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Originally Published 1 month ago — by CNN
New Orleans mayor-elect Helena Moreno, facing a $222 million budget deficit and the impending arrival of Border Patrol agents, is actively working within her limited powers to oppose aggressive immigration enforcement and protect immigrant communities, while navigating the city's financial crisis and political landscape.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Oaklandside
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has been conspicuously absent following an FBI raid on her home and properties linked to the city's recycling contractor. The city is facing a budget deadline and recent violence at a Juneteenth celebration, but Thao has not made any public statements. City officials are uncertain about her next steps but remain confident in meeting the budget deadline. The mayor's silence has created a leadership vacuum during a critical time for Oakland.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Daily News
New York City's Probation Commissioner, Juanita Holmes, has come under fire for the purchase of an $86,590 Ford Expedition Platinum, equipped with luxury features and a $17,000 lights and siren package, while the department faces budget cuts and program eliminations. City officials and council members have criticized the purchase, questioning the department's priorities and the use of taxpayer funds, especially as workers complain about low pay and program cuts. The purchase was made in October, after Holmes' appointment in March, and has raised concerns about government spending and accountability.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
Los Angeles is set to buy the Mayfair Hotel in the Westlake District for $70 million to provide temporary housing for the homeless. The hotel includes 300 rooms and will be used to house the unhoused for up to one year as they receive on-site services to get to a place where they are ready for permanent housing. The purchase is part of the city's $1.3 billion investment in homelessness, which aims to tackle the shortage and high cost of temporary housing. The deal is expected to close in the coming months.