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CTV News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Watermain swabbing is taking place in Barrie this week
If you receive a hand-delivered notice to your door this week, don't be alarmed. Watermain swabbing is taking place in Barrie. In order to properly maintain water systems, the city will conduct swabbing to clean out all watermains. Swabbing involves scouring the watermain with foam swabs and high-velocity water. These swabs go into a fire hydrant. Fire hydrants will be left open until all water runs clear. Swabbing is happening in the areas of Ward 6, 8 and 10 throughout the month of July. Water services in these areas will be affected this month: July 3, 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Areas of Coleman Drive, Gross Drive, Lowry Court, Pringle Drive, Ruffet Drive July 8, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Areas of Bay Lane, Brennan Avenue, Cliff Road, Kempview Lane, Southview Road, Wallwin's Way, White Oaks Road, Whitty Lane July 10, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Areas of Bayshore Boulevard, Brookfield Crescent, Capps Drive, Crimson Ridge Road, Golden Meadow Road, Royal Park Boulevard, Turner Drive July 22, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Areas of Bird Street, Edgehill Drive, Gross Drive, Knupp Road, Kraus Road, McAvoy Drive, Miller Drive, Sproule Drive July 24, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Areas of Dock Road, Gray Lane, Hurst Drive, Jean Street, Tyndale Road, Tynhead Road How will I be notified? If you receive a notice, it is advised that no water be used during the times specified on the notice. To prevent any water use, residents can turn their home water meter off. If there are changes to the schedule, updated notices will be delivered to your door. After swabbing is complete: Residents and businesses may experience some water discolouration for short durations. The city suggests you follow these guidelines once watermain swabbing is completed: Turn on a cold water tap and let the water run for a few minutes. Do not choose a tap that has a water filter connected to it, or the sediment may clog your filter. Collect some water in a light-coloured cup or container to see if it is clear. The water may be cloudy because air captured in the water forms tiny bubbles. These bubbles are harmless and will disappear if the water sits for a few minutes.
Axios
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Mayor Bibb's reelection path clears in 2025 race
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb formally filed his petitions for reelection this week and will likely waltz into a second term with minimal effort. State of play: The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections published an unofficial list of candidates shortly after the filing deadline Wednesday. Between the lines: Two potential mayoral challengers would have made for a more interesting contest had they decided to run: Council President Blaine Griffin, who chose to waltz into another term himself on the city's legislative body — he's running unopposed in the new Ward 6. Former State Sen. Nina Turner, whose interest in a mayoral campaign was always speculative. The intrigue: Bibb does have one challenger, Republican Laverne Gore, a serial candidate who ran for Cleveland mayor in 2009. Notwithstanding her lack of name recognition, funding and infrastructure, her party affiliation dooms her campaign in Cleveland. The only two Republican candidates to run in recent memory were David Lynch in 2005, who mustered 8% of the primary vote; and Robert Kilo in 2017, who managed 5%. When Gore last ran for mayor, she did so as a Democrat. Flashback: This year will be a stark contrast to 2021, when Bibb and six other mayoral candidates battled through a monthslong primary season full of lively forums and debates. Reality check: With only two candidates in 2025, there won't even be a mayoral primary. Bibb and Gore will meet in the Nov. 4 general election.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dover votes out councilman facing assault cases; Kelley wins Rockaway rematch in primary
Residents of Dover and Rockaway Township appear to have voted for change in the June 10 primary, with each town seeing incumbent council members lose their bids for re-election. In Dover, that included Councilman Sergio Rodriguez, who faces assault charges related to three separate incidents in town but who has kept the backing of Mayor James Dodd and the local Democratic party. Preliminary, unofficial results from the Morris County Clerk's Office Tuesday show Rodriguez and two fellow council incumbents, all Democrats aligned with Dodd, trailing the opposition. The winners will be heavily favored in the majority Democratic town to win office in November. In Rockaway Township, meanwhile, former Ward 6 Councilman Tucker Kelley appears to have a comfortable lead in his rematch with Rachael Brookes, the incumbent who knocked him out of office in 2021. Final tallies are likely to change as late-arriving mail