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Express Tribune
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Court restores powers to local representatives
The Peshawar High Court has nullified amendments made by the provincial government to the Local Government Ordinance that reduced the powers and funding of elected local representatives. The court accepted petitions challenging the changes and declared the provincial government's amendments unconstitutional. A two-member bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Farah Jamshed presided over the case. The petitions were filed by Humayun Mayar, Zubair Ali, and others, and were argued by Advocate Babar Khan Yousafzai. During the hearing, Yousafzai informed the court that local government elections were held in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in February 2022, after which the newly elected representatives took oath and began performing their duties. However, the provincial government soon initiated efforts to curtail their authority and, later that year, amended the Local Government Act. Yousafzai argued that these amendments significantly rolled back the powers of elected local bodies and stripped them of their authority to allocate and utilize development funds. These powers were instead transferred to the district administration and other government departments. He pointed out that the majority of seats in the first phase of elections were won by opposition parties, prompting the government to tighten its control by changing the law. The lawyer further contended that by shifting most powers from the Act to the Rules, the government bypassed legal safeguards. Specifically, amendments were made to Sections 23A and 25 of the Local Government Act, altering the composition of the Tehsil Local Government structure originally defined in the 2019 version of the law. He emphasized that the 2022 amendments not only took away powers from local representatives such as Tehsil Mayors and Village Council members, but also deprived them of any developmental funds for the past three years. This, he noted, had created a situation of uncertainty and pressure, as representatives face public expectations without any resources to meet them. Yousafzai argued that if such amendments were deemed necessary, they should have been applied prospectively, during future elections, rather than retroactively undermining the authority of currently elected officials under the 2019 Act. In response, the Additional Advocate General contended that the amendments were lawful and within the authority of the provincial government. He claimed the changes were presented before the provincial assembly and that the elected representatives had been granted their due rights. After reviewing the arguments, the bench declared the provincial government's amendments invalid, restoring the original powers and funding mechanisms for local government representatives as per the 2019 Local Government Act.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
April 21-25: Pinckney to host town hall at paintball field, Fowlerville talks council pay
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — In 2025, The Daily is providing a weekly round-up of the biggest topics in upcoming municipal meetings, giving our readers a chance to engage with their local officials on the projects, appointments and decisions that hit closest to home. These round-ups are written on Fridays, and will not include an agenda if one hasn't been posted by 1 p.m. Municipalities are not required by the Michigan Open Meetings Act to provide an agenda in advance of a meeting, but they are required to provide notice. Please visit your local municipality website for the most updated information. Here are the biggest topics for meetings Monday-Friday, April 21-25. Tax Allocation Board Meeting: 1 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Livingston County Administration Building An agenda was not immediately available. Town Hall Meeting: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Hell Survivors Paintball and Airsoft Playfield The agenda includes: A series of updates on key village topics, including water and sewer bills, infrastructure and roads, taxes, the village master plan, police services and more An open forum for resident questions and comments Read the full agenda: Finance Committee Meeting: 5:45 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Fowlerville Village Hall The agenda includes: A discussion and consideration of a recommendation to the Village Council regarding the compensation of the Village President and Village Council Trustees. The Fowlerville Village Council has approved moving from two meetings a month to one meeting on the third Monday of each month, according to the meeting packet. It is also deemed necessary to establish fair compensation for council members to recognize their time and commitment. A recommendation and the draft resolution will be presented at the next regular council meeting on May 19. Read the full agenda: Village Council Budget Workshop: 6 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Fowlerville Village Hall The agenda includes: Review of the proposed 2024-25 fiscal year recommended amended budget and the proposed 2025-26 fiscal year recommended budget Read the full agenda: Village Council Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Fowlerville Village Hall The agenda includes: Consideration of a resolution to amend Resolution No. 23-27 regarding the allocation of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. The revised plan allocates up to $60,000 for a new police vehicle and up to $244,021.66 for a project at Community Park, previously scheduled for fiscal year 2023-24 with $203,941 to be spent by the end of 2025 in accordance with ARPA guidelines. Consideration of a resolution to fund reconstruction of local streets. The village is applying for $250,000 in state funding to help rebuild Dailey Street, South Collins Street and Hale Street — according to the packet. The village will match the funding with at least $250,000 of its own and cover all other related costs. Read the full agenda: Downtown Development Authority Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at Howell City Hall An agenda was not immediately available. Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Brighton City Hall The agenda includes: A public hearing for proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 98 and consideration of a recommendation of approval for Ordinance 608 A conceptual review of site plan 25-02, a multi-unit residential building at 300 W. North St. Read the full agenda: City Council Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Brighton City Hall The agenda includes: A rebranding and logo presentation by Crimson Discussion of potential upcoming road projects Consideration of using $5,850 of the Robertson Brothers donation to improve the St. Paul Pocket Park Consideration of approving alterations to the Lindbom consent judgement Read the full agenda: Board of Trustees Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Brighton Township Hall A public hearing on proposed sewer rates A public hearing and consideration of adoption of resolution confirming a sewer rate special assessment roll A proposed judgement amending the Brighton Country Club Annex plat Read the full agenda: Planning Commission Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Howell Township Hall The agenda includes: A review of the ADU ordinance; this is unfinished business from a prior meeting Consideration of a final site plan review for 4940 W. Grand River Ave Consideration of preliminary site plan review for vacant land on Grand River Avenue by Agape City Church Consideration of preliminary site plan review for vacant land on Hydraulic Drive Read the full agenda: Board of Trustees Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Marion Township Hall The agenda includes: Discussion of Darakjian property Consideration of Coon Lake Road improvements, estimated at a cost of roughly $46,000 Discussion of open zoning administrator position Read the full agenda: How to participate remotely: Board Working Session: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at Oceola Township Hall An agenda was not immediately available. Board of Trustees Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Hartland Township Hall An agenda was not immediately available. Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Hartland Township Hall The agenda includes: Consideration of final plan for Redwood Living Planned Development Phase II Consideration of request to amend previously approved site plans for a mini warehouse establishment on the east side of Old US-23, north of Bergin Road Updates on the zoning map and future land use map Read the full agenda: Board of Trustees Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Genoa Township Hall The agenda includes: A public hearing and consideration of two resolutions related to the proposed Edwin Drive Road Maintenance Special Assessment Project Consideration of a resolution as required by MCL.432.102 for to recognize Limited Edition Baton Team USA Fundraising Club as a nonprofit organization operating in the township for the purpose of obtaining a Charitable Gaming License Consideration of a request for the introduction of proposed Ordinance Number Z-25-05 dealing with a amendments to the township's Zoning Ordinance and to set the proposed adoption date for May 5 Consideration of a proposal from KP Elite Cleaning for cleaning services at the Township Hall building, park pavilion restrooms and park grounds Consideration of a request to renew the Memorandum of Understanding with Howell Parks and Recreation (HAPRA) for park maintenance services and support for $1,000 per month plus hourly rates for additional work orders and reimbursement of supplies Consideration of a request for adjustments to the Land Division Application fees Read the full agenda: Historic District Committee Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Green Oak Township Hall An agenda was not immediately available. Support local news: Subscribe to get unlimited access to our local coverage Planning Commission Meeting — Master Plan Review: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Iosco Township Hall An agenda was not immediately available. Planning Commission Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Handy Township Hall An agenda was not immediately available. — Contact reporter Evan Sasiela at esasiela@ Follow him on X @SalsaEvan. This article originally appeared on Livingston Daily: April 21-25: Pinckney to host town hall meeting at Hell Survivors
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Politics
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Election: Who is on the ballot for Tuesday's Palm Beach County municipal elections
