commissioners

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The mayor, however, can craft the city budget — which must be approved by the City Council — and can replace commissioners with people of their choosing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Before the commissioners cast their votes, the county attorney revealed a threat from a lawmaker more than 250 miles away.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

County Judge Ron Massingill asked the commissioners to take a nonbinding vote signaling the officials wanted the business and would be willing to waive its property taxes.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The Tribune reviewed hundreds of pages of concept plans, lawsuits and reviewed hours of testimony from commissioners court meetings to piece together information about the projects.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Time was so short, the Executive Committee began planning exhibits and appointing world’s fair commissioners to secure them.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson