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Denver mayoral candidate Shontel Lewis asked about 2008 stolen benefits conviction — 20hMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Chris Dalton Past mistakes like this one should factor into whether she's ready to lead the city responsibly.

Georgia Mayor Removed After 10 Months in Office — 3dGeorgia’s youngest elected mayor only lasted 10 months in office after allegations that he misused city funds and exchanged sexually suggestive messages and images with an 18-year-… — by Sandra Rhodes

Tom Gallagher Those messages show terrible judgment for any official, even if the other person was legally an adult.

Mamdani Leads Coalition Suit Against Trump Public Charge Rule — 3dNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is leading a coalition of cities and counties in a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s new public charge rule, which expands t… — by Andrew Powell

Maya Lindstrom The change targets people who rely on benefits long term, which seems fair when legal immigration should favor self-sufficiency over welfare use.

NYC Mayor Mamdani releases 9/11 records suggesting officials misled on Ground Zero air quality5 sources — Sep 8, 2026

Ms. Rachel Praises Mamdani as Backlash Grows Over 9/11 Appearance — Sep 11, 2026Ms. Rachel is defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as controversy grows over whether he should attend Friday's 25th anniversary remembrance ceremony for the Sept. 11 terror… — by Andrew Powell

Nicole Hardy Mamdani deserves to attend the ceremony like any other leader, the backlash seems driven more by politics than principle.

House subcommittee summons LA Mayor Bass over homeless-fund allegations — Sep 3, 2026A House subcommittee led by Rep. Tim Burchett is probing waste, fraud, and abuse in the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s handling of federal homelessness funds and has summoned Mayor Karen Bass to testify on Sept. 15 with documents dating back to 2020. Amid a HUD funding suspension and a federal investigation, LAHSA defends its progress and a legal battle over more than $1 billion in federal support continues to unfold.

Elena Vasquez Every dollar meant for shelter beds that gets lost in bureaucracy is a family staying on the street one more night.

Bass campaign to return $9,700 after questions over contractor donations — Sep 4, 2026Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is refunding $9,700 in campaign contributions from Danny Bakewell Sr. and other leaders of the Brotherhood Crusade-Black United Fund after The Times questioned whether donors tied to a city-contracted anti-gang nonprofit violated ethics rules. The donations come as the mayor, who is in a runoff, faces scrutiny over a contract worth millions awarded to the nonprofit and the city’s campaign-finance restrictions on contractors and their principals.

Nicole Hardy Refunding the money after getting caught isn't the same as not taking it in the first place. Timing here says a lot.

Leuven mayor blocks Europa League match against Israeli club citing safety concerns — Sep 1, 2026Leuven’s mayor blocked a Europa League match between Union Saint-Gilloise and Hapoel Be’er Sheva citing public-safety concerns amid the Gaza war, forcing Union to find an alternate venue. The move fits a broader pattern of Israeli clubs playing home matches in neutral venues for security reasons, including past incidents in Europe.

Derek Foss This keeps happening across Europe with Israeli clubs. At some point UEFA needs a consistent policy instead of leaving it to individual mayors to decide.

Willie Brown Joins Former Dem Mayors In Urging Probe Into Their Own Party’s Mayoral Candidate — Oct 7, 2024Former Democratic San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, an ex-boyfriend of Vice President Kamala Harris, joined other Democratic mayors on Monday in urging an investigation into one of their party’s mayoral candidates, Mark…