(The Center Square) – New Spokane Valley City Councilmember Al Merkel's tenure in office has been plagued by allegations, a harassment investigation and quarrels with other members. Last week, the council repealed and replaced more than 20 sections of its Governance Manual, a guide for the council on how to act and conduct official business. During the meeting, Merkel said he believed the changes were approved to bypass his comments and questions regarding certain agenda items. ...
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage City Council members attempt to suspend their city attorney - just two weeks after he tendered his resignation. In an emotional statement to the people of Carthage at last night's council meeting - City Attorney Nate Dally expressed sorrow about leaving his position and what it has meant to him. "It []
There were 29 applications for the position, said Corky Reynolds, the city's current administrator. He is hopeful the city will find a well-qualified candidate who can move the city forward.
The Utrecht city council has agreed to apply paid parking throughout the city. This will happen neighborhood by neighborhood and will take 12 years. Before this, it was only in busy areas where you had to pay for parking. Now, there is a plan to have the whole city paid for parking starting in 2034. alderperson of mobility Lot van Hooijdonk called it “A milestone” while she is also aware of the unpopularity of the decision. However, it is essential for the city to prevent “tens of thousands of...
A Coventry store has been ordered to close its doors for three months after a Council investigation revealed the continuing sale of illegal tobacco products and vapes.
The special meeting was called after some councillors claimed the consultation did not adequately involve organisations representing people with disabilities.
Coventry’s work on reunification and helping more children return home from care was highlighted at Parliament last week.
Sharon Kemp is the third commissioner to be called in to help the council by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. She is the current chief executive at Rotherham Council, having been appointed in February 2016 by Government commissioners there who were overseeing improvements at the authority at the time. Since then, Rotherham Council has seen full powers returned andhas been awarded a ‘Good’ Ofsted rated Children and Young People’s Services since 2018. In Nottingham, Ms...
This story was originally published by Next City. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court heard arguments in of the highest-profile court cases about homelessness in generations. City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Gloria Johnson considers whether a local government can outlaw sleeping outside if adequate shelter is not accessible. If
City to apply for county’s $500K grant; proposes 100-bed microshelter village in Junction City
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Homelessness is a growing issue in the City of Scranton. In fact, there's been an increase in the number of homeless in recent years. Thursday, elected officials got a tour of the electric city's only overnight homeless shelter. In the last two years, Saint Anthony's Haven, managed by Catholic Social []
Columbus officials have approved United Way of Bartholomew County’s homelessness initiative. Continue reading at The Republic News.