The city of San Jose has been making waves in the fight against crime. This city has managed to solve every single homicide case over the past three years. This achievement is pretty remarkable. Most cities struggle to solve even half of their homicide cases. The national average is around 58%. San
The Dallas City Council has been facing some issues with how they handle their meetings. It is not uncommon for meetings to start late or for items to be suddenly removed from the agenda. This can cause confusion for both city staff and council members who are not aware of the changes. Some council
First off, let's talk about the big news from Pittsburgh. Corey O'Connor, the son of a well-liked former mayor, secured the Democratic nomination for Pittsburgh's mayoral race. This win is a clear sign that many voters are not happy with the current mayor, Ed Gainey, and his progressive policies. I
The courtroom drama in Colorado Springs is heating up. The trial for two individuals accused of faking a hate crime to sway the 2023 mayoral election is underway. The plot thickens as Yemi Mobolade, the candidate who allegedly benefited from this scheme, is set to take the stand. Mobolade is expecte
New York City's mayor, Eric Adams, took a significant step by signing a new business deal with Israel. This move is part of his broader strategy to counter calls for divestment from Israel, especially amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The agreement, signed during a conference in Manhattan, aims t
New York City in the 1990s was a mess. Crime was high, and the city seemed out of control. But then something amazing happened. The city's crime rate dropped dramatically. This change was not due to big social programs or fancy theories. Instead, it was the result of creative policing and a new appr
The city of Omaha, Nebraska, experienced a significant change in its leadership. For the first time, a Black man will take the role of mayor. This outcome was not a surprise, as voters were split between supporting the current mayor, Jean Stothert, and her challenger, John Ewing. Both candidates had
The Campaign Finance Board in New York City has been a thorn in the side of politicians since 1989. It aims to keep elections fair and transparent, which often means it's not popular with candidates. The board's job is to regulate how much money flows into political campaigns. This is tricky because
A heated situation unfolded in New Jersey when Newark's mayor found himself in trouble with federal agents. The mayor, Ras Baraka, was taken into custody after visiting an immigration detention center. This center, Delaney Hall, has been a point of contention for some time. It is a large facility wi
New York City has a new strategy for dealing with crime. It is not about stopping it before it happens. Instead, it is about reacting to it after it starts. This is the Panic Button Doctrine. The city plans to spend $1. 6 million to install these buttons in 500 bodegas. Each button costs $3, 200. Th
