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Candidate Questionnaire: Jack Smith, Cary Town Council, District C
Name as it appears on the ballot: Jack Smith
Age: 74
Party Membership: Not affiliated
Campaign website: www.jackforcary.org
Profession & employer: Owner, CGT, LLC (Custom International Travel)
Years lived in Cary: 36
1) In…
Worthington City Council accepts mayor’s resignation
WORTHINGTON, W.Va. — Worthington City Council held a special meeting Friday to consider the resignation of Mayor Connie Buchanan.
Buchanan wrote two resignation letters, the first not having a full signature. So, under the…
3 Secaucus City Council Voted Against Recreational Pot Sales
SECAUCUS, NJ — There is a split in the Secaucus City Council over the proposal to allow Harmony to expand into recreational marijuana and allow other recreational cannabis businesses to open in town.In March, City Council — at the request…
City council rejects seniors’ apartment complex
Artist's rendering of the Foster Commons seniors' apartment complex. Courtesy of the Town of Smithfield
Sewer capacity for apartment complex unavailable until 2025 SMITHFIELD — In a split vote, Smithfield City Council…
‘The Minutes’ takes the audience inside a small town council meeting
Noah Reid (center) with (left to right) Jessie Mueller, Jeff Still, Tracy Letts and Cliff Chamberlain in 'The Minutes'. (Photo: Jeremy Daniel)
By Matthew Wexler
Playwright Tracy Letts is troubled. And like any great artist, he turned…
Twardzik and Cobb sworn in to City Council | ocean view
Colleen Twardzik and Steve Cobb were sworn in as new members of Ocean View City Council during a…
Kelleher and Posada vying for Carrboro City Council seat in May 17 election
When Damon Seils was elected mayor of Carrboro in November, he left his council seat open with two years remaining on the term.
And on May…
Tiburon city council passes resolution on anti-Semitism – J.
Tiburon City Council met on April 20 to pass a resolution reaffirming its stance against hate and anti-Semitism, and to formally condemn an incident on February 20 when more than 60 residents found anti-Semitic flyers at their…
La Jolla City Council hears opposition to proposed restrictions on San Diego police power
The La Jolla City Council and local residents heard April 21 from opponents of a proposed San Diego ordinance that would place new limits on police power in the city, with some attendees calling for more resources for what 'they called in…
Dubois City Council Rejects Gateway Community Designation in 3-1 Vote
Dubois City Council voted last week not to become a gateway community for the Continental Divide Trail.
Without city support, the designation will not proceed, according to the April 13 meeting minutes.
Tourism
The Gateway Community…
Manchester City Council approves $52,000 grant for second inclusive play area at Christmas Tree Park…
Manchester City Council voted last week to use a $52,000 state grant to install the second inclusive play area at Christmas Tree Park."We learned that we could get funding from for the equipment update,” said Kelly Baldwin, the city's…
City Council proclaims National Public Works Week
At the regular council meeting on April 6, Strathmore City Council proclaimed National Public Works Week. The event will take place from May 15 to May 21 in the city. This year will mark the 62nd annual Public Works Week, sponsored by the…
Stettler City Council awards $1 million paving contract
Roads in the town of Stettler are about to get a little smoother after the city council awarded a nearly $1 million paving contract at its regular April 5 meeting. Councilors read the results of a tender submitted by Director of Operational…
Banner Elk City Council Explores Infrastructure Updates, Passes Arbor Day Resolution | Government
BANNER ELK – Preparing for the summer months, Banner Elk City Council met on Monday, April 11 to discuss…
Bridport City Council’s plan for a £350,000 skatepark
A city council has revealed the latest designs for a new skatepark - and is now awaiting feedback from residents.
Bridport City Council is planning to renovate the popular Plottingham Playing Fields skatepark, which…
Scarborough will hold an election to fill the vacancy on City Council
Scarborough Town Hall
SCARBOROUGH —There is one vacancy on the seven-member Scarborough City Council. Board Chairman John Cloutier has received a letter of resignation from Board Member Paul Johnson.
