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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

Local elections profile: Croydon

Croydon is a diverse, populous borough in London known for its high-rise living, commercial hub, and rich history dating back to before the Norman Conquest.
#los-angeles
Remote teams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Two days in the office a month? L.A. city attorney candidates tussle over telework

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy have opposing views on office attendance policies for city attorneys.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Shocking poll says half of Angelenos want a democratic socialist for mayor: 'Holy Zohran Mamdani'

Almost half of Los Angeles voters prefer a democratic socialist candidate for mayor, according to a recent poll.
US Elections
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Spencer Pratt jumps to #2 in LA mayor race as latest poll shows voters still overwhelmingly undecided

Spencer Pratt's unexpected rise to second place in the L.A. mayoral race signals a volatile election landscape.
Remote teams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Two days in the office a month? L.A. city attorney candidates tussle over telework

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy have opposing views on office attendance policies for city attorneys.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Shocking poll says half of Angelenos want a democratic socialist for mayor: 'Holy Zohran Mamdani'

Almost half of Los Angeles voters prefer a democratic socialist candidate for mayor, according to a recent poll.
US Elections
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Spencer Pratt jumps to #2 in LA mayor race as latest poll shows voters still overwhelmingly undecided

Spencer Pratt's unexpected rise to second place in the L.A. mayoral race signals a volatile election landscape.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Federal byelection candidates square off in Scarborough Southwest debate | CBC News

Doly Begum stated, 'After speaking with so many of you over the past few months, I actually decided to run federally because this is a crucial moment for Canada. I'm running to bring Scarborough Southwest's voice to Ottawa.'
Canada news
fromInvestigative Post
2 days ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
California
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Group wants to put town's use of parking lots on the ballot

Residents of Los Altos seek a ballot initiative to protect downtown parking plazas from changes without public voting.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's Absence From Board of Supervisors Follows Investigation Into Leaked Memo

Jackie Fielder's office is under investigation for leaking a confidential memo regarding the controversial RESET Center approved by the Board of Supervisors.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

People need hope': Greens court voters in battle for north-east council seats

Jamie Driscoll, a former Labour mayor, is campaigning for the Greens in Newcastle amid a challenging political landscape for Labour.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Zohran Mamdani's Pick to Help "Fundamentally Change" the Way New Yorkers Relate to City Government

Tascha Van Auken aims to transform New Yorkers' relationship with city government through the Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Local elections profile: Bexley

Bexley is a suburban borough in southeast London known for its residential character, parks, and diverse demographics.
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
US politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Democrats lead in NJ special election ahead of debate. Here's what to watch for.

Democrat Analilia Mejia leads in early voting against Republican Joe Hathaway ahead of their debate for a New Jersey congressional seat.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Boston faces budget deficit of nearly $50 million

Boston faces a $48.4 million budget deficit due to external cost pressures, prompting spending freezes and hiring delays.
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Lefty SF Supervisor had been absent for several weeks before her leave of absence was made public

"She wants to regain stable health so she can thoughtfully and responsibly consider her options," her office told ABC7 Eyewitness News in a statement announcing her leave of absence and addressing the condition of her mental health.
Mission District
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Aguilar: Santa Clara County's District 4 race should not be uncontested - San Jose Spotlight

Uncontested local races undermine democratic accountability and limit voter choice, impacting the lives of diverse communities in Santa Clara County.
Left-wing politics
fromDefector
5 days ago

This Election Is Too Darn Important To Be Left To Merciful Salad Eaters | Defector

Democratic politicians gain legitimacy by being disliked by younger, more progressive individuals, reflecting a flawed political analysis in legacy media.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Redevelopment of NYCHA apartments in Chelsea at center of congressional race

Redevelopment of NYCHA complexes in Chelsea aims to replace 2,056 units with new apartments, raising concerns about public housing privatization.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

'Strong mayor' for Oakland? City Council gets its first look - and some aren't sold

Oakland's City Council is reviewing a proposal to strengthen the mayor's power, which may face challenges in approval.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
#california
fromKqed
2 days ago
US Elections

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
US Elections
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Sues to Block Trump's Order on Vote-by-Mail | KQED

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on vote-by-mail oversight by the Postal Service.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
#elections
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Is there an election in my area?

