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$500K Harriet Tubman statue controversy gets national attention, prompts a petition, and elicits the sculptor’s response

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia’s controversy over awarding a direct commission for a permanent Harriet Tubman monument has aroused widespread national interest and a split among the city’s own statue advisory committee.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bangkok governor thanks PM for flood support

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has voiced his appreciation after the premier allowed City Hall to use military trucks to transport people to safety in flooded areas.

Bangkok Post

Lori Lightfoot’s showdown with the feds: What’s at stake for people in Chicago

The mayor calls HUD’s accusations that City Hall has engaged in environmental racism “preposterous.” The funding that’s threatened by the dispute includes money that keeps 650 people with HIV or AIDS from living on the street.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio ends congressional bid a month before primary vote

NEW YORK — Bill de Bl-adios!

Tribune News Service

Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio ends congressional bid a month before primary vote

NEW YORK — Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, struggling mightily in recent opinion polls, ended his run for Congress on Tuesday, more than a month out from Election Day in the Democratic primary.

Tribune News Service

HUD accuses city of Chicago of environmental racism by moving polluters to Black, Latino neighborhoods

City Hall could face losing hundreds of millions in federal housing money. A spokesman for Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls the HUD findings “absolutely absurd.”

Chicago Sun-Times

City Hall considers app use to fight corruption

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is considering expanding the use of the Traffy Fondue application to take complaints about corruption following its success in dealing with public service complaints.

Bangkok Post

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UK businesses must do more on race after Black Lives Matter promises, London deputy mayor says

“It’s important for organistions to not just post black squares on Instagram - but also to put money where their mouth is,” Debbie Weekes-Bernard told The Independent.

The Independent UK

Brain trust puts policy into action

Working behind the scenes in the governor's back office, Kessara Thanyalakpark is busy working out ways to rise to the challenge of making Bangkok a truly liveable city.

Bangkok Post

Dallas had a chance to save this affordable Black neighborhood. What’s gone wrong?

DALLAS — Every street of the Elm Thicket-Northpark neighborhood, east of Love Field, tells the same story.

Tribune News Service

Campaigners urge Bristol City Council to ban meat and dairy from City Hall events

Next year council chiefs will retender for a huge new catering contract for events and conferences in City Hall and elsewhere

Bristol Post

Ed Burke’s brother thinks he should retire rather than seek reelection — and some rivals predict indicted incumbent can’t win

Ald. Edward Burke’s brother hopes he retires. “The last election — under these very adverse circumstances, he pulled it off. He walked the streets at, what was he, 76 at the time?” said former state Rep. Dan Burke. “Do the math. Seventy-eight years old. Come on. When is enough enough?”

Chicago Sun-Times

Planned movie screening at Hua Lamphong station called off

City Hall has called off a free open-air movie screening and musical performance at Hua Lamphong station planned for Sunday, after an awkward lack of forward planning.

Bangkok Post

District polls may backfire

The landslide victory of Chadchart Sittipunt as city governor was a watershed moment for local politics and decentralisation.

Bangkok Post

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Evening Standard

Who is Kemi Badenoch? Former business secretary elected Conservative Party leader

North West Essex MP wins run off against Robert Jenrick

The Guardian - UK

Fun days and free pizza may skew London tenants’ ballots, say Greens

Call to tighten rules after residents voted for demolition or rebuilding of their estates in 20 out of 21 votes

The Guardian - UK

Lib Dems want answers to claims Boris Johnson tried to get woman City Hall job

Sunday Times alleges he was blocked from hiring Tory activist in her 20s, with whom he had brief affair

Bangkok Post

Bangkok governor praises media for joining tree-planting initiative

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has commended media organisations for helping promote City Hall's efforts to woo the public to participate in its projects.

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Belfast Council South of France property event trip criticised by elected rep's

Event branded "little more than a party", but another councillor says Belfast "in dire need of institutional investment"

Bangkok Post

City of hope

'Honestly, I feel like I am doing my dream job," Sanon Wangsrangboon answered quickly when asked about his first few weeks as Bangkok deputy governor.

Bangkok Post

Reward for low-ranking do-gooders from Bangkok governor

ฺฺBangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt thanked low-ranking staff on Sunday for their good work that helped City Hall connect with residents in the capital.

Los Angeles Times

With all ballots counted, L.A.’s left makes big gains; Bass is mayoral front-runner

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County officially finalized the list of candidates who will go head to head in the Nov. 8 runoff election, setting the stage for nearly a dozen bruising contests, including the mayoral showdown between U.S. Rep. Karen Bass and real estate developer Rick Caruso.

Chicago Sun-Times

Judge looks to Supreme Court gun ruling as he weighs whether to shoot down Chicago ban on laser sights

U.S. District Judge Robert Dow Jr. has asked lawyers in a Chicago gun-rights suit to weigh in on whether Justice Clarence Thomas’s majority opinion affects the city’s ban.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan requests ‘urgent’ meeting with Grant Shapps over TFL funding

Sadiq Khan has requested an “urgent” meeting with the Transport Secretary over the future of TfL’s funding.

Bangkok Post

City Hall, TAT plan festivals for capital

City Hall is working with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to promote tourism in Bangkok and revitalise the economy with a plan afoot to organise a variety of festivals in the capital to attract tourists all year round.

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