On March 30, Scarborough City…
Every candidate running for Royal Sutton Coldfield Borough Council elections 2022
The list of candidates for the next elections to sit on the municipal council of Sutton Coldfield for the next four years has been confirmed. The elections will take place on Thursday May 5, alongside the Birmingham City Council!-->…
Paradise Valley candidates vote for mayor and city council
The deadline for applying for Paradise Valley applicants moved to 5 p.m. Monday.
In the end, several voted for mayor and city council and will face voters on August 2.
The candidates for…
Rainelle City Council discusses dumpster locks, parking signs and more
Rainelle's municipal council held its regular meeting on March 28. Mayor Robin Williams declared the meeting open. Locking dumpsters, parking signs, opening the pool and more filled the agenda.
Dumpsters, locks and dumpster…
Orchid City Council qualifying begins Friday
ORCHID — Qualifying for a city council seat here begins Friday, the first qualifying period in Indian River County. Qualifying for the November 8 elections will continue until May 4.Three seats on the five-member council will be up for…
Short-term rental rules get city council approval
By Greg Ellison
(March 31, 2022) After hours of comments from supporters and opponents of rental regulations, Berlin City Council voted on Monday to create and impose new rules for short-term rentals starting July 1.
Mayor Zach Tyndall…
Access road to the beach of El Playazo closed by the town hall of Nerja
Access road to the beach of El Playazo closed by the town hall of Nerja. picture: @Ayto_Nerja
The town hall of Nerja…
Morinville City Council approves budget with 5% tax hike – FortSaskOnline.com
Morinville residents can expect a slightly higher tax bill this year.
City Council on Tuesday (March 22) approved its 2022 operating budget, which includes a 5% increase in taxes. This means homeowners will see an!-->…
Secaucus City Council Considers Licensing Recreational Cannabis Establishments
Inside the cultivation area of Harmony Dispensary, the medical cannabis facility that already exists in Secaucus. Photo courtesy of Harmony Dispensary.
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City Council sets up £25,000 fund to help victims of Ukrainian invasion
Councilor Alan Mosley had proposed the fund backed by other councilorsThe money, which was unanimously approved by councilors at a meeting of Shrewsbury Town Council on Monday evening, will go towards local aid initiatives as well as…
Carboro City Council Discusses Climate Action Plan Funding
Carrboro City Council discussed its climate action plan at its March 8 meeting, ultimately agreeing to invest 20% of the city's budget…
City council says no: Facebook data center line takes post-election spin
Artist's impression of the site. Illustration: Gemeente ZeewoldeThe dispute over a local council's green light for a massive data center for Facebook parent Meta has taken a new turn, now that a party opposed to the project has won local…
NORWAY CITY COUNCIL: City owes DPU $58,000 | Government and politics
RON BAXLEY JR. T&D correspondent
NORWAY – The City of Norway is overdue on a $58,155 bill to the Department of Public Services.Norway's city council discussed…
BRANCHVILLE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL: Residents unhappy with water and sewer rates | Government and…
COREY BRECHLIN T&D Correspondent
The Branchville City Council meeting saw an influx of attendees in February due to rising rates for water, sewer and all…
East Longmeadow City Council weeds out candidates for City Manager, votes for new search
EAST LONGMEADOW - East Longmeadow City Council voted 6 to 1 to drop its initial search for a city manager, resulting in three candidates, two of them from the town's own ranks.
At the February 14 board meeting, the board voted to defer the…
City Council – Sundance Times
March 1, 2022The municipal council met today in ordinary session at 7:00 p.m. under the chairmanship of the deputy mayor Brad Marchant.The roll call was taken by Acting Mayor Brad Marchant with council members Joe Wilson, Callie Hilty in…
City council member loses race by 46 votes
GREENACRES - The balance of power in Greenacres City Council may rest on 46 votes.That's the unofficial margin of victory enjoyed by District 4 challenger Susy Diaz Piesco over incumbent Jonathan Pearce out of 2,768 votes cast in Tuesday's…
Should the “forgotten” Meir have its own city council?
