City Councilman Stephen Whitburn Wednesday defeated lawyer and educator Coleen Cusack in the race for the Council District 3 seat representing the city's downtown and governmental core.
City Councilman Stephen Whitburn Wednesday defeated lawyer and educator Coleen Cusack in the race for the Council District 3 seat representing the city's downtown and governmental core.
Both candidates were Democrats running for the officially nonpartisan position — but they presented two very different approaches to addressing homelessness in the city.Whitburn was instrumental in getting a controversial camping prohibition law passed, and has focused on getting unhoused people into shelters and off the streets, along with approving thousands of homes in his role a member of the council's Land Use and Housing Committee.
Cusack is a homeless advocate who sought to increase the housing supply to get people off the streets, and said there is misinformation about the homeless population in the city and county that serves only to stigmatize them.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Palmer’s new city manager facing possible removal over ‘imminent threat’ of employee lawsuitsPalmer City Manager Stephen Jellie was set to appear at an emergency city council meeting Wednesday.
Read more »
Palmer’s new city manager facing possible removal over ‘imminent threat’ of employee lawsuitsPalmer City Manager Stephen Jellie will appear at an emergency city council meeting Wednesday.
Read more »
Cleveland City Council will let public weigh in before axing two council seats in redistricting processA news release said that it is likely the first time that council has sought public feedback during the redistricting process.
Read more »
Palmer city manager resigns with $75,000 payoutStephen Jellie's resignation was announced during an emergency city council meeting Wednesday.
Read more »
Palmer city council appoints new city manager following resignation of former manager who lasted 2 monthsThe Palmer City Council appointed John Diumenti as the interim city manager Tuesday night, days after the resignation of the previous city manager.
Read more »
City charter amendments could impact city council salary and term limitsSAN ANTONIO - We’re looking at big changes to the city charter on the ballot, including city council salary and term limits, to the salary cap and term limit fo
Read more »