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New Lebanon County elections chief braces for first big test
Lebanon Daily News, Pa.During the last election in November, Lori Oliver was thinking about only her own vote. During Tuesday's Primary Election, she will be concerned about the votes cast by everyone in Lebanon County. A lot has changed for Oliver in the past month or so....Tags: Politics, Bucks County, Primaries, Lebanon, Cornwall
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Spending in L.A. mayor's race breaks records
Spending in the hotly contested two-year race for Los Angeles mayor exceeded $33 million on Saturday, breaking previous records as unlimited outside money continued to play a dominant role in Tuesday's contest. Candidate super PACs and so-called...
Tags: Los Angeles International Airport, Politics, Wendy Greuel, Antonio Villaraigosa, Elections
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Megyesi wins Fate seat by narrow margin
Rockwall County Herald-Banner, Greenville, TexasLorne Megyesi and Jim Thornhill's race for the Place 1 seat on the Fate City Council provided a perfect example of how every vote counts. The winner and loser in Saturday's city council election were separated by a mere three votes. Megyesi was the...Tags: Politics, Elections, Board of Directors
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Do we love L.A.? We don't always vote like it
No, wait, don't turn the page. Yes, I'll admit it. This is yet another column on Tuesday's election in Los Angeles, the race half the city doesn't care about and the other half hasn't heard about, but DO NOT turn the page. OK, I'll give you $5 to read...
Tags: Politics, Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti, Elections, Dennis P. Zine
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Newton: Decision time for L.A.
As the campaign for mayor of Los Angeles has played out over the last two years, the complaints I've heard most often are that none of the candidates has reached for big ideas, that the field has lacked big personalities and that the two finalists are...
Tags: Politics, Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti, Human Interest, Los Angeles Police Department
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After crushing Mali Islamists, France pushes deal with Tuaregs
Reuters* Mali army has headed toward Kidal, French oppose it entering town * Kidal, last rebel-held town in Mali, is central for July elections * French position is stirring frustration in army, on Bamako streets * Mali's interim president backs secretive...Tags: Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wars and Interventions, Mali, Elections
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BRIEF: Councilwoman to run for mayor
Standard-Examiner, Ogden, UtahBeth Holbrook would like to be the first woman to ever serve as mayor of Davis County's second-largest city. Holbrook, a member of the city council, has announced her intention to run for mayor this year in a bid to replace Joe Johnson, who is...Tags: Dwayne Johnson, Politics, Elections
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Tupelo Mayor Candidates Q&A
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo1. How do you view the mayor's role in the mayor/council form of government? What will be your leadership style? PITTS: The role of Mayor differs from that of Council member in that the Mayor carries the vision for the city and works to build...Tags: Local Government, Small Businesses, Employment Opportunities, Politics, 2010 Census
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Phila. controller's race enlivens a sleepy ballot season
The Philadelphia InquirerFor any city controller in Philadelphia there is a conflict between the ideal job specifications and the political reality of getting yourself elected. The public would like to see a snarling watchdog keeping a wary eye over city finances, fearlessly...Tags: Politics, Political Corruption, Bucks County, Primaries, Accounting and Auditing
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Mayor candidates on transportation: innovation vs. tried and true
During eight years in office, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa staked much of his legacy on transportation. He lobbied Washington for millions of dollars in federal funding. He oversaw the addition of 150 miles of bike lanes. And, five years ago, he...
Tags: Politics, Wendy Greuel, Polls, Transportation, Highway Transportation
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Capital Gazette staff earn regional journalism honors
The Capital, Annapolis, Md.The Capital received multiple journalism awards Friday afternoon, including recognition for its continuing coverage of former County Executive John R. Leopold's legal troubles, during a ceremony in Linthicum. Reporters Allison Bourg and Ben Weathers, as...Tags: Linthicum, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis
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Leechburg man takes on busy election season
The Valley News-Dispatch, Tarentum, Pa.A former Leechburg mayor and school board member is committing "political suicide" by seeking election to three offices at the same time, a pollster and political scientist says. Attorney Chuck Pascal will appear on Tuesday's Democratic primary ballot...Tags: Politics, Suicide, Madonna, Primaries, G. Terry Madonna
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