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New DuBois City Councilman Gelfand wants to address “corruption and lack of control”

Monday, January 15 by wcednews

DUBOIS – As we continue to spotlight the newly-elected municipal officials in DuBois and Sandy Township, today we tell you more about one of the newest DuBois City Council members, Elliot Gelfand.A passion thrived by dealing with “the corruption and lack of control in... Read More.

Clearfield County Judge prohibits DuBois City Council from buying out Herm Suplizio

Tuesday, October 24 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – DuBois City Council confirmed its decision to not oppose the injunction preventing their financial support of suspended City Manager Herm Suplizio.Clearfield County President Judge Frederic Ammerman made the injunction permanent on Monday morning, effectively prohibiting City Council from buying out Suplizio's contract.... Read More.

DuBois City Council explores additional pension committee, receives block grant

Tuesday, September 12 by Louise Bennett

City Council To Explore Additional Pension Committee DuBois City Council discussed the need for an ad hoc committee to review the non-uniform employee pension funds.Councilman Pat Reasinger said the city's Pension Committee unanimously moved to set the pension's rate of return at 7.5 percent in... Read More.

DuBois City Council explores payout, termination of Herm Suplizio

Tuesday, August 15 by Louise Bennett

City Council Exploring Payout and Termination of SuplizioDuBois City Council members approved a motion at Monday night's meeting to determine the cost of buying out former City Manager John "Herm" Suplizio's contract of employment.Council indicated they would then decide on Suplizio's official termination after... Read More.

Senate will still vote on stopping DC criminal code changes after councilman tried to withdraw bill

Monday, March 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate intends to move forward with a vote this week to revoke much-debated changes to Washington, D.C.'s criminal code even as the city council's chairman sought Monday to withdraw the original legislation so that it could be revised and resubmitted.The latest... Read More.

New Jersey leaders mourn councilman killed in workplace shooting

Thursday, February 9 by ABC News

(MILFORD, N.J.) -- New Jersey leaders are mourning the loss of a councilman who was killed in what police said was a targeted workplace shooting on Wednesday.Russell Heller was fatally shot outside utility company PSE&G's Somerset Central Division Headquarters in Franklin Township, where he... Read More.

Two arrested as Drag Queen Story Hour protesters target NYC councilman

Tuesday, December 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A protest in New York City against a library Drag Queen Story Hour event spilled over to the apartment building of a city council member, where two demonstrators were arrested after allegedly breaking into the lobby, according to police.The incident Monday... Read More.

South Carolina councilman, family members shot and killed

Wednesday, October 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A man in South Carolina was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing three family members, including a local councilman, the Horry County Police Department said.Police arrested Matthew Allen DeWitt, 25, on Monday regarding the triple shooting.The suspect was charged with murder... Read More.