and provisional ballots are counted. County clerks in New Jersey have until June 23 to certify primary election results. The most notable loss appears to be in Dover's Ward 2, where Rodriguez sought a second term. The 30-year-old has been dogged by legal charges over the past year following confrontations with homeless men he accused of drinking alcohol in public. On Tuesday night, he conceded his loss to Judith Rugg, a former council member who Rodriguez defeated in 2023. Rodriguez trailed Rugg by almost 2-1, 214 votes to 112. She had the highest vote total of all primary candidates in town. Rugg, a career nurse, described her victory as "both humbling and surreal." "This victory belongs to Dover, to the volunteers, families, and neighbors who believed that we needed change," she said. "I will work diligently to make you proud, ensuring that every decision I make reflects the needs and voices of our entire community. Our town has faced challenges under current leadership, but change is coming." Rodriguez congratulated Rugg in a Facebook post, telling the voters, "Serving as your councilman over the past year has been one of the most meaningful chapters of my life." "I poured my heart into this role and took the responsibility very seriously every single day," he wrote. "My goal throughout this journey was not only to serve, but to redefine what public service could look like. I wanted to show that the position of council member can, and should, be used as a force for good. I know I raised the bar for what's expected of a public servant, and I leave with peace knowing that whoever fills these shoes next will have to work harder, be more present, and care just as deeply." Dodd called on Rodriguez to resign after the third set of charges were filed against his former running mate. But the mayor reversed course and backed his protege earlier this year, eventually convincing the council to authorize $35,000 to pay for Rodriguez's legal defense. Dodd said in April that his colleagues actions "weren't in his best judgement,. But he said Rodriguez was "acting in his capacity as a councilman" during the incidents and deserved to be represented. Rugg came into office with former Mayor Carolyn Blackman in 2019, but lost her seat four years later to Dodd's "Rescue Dover" slate of Democrats, including Rodriguez. Pleas from her Ward 2 neighbors pushed her back into the race, she said before this year's primary. "I believe in the truth," she said. "We don't know how this will turn out, but he was not being challenged on the ballot, and I thought that was wrong." More: Morris County election results: Parsippany mayor survives primary; Dover incumbents trail In Ward 1 in Dover, former Board of Education President Daniella Mendez held a tight, 168-147 vote lead over incumbent Claudia Toro in preliminary results. The nasty campaign included Dodd, in support of Toro, and Mendez trading personal attacks via social media in the days leading up to the primary. Mendez, the first trans woman elected as president of a New Jersey public school district, thanked supporters in a Facebook post on primary night. "While the results are still too close to call tonight, we remain hopeful and proud of the campaign we built together," she wrote. In Dover's Ward 3, another Dodd ally, Michael Scarneo, was trailing Christopher Almada, 189-121. In Ward 4, Dodd-backed incumbent Arturo Santana was unchallenged, receiving 120 votes. Another reversal was seen in Rockaway Township's Ward 6, where Kelley has a 447-263 lead in the Republican primary over incumbent Rachael Brookes. She knocked Kelley out of office by 96 votes four years ago. "It was a grassroots campaign where we connected with voters by knocking on their doors," Kelley said Tuesday night. "Over 600 doors to connect with those people, and listen to their ideas and suggestions. I think it paid off." Kelley moves on to a general-election race against Democrat Michael Fluhr, who was unchallenged in the Democratic primary. The Rockaway Township council is bipartisan, with the GOP holding a 7-2 majority. This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: Dover councilman Sergio Rodriguez loses primary after assault charges
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Jackson, MS, election results for June 3 general election for mayor, city council races