Elections for Scottish and Welsh parliaments, councils, and mayors will occur on 7 May across Great Britain.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

What's at stake for UK in May's local elections: six key questions

Scotland, Wales, and England face significant electoral challenges with potential losses for Labour and Conservatives amid rising support for Reform and Greens.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Candidate for elections officer was confused about party he joined

Jim Irizarry mistakenly registered with the American Independent Party for over 10 years, later changing to the Democratic Party.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What's at stake for UK in May's local elections: six key questions

Scotland, Wales, and England face significant electoral challenges with potential losses for Labour and Conservatives amid rising support for Reform and Greens.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ontario announces plan to slash Niagara Region, Simcoe County councils and add 'strong chair' powers | CBC News

Ontario is reducing regional council seats in Niagara and Simcoe County to streamline governance and reduce costs for taxpayers.
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
New York City

Op-ed | A responsible path forward for New York City's budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget process is a complex negotiation that impacts community investment and addresses fiscal challenges.
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago
New York City

NYC Council budget plan averts Mamdani property tax hike, avoids tapping reserves

The City Council plans to close New York's budget gap without tax hikes or using reserves, proposing alternative funding sources instead.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-ed | A responsible path forward for New York City's budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget process is a complex negotiation that impacts community investment and addresses fiscal challenges.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

NYC Council budget plan averts Mamdani property tax hike, avoids tapping reserves

The City Council plans to close New York's budget gap without tax hikes or using reserves, proposing alternative funding sources instead.
California
fromABC30 Fresno
4 days ago

LIVE: California gubernatorial candidate forum being held at Fresno State

The California gubernatorial race features candidate forums focusing on affordability, rural issues, job creation, immigration, and agriculture.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

LA mayoral debate offers patchy view of candidate field, clash on Measure ULA

The absence of key candidates highlighted the competitive nature of the Los Angeles mayoral race during the first debate.
France politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

It Could've Been Worse-but France's Local Elections Are a Warning to the Left

Left-wing parties retained major cities in France despite rising far-right influence and internal divisions.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

In L.A. mayor's race, controversial poll shows Nithya Raman ahead of Karen Bass

Nithya Raman had a commanding lead in a field of five major candidates, with 33% of voters supporting her, while Bass trailed at 17%. Other polls have shown Bass in first place.
Los Angeles
#nyc-community-boards
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Green candidate replaced by rival who complained about him

A leading Green election candidate was suspended after a complaint, allowing a rival to take his place on the party's list.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Toronto council approves major Swansea Mews rebuild despite community concerns | CBC News

Toronto city council approved a rebuild plan for Swansea Mews, but former tenants feel it does not meet their needs or desires.
California
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week ago

5 key takeaways from France's local elections

In Paris, Emmanuel Gregoire, running on a platform of combined left/green parties, saw off centre right challenger Rachida Dati with a comfortable 50 percent to 41 percent.
France politics
#local-elections
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Mamdani fires back at Menin over City Council's budget response, charges it ignores bigger financial problems | amNewYork

Mamdani stated that the City Council's budget strategy effectively ensures this structural deficit will continue indefinitely, impacting vital city services and failing to solve deep financial problems.
New York City
#reform-uk
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Three Reform candidates quit in one Welsh constituency

Reform UK faces candidate withdrawals in Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan ahead of the May election, raising concerns about its internal processes.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Three Reform candidates quit in one Welsh constituency

Reform UK faces candidate withdrawals in Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan ahead of the May election, raising concerns about its internal processes.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

He was busted for gun possession. Now he's running for L.A. City Council

Estuardo Mazariegos believes his past gun conviction enhances his candidacy for Los Angeles City Council, connecting him with justice-impacted community members.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 weeks ago

Complaints, defence and statements: Complete chaos ahead of D-day in Barcelona's presidential election | Barca Universal

Barcelona's presidential election faced controversy when Joan Laporta filed a complaint against Victor Font for violating election silence rules by sending campaign emails to club members.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
5 days ago

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn is losing her grip on the Brooklyn Dems

Bichotte Hermelyn's leadership faces significant challenges amid federal investigations and internal party dissent, jeopardizing her reelection prospects.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Boston City Council to weigh non-citizen voting

Boston City Council members introduced a home-rule petition to allow non-citizens with legal status to vote in municipal elections, citing their significant tax contributions and community investment.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Carney, Ford, Chow to make joint announcement in Etobicoke | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold a joint news conference with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow in Etobicoke.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Local elections profile: Brent

Brent is one of the most ethnically diverse local authorities in the UK, with a mix of urban districts in the east and suburban neighbourhoods in the west.
London politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Mayor resigns over social media posts about Golders Green arson

The mayor of Bath resigned after sharing controversial posts about an antisemitic arson attack, leading to his suspension and public apology.
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Opinion: School board should wait until after the election to select a new superintendent

The last three months have been tumultuous in the district. The community was divided by a surprise move in January to add ethnic studies to the high school curriculum, a class that Chinese and Jewish families felt was discriminatory. When new board member Rowena Chiu said publicly she felt bullied by other "woke" school board members for questioning the class, all hell broke loose.
Austin
NYC politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
6 days ago

Your Vote Decides Which New York Neighborhood Fix Mamdani Will Tackle Next

Over 11,600 New Yorkers participated in the Mayor's Municipal Madness to select city projects for repair by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

