Community: Oakland

The measure is largely preventive since the town has no Live Local projects planned or completed.

Wreath-laying ceremonies planned for Oakland Cemetery, Oakland African-American Cemetery.

In Wednesday State of the Town speech, Mayor Shane Taylor said if a ballot measure passed, the town would be forced to "forfeit" capital improvements, events, staff.

Oakland Mayor Taylor: “ICE has no authority nor a mandate to interfere over celebrating or showcasing culture and heritage.”

An email, circulated to town commissioners and local media, alleged the hire by a town vendor “compromises the integrity of the contracting process.”

Town Manager: “It’s supporting our residents”

Staff letters reveal town manager created “toxic environment,” "dominated by fear and intimidation,” complained about “too many female employees.”

After two rounds of voting, residents persuade two commissioners to switch votes for Kris Keller

Town makes popular application process accessible again to fill vacated commission seat and advisory body.

Mayor Shane Taylor: “Why are we doing this and who determined this needs to be an emergency situation?”