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Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun will not seek re-election
14+ hour, 21+ min ago (316+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun has announced he will not seek re-election for another term. After a decade in local government, the mayor says he wants to give other citizens time to consider stepping up to lead. “There's…...
With Morales???s win, rent control is on the table again in Providence
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (1079+ words) PROVIDENCE — After Wednesday’s primary delivered victories for progressive candidates up and down the ballot in Providence, city leaders are all but certain to enact limits on rent increases in 2027. The Providence City Council narrowly failed to enact rent control earlier…...
Ritcey returns to Kamloops council race with focus on environment, renters, transit
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (405+ words) The Kamloops Naturalist Club’s Jesse Ritcey has launched another run for council, hoping to bring a fresh perspective to city hall. “One of the things that I had always felt was missing — and behind my first run — was just having…...
New Carrollton City Council removed the mayor from office. She’s promised to run again – WTOP News
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (128+ words) New Carrollton City Council removed the mayor from office. She’s promised to run again WTOP News Despite a passionate outpouring of support from residents, the New Carrollton City Council voted 4-1 on Wednesday evening to remove Mayor Phelecia Nembhard from office....
Soledad native David Morales wins Democratic primary for Providence mayor
4+ day, 4+ min ago (219+ words) Soledad native David Morales won the Democratic primary for mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, over incumbent Brett Smiley, according to NBC News. If he wins in November, Morales would become the youngest elected mayor in the city’s history. Morales was…...
Pro-Palestinian challenger defeats pro-Israel Providence Mayor Brett Smiley
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (18+ words) The Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative, which promotes business ties between the state and Israel, opposes Pro-Palestinian Sen. David Morales....
Watch the first mayoral debate with Eric Friedman, Wendy Sims-Moten and Kristen Sneddon
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (154+ words) The first mayoral debate featuring top candidates Eric Friedman, Wendy Sims-Moten and Kristen Sneddon is now available for view on multiple platforms. The Santa Barbara News-Press and Newsmakers with JR hosted the debate at The New Vic Theatre on Sept....
Progressive challenger David Morales unseats Providence Mayor Brett Smiley
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (371+ words) Morales, a young state representative and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, frequently framed the race as a simple choice about housing: Smiley vetoed Providence’s first-ever rent stabilization ordinance — arguing it would slow much-needed construction of new housing…...
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien concedes to newcomer Greenman
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (172+ words) Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien, an eight-term incumbent, appears headed for defeat. Unofficial results show Democrat primary challenger Adam Greenman taking the lead with 54% of the vote, with Grebien at 46%. Grebien issued a statement conceding the race at 9 p.m. on Sept. 9, saying…...
'Excited and hopeful': Mayoral candidate David Morales speaks with voters at polls
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (27+ words) The Providence Journal 'Excited and hopeful': Mayoral candidate David Morales speaks with voters at polls...