OSHKOSH (NBC 26) — Joe Stephenson, a member of the Oshkosh Common Council, has announced he is running for mayor, becoming the second declared candidate in the race for the city’s top elected position. Stephenson joins Deputy Mayor Karl Buelow, who announced…
This includes the title, byline, content, and tracking pixel required for republishing this story. At midday, in dizzying mid-August heat, the mayor of Morehead City began his speech to the men of Carteret Correctional Center. The men and some of…
Attorney and frequent city critic Jeff Smith filed to run for mayor in the final minutes of the filing period Monday afternoon, becoming the sixth and final candidate on the Feb. 23 primary ballot. He had not previously announced a campaign.
I firmly agree with our board and our administration: District 65 is in a crisis. But it’s clear to me that the crisis is not limited to its finances. Broadly, it is a crisis in accountability, transparency and governance. We cannot…
SHREVEPORT, La. — The Shreveport City Council voted unanimously today to approve 6% pay raises for police and fire personnel. The council voted 7-0 to authorize the new pay scales, which are set to take effect Dec. 1. The decision follows a series of…
Chicago voters will be asked on Nov. 3 whether the city should develop permanent festival and outdoor event space for large-scale events. The nonbinding question lands after a rainy summer that left Grant Park and Douglass Park chewed up by crowds…
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says his administration will repurpose $20 million in taxpayer money from a dormant city fund to spur investment in community centers, recreational spaces and other resources. The city’s Office of Inspector General discovered more…
Given that I remain a happy resident of a small rural community in Alaska, it's still something of a curiosity... The Downfall of America's Cities: Chicago's Descent Into Socialism So, why am I still worried about America's cities? Because our…
The deadline to submit 12,500 valid signatures to get onto the ballot in the Chicago mayoral race has officially passed, and a total of 16 candidates ultimately submitted those petitions. Among those who did were incumbent Mayor Brandon Johnson as he pursues…
Members of the Common Counci's Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee heard from representatives from the Department of Neighborhood Services Monday night. The meeting also came with a response to a statement from the mayor who accused some committee members of…
Who runs Chicago and what they decided this week.
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