#mayor
#mayor

New York City

City officials awarded key to the city by outgoing mayor

Outgoing Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe recognized community leaders' contributions amidst challenges, including an FBI investigation and reflected on his life journey during his final address.

fromVariety

2 days ago

NYC politics

A$AP Rocky Shades Eric Adams, Says He's Going to Run for NYC Mayor: 'I'm Dead F-ing Serious'

A$AP Rocky jokingly claims he should be the Mayor of New York City, expressing his ambition and straightforwardness about leadership.

fromABC7 San Francisco

London

SF Mayor London Breed reflects on her time in office, what's next for her

Mayor London Breed reflects on her tenure as San Francisco's mayor and her uncertain future after her term ends.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

1 week ago

London politics

Susan Hall reclaims Tory leadership at City Hall and pledges to renew battle with Sadiq Khan

Ms. Hall has reclaimed her leadership role and pledges to address key issues faced by London, including crime and affordable housing.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

New York City

City officials awarded key to the city by outgoing mayor

Outgoing Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe recognized community leaders' contributions amidst challenges, including an FBI investigation and reflected on his life journey during his final address.

fromVariety

2 days ago

NYC politics

A$AP Rocky Shades Eric Adams, Says He's Going to Run for NYC Mayor: 'I'm Dead F-ing Serious'

A$AP Rocky jokingly claims he should be the Mayor of New York City, expressing his ambition and straightforwardness about leadership.

fromABC7 San Francisco

London

SF Mayor London Breed reflects on her time in office, what's next for her

Mayor London Breed reflects on her tenure as San Francisco's mayor and her uncertain future after her term ends.

more#leadership

#oakland

East Bay (California)

Oakland will elect a new mayor in a special election. Here's what you need to know

Oakland's special election on April 15 is primarily due to the recall of Mayor Sheng Thao.

5 months ago

East Bay (California)

President of Oakland City Council, Nikki Fortunato Bas, Declares Victory In County Race, Complicating Mayoral Transition

Nikki Fortunato Bas won her bid for Alameda County Supervisor, leaving the interim mayor position in Oakland uncertain.

6 days ago

San Francisco

Oakland Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee Announces Her First Batch of Transition Staff Appointments

Barbara Lee's administration begins with 16 hires, focusing on bridging divides to address Oakland's budget crisis and crime issues.

US Elections

When will we know who won the Oakland mayor's race?

Oakland's mayoral race results will take weeks to finalize due to the manual counting of a large number of mail-in ballots.

fromThe Mercury News

5 days ago

NYC politics

Oakland may pay $208,000 to settle lawsuit claiming ex-Mayor Sheng Thao shouldn't have been allowed to run for office

The Oakland City Council may settle a lawsuit concerning ex-Mayor Thao's eligibility for the 2022 election due to errors in the candidate application process.

1 month ago

NYC politics

Interim Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins hires 2 deputies

Kevin Jenkins appoints LaNiece Jones and Burt Jones as deputy mayors to focus on community safety and budget management.

East Bay (California)

Oakland will elect a new mayor in a special election. Here's what you need to know

Oakland's special election on April 15 is primarily due to the recall of Mayor Sheng Thao.

5 months ago

East Bay (California)

President of Oakland City Council, Nikki Fortunato Bas, Declares Victory In County Race, Complicating Mayoral Transition

Nikki Fortunato Bas won her bid for Alameda County Supervisor, leaving the interim mayor position in Oakland uncertain.

6 days ago

San Francisco

Oakland Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee Announces Her First Batch of Transition Staff Appointments

Barbara Lee's administration begins with 16 hires, focusing on bridging divides to address Oakland's budget crisis and crime issues.

US Elections

When will we know who won the Oakland mayor's race?

Oakland's mayoral race results will take weeks to finalize due to the manual counting of a large number of mail-in ballots.

fromThe Mercury News

5 days ago

NYC politics

Oakland may pay $208,000 to settle lawsuit claiming ex-Mayor Sheng Thao shouldn't have been allowed to run for office

The Oakland City Council may settle a lawsuit concerning ex-Mayor Thao's eligibility for the 2022 election due to errors in the candidate application process.

1 month ago

NYC politics

Interim Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins hires 2 deputies

Kevin Jenkins appoints LaNiece Jones and Burt Jones as deputy mayors to focus on community safety and budget management.

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo enters race for NYC mayor

Cuomo's entry into the mayoral race significantly challenges incumbent Eric Adams amid a backdrop of scandals and diminishing support.

fromDazed

Meet Zohran Mamdani, the TikTok-savvy socialist running for NYC mayor

Zohran Mamdani's campaign focuses on addressing New York City's affordability crisis and resonates with young voters through relatable policies and activism.

fromwww.nytimes.com

New York City

Black Voters Helped Elect Eric Adams Mayor. Now They May Back Cuomo.

Mayor Eric Adams asserts he is treated unfairly and emphasizes his commitment to his role as New York City's leader.

fromNew York Post

2 months ago

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo enters race for NYC mayor

Cuomo's entry into the mayoral race significantly challenges incumbent Eric Adams amid a backdrop of scandals and diminishing support.

fromDazed

Meet Zohran Mamdani, the TikTok-savvy socialist running for NYC mayor

Zohran Mamdani's campaign focuses on addressing New York City's affordability crisis and resonates with young voters through relatable policies and activism.

New York City

fromwww.nytimes.com

Black Voters Helped Elect Eric Adams Mayor. Now They May Back Cuomo.

Mayor Eric Adams asserts he is treated unfairly and emphasizes his commitment to his role as New York City's leader.

more#new-york-city

#san-francisco

fromLos Angeles Times

San Francisco

'The vibe shift is' real. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie becomes his hometown's hype man

New Mayor Daniel Lurie embraces hope and optimism amidst San Francisco's challenges, aiming to revitalize the city's image and connect with its residents.

fromMission Local

SF politics

Exit interview: London Breed says she'll be remembered as San Francisco's 'crisis mayor'

London Breed reflects on her tenure as San Francisco mayor, emphasizing responsibility, urban improvements, and acceptance of electoral outcomes.

fromLos Angeles Times

San Francisco

'The vibe shift is' real. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie becomes his hometown's hype man

New Mayor Daniel Lurie embraces hope and optimism amidst San Francisco's challenges, aiming to revitalize the city's image and connect with its residents.

fromMission Local

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

SF politics

Exit interview: London Breed says she'll be remembered as San Francisco's 'crisis mayor'

London Breed reflects on her tenure as San Francisco mayor, emphasizing responsibility, urban improvements, and acceptance of electoral outcomes.

more#san-francisco

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Young competition winner will join 'Santa' for Dartford's Big Christmas Switch On

Dartford's Christmas lights switch-on features Sia Buist, a young winner, assisting the Mayor and Santa, promising entertainment and community spirit.

The event on November 16 kicks off the holiday season for Dartford, uniting local businesses and residents in festive celebrations.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

6 months ago

SF politics

Morgan Hill's Mark Turner leads for Mayor, two new faces on council

Incumbent mayor Mark Turner leads while new council members Miriam Vega and Soraida Iwanaga reflect voter desire for preserving Morgan Hill's character amidst economic challenges.

fromMission Local

9 months ago

SF politics

See how they run: Safai has what no other mayoral candidate has - an MIT degree

Safaí goes from MIT's urban planning program to running for mayor but faces challenges despite his background.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

9 months ago

Chicago Is Prepared to Safely Host Democrats' Convention, Officials Say

Chicago is prepared to host a safe and vibrant Democratic National Convention next month.