The Observer view on the London mayoral video: dog-whistles and lies show Tories will stop at nothing to win | Observer editorial
London’s Conservative mayoral race had been in a tense mood since last week. But last Monday, the stock hit a new low due to misinformation and an attack video that used footage from New York to portray London as the “crime capital” of the world. The ad, reportedly produced by the Conservative Party’s campaign headquarters, […]
‘People don’t believe they can win’: apathy abounds ahead of Istanbul’s mayoral election | Turkey
On the shores of Istanbul’s Golden Horn, Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, rallied a crowd for his re-election campaign as banners promoting his rivals fluttered in the wind on a nearby bridge. “We have brought prosperity to Istanbul,” he declared, drawing cautious applause. Mr. Imamoglu’s victory in 2019 was a landmark moment for Turkey’s opposition, positioning […]
Tory Manchester mayoral candidate defects to Reform UK | Reform UK
The Conservative candidate in the Greater Manchester mayoral election has switched sides to Richard Tice’s right-wing Reform UK Party. Dan Barker was selected just three months ago as the Conservative candidate to take on the incumbent mayor, Labour’s Andy Burnham, in the May election. On Thursday, he announced he was joining Reform Britain, becoming the […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ bid for continued mayoral control of city schools killed by NY lawmakers in state budget
Albany city lawmakers are dashing Mayor Eric Adams’ hopes of adding more control over New York City’s public schools to the state budget, the Post reported. Adams will instead have to hope the council passes an off-budget extension before June 30, when the mayor’s powers expire. “I’m sure there will be a long discussion. Could […]
The UFT wants to kill NYC mayoral control — Gov Hochul must stop them
In Albany, knives are being pointed at Gotham City public school children. Lawmakers are seeking to end the mayor’s control over the city’s systems. Will Governor Hochul be able to protect Mayor Adams from the assassins? This week, the Democratic majorities in the Assembly and state Senate left the mayoral power update out of their […]
Lawmakers reject Adams’ bid for mayoral control extension, Hochul’s education cuts
Albany police on Tuesday dealt a major blow to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, leaving him increasingly isolated as he seeks to expand his control over the Big Apple’s public schools. Lawmakers left the extension of mayoral powers in the spending bill released late Monday and early Tuesday, casting serious doubt on whether the […]
Former Detroit Police Chief Drops Out Of GOP Senate Race, Considers Mayoral Campaign
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig suspended his Republican Senate campaign on Tuesday ahead of the August primary. Craig entered the Republican primary in early October to replace Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, who is retiring in 2024.former police chief Said The Detroit News said in an interview that he had made a “business decision” to […]
Portland Police Open Arson Probe After Car Set Ablaze Outside Tough-On-Crime Mayoral Candidate’s Home
Police are investigating a possible arson attack outside the home of a Blue City mayoral candidate who has taken a tough-on-crime stance. Rene Gonzalez is a member of the Portland City Council and is running for mayor in 2024 and is running a campaign. concentrated on tackling the city's “soaring crime and out-of-control homelessness.”portland police […]
Mayoral candidate shot dead with AR-15 by brother-in-law in likely self-defense: police
A Mississippi mayoral candidate was recently shot and killed after showing up at his estranged wife's house and refusing to leave despite his brother-in-law's demands, with police saying the shooting may have been in self-defense. did. “This is just a terrible situation,” Soso, Mississippi, Police Chief Jimmy McCoy told the Laurel Leader-Call. Jason Adam Marshall, […]