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Embattled Oakland mayor claims FBI wouldn't have raided her home if she was rich
“This wouldn’t have gone down the way it did if I was rich, if I had gone to elite private schools or if I had come from money,” Mayor Sheng...
FBI raids Dem Oakland mayor's home after facing recall over sky-rocketing crime
The FBI has raided the home of Oakland, California's Democrat mayor, Sheng Thao, according to reports.
Lefty Chicago Mayor spent $30K in campaign funds on makeup artist and 'skincare enthusiast' in one year: report
“The mayor does not spend taxpayer dollars in preparation for the many public appearances and events he attends every day," a campaign spokesperson said
The City Council's power grab would make NYC government more dysfunctional
The City Council is moving ahead with its power grab over top mayoral appointments, demanding an unprecedented power of approval over chiefs of the NYPD, FDNY and other key agencies.
Boston Democratic mayor says criminals should not be prosecuted for theft, gang registry should be abolished
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu advocated a soft-on-crime agenda by pushing to abolish the gang registry and arguing that criminal behavior – such as theft – should not be prosecuted.
Seattle police chief dismissed from top job amid discrimination, harassment lawsuits
Diaz took over as acting chief in 2020 for Carmen Best, who resigned following a summer of demonstrations against police brutality after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Power struggle between Adams, NYC Council heats up with dueling meetings over mayoral picks, city charter changes
The hearing, which got underway at 10 a.m., was taking place just hours before Hizzoner's new Charter Revision Commission was slated to convene for the very first time in an...
Ex-South Dakota mayor charged in triple homicide after alleged sexual assault of family member
Jay Edward Ostrem, 64, was arrested on Monday and is currently being held in Minnehaha County Jail on $1 million cash only bond.
DC mayor jets off for Vegas weekend 'mission' with 14-person entourage after ritzy Masters trip on taxpayers' dime
Bowser will attend the conference, which is held at Wynn Las Vegas, along with 14 other elected officials and staff members.
Lefty NY state Sen. Zellnor Myrie eyeing Democratic primary challenge bid against Mayor Adams
Progressive State Sen. Zellnor Myrie on Wednesday said he was eyeing a run against Mayor Eric Adams in 2025.
Florida mayor blasts cop for treatment of 'frightened' Gisele Bündchen who cried over paparazzi during traffic stop
“This response is wholly unacceptable and not reflective of the values, judgement and service residents expect from their police.”
Connecticut mayor sparks controversy for comments about school district's special needs students
A Connectiut mayor sparked outrage after he made disparaging comments about the school district’s special needs students during a council meeting on Monday, according to a report.
Embattled 'dictator' mayor calls residents criticizing sex assault, embezzlement scandals a 's--tshow'
"Everybody wanted to continue to be a s--tshow and not really show facts as it relates to what's really going on in our township," Tiffany Henyard said while holding a...
Village of Dolton asks ex-Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to investigate 'dictator' Tiffany Henyard — for $400 an hour: report
"I hope she does a deep dive from a non-biased standpoint," Henyard's former chief of staff Nakita Cloud told The Post Friday evening.
Residents demand 'Dolton Dictator' resign over sex assault, embezzlement scandals: 'Worst mayor in America'
"This is a disgrace what you have done to this village ... They say that you're the worst mayor in America. I agree."
Retired judge blasts crime-ridden Oakland's mayor facing recall: 'She has ruined our city'
A coalition of business owners and activists are working to oust the mayor.
Embattled 'Dolton dictator' mayor accused of misusing funds for lavish trips and $1M security detail, vetoes probe into her spending
Self-described "super mayor" Tiffany Henyard vetoed a resolution seeking to investigate her spending following allegations that she misused taxpayer money on lavish trips and her own $1 million police detail.
Embattled mayor's critic whose home was sprayed with bullets believes Illinois politician ordered attack
Two cars belonging to tenants of former Village of Dolton Trustee Valeria Stubbs, a retired member of the Cook County Sheriff's Office, were riddled with gunfire last July.
'Super' mayor's 'unbearable' spending includes $1M on cop overtime, thousands for unapproved ice rink and constant parties, travel
"The spending has become unbearable for the residents ... we really can't afford it," said Dolton, Illinois, trustee, Kiana Belcher.
'Super mayor' of small town who spends lavishly on flights, steakhouses while village faces debt slams critics 'attacking a black woman in power'
Tiffany Henyard, a Democrat who was elected to mayor of Dolton in 2021, claimed at a public meeting on Monday her critics are just upset because she is a black...