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City Manager Wellington Stepping Down

The Chorus has learned Justine Wellington has resigned as City Manager. Details are still scarce around the exact reason but sources indicate Ms. Wellington and Mayor Gondola butted heads frequently prior to this past February’s special election and were not on speaking terms after the election won by Mayor Gondola. While the Mayor often touted Ms. Wellington’s progressive agenda, he rarely pursued any meaningful legislation … Continue reading City Manager Wellington Stepping Down

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Mayoral Candidate Profile: Waldo Penney

Waldo Penney is a first time Mayoral candidate. Although, he unsuccessfully ran for City Council in 2004 and 2012. Mr. Penney is the owner of Penney’s Fish Market. While unsuccessful on the ballot, Mr. Penney is the premiere seafood provider for Cinniapolis and top-rated guest host on 510 AM radio. His opinions are controversial to some, but accepted as fact by others. Mr. Penney is … Continue reading Mayoral Candidate Profile: Waldo Penney

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Mayoral Candidate Profile: Justine Wellington

City Manager Justine Wellington is a two-time Mayoral candidate, having lost the 2016 election. However, she successfully won election in 2020 to become the first female City Manager in Cinniapolis history. Prior to becoming the City Manager, Ms. Wellington served on the City Council from 2004-2016. Ms. Wellington is often identified as the source of some of Mayor Gondola’s more “extreme” policies. She is wildly … Continue reading Mayoral Candidate Profile: Justine Wellington

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Mayoral Candidate Profile: Preston Gondola

The current Mayor, Preston Gondola, is seeking re-election for a third term as the Mayor of Cinniapolis. Mayor Gondola served nearly three decades as a City Councilman. His father, Van Gondola, was mayor for 64 years. Mayor Gondola was appointed by his father and the City Council to Mayor in 2015. Mayor Gondola then won re-election in 2016 and 2020. His approval rating is currently … Continue reading Mayoral Candidate Profile: Preston Gondola

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2023 February Special Election Candidates

Cinniapolis City Council voted unanimously to hold the Mayoral special election on February 28th. The election date has been moved up from November 5th, 2024 due to increased public and private pressure towards the current administration. City Council sources confirmed there will be no Mayoral election in November 2024, however, City Council elections will still be on the ballot at that time. Nonetheless, Cinniapolis enters … Continue reading 2023 February Special Election Candidates

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City Council Approves 2023 Special Election

Yesterday, City Council voted to move up the 2024 Mayoral election to February 2023. As of this reporting, details are scarce on an exact date or how candidates will be approved for the election. Sources confirmed that council members voted to a 5-5 tie and City Manager Justine Wellington cast the tie-breaking vote approving the 2023 election. Segments of Cinniapolis have been calling for Mayor … Continue reading City Council Approves 2023 Special Election

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Local Business Leaders Petition City Council for 2023 Special Election

City Council received a petition signed by numerous Cinniapolis business leaders calling for a special Mayoral election to be held in January 2023, nearly two years before the scheduled November 2024 election. Sources indicate rising crime rates and the general ineptitude of the current administration lies at the feet of Mayor Gondola. Local businesses said they’ve suffered significant financial losses due to the forced pandemic … Continue reading Local Business Leaders Petition City Council for 2023 Special Election

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’22 Derby Results Upheld

A committee of City Council members heard testimony from concerned parties over the past several days regarding the controversial photo finish from last Summer’s Cinniapolis Derby. The committee found no new compelling information to pursue the release of the photo finish to the public. After an initial public backlash at the decision to withhold the photo, tensions seemed to have eased over the past several … Continue reading ’22 Derby Results Upheld

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Rapid Snowmelt Floods Areas of Cinniapolis

Just a couple days after a historic snowstorm blanketed Cinniapolis in nearly two feet of snow, a swift increase in temperatures has caused flooding in sections of the Walesburg and Reunion neighborhoods. Residents are reporting flooding in their basements, backyards, and side streets, in addition to reports of businesses being looted. Many residents are claiming the city drainage system is failing because of the unpleasant … Continue reading Rapid Snowmelt Floods Areas of Cinniapolis

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