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How Nina Ahmad, who immigrated to the United States from Bangladesh and has worked as a scientist, women's rights advocate, and developer, won a Democratic nomination for City Council.

Some Buffalo Common Council members agree that there should be reimbursement for the city and its necessary use of first responders.

Mayor Barbarann Keffer is finishing out her term, but isn’t seeking re-election. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates running to replace her.

At their May 2 meeting, Galt City Council members discussed how to handle litter left behind around the Galt Market Grounds and approved salary schedule changes for the city’s directors

The disconcerting trend to continuously amend the City Charter means voters must pay attention and exercise caution when considering ballot questions.

While Council made no decision about the future of the Civic Auditorium at this week’s meeting, dueling proposals to reimagine the site brought out advocates and critics on Tuesday.

An Anne Arundel County bill to make it easier to create accessory dwelling units was passed by the County Council at Monday night’s meeting. The council also created a special exemption for the Maryland Renaissance Festival from a permit bill.

At their regular meeting on Monday, March 6, Village Council members weighed the impacts of a proposed ordinance that would lower by half the amount of income tax credit granted to individuals who work beyond Yellow Springs and pay taxes in other municipalities, from 100% to 50%.

County commissioners, the clerk of courts, prothonotary and treasurer all have multiple candidates who filed petitions with the countys election department by the deadline.

The NSW government has been accused of ignoring pleas to increase fines for illegal tree removals, which Sydney councils say provide little deterrent to dodgy tree loppers and unscrupulous property developers.