Hochul Sanctions Adams, Stops Short of Removal
Governor Hochul sanctions Mayor Adams but stops short of removal. Tensions rise as political battles over leadership and accountability take center stage.| amNewYork
Governor Hochul sanctions Mayor Adams but stops short of removal. Tensions rise as political battles over leadership and accountability take center stage.| amNewYork
A Facebook post and message to Murillo’s former election opponent could lead to law enforcement involvement.| CityView NC
Don't delay: Learn how to react to an earthquake, create a disaster kit and secure objects in the home to prevent injury and damage.| The Berkeley Scanner
The City of Tukwila is assisted in its operations in several areas by the volunteers who serve on our Boards, Commissions and Committees. Volunteers serve a vital function by offering their time and expertise as members. The post Currently Accepting Applications for Boards, Commissions and Committees appeared first on City of Tukwila.| City of Tukwila
To help Tukwila residents get to know the candidates for the City Council positions in the upcoming election, the City of Tukwila offers this Video Voters’ Guide as a resource for voters.| City of Tukwila
Low compensation for council members may cause burnout for elected officials and make the elected positions unfeasible for many community members.| East Lansing Info
The city also reached a new three-year contract with City Manager Robert Belleman.| East Lansing Info
East Lansing is looking for ways to bring housing units that are affordable, owner occupied, or diversify the city's housing stock in some other way.| East Lansing Info
By Erica C. Barnett Former City Councilmember Cathy Moore, who quit the council, effective July 7, after serving just a… The post Former Councilmember Moore Edited Legislation, Wrote Interview Questions for Her Potential Successors, After Leaving appeared first on PubliCola.| PubliCola
1. On Friday, Mayor Bruce Harrell accused his opponent, Katie Wilson, of “darkening” his photo in a social media post, blaming… The post Black-Led Group Responds to Mayor’s Claim They “Darkened” His Skin; Real Estate-Backed Harrell PAC Tops $1 Million; Police Chief Disparages PubliCola appeared first on PubliCola.| PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett At the city council’s first meetings on Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed budget this week, Councilmember… The post Councilmember Rivera Questions 2026 Funding for CARE Team, LEAD Diversion, and Equitable Development Initiative appeared first on PubliCola.| PubliCola
The city reached a new contract with its labor counsel just months ago. But after every lawyer in the firm's labor department left, council voted to approve a new contract at roughly double the rate.| East Lansing Info
"We realized that genocide is a local issue," said local organizer Eve Glazier.| The Shoestring
June Day is renamed no thanks to Tom Davis. A questionable debate about parking relief. Minor sport, major expense. Trash is a symptom of a bigger problem.| Commentary Archives – The Independent
While debates over stadium construction and vacation rentals dominated Monday night’s City Council meeting, councilmembers also looked to ensure its residents are protected against the impending presence of federal immigration agents. Earlier that day, the city warned of agents arriving in the city in the “coming days” as part of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s...| The Daily Northwestern
These are the applicants for City Council Position 6 Pro Tem.| City of Tukwila
This month’s City Council agenda was packed! Find out what passed, what didn’t, and what was introduced below. But first: July is Disability Pride Month! City Council recognized the occasion with a resolution (R2025-0018721), and Alder Vasquez also introduced a resolution honoring Sister Rosemary Connelly (R2025-0018547), a beloved member of our community who passed away […]| 40th Ward of Chicago
The City Council is seeking applications for Councilmember pro tem for Position 6.| City of Tukwila
Along with discussions about developments in the city, Councilmember Mark Meadows said the city won't change its Sanctuary City status after threats from the federal government.| East Lansing Info
Instacart is arguing that its services are a lifeline to low income New Yorkers, but the app makes groceries 75 percent more expensive.| nyc.streetsblog.org
As Chicago faces a projected $1 billion budget deficit for 2026, Mayor Brandon Johnson has floated a range of revenue-generating proposals, including reviving a corporate head tax and introducing a new payroll expense tax targeting large employers. While the need| Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
A new Tampa Bay Rays stadium and redeveloping the surrounding 86 acres could generate an $11.9 billion total economic output and create nearly 18,000 sustainable annual jobs over 30 years. Those are just two key findings from an economic impact study commissioned by Pinellas County Administrator Barry Burton. Utah-based Victus Advisors submitted its final report [...]| St Pete Catalyst