Palm Beach County residents living within the boundaries of some municipalities have important choices to make Tuesday, March 11. Voters in 12 local towns, cities and villages will be voting in the March 11 election. Some ballots will contain just one town council race, while others will see multiple races and ballot questions. Election Day polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You must vote at the polling place that is assigned to your precinct. Polling places may change. Visit to confirm your polling place before you go vote. Run-offs will be Tuesday, March 25. Here's a look at who and what will be on the ballot: Four candidates are running for mayor in the county's third biggest municipality. The office is currently held by Ty Penserga, who has served three years and is term-limited. Golene Gordon, Court McQuire, David Merker and Rebecca Shelton are running for the vacant position. For District 3, incumbent Thomas Turkin faces challenger Dominick Vargas. For District 1, incumbent Angela Cruz is running unopposed and will retain the seat. BOYNTON ELECTION: City will have a new mayor as four candidates vie for vacant position There are no candidates running for office, but there is one amendment question on the ballot that asks if the Village Council should consist of three or five members. There are no candidates running for office, but there is one amendment question on the ballot that asks if the Town will be authorized to spend up to $3.5 million for two safety projects — rehabilitation of the old fire station and apparatus bays and construction of a public safety marine facility for docking and water rescue service. Voters will elect a mayor and two Town Council members. Incumbent mayor Jim Kuretski faces a challenge from council member Cameron May. Three candidates will compete in each of the two races for council seats. In District 1, Phyllis Choy, Terri Grooms and Andy Weston are running to replace council member Andy Fore, who did not seek reelection. In District 2, incumbent Malise Sundstrom faces challenges from Linda McDermott and Willie Puz. JUPITER ELECTION: Voters to chose mayor, two council members as town grapples with change Six people are competing for three-year terms on the Town Commission. Four are incumbents: Kimberly Glas-Castro, Michael Hensley, Mary Beth Taylor and Judith Thomas. The other two candidates are former Mayor Michael O'Rourke and commission member John Linden. District 2 incumbent commissioner Christopher McVoy is being challenged by Carla Blockson in a rematch of the 2021 race between the two. McVoy defeated Blockson, who had been appointed to the commission in December 2020, in a 2021 runoff. McVoy also defeated Blockson in November 2010 so it will mark the third time the two have squared off for the District 2 seat on the commission, which consists of five seats. McVoy represented District 2 from 2011-17 before losing the seat to Omari Hardy. In District 4, incumbent Reinaldo Diaz is being challenged by Greg Richter and Anthony Segrich. Only registered voters living in Districts 2 and 4 can vote in this election. How Lake Worth Beach candidates plan to tackle housing, utilities and more The Group 1 Town Council seat will be contested between incumbent Lynn 'Doc' Moorhouse, 81, and challenger Jesse Rivero, a 50-year-old firefighter. The seat comes with a three-year term and there are no term limits. Kem Mason, who holds the Group 2 spot on the council, was elected automatically when no one else filed to run for the position during the election qualifying period. Mason, 66, is a retired firefighter and is completing his first term. Paul T. Coleman II, Steven Hoffman and Brian Wiliam Zdunowski are competing for a seat on the Town Council. Clara "Tasha" Murvin and James H. Scott are competing for a term on the City Commission. Voters will elect two members of the City Council. In Group 2, incumbent Marcie Tinsley faces a challenge from Scott Gilow. In Group 4, John D. Kemp and Charles Millar are running to succeed Carl Woods, who is leaving office because of term limits. PALM BEACH GARDENS ELECTION: Mailers, websites call both candidates for council seat unfit There are two seats open on the Riviera Beach commission. In District 1, Bruce Guyton will run against Tradrick McCoy and in District 3, Shirley Lanier will run against Cedrick Thomas. The upcoming election has been filled with controversy after five candidates were disqualified from races after they used debit cards instead of checks to pay their qualifying fees. Mayoral candidates Kendra Wester and Kendrick Wyly, along with city council candidates Madelene Irving-Mills (District 5 candidate), Joseph Bedford, Sr. (District 1 candidate) and Douglas Lawson (District 5 incumbent), were disqualified from the municipal races. RIVIERA BEACH ELECTION: Want to be mayor? With no eligible candidates, Riviera Beach is taking applications The village will elect a new mayor after the death of longtime leader Fred Pinto last year. Competing for the seat are three candidates: acting Mayor Jeff Hmara, Village Council member Selena Samios and Justin K. Plaza. Competing for a seat on the council are Steve Avila, Donielle Pinto and Sylvia L. Sharps. Pinto is the widow of Fred Pinto. ROYAL PALM BEACH ELECTION: Voters to choose mayor, council member; three candidates run unopposed Staff Writer Tom Elia contributed to this report. James Coleman is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at jcoleman@ and follow him on X (formerly known as Twitter) at @JimColeman11. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Election: City-by-city look at Tuesday's municipal elections
