Ventura City Councilmember Liz Campos, who has accused a former city executive of bullying, said an investigation into her allegations failed to acknowledge her experience as a person with a disability. Campos, who uses a wheelchair, has accused former acting City Manager Akbar Alikhan of bullying her during a closed-session meeting in May 2023 when […]
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Some councilmembers want assistant safety director gone, city officials disagree
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Some city councilmembers are upset about the hiring of the new administrator in the Department of Public Safety, Special Assistant Phillip McHugh, and believe he should resign or be fired. Councilmembers Kevin Conwell and Richard Starr told the FOX 8 I-Team they are concerned because McHugh was accused of civil rights violations […]
This walkable Fresno street may soon become a little safer under councilmember’s plan
Van Ness Avenue in the Fresno High neighborhood is one of the most walkable streets in Fresno, but also the scene of violent multiple car collisions and fatalities. Now, Councilmember Annalisa Perea is collaborating with city and state officials and the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad in a bid to make the intersections of […]
Stolen cars and thousands in tow lot fees spurs Louisville councilmembers to change law
In the early hours of the morning on Black Friday in 2023, Virginia Heye’s Kia was stolen for the second time since she’s owned it. That day, Louisville Metro Police officers found her car and towed it to Metro’s impound lot on Frankfort Avenue, said Valerie Vogedes, Heye’s daughter. People typically had to pay a […]
Some Gilbert councilmembers are not seeking another term. What we know about their next moves
Two Gilbert councilmembers up for reelection in August won’t seek to retake the seat for another four years, a move that could shake up the dynamics among the Town Council. Councilmembers Kathy Tilque and Scott Anderson are approaching the end of their first and second terms, respectively, and instead of seeking another term, they’re moving […]
KC councilmembers trying to stop, restart low barrier shelter grant process
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City City Councilmembers Melissa Robinson and Melissa Patterson Hazley say they’ll attempt to stop the city from awarding $7,137,610 in federal grant money to Hope Faith Homeless Assistance Campus. The money is intended to allow Hope Faith renovate its existing facility so that it can become a low barrier shelter […]