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city council stories: 14 news summaries

 Man Pops Question 
 During Gay Marriage 
 Hearing 

See, Kanye, this is an interruption the crowd actually liked

Nov 6, 09 2:15 PM CST
(Newser) - A stuffy DC city council hearing might not be most people’s idea of a romantic place to get engaged, but maybe the chance to be a YouTube celebrity made it all worth it for Andy Hertzberg and Andy Rollman. That, or they were hoping to drum up sympathy for... More »

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gay marriage • Washington DC • publicity stunt • engagement • city council • marriage proposal • Andy Hertzberg • Andy Rollman

Backyard Chickens Ruffle Neighbors' Feathers

Low-cost organic egg dispenser, or messy nuisance?

Jul 15, 09 1:17 PM CDT
(Newser) - Backyard chickens have polarized the city council of Salem, Ore., as residents argue over whether to legalize keeping the birds in home coops, the Wall Street Journal reports. It’s one of several such disputes around the US, with some extolling the virtues of a source of free eggs and... More »

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backyards • farming • eggs • recession • Oregon • city council • chicken • city

(Newser) - Marion Barry’s lawyer says the woman he was arrested for stalking on Saturday is his ex-girlfriend, and that the two had been together earlier that day, the Washington Post reports. Police say they took Barry into custody after a woman said he was “bothering her”; ex Donna... More »

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Washington DC • police • arrest • city council • stalking • Marion Barry • ex-girlfriends

DC Cops Charge Marion Barry With Stalking

Woman says scandal-plagued councilman was 'bothering' her

Jul 5, 09 1:18 PM CDT
(Newser) - Washington DC's most-wanted politician, Marion Barry, has again found himself on the wrong side of the law, reports the Washington Post. Police busted the 73-year-old councilmember and former mayor last night after a woman complained he was "bothering her" as the two traveled in separate vehicles in a... More »

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Washington DC • mayor • arrest • city council • stalking • Marion Barry

(Newser) - The circus is in town, and in a related development, the New York City Council is considering a ban on the display of "wild or exotic animals" for entertainment, the Times reports. The bill, understood to be aimed at the Ringling Brothers pachyderms, has the support of almost... More »

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New York City • animal rights • elephant • circus • city council • Ringling Brothers

(Newser) - Marion Barry—the controversial former DC mayor and current council member—had a successful kidney transplant last night, the Washington Post reports. Barry, 73, who had been on dialysis for 3 months, announced a week ago that he was experiencing kidney failure likely brought on by a 20-year battle with... More »

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hypertension • diabetes • Washington DC • mayor • kidney transplant • city council • kidney failure • Marion Barry

 City of Detroit 
 Seeks $10B 
 Bailout 

Council votes to seek funds to create jobs, stop foreclosures

Nov 13, 08 5:53 AM CST
(Newser) - Detroit's city council is calling for the federal government to bail out the city to the tune of $10 billion, reports the Detroit News. The funds would be used to create jobs, improve mass transit, and tackle the city's foreclosure crisis. Council members are also seeking meetings with federal officials,... More »

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Michigan • foreclosure • city council • bailout • Kenneth Cockrel Jr.

Palin's Old Pals Wonder: Where Did That Shy Girl Go?

Political career a surprise move for quiet youngster

Oct 24, 08 9:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - Those close to Sarah Palin as she was growing up remember her as quiet and reserved—“almost a wallflower type,” said one friend, a far cry from the tough, outspoken campaigner she has become. “I don’t think Sarah ever wanted to lead,” notes a college... More »

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basketball • beauty pageant • city council • Election 2008 • childhood • Sarah Palin • Wasilla

(Newser) - New York’s City Council voted today to allow a third term for elected officials, paving the way for another Michael Bloomberg administration, the New York Daily News reports. Last-minute wrangling in the chamber, including a failed vote to establish a referendum on the issue, led to the 29-22... More »

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New York City • Michael Bloomberg • mayor • city council • term limits • voter referendum

 Bloomberg Wants Third Term 

Mayor aims to change NYC's term-limits law

Sep 30, 08 4:10 PM CDT
(Newser) - New York insiders say Mayor Michael Bloomberg will attempt to change existing laws and run for a third term, the Times reports, with his announcement to come Thursday. After long supporting term limits, Bloomberg, 66, has softened, with the financial crisis seen as a significant motivator. If successful, Bloomberg would... More »

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Wall Street • New York City • Michael Bloomberg • mayor • city council • term limits • financial crisis

 Chicago Ducks Foie Gras Ban 

Squawking Mayor Daley gets controversial pate back on menu

May 15, 08 1:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - A Chicago restaurant ban on foie gras pate that animal lovers love to hate has been lifted by city legislators after two years. The ban caused widespread derision among foodies, fury in the restaurant industry—and plaudits from animal rights advocates who wanted to save the force-fed ducks and geese... More »

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Chicago • foie gras • Richard Daley • restaurant • animal rights • city council • Farm Sanctuary

Martha Reeves' Stolen Equipment Turns Up 

Detroit pawnshop has 'big piece of electronic something' belonging to Motown star

May 9, 08 9:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - Recording equipment reported stolen from former Motown star Martha Reeves has turned up in a Detroit pawnshop, the Free Press reports. The equipment was taken last week from the childhood home of Reeves, who's now a Motor City councilwoman. More »

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Detroit • robbery • city council • Martha Reeves • Motown • pawn shop

Town Mourns City Hall Dead

Gunman was town gadfly; feuded with city council over 150 parking tickets

Feb 9, 08 7:00 AM CST
(Newser) - Hundreds gathered in Kirkwood, Missouri, last night for a vigil to mourn the five victims of Thursday night's City Hall shooting, including two police officers and two city council members, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The shooter was identified as Charles "Cookie" Thornton, a local contractor with a history... More »

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lawsuit • Missouri • city council • shooting • Kirkwood, Missouri • Charles "Cookie" Thornton

Loser Sues Winner for Falsifying Sex

Defeated Georgia challenger says 'transgender' incumbent defrauded voters

Nov 23, 07 6:21 PM CST
(Newser) - A defeated city council candidate is accusing the victorious incumbent, Michelle Bruce, of deceiving voters by identifying herself as female. Plaintiff Georgia Fuller’s lawyers say voters in Riverdale, Georgia, tend to favor female candidates. “It gives her an unfair advantage, it’s not just sour grapes,” said... More »

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politics • Georgia • transgender • gender politics • female politicians • city council

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