Pinellas County officials plan to offer about $300 million in local tourism taxes to a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium in St. Petersburg. That would equate to half of the expected $600 million public-funding request. County Commissioners, administrators and Tourist Development Council (TDC) members briefly discussed the project at Thursday morning’s joint meeting. Administrator Barry [...]| St Pete Catalyst
Image credit: New York City Council. On June 14, 2025, the City Council passed multiple bills and two resolutions to support tenants displaced from their homes by emergencies like fires or natural disasters, referred to as the “Back Home Act.” After these disasters, residents are often left with little to no belongings, and often struggle to get reestablished in a new home. Displacement from a home can also mean displacement from a community, school, and other local connections. Int. 607-A| CityLand
Demolition once loomed for a decaying religious landmark in St. Petersburg after attempts to transform it into a unique event space failed in February due to concerns over parking and noise. However, an undeterred husband-and-wife duo will soon open the nearly century-old Euclid Methodist Church’s doors to the public for the first time since 2005. [...]| St Pete Catalyst
A city meeting Wednesday afternoon, July 16, offers a chance for the public to weigh in on Claremont Avenue traffic safety.| The Berkeley Scanner
Crime levels are "returning to or surpassing pre-pandemic levels," with increases across nearly all major violent and property crimes, BPD said.| The Berkeley Scanner
An officer in the department’s “fusion” center told 911 dispatchers Homeland Security Investigations—a division of ICE—were calling for help. He also wanted to avoid media attention.| South Side Weekly
In a June 12 letter, the Caucus expressed frustration about CPD’s approach to federal immigration enforcement and criticized Johnson for not informing them about his pick for interim CPS CEO.| South Side Weekly
City Council will finalize the city budget for fiscal year 2026 at a meeting tonight.| East Lansing Info
Here are details from the August 28 Council Meeting about the program, and what City Commissioners might consider as they weigh an additional $98,000 in funding|
The Tampa Bay Rays have sought a new stadium for 18 years, only for ambitious proposals to fall short like a high-fly ball caught at the warning track. This time is different. St. Petersburg and Pinellas County officials and the Rays/Hines development team have an agreement to build a $1.3 billion stadium near Tropicana Field. [...]| St Pete Catalyst
After demolishing Parking Structure 3 to make way for affordable housing in 2022, Council will debate the conversion of two more parking facilities on Tuesday night. Item 11A on the agenda asks to declare several pieces of public property as “surplus land” and begin the application process for developers hoping to build housing on those| Santa Monica Daily Press - Santa Monica's trusted source of essential news fo...
By Erica C. Barnett The city council’s comprehensive plan committee, chaired by Joy Hollingsworth, spent much of its two-hour meeting…| PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett Our special on the Seattle Nice podcast this week was new Seattle City Council appointee…| PubliCola
By Erica C. Barnett The six men selected by the Seattle City Council as finalists for the District 2 city…| PubliCola
Landlords push back on Minneapolis proposal to limit tenant screeningsA proposed ordinance by the Minneapolis City Council is generating the criticisms of landlords across the city. Championed by Council Members Lisa Bender and Jeremiah Ellison, the ordinance is set to change how landlords screen prospective tenants. Its aim: to improve accessibility to the city’s housing […]| Twin Cities Daily Planet
San Antonio voters approved council and mayoral raises, longer term lengths for council members and the mayor, and removed the salary and tenure caps for the city manager position, among other items.| TPR
In what is likely a bellwether for final agreement votes, the St. Petersburg City Council passed multiple measures related to the Historic Gas Plant District’s $6.5 billion redevelopment Thursday evening. A $1.37 billion ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays would anchor the generational project. Council members voted 5-3 to extend an area funding mechanism, increase [...]| St Pete Catalyst
The Physical Needs Assessment has raised doubts among tenants, who question if it is an accurate reflection of NYCHA’s needs—especially with figures such as $485,000 in repairs for the average unit.| City Limits
The debate is over: St. Petersburg City Council members approved a $6.7 billion proposal to anchor a reimagined Historic Gas Plant District with a new Tampa Bay| St Pete Catalyst
While council isn't scheduled to make a final decision on members of the charter review committee until August, Brookover's memo shows which candidates have an inside track to being appointed.| East Lansing Info
This is the biggest we’ve been able to bring back,” says Sandy Nurse, the somewhat new Bushwick city council member| Bushwick Daily
In addition to council settling on an August selection date, City Attorney Anthony Chubb explained the limited scope the committee will have at the June 18 City Council meeting.| East Lansing Info
One reporter's account of the most gobsmacking decisions, denials and drama from Boulder City Council. Boulder Beat| Boulder Beat
