After being tapped by his fellow councilmembers to serve as mayor for 2023, Chris Duncan—now in his third year in local office—said he’s looking to cut chatter and be more proactive as an elected leader.

Source: https://www.sanclementetimes.com/looking-ahead-new-mayor-chris-duncan-seeks-tangible-progress-in-2023/

Although it is a majority of the council that has supported this effort to explore the change in electing councilmembers, Najarian said he felt his “First Amendment rights” were violated because his opinion was not shared with the public.

Source: https://www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/news/08/10/2023/district-voting-causes-anger-in-councilmember/

Avila and Murray were two of three councilmembers who voted against the designation at the time, saying the land didn't fit criteria to be declared an urban-renewal area.

Source: https://gazette.com/premium/john-suthers-reflects-on-8-years-as-colorado-springs-mayor-the-most-satisfying-job-i/article_1dbc92e6-cf34-11ed-9450-0ff93966fe02.html

But councilmembers and defense lawyers cast doubt on that assertion.

Source: https://gothamist.com/news/rikers-island-exists-to-make-sure-people-show-up-to-court-thats-not-happening

But in interviews with councilmembers both new and returning, it’s clear there is substantial overlap on many priorities for the next four years.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/08/03/denver-city-council-gentrification-slowdown-reversal/

City finance officials first relayed news of the missed deadline to councilmembers in the Finance/Executive Committee late last month.

Source: https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2023/02/08/atlanta-to-return-10m-in-emergency-rental-assistance-to-federal-government/

Consideration to revise the city’s ADU ordinance comes nearly two years since councilmembers did so in August 2021 to comply with state law.

Source: https://www.danapointtimes.com/council-discusses-proposed-changes-to-adu-ordinance/

Fielding questions from councilmembers Tuesday night, Sniffen stressed there was no intent by police to expand traffic safety cameras beyond those used in school zones.

Source: https://myedmondsnews.com/2023/02/after-hearing-from-concerned-residents-council-moves-closer-to-approving-traffic-cameras-in-school-zones/

Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung said in a Thursday phone interview he doesn’t fault Huntington Beach councilmembers for doing “what they feel was necessary,” but it’s not a policy of his to use taxpayer money to sue the state.

Source: https://voiceofoc.org/2023/03/after-surf-city-housing-lawsuit-which-california-counties-get-to-be-suburban-with-softer-mandates/

Gutierrez, describing what happened as “a little misfortune the other day”, said all councilmembers received answers to Arrington’s questions.

Source: https://wtaw.com/bryans-mayor-and-city-manager-responses-to-councilmans-vote-against-building-an-indoor-tennis-center/

However, the applicants’ places of residence were redacted from the applications that councilmembers received, he added.

Source: https://myedmondsnews.com/2023/01/council-oks-edmonds-planning-board-nominees-continues-emergency-hwy-99-area-ordinance/

Jennifer Rowland sent a letter, dated Dec. 22, to Woodland City Manager Pete Boyce and Mayor Will Finn that she was leaving her elected position as of Saturday due to health concerns and not feeling supported by councilmembers and city staff.

Source: https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/jan/04/woodland-city-councilwoman-jennifer-rowland-resigns-due-to-health-clashes-with-staff-and-councilmembers/

Memphis Fire Fighters Association President Thomas Malone also wrote Friday to city councilmembers that information was withheld from those first responders by people on the scene.

Source: https://www.kurv.com/union-fired-emts-didnt-get-enough-info-in-nichols-response/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=union-fired-emts-didnt-get-enough-info-in-nichols-response

Monday’s meeting was the first time councilmembers discussed the CIP for the upcoming year.

Source: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/09/19/lateststories/city-council-discusses-water-fund-parks-updates-for-2024-capital-improvement-program/

No current councilmembers were serving at that time.

Source: http://www.capoliticalreview.com/top-stories/political-consultant-melahat-rafiei-pleads-guilty-to-attempted-wire-fraud/

Other councilmembers disagreed, stating it the topic of a detailed discussion at the council’s recent budget retreat.

Source: https://myedmondsnews.com/2023/05/council-talks-about-transportation-sidewalks-and-building-stepbacks-during-tuesday-meeting-2/

Other councilmembers, such as Junie Joseph, agreed with Winer’s statement.

Source: https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/02/24/boulder-city-council-discusses-strategy-for-homelessness-at-second-day-of-retreat/

So when the Gateway green streets project appeared on the TIP for the years 2024 and 2025, some councilmembers raised concerns, especially given the estimated $3 million project cost.

Source: https://myedmondsnews.com/2023/05/council-talks-about-transportation-sidewalks-and-building-stepbacks-during-tuesday-meeting-2/

Thhe Equity and Human Relations Commission’s chair, Alyssa Gutierrez, spoke during Tuesday’s meeting and urged the councilmembers to consider her panel’s request more seriously.

Source: https://www.presstelegram.com/2023/11/14/pro-palestine-demonstrators-crowd-city-hall-to-demand-a-cease-fire-in-gaza/

With an 11 to 1 vote last week – and to rounds of applause — councilmembers in California’s largest city decided to appoint Heather Hutt to serve the remainder of former councilmember Mark Ridley Thomas’s term instead of holding a special election.

Source: https://sacobserver.com/2023/04/california-black-media-political-playback-black-candidates-are-queuing-up-for-intense-political-battles-ahead/