City feels rudderless: Bass takes hits on housing as Raman, Miller look to score on Palisades stage

Raman described the city as rudderless and criticized the rebuilding effort as indefensibly slow, citing a lack of leadership on critical issues like insurance and health concerns.
NYC politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario running out of time to pass bill to deal with misbehaving municipal politicians, critics warn | CBC News

Ontario is urged to quickly pass the Municipal Accountability Act to address misconduct by municipal politicians before the upcoming civic election.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Spirit of Caerphilly by-election could propel Plaid into government, says leader

"Labour's time is up. This now is a straight choice between Plaid Cymru and Reform, between hope and division, between credibility and chaos."
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Local elections profile: Barnet

Barnet is one of London's least urban-looking boroughs, characterized by leafy suburbs, picture postcard villages, and Green Belt countryside, making it a unique area in the city.
London politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Starmer to say Iran war means Labour's values needed more than ever at local elections campaign launch UK politics live

Keir Starmer is addressing the economic impact of the Iran war while launching Labour's local elections campaign amid poor projections for the party.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Only two Santa Clara County races are competitive - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County's 2024 elections feature several unopposed incumbents, while District Attorney Jeff Rosen and Supervisor Sylvia Arenas face challengers, with political experts noting uncontested races limit voter choice.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Local elections profile: Barking and Dagenham

Barking and Dagenham is a diverse, affordable borough in east London with a young population and significant historical sites.
#los-angeles-elections
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Here's the final list of candidates for L.A. city elections

Fourteen candidates qualified to run for Los Angeles mayor in the June 2 primary, including incumbent Karen Bass, City Councilmember Nithya Raman, and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, with seven City Council incumbents facing challengers.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Here's the final list of candidates for L.A. city elections

Fourteen candidates qualified to run for Los Angeles mayor in the June 2 primary, including incumbent Karen Bass, City Councilmember Nithya Raman, and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, with seven City Council incumbents facing challengers.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
#local-government
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Council leader resigns after election postponement

Welwyn Hatfield Labour leader Max Holloway will resign next week amid a dispute over postponing local elections during Hertfordshire council reorganisation.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Twenty one English councils ask for election delays

About a third of eligible English councils have requested postponement of May elections due to concerns about delivering polls during local government reorganisation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Reform council leader survives no confidence vote

Reform UK council leader George Finch survived a no-confidence vote by one vote at Warwickshire County Council, with 27 voting against removal and 26 voting for it.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie pushes charter reform ballot measures

Mayor Lurie proposes three charter amendments to modernize San Francisco's government structure, expand mayoral authority, streamline contracting, and reduce ballot measure complexity.
France politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Why France's local elections are important ahead of the presidential race

France's March 15-22 municipal elections serve as a critical test of the far-right National Rally's strength and political alliances before the 2027 presidential election.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Council leader bullish on no-confidence vote chances

A 19-year-old Reform UK council leader faces a no-confidence vote over allegations of bringing the authority into disrepute, but maintains he is performing well and dismisses the challenge as a political stunt.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Why are so many English councils delaying elections and why is it controversial?

Local council elections in about a third of areas may be postponed to 2027 due to government-led reorganisation, prompting opposition claims Labour fears the vote.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Youngest council leader faces no confidence vote

The UK's youngest council leader faces a no confidence vote after Green Party accusations of bringing the authority into disrepute through disputes with police and conflicts over Pride flags.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: A political earthquake in mayor's race makes election a referendum on L.A.'s future

I had to set fire to my scorecard, and to the column I had just drafted, which touched on all the expected big-name challengers who had bowed out of the mayoral race in the past several days: L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, billionaire businessman Rick Caruso (who forced a runoff with Bass the last time around), and former L.A. Unified schools chief Austin Beutner.
US politics
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Update: Still No Council President After Full Day of Deliberation and Votes

Portland City Council failed to elect a president after more than seven hours and will reconvene Thursday at 2 pm to continue the leadership selection.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Five key takeaways from the Gorton and Denton byelection

The Green Party won the Gorton and Denton byelection with 41% of the vote and a 4,400 majority, marking their first Westminster byelection victory with a 27.5% vote share increase.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

ANALYSIS | Stakes are high in Scarborough byelection as NDP, Liberals prepare to square off | CBC News

Doly Begum resigned her Ontario NDP seat to run federally for the Liberal Party, triggering a provincial Scarborough Southwest byelection.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Council leader claims local authority bullied' to delay polls for extra funding and powers

Norfolk council leader withdrew from devolution and LGR after government reversed election postponement, accusing ministers of bullying by tying funding and powers to cancelling elections.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Police called as councillors vote to shelve elections

Redditch Borough Council voted to request postponement of May local elections to support local government reorganisation, citing £192,000 savings.
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