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Two congressional Republicans say federal prosecutors rushed into a settlement with a nonprofit operated by Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson that had been accused of misspending government grants.
An attorney for Compuware Corp. testified Tuesday that ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick did not sign a promissory note on a $240,000 loan until IRS and federal agents asked to see the documents.
Granite Falls residents are suspicious of any newcomers, let alone a Muslim native of Pakistan who moved to this rugged, blue-collar mining town to open his own bar.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, who was hailed as a hero this summer for confronting a metal-bar wielding man, is running for governor.
The jury is deliberating in the theft and misconduct trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon.
A Mexican mayor known for his tough anti-crime proposals and seeming advance knowledge of the death of a purported kidnapper said Tuesday that he has received threats and now has a security escort.
The city's mayor-elect has a vision of bringing the middle class to her impoverished hometown. But Dana Redd's first task is to try to get full mayoral powers restored.
Cell phone executive Joe Mallahan conceded defeat Monday in the race for Seattle mayor, handing environmental attorney Mike McGinn a victory in the state's biggest city.
The accusations that Mayor Sheila Dixon used holiday gift cards for the needy during personal shopping sprees may sound like a minor embarrassment at worst, a small-time case of a politician enjoying the perks of power.
The central Pennsylvania city of York has elected its first black mayor, 40 years after violent race riots led to the death of a white police officer and a black woman.
Houston won't know who its new mayor will be until next month.
A Havana-born commissioner and former television reporter has won the Miami mayor's race.
Pittsburgh's 29-year-old mayor has won his first full term in office by beating two independent candidates, including the son of pro football Hall of Famer Franco Harris.
Voters have narrowly elected a Democrat to lead Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city.
Professional basketball Hall of Famer Dave Bing has been re-elected Detroit mayor.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has won an unprecedented fifth consecutive four-year term.
Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums and his wife owe more than $200,000 in back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service, property records indicate.
After Mayor Michael Bloomberg was nearly unseated by his little-known challenger, the ever-confident billionaire declared it a "great week" and threw a ticker-tape parade.
Mayor Frank Jackson won a second four-year term by a landslide margin Tuesday, capitalizing on his campaign boast of maintaining city services and avoiding tax increases amid a recession that hurt the city's manufacturing-dependent economy.
An Atlanta councilwoman could become the city's first white mayor in a generation, facing off against a black state senator in a runoff next month.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick filed a lawsuit Wednesday against a lawyer who leaked racy text messages to the Detroit Free Press and kicked off a scandal that brought down Kilpatrick's administration and sent him to jail.
Larry Langford blamed everyone but himself when he stood outside the courthouse moments after he was convicted on federal corruption charges and ousted as Birmingham's mayor. He said he'd been treated worse than Jeffrey Dahmer, the infamous mass murderer and cannibal.
NEW YORK — Mayor Michael Bloomberg has spent millions of dollars to get inside the head of every New York City voter, hundreds of thousands of whom will get pre-recorded "robocalls" narrowly targeted to appeal to their tastes and urging them to get out and vote.
Sarah Palin struck the American population like a stealth fighter on September 03/ 2008.
Developer, Others Testify In Trial Of Baltimore MayorBALTIMORE -- One of the developers who gave Mayor Sheila Dixon gift cards testified at her trial Monday, saying the cards were meant for needy families and not the mayor herself.
Election Day 2009 has come and gone. Relatively speaking, this election was as insignificant as any off-year election is, as opposed to a mid-term election, but it still could have been an important year for the Libertarian Party, if we had simply bothered to show up.
Opposition calls for Smitherman's headOntario's opposition parties called for the resignation of Energy Minister George Smitherman, saying he must be held accountable for his role in the expense scandal at eHealth Ontario.
Smitherman's 'dirty laundry'Mayoral aspirations kept alive by resignation: Opposition
Boston Mayor Hospitalized After Knee SurgeryBOSTON -- Boston Mayor Thomas Menino will be in the hospital for at least four days following knee surgery after a fall at his son's Hyde Park home Sunday night.
Trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila DixonBALTIMORE -- Ten months after she was indicted, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon has entered a courtroom -- about a block from City Hall -- as a criminal defendant.
Mexican mayor announces rival's death hours before body is foundMauricio Fernandez was being sworn in again as mayor of San Pedro Garza Garcia, one of northern Mexico's most exclusive communities, when he announced to his cheering supporters: "Black Saldana, who apparently is the one who was asking for my head, was found dead today in Mexico …
New Teen Mayor Takes Over Grandpa's JobDAWSON, Iowa -- The newly elected mayor of Dawson, Iowa, is getting attention because of his age. Voters elected Colton Morman, 18, to the office on Tuesday.
Mexican mayor announces death of political rival... hours before his body was found and two days before it was identifiedA Mexican mayor has sparked fury by announcing the death of a notorious drugs baron - hours before the body was found and two days before it was identified.
New Yorkers Surprised By Bloomberg s Close VictoryNew York Mayor Michael Bloomberg narrowly has won a third term. He won by just 5 percentage points. There was resentment by many New Yorkers against the mayor for overturning a term limits law twice approved by voters so he could run again.
Bloomberg Wins Third NYC Mayor Term, Beats Comptroller Thompson Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg won re-election yesterday in a tighter race than public opinion polls had projected, becoming the first three-term chief executive of the largest U.S. city by population since 1989.
Role in schools backedTulsa's next mayor should take an active approach in the city's education programs, the candidates said at a forum Sunday.
Drunk driver kills 18 yr-old woman and flees scene, mayor posts friend's bailIn an e-mail response to a query from The Messenger, Seiber said that Hamilton is a friend.
Gavin Newsom drops out of California governor's raceNewsom is withdrawing from the Democratic primary amid lackluster poll numbers and meager fund-raising receipts. His move leaves state Atty. Gen.
Stockton officer is suspended without pay for giving mayor's son a ticketSTOCKTON -- A traffic stop involving a young officer and the son of a small-town mayor has the whole town talking. The mayor of Stockton tried to fire the officer for issuing his son a ticket.
3 Hoiuston mayoral candidates return illegal donationsNothing changes at Houston City Hall! The time has come to galvanize and throw the bums out in 2009 and 2010 www.mayorgalvan.com
Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson, a former Cal and NBA star, robbed in San Francisco - San Jose Mercury NewsSAN FRANCISCO — Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson, former Cal and NBA star, was reportedly robbed on the streets of San Francisco over the weekend, KCRA-TV in Sacramento is reporting.
Mayor labelled as prostituteCity of Copenhagen is working to remove a Wikipedia entry that describes mayor as former prostitute
Citizens Want Sheboygan Mayor OutSHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- Dozens of people are now filing complaints against Sheboygan Mayor Bob Ryan to get him removed from office, but their efforts may not count.
Residents fuming after gravesite decorations tossed in the trash Linda Picnic says the angel she put on her brother-in-law's grave lasted through blazing heat and hurricanes, but not a Lake Wales ordinance.
Bing threatens to scrap city workers' contractsDetroit Mayor Dave Bing said he will terminate all city worker contracts and impose concessions, including a 10% pay reduction, if unions do not agree to new contracts within the next 30 days.
Quantcast Political Insider Kasim Reed campaigners robbed at gunpointThe Atlanta mayoral campaign of Kasim Reed just identified the two campaign workers who were robbed at gunpoint on Monday. One was Olympic gold medalist and track star Monique Hennagan, who won the 400-meter relay in the 2000 Sidney Games.
Texas DA tries to use illegally seized assets for own legal defense | Raw Storyexcerpt: ""The American Civil Liberties Union on Friday filed a brief with the Texas Attorney General's office arguing that either the county or state must be forced to represent a county district attorney accused of illegally seizing money from mainly black motorists -- in amou …
Not that people from NJ don't know this already but Mayor Cory Booker of New Jersey is a fast rising political star in this country.
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