OTHER CITY COUNCIL ACTION Dallas Morning News The council held a public hearing on its 2010-11 budget, even as department directors prepare for deep cuts and council members weigh whether to increase … City settles lawsuit over bait car death WFAA Dallas to settle lawsuit over death related to bait car Dallas Morning News (blog) “Bait car” accident lawsuit settled WiredPRNews.com (press release) all 6 news articles
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WHYY Council bill would bar DROP for elected officials | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03 … Philadelphia Inquirer A City Council committee approved legislation yesterday that would bar any more elected officials from participating in the city's Deferred Retirement … Council committee approves DROP changes WHYY Change to DROP program gets committee approval | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/10 …
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Kansas City Star Conyers' case: Overheard in court Detroit Free Press It was part of a series of actions in which you used your positions on the City Council and on the Board of the General Retirement System to pressure … Daniel Howes The Detroit News Michigan: Ex-Councilwoman Sentenced New York Times Conyers' Wife Sentenced To Three Years in Prison Main Justice WXYZ
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Kansas City Star Who's who in federal probe Detroit Free Press Monica Conyers: The former member of the Detroit City Council pleaded guilty to bribery for taking at least $6000 to vote in favor of giving Synagro … Money fueled evil in Detroit The Detroit News Michigan: Ex-Councilwoman Sentenced New York Times Conyers' Wife Sentenced To Three Years in Prison Main Justice WXYZ
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Kansas City Star Money fueled evil in Detroit The Detroit News Money is the reason Monica Conyers, the former City Council president, is headed for 37 months in a federal prison, convicted of taking bribes from Synagro … Michigan: Ex-Councilwoman Sentenced New York Times Conyers' Wife Sentenced To Three Years in Prison Main Justice Monica Conyers Gets 3 Years in Prison WXYZ Michigan Radio
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San Diego City Council candidate Lorie Zapf has apologized for past comments in which she said “homosexuality is a sin” and that she wanted to keep gays out of public office. A relative unknown, Zapf is distinguishing herself from the …
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PennLive.com Residents must hope City Council does its job Patriot-News Although the city's financial problems are nothing new, she should have been aware of these problems as a member and later president of City Council . ..
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Did some Bellevue City Council members violate state's law on open meetings? Seattle Times Some Bellevue City Council members faced accusations earlier this week that they violated the state of Washington's open-meetings law.
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Austin American-Statesman Mayor, council reverse stance on November rail election Austin American-Statesman The City Council's six other members quickly took the same position, effectively ending the chance that voters this year will be asked to approve an … Rail Reactions Austin Chronicle (blog) all 14 news articles
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If the Mayor doesn’t take the cue from the state’s biggest newspaper he will likely become embroiled in an ugly debate at City Hall. It is highly likely some members of the city council , pressured by constituents, business leaders, …
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