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What I'd like to see for Downey in 2025 — The Downey Patriot
1 hour ago · At the end of every year, I try to sit back and reflect on how Downey has changed, progressed (or regressed), and adapted over the last twelve months, and then I try to think about how that momentum could carry us into the future. I started this article as I always do: by reading last year’s instal
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Mayor-elect Hector Sosa outlines 2025 goals — The Downey Patriot
Dec 12, 2024 · Now set to lead the city in 2025, Mayor Hector Sosa has laid out his plans and intentions for the coming year, including making meetings more efficient, attracting high-quality employment opportunities, and shining more light on men’s mental health. Sosa expressed enthusiasm for his upcoming mayora
Downey’s brightest days still ahead — The Downey Patriot
Dec 7, 2023 · Dearest Downey, As the year comes to a close, I want to wish you and your families a safe and healthy Christmas and Happy Holidays. It has been my honor to serve as your Mayor Pro Tem for 2023. During my past three years as your Citywide Councilmember for District 5, the Downey City Council has b
Upcoming Events - The Downey Patriot
Upcoming community events in Downey, CA. A three-day event during Hispanic Heriatage Month kicks off with an opening night gala that will feature special guests speakers, including award-winning actor and producer Jon Huertas, CEO and Founder of Global Processing Systems Moses Heredia, a poetry reading by acclaimed bilingual poet …
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Downey City Council to weigh new voting system amid legal …
Nov 11, 2024 · DOWNEY — The Downey City Council will meet Tuesday to decide whether to adopt a new election system in response to a legal challenge.. The city is currently facing pressure to comply with the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA), following a demand letter from Sarega Law, APC, which claims Downey’s election method violates state law.
Downey projects $1.4 million surplus in 2024-25 budget
May 28, 2024 · DOWNEY — Downey’s city council is poised to pass an over $273 million spending plan for fiscal year 2024-25 after a budget review last week. The city is anticipating a projected $1.4 million general fund surplus, with plans to spend approximately $123.4 million against $124.8 million in estimated
City council candidates raise thousands ahead of special elections
Aug 17, 2023 · DOWNEY — In preparation of the two special city council elections scheduled for November, four candidates have submitted their financial disclosure forms to the city clerk.. The disclosures cover Jan. 1 through June 30 of this year. District 1. District 1, covering Southeast Downey, is currently represented by Timothy Horn, who was appointed in January to replace former Mayor Blanca Pacheco ...