Jackson voters returned to the polls Tuesday, June 3, to vote in the general election to decide the mayor of Jackson as well as five Jackson City Council races. One thing is certain: Jackson will have a new mayor. Two-term Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba was defeated by Democratic Sen. John Horhn in the April 22 primary runoff. Horhn is facing Republican challenger Kenneth Gee and four independents: Rodney DePriest, Zach Servis, Lillie Stewart-Robinson and Kim Wade. Wade announced in mid-May that he is endorsing DePriest and is urging his supporters to vote for him. His name still appeared on the June 3 ballot because he did not withdraw from the race in time. For the Jackson City Council, five seats are up grabs: Wards 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7. Unlike the earlier rounds, there will be no runoff. The candidate with the most votes wins and assumes office starting July 1. Below is a look at the results for the Jackson mayor and city council races: Incumbent Ward 4 Councilman Brian Grizzell retained his seat after the Democratic April 1 primary, defeating challenger Malcolm May. Grizzell is running unopposed in the general election, therefore winning the seat. It will be his second term on the council. Democrat Lashia Brown-Thomas won the April 22 primary runoff election, defeating Emon Thompson. Brown-Thomas will be the Ward 6 representative on the Jackson City Council as she is running unopposed in the general election. She replaces current Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks, who decided not to run for reelection. Council President Virgi Lindsay announced in January that she would not seek reelection. Three candidates are vying to replace her to represent Ward 7. Contact Charlie Drape at cdrape@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Jackson, MS, election results for June 3, 2025 for mayor, city council
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Jackson Election Day is here: candidates, wards, polling info and what to expect
In just days, Jacksonians will return to the polls one last time to elect a new mayor and decide whether to keep or replace members of the Jackson City Council. June 3 is general election day in the capital city. The primaries and runoffs are in the books — now it's winner takes all. The candidate with the most votes wins their race, no runoffs this time. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and if you're in line by 7 p.m., you'll still be allowed to vote. Voters can find their precinct by visiting the Mississippi Secretary of State's website and entering their address and zip code. Here's everything you need to know. The race to become Jackson's mayor started with 20 candidates - plus two who were disqualified - and has been narrowed down to just six: one Democrat, one Republican and four independents. State Sen. John Horhn, the Democratic nominee, is the heavy favorite to become next mayor as Jackson has not elected a Republican or independent candidate to the position in decades. Horhn defeated incumbent Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba in the Democratic primary and runoff elections held in April. In the runoff, Horhn carried 74.77% of the vote, according to the official results certified by the Mississippi Secretary of State's office. His Republican challenger is Kenneth Gee, a Bailey Magnet High School graduate currently attending Rasmussen University, who has worked as a law enforcement officer. To say Gee faces an uphill battle in the race isn't an exaggeration. In the April 22 GOP runoff, he secured the nomination by winning 100 of the 159 total votes cast, outlasting candidate Wilfred Beal. The four independent candidates are Rodney DePriest, Zach Servis, Lillie Stewart-Robinson, and Kim Wade. Because they're not affiliated with a political party, the independents skipped the primaries and advanced straight to the general election. Five of the seven seats on the council will be up for grabs come Election Day. Two seats — Wards 4 and 6 — have already been decided. That leaves Wards 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 still up for grabs. Ward 4 Councilman Brian Grizzell retained his seat after the April 1 primary, defeating challenger Malcolm May. Grizzell is running unopposed in the general election, therefore winning the seat. It will be his second term on the council. Similarly, Lashia Brown-Thomas became the next Ward 6 councilwoman after defeating Democratic candidate Emon Thompson in the April 22 runoff. She is also running unopposed in the general election. Brown-Thomas replaces incumbent Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks, who is not running for reelection this year. More information on the candidates vying for seats on the council can be found on the Clarion Ledger website. In early January, Jackson Municipal Clerk Angela Harris confirmed to the Clarion Ledger that letters had been sent to residents whose wards may have changed due to last year's redistricting. To assist residents who are still unsure of their ward, use the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District's — the group that helped the council with the redistricting process — online tool. Residents can enter their address to check their ward. The tool is available on CMPDD's website. Gray Ouzts, a principal planner with CMPDD, previously told the Clarion Ledger the online tool is open to the public, but residents should confirm they are voting in the correct ward with the city. Residents can also check with the city to verify their polling precinct. To do so, visit Jackson City Hall or call the Municipal Clerk's Office at (601) 960-1035. Contact Charlie Drape at cdrape@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Everything to know before voting in Jackson for Election Day on June 3
