City Council, Chicago Board of Education
Here’s what the City Council can do to limit the mayor’s power over the CPS Board
Some Council members called a special meeting for Wednesday, but they lack authority to force the mayor or anyone else to show up.
Brandon Johnson defies City Council and names new Chicago school board members
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson defied the City Council and announced six appointees to the Chicago Board of Education after all members of the previous school board resigned. During a news conference,
Sudbury city council votes to limit anonymous complaints against them
An earlier motion that would have prohibited anonymous complaints against city council members was amended to allow anonymity only in ‘extenuating circumstances’
Chicago Alders Say Mayor Johnson Acting Like Dictator After "Coup" On Public School Board
CBS's Chris Tye reports that 41 out of 50 members of the Chicago City Council do not like how Mayor Brandon Johnson -- who once worked for the Teacher's Union -- is handling the resignation of his entire hand-picked school board.
Many alders not happy with Mayor Johnson's handling of CPS board
Johnson—who himself once worked for the Chicago Teachers Union—made his picks to replace the board. As Political Reporter Chris Tye reports, 41 out of 50 members of the Chicago City council do not like how these events are playing out.
Longmont City Council refers 26-acre property to annexation review process
The Longmont City Council unanimously referred a roughly 26-acre property into the city’s annexation review process for ...
City Council holding special meeting after Johnson's Board of Ed picks
A special City Council meeting will be held Wednesday afternoon on the leadership at Chicago Public Schools. Yahoo Sports ...
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City Council Entrance Interview: Michelle DePass
DePass’ campaign has raised $63,000, unlocking $37,665 in matched funds. She’s been endorsed by mayoral candidate Carmen ...
Budget, homelessness concerns features of Escondido City Council race
Homelessness, finances and small business promotion feature prominently in the competition for two seats on the Escondido ...
The Providence City Council has taken another stand to oppose bus hub relocation. Will it matter?
As the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) works to narrow down where in downtown Providence it will build a new ...
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'Can't have it both ways': Houston city council to debate property taxes to address budget shortfall
Mayor John Whitmire wants to cut waste and keep the property tax rate the same. Meanwhile, some city council members are ...
Tax extension, City Council seat on El Cajon ballot
El Cajon voters will consider extending a sales tax increase another 20 years and will decide who should represent District 4 ...
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City Council Entrance Interview: Eric Zimmerman
Zimmerman’s campaign has raised $79,000, which means he’s unlocked $40,000 in matched funds. He’s been endorsed by city ...
Sacramento city unions, business leaders lobbying council to extend city manager’s contract
City of Sacramento unions and business leaders are lobbying the Sacramento City Council to extend City Manager Howard Chan’s ...
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City council to discuss refund for bakery expansion
City council is expected to consider legislation next week to refund $98,400 in income taxes over three years to a commercial baking company adding 40 jobs. The proposed deal with P&S Bakery, 2716 ...