One of outgoing Mayor Joseph Wilders’ best-received programs was his initiative to remove outdated ordinances from the city’s legal code (first item). However, the gratitude of the populace at no longer being required to maintain the lower edge of their…
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In Case You Missed It: Thanksgiving Stories
As you’re getting ready to eat a largish meal this week, we present to you some of our more favored Thanksgiving-related pieces from the past. :: The End of the Thanksgiving Baby :: What A Character! – Fatty Turkey ::…
The City Desk on public radio’s “Smart City”
The new episode of Smart Cityâ„¢, a wonderful public radio program covering urbanism and city life, features a reading by Leonard Pierce of one of his pieces from The City Desk. It is even referred to as a “special treat.”…
City Residents Going Out of Town For Guns
This recession has meant hard times and few customers for most local businesses, but 23 miles south of the city, in nearby Lakeview Falls, at least one retailer is doing well. Slaven’s Outdoor World has been filled to capacity with…
For Your Ears: Wasted Words
A new episode of the Wasted Words podcast is now available. It is hosted by your editor, RJ White, and the panel includes The City Desk contributors Shek Baker and Stephen Levinson. Thank you.
Older Stamp-Vending Machines Removed from City’s Post Offices
The last of the older coin-operated postage stamp vending machines have, as of today, been removed from every one of the city’s post-office lobbies. “The old machines were nearing the end of their lifetimes,” said postmaster Ike Howell. “They were…
Concession Speech of Mayoral Candidate Leonard Pierce
9:42PM, November 4, 2008 Ladies and gentlemen, members of the press, Bill – hey, Bill. I’ve been asked, in light of the fact that I appear to have lost the race to become mayor of our fair city, to make…
The Concession Speech of Mayor Joseph Wilders
10:57PM, November 4, 2008 Ladies and gentlemen, fellow citizens, Democrats of our fair city, and all of you who have worked so hard with me these last four years: it is time to move on. We extend our congratulations to…
Mayoral Race – Some Numbers
Well, that was certainly something, wasn’t it? With 99% of precincts reporting this morning, here’s how it all shook out: 61.1% (419,339) – City Councilwoman Maribeth Cosgrove (R) 36.6% (250,805) – Mayor Joseph Wilders (D) 1.5% (10,211) – Lewis Armstrong…
Your Next Mayor, Councilwoman Cosgrove
Local television, radio and newspapers are calling the mayoral race for Republican Maribeth Cosgrove over incumbent Mayor Joseph Wilders. With 40 percent of precincts reporting as of 9:30pm, she has 53 percent of the vote. More details to come later…