by jpitney | Jan 22, 2023 | Autism, California Politics, Local Government
In Burbank, California, the City Council chooses one of its members as mayor. (An appointed city manager is responsible for day-to-day administration.) Last month, the Council chose Konstantine Anthony, who now has a very important distinction. From the City of...
by jpitney | Jan 21, 2023 | Civility, Local Government, Transparency
Karin Brulliard at WP: Across a polarized nation, governing bodies are restricting — and sometimes even halting — public comment to counter what elected officials describe as an unprecedented level of invective, misinformation and disorder from citizens when they step...
by jpitney | Dec 13, 2022 | Civility, Local Government
Braley Dodson at WTNH: Leaders across the state are vowing to show more respect to each other during public discussions. More than 90 leaders from about 60 municipalities signed the pledge, which calls for “respecting others and their viewpoints and finding solutions...
by jpitney | Sep 11, 2022 | Civility, Local Government
Craig Wall at WLS-TV in Chicago: Some former Chicago City Council members suggest a lack of civility in the city council is one of the driving reasons for why so many people are leaving. Nearly one-third of the council has left for one reason or another. Former...
by jpitney | Jul 24, 2022 | California Politics, Civility, Local Government, Public Service
At The Guardian, reports that Shasta County has suffered from political tension between traditional conservatives and far-right extremists. Janine Carroll, who has lived in the area for 30 years and previously worked for the county as an administrative assistant, said...
by jpitney | Apr 26, 2022 | California Politics, Local Government, State Government, Uncategorized
At CalMatters, Dan Walters writes about California public policy, starting with an annual report by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association: This year’s version, called “Follow the Money 2021,” contains dozens of examples of how public funds have been...
