city commissioners
Coverage of city commissioners in the Nexus archive.
- Judge grants partial victory in Philadelphia write-in votes lawsuit
A Philadelphia judge partially ruled in favor of a Republican lawyer challenging the city's write-in vote requirement, allowing four candidates to be certified despite receiving as few as two votes. The decision does not extend to other candidates who may have also qualified with fewer than 10 votes, leaving the broader legal dispute unresolved.
- North Miami Beach mayor held in contempt of Congress
North Miami Beach Mayor Michael Joseph is held in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with subpoenas related to an investigation into Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. The ethics committee alleges illegal campaign donations through a political committee chaired by Joseph, who faces potential jail time and fines if convicted. Joseph also faces local scrutiny over alleged misconduct as mayor, including altered records and excessive travel expenses.