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Ald. Vasquez seeks to cap City Council pay raises

Ald. Andre Vasquez is not one of 17 council members who have declined the latest pay raise. But he’s not oblivious to the pre-election dilemma. In fact, he’s proposing a cap of 5% or the inflation rate, whichever is yes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lexington Council members react to spike in gun violence

Several council members expressed concern about a spike in gun deaths.Gun violence within the city of Lexington is prompting widespread concern. it was evidenced at this week’s City Council work session.

WEKU

“It needs to stop”: Mass shooting sparks a wave of political activism in Uvalde

The father of one shooting victim has launched a write-in campaign for county commissioner. Other parents have traveled to Austin and Washington, D.C., to pressure elected officials to support stricter gun laws.

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CTA President Carter is a no-show, again

The CTA, to be blunt, is in a crisis. Carter’s absence at a City Council committee meeting does a great disservice to council members, to CTA customers and to Chicago taxpayers

Chicago Sun-Times

Private booters could soon be allowed to kick operations into gear across Chicago

If the ordinance is approved by the full City Council, merchants across the city would be allowed to contract with private companies to patrol private lots and prevent motorists from parking in spaces reserved for their customers.

Chicago Sun-Times

This is the latest California city proposing an abortion ban

LOS ANGELES — A Temecula city councilwoman proposed during Tuesday’s meeting that the city should become a “sanctuary city” by banning abortions.

Los Angeles Times

City Council member wants crackdown on motorcycle clubs wreaking havoc

At a Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday, Ald. Pat Dowell pressured Motoworks owner Johnny Scheff to include in his motorcycle curriculum a review of Chicago’s rules of the road, as well as ordinances that prohibit them from causing chaos.

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Philadelphia to consider local abortion access protections

Members of the Philadelphia City Council say they're planning to introduce legislation aimed at protecting access to abortions inside city limits — including a bill proponents said would be one of the nation’s strongest privacy protection laws

The Independent UK

NYC commits $1M to fund abortion services for low-income women: ‘This funding will save lives’

City Council Democrats launched a $1 million fund Tuesday that will bankroll abortion services for women who can’t afford them — an effort aimed at solidifying New York’s status as a safe haven for reproductive rights in the wake of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade.

Tribune News Service

This Tennessee city continues to pump money into its municipal courses — and just approved another $4M investment

On Tuesday, the City Council approved $4 million for the first phase of the golf course redesign.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Frustration over 'disruptive' Nottingham city centre construction work that's months overdue

It has caused disruption to the businesses on the high street

Nottingham Post

Jill Scott, Steph Houghton and Gary Bennett to be nominated for Freedom of Sunderland

A report outlining the next steps for the freedoms is due to be presented to the City Council’s Cabinet Cabinet meeting next month.

Chronicle Live

City Council exodus is a chance to vote for Chicago’s future

The City Hall exodus needn’t be cause to panic. Chicago has experienced turnover before, and our city survived and emerged even stronger.

Chicago Sun-Times

A cap on City Council pay hikes is on the money

Not all of Ald. Ray Lopez’s ordinance is practical. But putting a cap on future pay raises will save taxpayers from an unnecessary burden.

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Brickbat: Very Protective

Robin Niceta, a former child protection case worker in a Arapahoe County, Colorado, is facing a felony charge of retaliation against an elected official and a misdemeanor charge of making a false report of child abuse as a mandatory reporter. Police said Niceta anonymously reported that Aurora City Council member…

Chicago Sun-Times

Garcia inches closer to joining crowded race for mayor

In March, the Democratic congressman all but ruled out a mayoral campaign — despite calling Lightfoot more vulnerable than any Chicago mayor in 40 years. Now, he’s pegging the odds that he will run at 50-50.

Chicago Sun-Times

Program aids women in earning degrees while incarcerated, another City Council departure and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Calling it quits after 20 years on City Council, Brookins says he could write a book — about betrayal

“I never wanted to be one to overstay my welcome. I just believe, after 20 years, it’s the appropriate time to get out — especially with all that I accomplished the last 19 years.” said Ald. Howard Brookins, 58, wrapping up his fifth term on the Council.

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Chicago Sun-Times

15 City Council members decline 9.62% pay raise tied to inflation

Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) wants to cut the top pay for alderpersons and cap future pay raises at 3% a year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Retiring Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza bemoans one-way street of Chicago politics

“If there’s one thing that I’ve learned — especially in the past couple of years — I know who the real people are and I know who the fake ones are. And I know who has my back. I know who doesn’t,” Sadlowski Garza told the Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza won’t seek a third term

She was the first member of the Chicago Teachers Union to be elected to the City Council and the first woman to represent the 10th Ward — a position she’s held since 2015.

Chicago Sun-Times

City’s test of additional dwelling units finds most takers in gentrified wards

In the rollout of additional dwelling units, or ADUs, 83% are headed to Chicago’s North or Northwest sides with little activity in other areas.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sawyer cut as speaker at ribbon-cutting in his ward after spat with Lightfoot, he says

Mayoral challenger Roderick Sawyer demanded Mayor Lori Lightfoot apologize for comments about his late father, Mayor Eugene Sawyer, at a petition-signing event on the South Side.

Nottingham Post

Government commissioners will not be brought in to take over running of Nottingham City Council

The government had previously updated Parliament in June this year that it was minded to intervene

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia mayor, Creative Philly announce they will issue open call for artists for $500K Harriet Tubman statue

PHILADELPHIA — Mayor Jim Kenney and the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy have withdrawn the $500,000 no-bid commission for a new Harriet Tubman statue and will now open the process for other artists.

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