Mayors – Page 2

Once a Homeless Addict, a Mayor Takes On Housing and Drug Crises

Dan Carter was on the streets for 17 years. His experience informs his policy agenda as mayor of Oshawa, Ontario, a city of 175,000 struggling with overdoses and affordability.

Charleston Elects Republican Mayor for First Time Since 1870s

The new mayor, William Cogswell, said partisan politics took a back seat to “mutual love and respect for our city.”

In N.Y.P.D.’s Harsh Tactics Under Adams, Critics See a Broken Promise

As a candidate, Eric Adams promised a new kind of policing. But some fear that increased stops and aggressive tactics will erode trust.

‘I’m Not Superwoman’: Philadelphia’s Likely Mayor Urges Teamwork

Cherelle Parker, a former City Council member, is poised to become the first woman to lead of America’s sixth-biggest city. Her to-do list is daunting.

Election Day Guide: Governor Races, Abortion Access and More

Two governorships are at stake in the South, while Ohio voters will decide whether to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution.