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politicslocal-news2 years ago

"Sara Nelson Leads Newly Elected Seattle City Council Focusing on Police Pay and Business Tax Incentives"

Newly elected Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson has proposed pay raises for police officers and tax breaks for businesses, aligning with Mayor Bruce Harrell and other council members on a public safety-focused agenda. Nelson, who took office in 2021 and quickly rose to council president, emphasizes the need for a positive environment for police and support for small businesses to ensure public safety, which she sees as crucial for the city's recovery. She also advocates for a culture shift in city spending, addressing a significant budget shortfall with a more pragmatic approach. The council is currently in the process of appointing a new member to replace Teresa Mosqueda, with applications open through the city's website.

via KOMO News|
##businesstaxbreaks#policepayraises
politicslocal-news2 years ago

"New Jersey Grapples with Influx of Migrants Amidst Inter-State Tensions and Transit Challenges"

New Jersey officials, including Governor Phil Murphy, are actively directing migrants arriving from the US border to New York City, refusing to share the burden of the migrant influx that NYC Mayor Eric Adams is struggling to manage. Cops in New Jersey are guiding nearly 1,000 asylum seekers onto Manhattan-bound trains, bypassing NYC's executive order that demands advance notice and limits on where migrant buses can arrive. Local New Jersey officials claim they are unprepared to handle the migrants, while NYC leaders continue to seek federal assistance and cooperation from neighboring areas to address the overwhelming number of migrants, primarily sent from Texas by Governor Greg Abbott.

via New York Post |
##asylumseekers#interstatedispute
politicslocal-news2 years ago

"Illinois Suburbs and NYC Respond to Rising Migrant Influx with New Regulations and Expanded Facilities"

Chicago-area suburbs are passing ordinances to regulate the drop-off of migrants bused from the southern border, a practice initiated by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. These local laws are designed to prevent unannounced arrivals and ensure coordination and care for the migrants, who have been arriving in increasing numbers. Suburbs like Hinsdale have already passed such measures, requiring advance notice and proper planning from bus operators to avoid migrants being left in the cold without resources. The ordinances are a response to the logistical and humanitarian challenges posed by the sudden influx of migrants, with some residents expressing safety concerns and others advocating for more humane treatment.

via Chicago Tribune|
##chicagosuburbs#governorabbott
politicslocal-news2 years ago

"New Jersey Becomes Unintended Hub for Migrants Amid Transit Crackdowns in NYC and Chicago"

NYC Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to extend his executive order, which currently restricts migrant buses, to also include trains and planes in an effort to manage the influx of asylum seekers entering the city. This move comes as migrants have been circumventing the bus restrictions by arriving in New Jersey and then taking trains into Manhattan, or flying directly into New York airports. Adams' initiative is a response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's policy of sending migrants to sanctuary cities, which has led to over 160,000 migrants arriving in NYC since spring 2022, straining the city's shelter system. The mayor is rallying for support to enforce the expanded order, while local officials in New Jersey express their concerns and intentions to address the issue.

via New York Post |
##asylumseekers#ericadams
politicslocal-news2 years ago

"Chicago Suburbs Face Ongoing Challenges with Migrant Bus Drop-offs"

Suburbs around Chicago, including Woodstock, Hinsdale, Buffalo Grove, and Joliet, are considering new regulations to manage the drop-off of migrants by bus companies, which have been circumventing Chicago's regulations. Woodstock's proposed ordinance includes a hefty fine and vehicle impoundment for non-compliance. The local measures underscore the call for a comprehensive federal solution to the ongoing migrant crisis.

via WLS-TV|
##busdropoffregulations#chicagosuburbs
politicslocal-news2 years ago

"Migrants Diverted to New Jersey Stations to Circumvent New York Bus Regulations"

Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli reported that buses carrying migrants bound for New York City are being dropped off at New Jersey train stations, including Secaucus Junction, to circumvent an executive order by NYC Mayor Eric Adams. This order requires advance notice and limits drop-off times for migrant arrivals. Approximately 397 migrants have been dropped off at various stations since Saturday. New Jersey officials are coordinating with federal and local authorities, while NYC officials are calling for more federal assistance and coordination with Texas, where many migrants are coming from.

via ABC News|
##asylumseekers#executiveorder
politicslocal-news2 years ago

"Texas Migrant Flights to Chicago Prompt Calls for Federal Assistance"

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling for increased federal assistance as another plane carrying 355 migrants from Texas arrived in the Chicago area. The migrants were transported to Chicago's designated "landing zone" after landing at Chicago Rockford International Airport. This influx follows Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision to send migrants to Democratic-led cities in response to changes in federal immigration policies. Chicago has implemented new rules to manage the arrival of migrants, and local officials are coordinating responses to handle the situation. The mayors of Chicago, Denver, and New York are jointly seeking more support from the federal government to cope with the hundreds of thousands of new arrivals.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
##chicago#federalsupport