Filing week has wrapped, setting the stage for crowded electoral races for Kitsap County Commissioner and Washington’s 6th Congressional District representative, and a host of state legislative seats in the August 6 primary. As of 5 p.m. on May 10, the last day to file a declaration of candidacy, Charlotte Garrido has not filed for […]
Read the latest in our coverage of the death of Anthony Johnson Jr. and other issues in Tarrant County jail. Tarrant County Commissioner Manny Ramirez announced Thursday that he will propose a plan to address “deficiencies” in how the sheriff’s office communicates and releases information about in-custody deaths. Ramirez’s statement comes two days after Sheriff […]
Political newcomer Jody Madeira beat incumbent Monroe County Commissioner Penny Githens in the Democratic Party primary Tuesday. The victory will set up a clash with Republican Joe VanDeventer, who beat his primary opponent, Paul White Sr., by a margin of nearly 2-1. “Stunned,” Madeira described her reaction. County commissioner candidate Jody Madeira smiles as she […]
One incumbent lost his seat on the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners during Tuesday’s Primary Election, and new faces advance to the General Election for both county council and auditor. Jeff McKnight defeated Dustin Gabhart to advance to the General Election. Republican McKnight is the most likely person to fill that seat on the Lawrence […]
In 2002, the residents of Miami-Dade charted their own course for progress in South Dade by participating in the Cutler Ridge Charrette. This seven-day planning event was held at the site of the current Southland Mall, and it included a diverse cross-section of the community. Residents, businesses and property owners met and deliberated on the […]
SEATTLE – With wildfires becoming more intense and frequent even in Western Washington, candidates who are running to be the next Commissioner of Public Lands will have to be ready to fight the emergency. FOX 13 is continuing the conversation with candidates who have been recently endorsed by the state GOP party for some of […]
Oklahoma County Commissioner Myles Davidson is pictured at an April 3, 2023, meeting. Oklahoma County’s newest commissioner likely will have to pay late fees after failing to file quarterly campaign finance reports. Commissioner Myles Davidson on Wednesday took responsibility for not making sure the reports were filed. “It is ultimately on me to ensure I […]
ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) — The 2024 budget for the organization responsible for running Delta County’s 4H program has been approved after a long discussion about concerns over its policy on diversity, equity and inclusion. The vote to approve about $51,000 funding for the county’s local MSU Extension was bumped from a previous meeting, where Commissioner Bob […]
The Kansas Attorney General’s Office has found the Johnson County Commission did not violate open meetings law last year when it discussed salary raises for three top employees behind closed doors. But, the office did call for Johnson County to implement some minor changes after discovering a few technical issues with how the commission has […]
The Canyon County prosecutor believes County Commissioner Leslie Van Beek violated state law by using the county’s print shop to print materials for her reelection campaign. Prosecuting Attorney Bryan Taylor appointed an outside prosecutor, Justin Coleman from Nez Perce County, to investigate Van Beek for violating Idaho’s Public Integrity in Elections Act. State law requires […]
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles about the primary election. Two Republicans are running for county commissioner, hoping to break the stronghold the Democratic Party has in Monroe County. Joe VanDeventer and Paul White Sr. are seeking the Republican Party nomination for Monroe County Commissioner in District 3. That seat is […]
A surprise motion to censure Winnetka Park District Commissioner Colleen Root passed Thursday night despite residents praising her work representing them amid the Elder/Centennial beach project controversy. The 5-2 vote saw Commissioner Cynthia Rapp joining Root against the censure. The measure limits Root’s scope as a commissioner, only allowing her to attend meetings and vote […]