Salt Lake City
The Salt Lake TribuneA major part of Utah's history is missing. Two Salt Lake City Council members are on a mission to find it.
Was @stateofthecity on Twitter. Veteran of a B-Grade, Film Noir genre of politics known as "local government." Current gig: second tour of duty in the Winnipeg Mayor's Office. Hometowns: Victoria, Winnipeg, Toronto. Working on 'Debt City' (see debt.city)
The wildfire beat, in North America
Karen K. HoICYMI: I talked to four reporters about covering wildfires and smoke, incl. specific language to use, dangers to the public, sources to contact, books to read, useful datasets and maps, plus how to prepare before the season starts and smoke arrives in your city: emergencymode.news/no-longer-ni...
Preview of coming attractions. H/t @ericdoherty.bsky.social
Canary Media Inc.California got more than half of its power from solar in May. That’s a massive clean energy milestone.
Manchester metro mayoral race. I'm old enough to remember a matter of weeks ago when some UK online hacks insisted that letting Burnham run for Parliament would mean Labour would lose the Manchester mayoralty to reform. Another talking point dies an early death.
Owen WinterManchester mayoral results, first round Bev Craig - Labour 47% (+24 vs local elections) Reform 21% (-10) Green 12% (-7) Restore 9% (new) Conservative 8% (-3) Lib Dem 3% (-7)
Boston, Massachusetts
Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭Now, any couple who gets married in City Hall can request a pet certificate upon uniting their household! 🐾 This certificate is dedicated to the shared commitment, love, nurture and proper cuddles our pets bring to our lives. Be sure to bring your pets to make the ceremony paw-fect.
True!
Michèle ChampagneThis reliance on media reports for knowledge is a common part of Toronto City Council’s blindness—something you would never see done to Amsterdam’s City Council. There is immense coordination between Amsterdam, the province of Noord-Holland, and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure.