#local-politics

#local-politics

Right now, the biggest challenge our community faces is the housing crisis. Too many families in Roxbury, Dorchester, the South End, and Fenway are being pushed out of the neighborhoods they have built and loved for generations. Every week, I talk with elders who worry about losing their homes and young families who feel like they will never be able to stay where they grew up. This is tearing at the heart of our community.

It seems like you can sniff out dogcatcher talent because you are one? the text read. Rishi wrote a book on Al, is an Al expert, C-suite software executive and can teach you a thing or two. F OFF fface. It's unclear exactly who wrote the text, but the number it originated from appeared to be the same one used by the Kumar campaign for text banking purposes a way for campaigns to reach out to large groups of voters.

He then broke out singing "Eye of the Tiger" and asked the bemused crowd to join in. That's when two helpers on either side of the floor unfurled a sign that said "Unfair Taxes," and Thilly proceeded to kung fu kick through it. One man in the crowd can be seen laughing, and another man held his head in his hands.

"But Linden rose to the challenge without hesitation. She has the opposition firmly on the run and under her guidance. "Reform UK members are flourishing in their roles."

I couldn't be prouder to represent this borough of constituents, from 190 countries, that speak 360 languages, and dialects, he said, thanking Senator John Liu for putting forward a law to make Diwali a holiday.

There has been a years-long saga over a tiny homes for the homeless cabin site at 16th and Mission Street, and one reason it went for years was that neighbors were worried they would bring more blight to an already blighted neighborhood. Then-Supervisor Hillary Ronen did a lot of politicking to make the site a reality, and the cabins opened to around 60 residents in April 2024.

"I'm a pretty moderate candidate, not a super polarized view on the world," Ryan said.

I am publicly admitting that I took funds from the Presbyterian Church over an extended period,

During the pandemic years, Zoom calls were politics, but I still often find myself on them, in the process meeting candidates for local offices around the country. It's a good analgesic for the wearying cynicism that is the hallmark of the moment, since these people are often idealistic, enthusiastic, and smart. But, once in a while, you encounter true political talent-something that is as rare but as obvious as, say, great athletic prowess or a deep musical gift.

Havering Council will implement a new residents' parking scheme in Harold Wood to reduce congestion from commuters. Romford Recorder Developers will need to find another £6 million towards a new bridge in the Royal Docks after Newham Council cut its funding by almost half. Greenwich Wire Rotting away: The Hero of Switzerland in Loughborough Junction five years after closure Brixton Buzz Three Labour councillors in Barking and Dagenham have defected to the Green Party. Romford Recorder

A road-raging NYPD cop pulled a gun on three kid in an off-duty incident in Westchester, which is a reminder to again point out that a majority of NYPD cops live in the suburbs. (WPIX, Gothamist) Another hat-tip to Williamsburg365 for its ongoing coverage of how dangerous Bedford Avenue is now! Check out how fast these drivers were speeding! (amNY also covered it.)

THE BELL HOTEL in Epping is a drab 80-bedroom coaching inn 20 miles as the crow files from Westminster. Since April it has housed up to 138 male asylum-seekers on behalf of the Home Office. Epping Forest District Council, which is controlled by the Conservative Party, contends that doing so constitutes a "material change of use" and the hotel's owner should seek planning permission to convert it to a hostel.

Mayor Adams emphasized the importance of local support during his campaign in Chinatown, highlighting his frequent visits and connection to the community. 'I am not just your mayor, I’m your brother,' he stated, reinforcing his ties to the voters.

Agnes Slocombe, the first-ever black mayor of Barnet and a long-serving Hendon church minister, passed away at age 90 after a remarkable public service career.

The bonfire at Meridi Street burned effigies of rap trio Kneecap and had an Irish language slogan urging people to "kill your local Kneecap." This ignited further controversy.

"Kayla Santosuosso earned a decisive margin over her lone Democratic challenger, receiving nearly 80% of the vote. This solidifies her position on the November ballot."

The petition to recall Joel Engardio was certified after achieving 10,523 valid signatures—612 above the required threshold, enabling a special election in September.

We have 11 candidates-is it really Willie or no one?

Pro-Palestine campaigners have described Lewisham Labour's decision to remove a councillor from a committee after months of campaigning as a "betrayal of progress and accountability".