Community activists are campaigning to set up a town council in Meir to give people more say in what is happening in their "forgotten" neighborhood. Members of the Meir Matters group say the people of Meir - sometimes called the pottery's!-->…
Banbury City Council raises blue and yellow flag in support of Ukraine showing ‘disgust’…
The Ukrainian flag hangs next to the Union Jack above Banbury Town HallThe show of support comes as Russian armed forces attempt to take control of Ukraine in a war that is growing in ferocity.The blue and yellow floodlights that illuminate…
Rainelle City Council Discusses MTA Return and More
Rainelle's municipal council held its regular meeting on Monday, February 28. The agenda included a presentation from a representative of God's Way Home, an update on city projects and other key topics.
A representative from God's…
City Council considering expansion options for Westlake Academy
Westlake City Council discusses possible upgrades to Westlake Academy facilities on February 28, 2022. (Ben Karkela/Community Impact Newspaper)
The City of Westlake is exploring options to upgrade facilities at Westlake Academy.At the…
Groton City Council announces candidacy for state representative
GROTON, CT – Democratic Groton Councilman and former State Representative Aundre Bumgardner has announced her candidacy for the 41st State House District seat representing Mystic, Stonington and her hometown of Groton.“We have a lot of work…
Phil Greazzo, candidate for Bedford City Council
Position sought (including ward or district number, if applicable) municipal CouncilDoes anyone in your family work in politics or government? No Education Some colleges, electrical and plumbing trade schools OccupationSmall business owner…
Maldon City Council celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
A CITY council has planted its first tree as part of an initiative to celebrate 70 years of Queen's service.
The first tree was planted in St Mary's Church in Maldon to mark Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.…
Normal City Council approves plans to expand 3 housing estates, adding nearly 70 new homes
Normal City Council on Monday approved plans to expand three of the town's housing estates, paving the way for the construction of nearly 70 new homes."The developers are ready to move forward," City…
Telluride City Council Announces City Manager Finalists | News
The Telluride City Council recently announced four finalists for the City Manager position.The finalists…
Timnath Town Council Updates, February 8 Meeting
Timnath City Council acted on the following issues at the Tuesday, February 8 meeting:
The Council has proclaimed the week of February 20 to 26 National Engineers Week. National Engineers Week is held the week of George Washington's…
Brownstown City Council discusses street lighting project
Decorative lampposts can be found on both sides of Main Street in downtown Brownstown.
Zach Spicer | The Tribune
BROWNSTOWN - Brownstown City Council continues to highlight the need for new streetlights.
Rick Anderson, director of…
San Fernando kagawad slain was running for city council
Contributing photo via Paul Lauro
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are investigating multiple motives to shed light on the February 13 murder of a barangay councilwoman in the city of San Fernando and her husband.
The Cebu Provincial…
‘Disgust’ as Birmingham housing estates in ‘catastrophic’ condition ahead of…
A damning report into the condition of a number of Birmingham housing estates was debated this week by city officials who criticized the city for its lack of care. Royal Sutton Coldfield City Council has been seeking for some time to take!-->…
Lingle Guide | City council votes to accept sixth cent tax
LINE -- Lingle City Council voted unanimously to accept the sixth penny tax, sending it to the Goshen County Commission for approval before being placed on the ballot for residents' votes .
The sixth penny tax (or specific 1% excise tax)…
Greater Napanee City Council proclaims June 2022 Pride Month
In June, Greater Napanee residents should expect to see plenty of rainbows as the city prepares for its first-ever public celebration of Pride Month. An inaugural Pride March along the Napanee River is scheduled for June 5, 2022, with…
Normal property taxes will not increase as Council finances OK for new fire station
NORMAL (WJBC) - Property taxes won't go up for normal residents as the city aims to build a new, nearly $5 million fire hall on the east side of town.On Monday night, Normal City Council voted 5-2 to fund half the cost from a low-interest…
Chapel Hill City Council approves curbside bike lanes on West Franklin Street
Chapel Hill City Council voted last night to implement a curbside cycle lane on West Franklin Street following recent crashes involving…
Carnforth Town Council submits ward plan
Neighborhood planning gives communities the ability to decide where new development would best suit what it should look like; it can be residential, commercial and even industrial.A neighborhood plan must be consistent with the local plan…
City council approves campaign ordinance specifying no donation limit
Danville City Council passed a local campaign finance limitation ordinance on Tuesday with a twist. The limit is not a limit.
