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fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland fired its Human Services director after just 5 months

Dr. Jason Lester was terminated from his role as head of Oakland's Human Services Department after five months due to conflicts with city officials.
fromThe Oaklandside
10 months ago
NYC politics

Oakland city administrator fires high-ranking official

Jestin Johnson fired LaTonda Simmons, marking another significant change in Oakland's city administration.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

Oakland fired its Human Services director after just 5 months

Dr. Jason Lester was terminated from his role as head of Oakland's Human Services Department after five months due to conflicts with city officials.
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New York City
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Poll gives Mamdani a mixed report card as he approaches 100 days in office

Just under half of New Yorkers approve of Mayor Mamdani's performance after three months, with 74% believing he works hard.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Saratoga city manager leaves position to serve in his hometown of Gilroy

"We wish Matt the best of luck in his new position,"
California
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor pledges to expand public bathroom access, complete stalled Madison Avenue bus lane amNewYork

Mamdani announced the new public bathroom plan in West Harlem, where a new bathroom will be installed later this year, he said. Everyone knows the feeling of needing a bathroom and not being able to find one, Mamdani said at the Jan. 10 press conference, which was flush with bathroom puns and innuendo. With this new commitment to public toilets, we're ensuring New Yorkers can travel through our city with a little less anxiety, starting today at 12th and St. Clair.
New York Rangers
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Mercury 2025 Recap: Portland City Council's First Year

Portland shifted to a 12-member district-based City Council with separated executive and legislative branches and an empowered appointed city administrator overseeing daily operations.
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fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Good Morning, News: Multnomah County Preschool for All Could Double, Oregon Sets New Record for Whooping Cough, and US Troops Seize Venezuelan Oil Tanker

Portland leaders debate redirecting $21 million in unspent rental funds while confirming a permanent city administrator and expanding Preschool for All capacity.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Cupertino City Council appoints Tina Kapoor as city manager

Tina Kapoor is appointed Cupertino city manager effective immediately, bringing experience, leadership, and a focus on reinstating stalled projects and improving internal processes.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
8 months ago

Thursday's Headlines: Vanderbilt to Last Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Closure of high-end eateries on Vanderbilt Avenue highlights the impact of reduced outdoor dining and diminished street pedestrianization efforts.
US politics
fromMiami Herald
8 months ago

Commentary: Why neophyte mayors need steady hands on the wheel

Running a big city involves complexities beyond public service experience.
Mamdani's success hinges on wise cooperation with experienced city officials.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
9 months ago

Good Morning, News: Trump Threatens Portland's DEI Programs, Musk's Antisemitic Chatbot, and Is It Time to Divest From the Federal Government?

Portland risks losing hundreds of millions in federal funding necessary for basic services due to compliance with anti-DEI policies.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Gilroy City Administrator announces retirement from best job ever

From my first day in office, Jimmy has approached his role with the utmost professionalism, optimism, and a deep sense of responsibility to our residents.
Retirement
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Judge pumps brakes on Adams' 'illegal' plan to remove Brooklyn protected bike lane where e-biker slammed into toddler

A judge halted Mayor Adams' plan to remove a protected bike lane in Brooklyn after safety concerns were raised.
fromStreetsblog
9 months ago

BREAKING: Activists Sue City To Prevent Erasure of Bedford Avenue Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

The city improperly, irrationally, without proper legal notice and in an abuse of discretion announced on Friday, June 13, 2025 that it would remove the upgraded bicycle lane.
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