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City Hall: Board of Health Appointments Sail Through
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Board of Health Appointments Sail Through

Public Safety & Health Committee approves Barrett's appointments, chastises Barrett for not creating board earlier

City Hall: Barrett Appoints First Board of Health
City Hall

Barrett Appoints First Board of Health

City's first health oversight board is proposed to be filled almost entirely with women.

City Hall: City to Study More Recycling Pickups
City Hall

City to Study More Recycling Pickups

Pickups could increase from every three to every two weeks; other changes discussed.

City Hall: Council Approves Water Rate Increase
City Hall

Council Approves Water Rate Increase

Three council members object to plan that raises annual cost by $7.

City Hall: Proposal Would Help Food Trucks
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Proposal Would Help Food Trucks

Proposed zoning change on commercial kitchens makes business easier for food trucks.

City Hall: Complaint Against American Sewer Dropped
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Complaint Against American Sewer Dropped

City officials can't verify complaint, but may still consider debarring contractor.

City Hall: City Will Raise Its Water Rates
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City Will Raise Its Water Rates

Average customers in city and suburbs served directly will see their bills rise $7 per year.

City Hall: City Is Repaving More Streets
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City Is Repaving More Streets

But is focus on streets just creating a backlog of alleys and sidewalks needing work?

City Hall: Six Candidates Seek Aldermanic Job
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Six Candidates Seek Aldermanic Job

With Ald. Witkowski resigning, special election has been called, with primary on July 16th.

City Hall: Barrett Must Rebuild Fire & Police Board
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Barrett Must Rebuild Fire & Police Board

Powerful Fire & Police Commission needs new director and two new board members.

City Hall: Council Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee
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Council Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee

Fire and Police Commission appointee gives "petulant" presentation, rejected by council.

City Hall: Alderman Terry Witkowski Resigning
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Alderman Terry Witkowski Resigning

Barrett-ally stepping down. Witkowski's aide, Scott Spiker, has filed to run for his seat.