"It's a bit unusual to have an order that says you do nothing, but we'll explain…
Taos City Council Candidates Discuss Future of Taos | Politics
The four candidates hoping to fill the next two Taos City Council positions discussed their views on the…
Morecambe City Council announces full support for Eden Project North
Artist's impression of Eden Project North in Morecambe.The tourist attraction, which would occupy almost 200,000 square feet of prime land in Morecambe, is expected to attract an average of 760,000 visitors a year and will boost the…
New hires and other projects included as normal city council reviews next year’s budget plan
The normal city council met on Wednesday to consider the city's draft staff budget for the new fiscal year which begins April 1.The 2022-2023 budget proposes total expenditures of $192.6 million, an…
Frisco City Council Begins Search for New City Manager
The Frisco City Council nominated Tony O'Rourke as the new City Manager at its July 13, 2021 meeting. On January 17, he submitted a letter of resignation effective January 18.Tony!-->…
Carson returns to Bedford City Council | Govt. and politics
After a hiatus as Bedford alderman, Robert Carson, town resident and president of the Bedford NAACP chapter, returned to work for his community in local government.Carson was appointed to Bedford City Council earlier this…
Carboro City Council Approves Police Pay Increase
Carrboro police officers will soon receive a raise, according to a resolution that the Carrboro City Council unanimously approved at its…
Four Pound residents petition court for City Council appointment | News
POUND — Four town residents have officially announced their interest in becoming interim members of Pound…
Charles City Council takes first steps towards replacing outgoing City Manager | Journal-news
CHARLES TOWN — With the news that City Manager Daryl Hennessy will step down next month, Charles Town City…
Los Gatos City Council to Discuss Legalizing Marijuana Dispensaries
The Los Gatos City Council is expected to discuss legalizing marijuana dispensaries at its next meeting on Tuesday, January 18. This move would increase local tax revenue.
After California legalized marijuana in 2016, the city council…
Two Affordable Housing Projects Move Forward After Recent City Council Meeting
Chapel Hill City Council moved forward with two affordable housing projects at its January 12 meeting.
A proposed affordable housing site…
Sylvan Lake City Council moves forward with sewage and water management bylaws – Sylvan Lake News
By Sam Donnelly
For Sylvan Lake News
At the regular Sylvan Lake council meeting on January 10, council was presented with two proposed changes to waste and water management and the release of the 2022-2024 budget.
The first was a…
Midland Fire grapples with staffing issues and presents City Council with a possible solution |…
The department currently has 56 people on the roster – 44 are active part-time or full-time and 12 are volunteers. Volunteer firefighters account for less than 25% of call responses, Ward said. The rest are mostly made up of part-time…
Chapel Hill City Council discusses how to allocate $ 7.9 million in excess funds
Chapel Hill City Council ends its 2021 fiscal year with $ 7.9 million more than expected, according to a presentation from its Jan.5…
Northern Ontario city council hasn’t met in weeks and province could step in
If West Nipissing City Council does not hold a meeting by the end of the month, the provincial government could step in. The infighting between the mayor and councilors saw another meeting this week called off, meaning they haven't dealt…
Aylesbury City Council reacts after being named the worst place to live in England
Aylesbury City Council responded that it had been named the worst place to live in England.
The satirical website iLiveHere annually asks the public to review their region by ranking the country's cities across the…
McCandless City Council Reorganizes | TribLIVE.com
McCandless City Council unanimously elected Michael Tarle of Ward 3 as council chairman at its reorganization meeting on January 3.
