Talks Stalled In CFPS Negotiations

Last Fall, news broke that Cinniapolis Fire Protection Services (CFPS) intended to privatize their trash pickup services beginning July 1, 2024 even though their current contract expires at the end of December 2025. At the time, City Council dismissed this as a negotiating tactic. As July 1 moves closer, Council members are hardening their tone towards the CFPS. Mayor Gondola’s office released a statement to … Continue reading Talks Stalled In CFPS Negotiations

Voting Underway for Special Election

Candidates are making their last-minute pitches for Cinniapolitans votes, while one candidate continues to fight for his life after suffering severe injuries during a botched burglary. Citizens took to the polls starting at 7:00 AM and voting will continue through 8:00 PM tonight. Depending on early polling results, the race may be called for a winner tonight. Although, with exit-polls forecasting a tight 3-way race, … Continue reading Voting Underway for Special Election

Mayoral Candidate in Critical Condition After Attempted Robbery

Oliver Roseman is in critical condition after being shot during an attempted robbery at the Walesburg Beaned Café location. Mr. Roseman is a candidate for Mayor in the upcoming special election. Shortly after 9:00 PM last night, a masked individual entered the restaurant and demanded cash from the barista at the time, LaToya Panters. Ms. Panters told CSD agents she was very frightened and struggled … Continue reading Mayoral Candidate in Critical Condition After Attempted Robbery

3 Takeaways From the Special Election Mayoral Debate

The one and only Special Election Mayoral Debate took place last night at the Cinniapolis State Auditorium. Thursday night’s debate lasted nearly 3 hours giving voters plenty to consider before votes are cast in 11 days. Coming into the night’s debate, polling showed Mayor Gondola leading the pack with Oliver Roseman a close second followed by Justine Wellington polling third and Waldo Penney and Arn … Continue reading 3 Takeaways From the Special Election Mayoral Debate

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

Mayoral Candidate Profile: Arn Murphy

Arnold “Arn” Murphy is a first time Mayoral candidate. He has never run for an elected office prior to the February 2023 special election. Although, he was his brother’s Campaign Manager for the 2016 Mayoral election. Mr. Murphy is the current CEO of Murphy Waste Management. Appointed to the position in 2018, he has overseen the transition to an all-electric fleet of garbage trucks while … Continue reading Mayoral Candidate Profile: Arn Murphy

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

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

Suspicions Surround Mayor’s Spectacles

After Mayor Gondola’s elongated absence from the public eye, folks around town took notice of his new glasses. While most chalked up the new look to an aging set of eyes needing assistance, a segment of Cinniapolis activists started asking questions. First, they started with Martha’s EyeCare. The owner, Dr. Martha Granderson, had some fun with public, neither confirming nor denying that she treated the … Continue reading Suspicions Surround Mayor’s Spectacles