Mayors

Metro Mayors Unite: Demanding Local Control on Gun Laws Amid State Inaction

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Metro-area mayors in Minnesota voiced their strong opinions at a news conference at the state capitol, emphasizing the urgency for state lawmakers to enact bans on assault-style firearms and high-capacity magazines. If no action is taken at the state level, they advocate for granting local governments the authority to create their own gun control regulations. Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse noted in a report by the Minnesota Star Tribune that while federal legislation is the ideal route, city autonomy would be a crucial alternative if state-level progress remains stalled. In another development, Mankato State University is … Read more

"Escalating Tensions: Istanbul Mayor’s Legal Team Targeted Amidst Corruption Crackdown"

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Istanbul, Turkey — The ongoing corruption investigation into Istanbul’s opposition-run municipality has escalated with the arrest of another lawyer representing Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Nusret Yılmaz, also the legal advocate for İmamoğlu’s wife, was detained in Trabzon on allegations related to bribery and subsequently brought to Istanbul for questioning. Yılmaz’s detention follows the arrest of İmamoğlu’s other lawyer, Mehmet Pehlivan, on June 19. Pehlivan faced accusations of belonging to a criminal organization, which he strenuously denied, asserting his affiliations were solely with the Turkish Bar Association and the Istanbul Bar. This recent legal turmoil has intensified … Read more

Former Councilwoman Alleges Defamation in Lawsuit Against Mayor’s Office Over Firing Claims

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A former Metro councilwoman has initiated legal action against both the Metro Government and the mayor she once served under, claiming defamation following her dismissal last year. Keisha Dorsey contends that statements from Mayor Greenberg’s office regarding her termination stemmed from her filing an ethics complaint against him. Dorsey alleges that her firing was unjustly tied to accusations of misconduct and job performance issues, including unexcused absences. In the lawsuit, she argues that these claims not only caused damage to her reputation but also resulted in emotional and professional distress. In response, … Read more

Reform in Sight: Macon Sheriff Backs Mayor’s Efforts to Improve Inmate Conditions Amid Jail Safety Concerns

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MACON, Ga. — Sheriff David Davis has expressed his support for an initiative led by Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller to improve conditions at the Bibb County Jail, amid mounting concerns regarding inmate welfare. Davis spoke about recent developments related to a significant drug bust and the findings of a grand jury investigation on Monday. According to court records released on June 12, conditions within the Bibb County Jail were described as “disgusting and inhumane.” These remarks echoed previous criticisms from local NAACP representatives and protestors rallying for the rights of inmates. In response, Mayor … Read more