City Council in L.A. hesitates on $5 million request for law firm regarding homelessness issue
LA City Council Allocates Additional Funds for Legal Representation in Homelessness Case On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council decided to allocate another $5 million to a law firm tasked with defending the city in a prolonged homeless-related legal situation. This decision has sparked some questions that will be sent to a committee for further […]
Fairhope council candidates supported by book banners have a record of 1 out of 5.
Election Results in Fairhope During the recent election night in Fairhope, five candidates received backing from advocates who sought to relocate certain books identified as inappropriate at the Fairhope Public Library. Among the candidates, Joshua Gammon emerged victorious, though the others were not as successful. Interestingly, three out of four incumbents criticized by book challengers […]
Safford Council officially names the park at 8th and Discovery as Jason Kouts Park.
SAFFORD – The city of Safford has officially named two new parks currently in development. In a recent vote, the council chose to name the park on 8th Avenue Jason Coots Park, while the park planned for 14th Avenue and El Paso Boulevard will be called Owens Family Park. The vote was 6-1. Planning and […]
Sedona City Council made the right decision to eliminate Flock surveillance cameras.
Concerns Over Surveillance Cameras in Sedona I want to acknowledge the efforts of Sedona City Councilmembers Brian Fultz, Derek Puff, Pete Furman, and Councilwomen Melissa Dan and Kathy Kinsella. It seems there’s a strong, bipartisan opposition among Sedona residents regarding the installation of these surveillance cameras. Many believe the council should reconsider what appears to […]
Hoover mayor addresses death threats aimed at city council candidate while FBI and local police investigate the allegations
Hoover officials have condemned the threats and slander directed at city council candidate Tanvere Patel as both local police and federal agents investigate a recent surge of harassment related to the upcoming election. As reported by CBS 42, Hoover Police and the FBI were alerted after it was reported that Patel had received an online […]
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed shares budget plan with City Council
Montgomery’s Proposed Budget for 2026 On Tuesday, Montgomery Mayor Stephen L. Reid presented a proposed budget for the General Fund Management and Debt Services for 2026 to the City Council. This budget, totaling $353.2 million, marks a 6.5% increase from the last year. Reid emphasized that the budget reflects the city’s growth and the values […]
Residents Ask City Council to Speed Up Property Process on Clough Avenue
The Graham County Board of Supervisors recently held a meeting that reflected the strong voices of community members eager to tackle local challenges. The atmosphere was charged with a sense of urgency, especially as residents sought updates on long-awaited infrastructure improvements. Rachel Whitmer, a former engineer, expressed her frustration regarding the sluggish progress on key […]
Candidate for Hoover City Council responds to racist death threats
Candidate Addresses Hate and Threats During a press conference on Tuesday, Tambor Patel, a candidate for Hoover’s City Council Location 1, spoke out against the hateful comments and death threats she has encountered recently. Her attorney noted that they have reported these threats to both the Hoover Police Department and the FBI, who indicated they […]
City Council in L.A. disagrees with state bill for tighter housing near transit stops
Los Angeles City Council Rejects Housing Bill In a heated meeting on Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted 8 to 5 against a state bill designed to expand high-density housing near public transport options. The council members argued that critical planning decisions should remain under local control. The proposed legislation, known as Senate Bill […]
Nogales City Council Explains the Situation with Armory Grants and Oversight Duties
At Nogales City Hall, vibrant discussions were underway as the mayor and council members tackled the challenges related to the future of significant architectural projects. The atmosphere was charged while civil servants dealt with the ongoing renovation of the armory, a subject that has generated both curiosity and confusion among council members. The central topic […]