Ricky Gleason launches Kendall County Judge campaign, championing property rights, transparent governance, and responsible community growth. Committed to preserving Hill Country's unique character and empowering residents. #LocalPolitics #CommunityLeadership

Kazakhstan Renews Debate Over Stray Animals After Parliament Approves Euthanasia Amendments

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-renews-debate-over-stray-animals-after-parliament-approves-euthanasia-amendments/

Feeling sad that the good progressive candidate (and former mayor), who got more first-preference votes than anyone else, looks to have lost the Dunedin City Council by-election to a right-wing newbie 😭

#ÅŒtepoti #NZPol #LocalPolitics

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Jo Galer on track to win Dunedin by-election

Jo Galer is on track to win the Dunedin City Council by-election over former mayor Aaron Hawkins. At 1.30pm today, Ms Galer (8845 votes) was in...

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