Springfield mayor says the city told a Vance campaign staffer …
WEB9 hours ago · Since the September 10 debate, Springfield has received more than 35 threats of violence, including bomb threats, according to the mayor, which has prompted evacuations of elementary schools and ...
Springfield, Ohio’s Haitian community reels from recent threats
WEB12 hours ago · And at a news conference later that day, Springfield Mayor Rob Rue thanked the governor for continuing to debunk the false claims and urged national leaders to “tamper their words and speak the ...
Springfield, Ohio in spotlight: DeWine provides update on …
WEB1 day ago · News Sports Entertainment Business Opinion Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals. STATE. Gov. DeWine, mayor say Trump event in Springfield would strain city's resources Schools, businesses, and ...
Haitian immigrants in Springfield: Mayor says city 'is now …
WEBJul 12, 2024 · Springfield's mayor addressed resident questions and concerns about the increased Haitian immigrant population in the city and said a group looking into key issues would prepare a public...
Springfield’s mayor claims emergency powers to ‘mitigate public …
WEB1 day ago · The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, issued a proclamation Thursday claiming temporary emergency powers “to mitigate public safety concerns” as false claims about Haitian immigrants continue to ...
Springfield mayor granted emergency powers amid threats ... - Yahoo News
WEB22 hours ago · Springfield Mayor Rob Rue is claiming temporary emergency powers amid a wave of threats against Haitian immigrants in the Ohio town. In a proclamation released on Thursday, Rue cited the continued threat of violence stemming from racist rhetoric repeated by presidential candidate Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance. The order suspended typical purchasing and contracting procedures to ...
Springfield mayor: City officials told Vance staffer Haitian migrant ...
WEB7 hours ago · The mayor said that Springfield city manager Bryan Heck received a call on Sept. 9 from one of Vance’s staffer’s about a rumor that immigrants were eating people’s pets in the town. Heck ...
Springfield, Ohio, mayor granted emergency powers as Haitian
WEB1 day ago · Springfield Mayor Rob Rue issued a proclamation on Thursday that allows him temporary emergency powers to address safety concerns amid violent threats tied to the baseless claims.
Springfield mayor issues proclamation in response to threats
WEB1 day ago · The decision to issue the proclamation came after the city received more than 30 bomb threats — aimed toward schools, hospitals and city buildings — in response to false claims from politicians that Haitian immigrants were stealing and eating pets. “Ensuring the safety of Springfield’s residents is our top priority,” Rue said in a ...
Ohio city with Haitian migrant influx thrust into political spotlight
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Springfield's Mayor Rob Rue says he was cautiously optimistic when the first Haitians settled in town. But then their numbers quickly rose. The city estimates 12,000 to 15,000 Haitians are...