âWe all have an equal voice. We are all here to work together to improve the…
The normal city council is considering the installation of a “fitness ground” |…
Psychologist, author and podcaster Susie Pearl insists that we should try to keep resolutions focused because they can greatly improve our health,…
John Leaver and Bill Stokes complete city council terms – La Conner Weekly News
The people have spoken, but the final say in La Conner's 2021 election rests with board members Bill Stokes and John Leaver, whose terms expire at the end of the year.
Voters did not send them back to the council table, instead choosing…
Clarksville City Council Majority Votes to Submit Vaccine Mandate | News
CLARKSVILLE, Indiana (WDRB) - The back and forth around a federal vaccine mandate has caused cities like…
Amherst City Council Supports Retention of Fire Chief Walter “Tim” Nelson After Age 65
AMHERST - City officials will appeal to the state legislature to allow Fire Chief Walter "Tim" Nelson to continue in office beyond his 65th birthday in April, when he turns the age of. compulsory state retirement.At the request of City…
Enfield City Council Sack PZC Chairman, Hires Interim City Manager
ENFIELD, CT - The makeup of the Enfield Planning and Zoning Commission changed dramatically in a somewhat controversial city council meeting on Monday evening, as councilors voted not to retain the Republican PZC chairman, Ken Nelson, in…
Normal City Council Presents $ 157 Million Capital Projects
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - In the Twin Cities, Normal City leaders outlined capital projects for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2026-2027.
Council approved its Community Investment Plan (CIP) on Monday evening, which prioritizes and…
Zoning and development dominate Colorado city council meeting – St George News
Colorado City Manager Vance Barlow answers questions about…
Dexter City Council Reflects on How to Spend $ 196,000 in First Round of ARPA Funding
Dexter city councilors discussed ways to spend $ 195,706 in American Rescue Plan Act funds the city received this fall at a meeting last week.
Dexter has already allocated $ 32,000 - paired with a $ 50,000 grant - to complete…
2 brothers shot dead by candidate for Iloilo city council – Manila bulletin
News / Visayas / 2 brothers shot dead by a candidate for mayor of Iloilo
2 brothers shot dead by a candidate for mayor of Iloilo!-->…
City Council Adopts Updated Risk Mitigation Plan for 2021-2022 | Best Stories
WATERTOWN - City Council, meeting on Monday, December 6, unanimously adopted the updated Naugatuck Valley…
Flower Mound City Council votes to lower residential speed limits
Residential speed limits will drop to 25 mph, coming into effect once the city replaces the sign for a given street. (Archive photo from Community Impact Journal)
Flower Mound City Council voted on Nov. 15 to lower all residential…
Flower Mound Planning and Zoning Commission Member Announces Candidacy for City Council Seat
Robbie Cox has announced he will run for Flower Mound City Council in May. (Courtesy of Robbie Cox)
Robbie Cox, a member of the Flower Mound Planning and Zoning Commission, has announced that he will run for the Flower Mound 3 City…
As Leesburg city council again refuses to reconsider term, resignations begin
This was again already seen at the Leesburg city council meeting last week, as a majority of council withdrew from consideration a vote to repeal its previous action making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for children. full-time and…
The Town Hall of Huércal-Overa is launching a new edition of the Study Habits and Techniques…
Huércal-Overa Study Habits and Techniques Workshop. Credit: Ayto Huércal-OveraThe Town Hall of Huércal-Overa is launching a new edition of the Study Habits and Techniques Workshop.The City Council of…
Candidate for mayor of Pampanga, driver killed in an ambush
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - A candidate for the post of municipal councilor of the city of San Simon in Pampanga and his driver were killed on Saturday morning in an ambush by unknown gunmen, Vice-Mayor Leonora Wong confirmed during a…
Prescott Valley City Council Approves Licensing Agreement with Sunwest HC, Inc. for Youth Sports…
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Monrovia City Council discusses county efforts to dissolve buffer zones
MONROVIA - The concept of buffer zones was a topic of discussion within the Monrovia City Council at its recent meeting, with most members voicing concerns about the county's efforts to dissolve all of Morgan County's buffer zones.Buffer…
City council calls for childcare deal
Councilors call on the province and the federal government to reach an agreement to provide accessible, quality and affordable child care in Oakville and other communities in Ontario.
