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Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening date 'very close,' says Toronto city manager | CBC News

The Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening date is nearing as final testing stages are completed.
fromChicago Tribune
1 week ago

Andy Shaw: Why neophyte mayors need steady hands on the wheel

Running a city significantly differs from leading a movement; effective governance requires experience in various operational aspects.
Zohran Mamdani's path to NYC mayor may benefit from learning from Brandon Johnson's experiences and forging alliances with seasoned politicians.
fromwww.thereporter.com
1 week ago

Two Bay Area cites consider legal action amid ongoing trash standoff

Fairfield has notified Republic Services of a contract violation, which may lead to fines, changes to the current contract, or the hiring of a different contractor.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

ChatGPT helps write San Jose mayor's speeches. Now he wants a thousand city workers using AI

Before finalizing proposals, the AI agent systematically classified the incoming correspondence by due dates, deadlines, and requirements. This significantly increased efficiency and streamlined the grant application process.
Artificial intelligence
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

Toronto needs to do better on snow clearing, city manager says after review finds 'significant' gaps | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Toronto

'Stumbling over piles of snow': Blocked sidewalks, transit stops persist nearly a week after Toronto storms | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

Toronto needs to do better on snow clearing, city manager says after review finds 'significant' gaps | CBC News

Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

'Stumbling over piles of snow': Blocked sidewalks, transit stops persist nearly a week after Toronto storms | CBC News

Toronto struggles with slow snow-clearing post-storm, affecting pedestrians and local businesses.
#vallejo
fromKqed
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

Report: Unhoused Man Seen Alive Before Being Crushed During Vallejo Cleanup | KQED

East Bay (California)
fromKqed
4 months ago

Report: Unhoused Man Seen Alive Before Being Crushed During Vallejo Cleanup | KQED

A tragic incident in Vallejo highlights the city's failures in handling homelessness and safety during public efforts.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Retired city worker's credentials used in $2.5M Toronto electricity fraud attempt: report | CBC News

The Auditor General's Office released a report stating that a retired city employee's credentials were used to sign contracts with third-party energy retailers, resulting in a $2.5 million loss.
Toronto
#homelessness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Pleasanton assistant city manager retiring after 22 years

Ott's departure marks the end of an influential chapter for Pleasanton, as she was a key player in advancing the city's initiatives and community welfare.
Portland
fromCity Journal
1 month ago

New York's Recovery, Five Years After Covid

Even busy restaurants now struggle to break even, as high post-pandemic costs driven by inflation impact their operations, showing that recovery is fraught with challenges.
NYC food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Monte Sereno's new city manager moves up from interim role

We're thrilled to have Diana take on the role of city manager permanently, said Mayor Burton Craig, adding that her experience and knowledge, coupled with her extensive background in city planning, makes her the ideal choice to lead Monte Sereno.
San Francisco
#milpitas
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

The future of Angel Stadium? Anaheim puts the issue on hold

Anaheim will evaluate Angel Stadium's future after the baseball season, awaiting an assessment of its condition.
Negotiations about the stadium's future are planned post-assessment.
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Salaries at city hall keep rising; 46 made more than 300K last year

Palo Alto saw a rise in high-paid employees, with 46 making over $300,000 last year, reflecting a significant trend in city compensation.
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Bayview residents slam public housing conditions, and S.F. supervisor issues warning

At a city hearing on Monday, the two firms were accused by tenants at the Alice Griffith apartments of vermin infestations, filth, broken elevators and ignoring their complaints of all of the above.
Mission District
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

Chief Animal Services Officer Don Bland to retire following administrative leave - Austin Monitor

Chief Animal Services Officer Don Bland's impending retirement follows a tumultuous tenure marked by challenges, including overcrowded conditions and a contentious relationship with community stakeholders.
Pets
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 months ago

In brief: Concord hires new finance director from Alameda

We are thrilled to welcome Margaret, said City Manager Valerie Barone. Her expertise and leadership will be instrumental in ensuring Concord's long-term financial health.
SF parents
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 months ago

Acting SFMTA director Julie Kirschbaum gets permanent gig to lead S.F. transit agency

Julie Kirschbaum appointed full-time director of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, facing significant funding challenges.
The new director needs to stabilize Muni amid a projected $240 million deficit and tackle flawed safety plans.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
7 months ago

San Jose-PG&E partnership could end power utility plans - San Jose Spotlight

"We will continue to explore both the option of a private developer-customer for standing up San Jose Power, and our partnership with PG&E," he said at a San Jose City Council meeting on Dec. 17.
Silicon Valley real estate
New York City
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Exclusive | Trump Organization will make comeback bid to run Central Park's Wollman Rink: 'It makes so much sense'

The Trump Organization aims to reclaim management of Wollman Rink in Central Park, emphasizing their historical success in operating it.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

Dublin hires fifth city manager in 42 years

Colleen Tribby, Dublin's new City Manager, emphasized her commitment to guiding the knowledgeable team and shaping the future of their dynamic and diverse community.
Manchester City
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