Biden Names Ex-New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu to Lead Infrastructure
President Joe Biden has named former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu to supervise the $1 trillion infrastructure plan, the White House said Sunday.
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Over 20 Labor Unions Oppose Chicago Mayor Lightfoot's Vaccine Mandate
So far, 23 labor unions have filed a complaint in Cook County Circuit Court against Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and are requesting the same deadline of suspension a Chicago judge gave police…
Wu Becomes First Woman, Person of Color Elected as Boston Mayor
Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu became the first woman and person of color to be elected mayor of Boston, after her opponent, fellow Councilor Annissa Essaibi George, conceded defeat in Tuesday’s election, according to local…
Philly Mayor Set to Sign Bill Banning Cops From Stopping Drivers for Minor Traffic Violations
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is expected to sign landmark legislation as soon as this week that will bar police from stopping drivers for minor traffic violations in a move aimed at easing tensions…
Miami Mayor Seeks 2nd Term as He Raises National Profile
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is hoping to easily secure a second term Tuesday, with his reelection campaign showing he can raise millions as he seeks to elevate his profile at a national level.Suarez, 44, gained…
Former MLB Manager Valentine Runs for Mayor in Hometown
Former Major League Baseball manager and player Bobby Valentine scoffs at any suggestion he might be out of his league running for mayor in his hometown of Stamford, Connecticut’s second-largest and fastest-growing city.
NYC Mayor de Blasio Refuses to Pay Back City $320K for Presidential Detail
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio refuses to reimburse taxpayers for nearly $320,000 spent on police security detail during his failed 2019 presidential run. Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett…
US Rep. Karen Bass Enters Race for Los Angeles Mayor
Democratic U.S. Rep. Karen Bass entered the 2022 race for Los Angeles mayor Monday, shaking up an already crowded field hoping to replace outgoing Mayor Eric Garcetti.Bass made the announcement online, saying on her website…
NYC Rains Boos on Mayor Bill de Blasio at Central Park Concert
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio elicited a loud response from a euphoric crowd at Saturday night’s Global Citizen Live concert in Central Park – and it was in no way of the positive…
Experts Rip Mayor Lightfoot's 'Sue the Gangs' Proposal: 'It's for Show'
Amid heavy criticism of violent and often-deadly crime in Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is adopting a federal strategy of allowing the local government to sue street gangs for money and assets as a crime deterrent.
Murdered Trump Supporter's Estate Sues Portland, Mayor and DA
The family of Aaron “Jay” Danielson, a Trump supporter murdered last year by Antifa member Michael Reinoehl during a rally in downtown Portland, is suing the city, its mayor and the county district attorney.
Trump Congratulates NYC Mayor Giuliani on 9/11 Anniversary
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday gave “congratulations” to former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani for showing such great leadership when the World Trade Center was hit by terrorist hijackers.
New Orleans Mayor Urges Hurricane Ida Evacuees to Return
With power due back for almost all of New Orleans by next week, Mayor LaToya Cantrell strongly encouraged residents who evacuated because of Hurricane Ida to begin returning home.
Union Boss: NYC Mayor de Blasio 'Criminally Negligent' on Rikers
New York City Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio is not only “turning his back on” corrections officers working under deteriorating conditions at Rikers Island, according to a union boss, the mayor might be “criminally negligent.”…
Philadelphia Mayor Rejects Calls for National Guard
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney this week rejected calls from some in the city for him to ask the governor to send in the Pennsylvania National Guard to help with the ongoing gun violence crisis…