June 19, 2018
Reported Stewart Veto Reverts Budget to Higher Taxes and Lower School Funding
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart has reportedly vetoed the city budget approved by the Democrats on the City Council that would have lowered her proposed tax increase and increased school funding. Under the City Charter rules, Stewart’s veto means that her original proposed budget takes affect as the official city budget instead of the budget approved […]
Racist Political Leaflet Distributed in Arch Street Neighborhood
A racist political leaflet has been distributed in the Arch Street neighborhood, resulting in a referral to city police. The leaflet is composed as a “letter” that makes obscene and vulgar references to former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. “I believe this is more than what is on the surface,” said […]