Swept through zimbabwe causing death and destruction. In iraq facing an uncertain political future after the Prime Minister offered to resign the cabinet is just met to discuss. His resignation his decision follows weeks of antigovernment protests which have turned violent demonstrators have warned they will not back down until there is a complete political overhaul for 2 months iraqis have been protesting to demand jobs Better Services and and to corruption some of alton joins us live from baghdad so simona weve had this meeting of the cabinet what came out of that. Prime minister had a lot done the theory affirmed the surgeon to hand in his resignation to parliament which is supposed to hold a session tomorrow the cabinet also discussed that it will. I continue to work on a daily basis and line of the constitution to ensure a smooth her hand over and a peaceful transition to whatever government comes next not course when youre at Tahrir Square and despite the resignation being announ
Staff attending the community event. The director and d. B. I. Staff provided detailed information on programs including seismic retrofits, a. D. U. S accessible business entrance as well as responding to questions about building safety. Also thanks to the director for hosting the departments annual allstaff meeting october 31st, where commissioner walker and i attended. We provided a view of the d. B. I. Programs and the accomplishments of the hardworking staff. It includes the update on the new permit center now under construction at 49 south vanness which we will have more update on that and impressive numbers of inspections the past year. The commission joins director in thanking and applauding the d. B. I. Staff recognized for many years of professional service to customers and to the city and county. Throw employees have over 30 Years Service including director hughie and Deputy Director sweeney. Another four are celebrating 25 years and seven are celebrating 15 years of city and
Say that with the concerted efforts of all parties including of course over 30000 Civil Servants in many departments working today we should have a relatively peaceful and calm and vironment to conduct these elections some sesame. You know the headlines colombia where antigovernment protests of continued in the countrys capital for a 3rd day large groups of Security Forces patrolled the streets of bogota fired tear gas on thousands of protesters who gathered it followed an overnight curfew ordered by president even to k. Which was defined by demonstrators who stayed on the streets this was the 1st time a curfew was imposed in decades people still angry over proposed reforms to the tax and Pension System here is a program p. R. T. In bogota. Small groups of protesters are on the streets most. Are peaceful and happening without major issues but other ones if protesters try to march on the streets are blocked one of the rows. Front. Quite violently by the police riot gear with tear gas wi
Attended. We provided a view of the d. B. I. Programs and the accomplishments of the hardworking staff. It includes the update on the new permit center now under construction at 49 south vanness which we will have more update on that and impressive numbers of inspections the past year. The commission joins director in thanking and applauding the d. B. I. Staff recognized for many years of professional service to customers and to the city and county. Throw employees have over 30 Years Service including director hughie and Deputy Director sweeney. Another four are celebrating 25 years and seven are celebrating 15 years of city and d. B. I. Service. The department and city benefit tremendously from the highly skilled and experienced employees. The commission joins the director in thanking you for the outstanding performances. The d. B. I. Employee Recognition Committee received nine nominations for employee of the quarter, three that includes july, august and sept. We selected Senior Insp
Our involvement is not going to end. Were going to still be involved and working at the longterm resolution of the tenant matter. Mr. Patterson thank you. I want to get both statements in and then we can make a decision. Mr. Patterson, how important is it to you that we lets say, for example, we were to offer you another continuance for x amount of time and not uphold today, how important is that to you . I want to give you your fair share at that. I think it is important because i want to commend you for coming back with a good step forward, and i want to keep that spirit going. Maybe you could explain to us why it is so important that we dont uphold today and give us reasons as to why we might consider that. Thank you, commissioner. I guess there are really two reasons. One is the issue of fines and penalties that may accrue during this time when we cant move forward. And the other is financing for construction. So to actually do the work, my understanding is that if it is held in ab