kenji Tomioka, singer-songwriter Kie Anderson and Tago Studio Records Takasaki label representative Kunio Tago pose for a photo in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture on October 4 2021. (Mainichi / Shin!-->…
Kingston, Ont. Police kick students out of college district in second weekend of “nuisance…
KINGSTON, ONT. - Police in Kingston, Ontario. have declared aggravated nuisance parties in the city's college district for a second weekend in a row as students take to the streets for parties.
Last weekend, police…
18-year in-store tax break for Newark’s ‘BLVD’ development
The BLVD at 535-541 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Newark. Courtesy of Mid-Atlantic Investment Alliance.
An upcoming development in the central Newark district, announced nearly a year and a half ago, is expected to receive tax…
Outgoing City Council Candidates Focus on Housing Crisis and Voters’ Engagement in Reelection…
With 19 candidates vying for Cambridge City Council this fall, the eight incumbents vying for re-election are building on their experience and accomplishments at Town Hall to rally their support for another term.With the exception of…
Premier Kenney says province is ready to work with progressive city councils
Jason Kenney spoke to the province on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. MY ALBERTA YOUTUBE
Prime Minister Jason Kenney on Tuesday denied that the election of the Edmonton and Calgary Progressive Councils had any reflection on the United…
Atlantic County Government: County Municipal Court Apologies Do Not Add Up
October 18, 2021 Nine Atlantic County municipalities have agreed to participate in the new Central Atlantic County Court, a consolidated regional municipal court system and the first of its kind in New Jersey.The court is expected to begin…
Alfred and Plantagenet’s council will be smaller after the 2022 election
Politicians often promise to reduce the size of government. In Alfred and Plantagenet, this is actually going to happen.
At its meeting on October 5, the council adopted a by-law aimed at reducing its size, as of the municipal…
Cabinet has final say on dissolving municipalities, says Dlamini Zuma
Through Siyabonga Mkhwanazi 1h agoShare this article:To shareTweeterTo shareTo shareTo shareE-mailTo shareThe Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, said there are checks and balances to!--sse-->!-->!-->!-->…
Aging forests could hamper Japan’s decarbonization efforts
TOKYO - Planted forests are aging noticeably across Japan, with more than half now 50 years or more, making the country more vulnerable to typhoons and other natural disasters and also compromising its decarbonization efforts.In 2019, Chiba…
Culver and Kuester to Speak to Cherokee County GOP Women | New
Cherokee County Republican Women will meet on Tuesday, October 19 at the…
‘Incredible cost’: Southeastern PA counties get FEMA help for Ida
SOUTH EAST PA - Several counties in southeastern Pennsylvania have received federal public assistance to recover from damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. The total damage estimate for the storm currently stands at $ 41.3…
Shanghai, industrial partners to co-build a world-class biopharmaceutical industry cluster
International Biopharmaceutical Industry Week 2021 opened in Shanghai on October 11, bringing together industry gurus, researchers, investors and government officials to discuss the latest trends in the biopharmaceutical industry and spur!--enpcontent-->…
The Bristol Press – Plainville City Manager Robert E. Lee plans to retire in January after…
PLAINVILLE - General manager Robert E. Lee said he plans to retire in January after serving the city since 2004, looking to spend more time with friends and family in Florida. “I had a great race, but at this point in my life it's time for…
Western Japanese city confirms water pipe bridge collapsed due to corrosion with inadequate controls
This photo shows a prefectural road bridge where temporary water pipe installation work is underway, in the city of Wakayama on October 6, 2021. In the foreground is the collapsed Musota water pipe bridge. (Mainichi / Takao!-->…
EDITORIAL: We have the right to demand accountability from government
"Watching how a council makes its decisions is a key part of the democratic process."
Whenever a council meets behind closed doors, we should ask ourselves why and why.
Discussions about the challenges facing the leaders of a…
Affordability and homelessness drive Portland City Council District 1 run
Portland's housing crisis, the opportunity to live downtown, and the proliferation of upscale condominiums in the East End caused taxes to rise dramatically during the city's first reassessment in 15 years. On the streets of rapidly…
How will the new flood cards affect the value of my home?
Rising sea levels, extreme temperatures and increasing precipitation threaten to cost Canadians billions of dollars. A new study charts the way forward to protect communities, roads and the electricity grid before costs get out of hand.…
Councilor Wants False Creek South Leases on Town Owned Land Renewed “Immediately”
Thousands of False Creek South residents living in multi-family apartment buildings on land owned by the City of Vancouver have faced uncertainty for years about whether their long-term leases will be renewed.
But a city councilor now wants…
VOX POPULI: provincial regions felt left behind in Suga’s vaccine deployment program
The Prime Minister's Office website proudly reports on the progress of the novel coronavirus vaccination program. He cites 60 percent of the population fully vaccinated and 70 percent having received!--googleon:index-->…
Kids and families come together at AIken to have fun on wheels
October 3 - One of Aiken's most popular events for kids was back in full swing - and full volume - on Saturday at Virginia Acres Park, with the annual Touch-A-Truck event drawing nearly 3,000 people.The 2020 version of the event was…