While the federal government has struck a deal with…
City Council unanimously votes to adopt Leland 2045, a guide for future development and growth
Leland 2045 guides the vision and goals for the city's growth as its population is expected to reach 75,000 in 25 years. (Courtesy Leland 2045)
LELAND - At a city council meeting on Thursday evening, members adopted the Leland 2045…
Chapel Hill City Council approves more than $ 660,000 to fund affordable housing projects
Chapel Hill City Council unanimously voted to approve more than $ 660,000 in funding for affordable housing development at its meeting on…
Charles City Council Votes To Maintain Order, Ends Video Lottery Offer For Inkwell’s |…
CHARLES TOWN - After weeks of discussions and multiple motions to table the issue, Charles Town City…
Eagle City Council awards $ 10 million investment in municipal broadband
Members of Eagle City Council are leading a discussion on a resolution to invest $ 10 million in a municipal broadband project, a resolution that was unsuccessful on Tuesday.Screenshot of the!-->…
The same names at the head of the municipal council poll; Smith takes the 5th seat
WEST SPRINGFIELD - All of West Springfield's November 2 poll holders were re-elected, including Mayor William Reichelt, who ran unopposed.
Candidates for district representative seats on city council were also not opposed, but voters…
New city council excited to start
As the new Strathmore City Council was sworn in at its stations, new faces on the team have expressed excitement about getting started. For Brent Wiley, Debbie Mitzner, Richard Wegener and Melissa Langmaid, this will be the first time they…
PART 5: What is the lasting legacy of Collingwood City Council?
Councilors mentioned the judicial inquiry, the official plan and the pandemic itself as some of the main things they say will come out in the minds of residents after this term ends.
Collingwood City Council, elected in 2018, is…
Rayner Claims Victory in Purcellville City Council Special Election | New
Purcellville resident Erin Rayner claimed victory in a special election for a city council seat vacated by…
Candidate says she will demand recount in Braintree City Council race
BRAINTED - Six votes is the difference between the two candidates in the District 1 City Council seat race, which appears to be heading for a recount. Incumbent Julia Flaherty garnered 555 votes to 549 for political newcomer Jodi…
Nine city council seats up for grabs in West Hartford with 15 candidates and five different parties
WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut (WTNH) - Polling stations across Connecticut are open until 8 p.m. People from several communities, including West Hartford, vote in mayoral races.
In West Hartford, there are nine city council seats…
Danville City Council Seeks to Amend Auction Ordinance | New
Danville City Council is considering amending its ordinance on tendering for purchases and contracts to an extent to speed up the process for regular services and to appropriately reflect inflation since the last update.
Logo of the…
Voter’s Guide 2021: Carolina Beach City Council and Mayoral Candidates
The Carolina Beach municipal elections include the filling of two city council seats and the election of a new mayor. (Daily port city / File)
CAROLINA BEACH - Over the past few months, Port City Daily has published one-on-one…
Vote Demetriades for the municipal council
My name is Jenn Lepore and I am delighted to share why I am supporting James Demetriades in his candidacy for another term on Cromwell City Council. I have lived in other cities in Connecticut and can!-->!-->!-->…
NK City Council Honors First Responders, Approves $ 258,000 Sewer Contract | New
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI - VFW Post 152 honored the North Kingstown Police and Fire Services with Certificates…
Meet the Candidates: Cromwell City Council
CROMWELL - There are eight candidates vying for city council on election day.Outgoing Democratic candidates Al Waters and James Demetriades, as well as Republicans Jack Henehan, Steve Fortenbach and Jennifer Donohue (deputy mayor).…