LA Council agrees on new Olympic wage deal after business tax backlash
Los Angeles Minimum Wage Update Los Angeles’ ongoing dispute over minimum wage hit a critical point on Tuesday when the City Council voted to postpone plans to raise the wage to $30 an hour. The revised proposal passed with an 11-4 vote, which delays the initial aim of reaching that wage for hotel and airport […]
Ex-Austin officer claims city council restricted police before shooting spree
After a shooting spree in Austin, Texas that lasted close to 24 hours and resulted in four people being injured, a former police officer criticized left-leaning city council members for “handcuffing” the police by removing essential capabilities. Authorities apprehended three teenagers—aged 15, 16, and 17—on Sunday. The incidents included 12 separate shootings that appeared to […]
City Council takes steps to prevent exploitative surveillance costs
New York City is on track to be the first in the United States to tackle “predatory” pricing strategies used by tech companies that often hike costs for consumers without their knowledge. City Council President Julie Menin, along with Majority Leader Sean Abreu, has put forward two proposals aimed at curbing “dynamic pricing”—a practice where […]
Cohutta town council re-establishes police force shortly after mayor’s widespread dismissals.
Police Force in Small Georgia Town Reinstated After Controversial Firings A small town in Georgia has reinstated its police force following a significant backlash against the mayor’s decision to fire all officers just days earlier. The town council convened for a special meeting where they voted to bring the police employees back and also decided […]
Council of Europe Warns of Placing UK in the Same Category as Russia if It Exits ECHR
Council of Europe President Warns UK on ECHR Withdrawal The president of the Council of Europe has cautioned that if the UK chooses to exit the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), it could find itself comparable to Russia under Putin and Belarus under Lukashenko. This sentiment was conveyed by Alain Berset, a Swiss social […]
Seattle council president states she collaborates with a distinct ‘Black budget’
Seattle City Council President Advocates for “Black Budget” Seattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth recently shared her thoughts on the city’s budgeting process, stating she is working on two different budgets: one for her district and a so-called “black budget.” In a call for unity among Black residents, she labeled them as the “most powerful […]
City Council proposes new laws to address dog waste problems
City officials are taking steps to encourage dog owners to be more responsible with their pets’ waste. The City Council has proposed a plan to distribute thousands of free dog poop bags in trash cans across New York City to address the growing issue of dog waste left on the streets. Two new bills, introduced […]
City council removes anti-crime signs, labeling them as ‘racist’
Ann Arbor Removes Neighborhood Crime Watch Signs The neighborhood watch program has long been seen as a community initiative encouraging citizens to take an active role in keeping their neighborhoods safe. However, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the city council recently decided to remove over 600 Neighborhood Crime Watch signs. This decision follows criticisms that these […]
Chicago city council member claims no-cash bail law misused following death of CPD officer
Members of the Chicago City Council have expressed concerns that the state’s cash-free bail law is being “manipulated and abused.” This comes in light of a tragic incident where a man on pretrial release is accused of killing a police officer in a hospital. Alfanso Talley, 27, was charged with the murder of Chicago Police […]
Insurgent supported by Mamdani and newcomer from DSA falls short in NYC council election
Setback for Mayor Mamdani in City Council Race In a notable setback for Mayor Zoran Mamdani, his chosen candidates faced significant challenges in the City Council election in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village on Tuesday. While the election results are still pending, early reports indicated that Carl Wilson was leading with just over 43% of the vote. […]