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Austin
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago

Plans for parks over I-35 collide with Austin's cash crunch - Austin Monitor

Austin's plan for highway caps requires tough financial choices to prevent long-term financial strain.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago

Plans for parks over I-35 collide with Austin's cash crunch - Austin Monitor

Austin's plan for highway caps requires tough financial choices to prevent long-term financial strain.
#oakland
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Post politics: How Oakland's leaders use social media

Oakland Councilmember Ken Houston publicly critiques the cancellation of public safety meetings, highlighting the urgent need for accountability in local government.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Oakland may pay $208,000 to settle lawsuit claiming ex-Mayor Sheng Thao shouldn't have been allowed to run for office

East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Post politics: How Oakland's leaders use social media

Oakland Councilmember Ken Houston publicly critiques the cancellation of public safety meetings, highlighting the urgent need for accountability in local government.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Oakland may pay $208,000 to settle lawsuit claiming ex-Mayor Sheng Thao shouldn't have been allowed to run for office

#brentwood
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Repairs to decrepit parking lots won't start until 2027 - mayor's not happy about that

"That parking lot looks like government doesn't exist. It just seems like a lot of delay," said Mayor Drew Combs regarding the deteriorated condition of lots 7 and 8.
Mission District
#affordable-housing
fromAustin Monitor
3 weeks ago
Online Community Development

Density bonus programs under review to address affordability needs, market conditions - Austin Monitor

fromAustin Monitor
3 weeks ago
Online Community Development

Density bonus programs under review to address affordability needs, market conditions - Austin Monitor

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Gilroy sets district map and election rules after months of deliberation

"I think it's a good thing that Gilroy has moved to districts and done so with a map that is decent—I’ve seen a whole lot worse."
Mission District
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Gondola, tunnel or bridge? Toronto city council eyes improved island access | CBC News

"I think it's not a bad idea to explore, maybe they are too fanciful. We don't know until we examine the possibilities."—Mayor Olivia Chow
Toronto
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Union blames council for lack of bin strike deal

Unite deals with thousands of negotiations every year. From the council side, the negotiations in this dispute have been a shambles, with the government right at the heart of it.
London politics
fromAustin Monitor
3 days ago

Audit flags oversight gaps in APD license plate reader pilot - Austin Monitor

According to city auditors, APD logged 75 million license plate scans in a year, leading to 165 arrests and 134 prosecutions, despite justice process delays.
Austin
#public-safety
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

NYC Council passes bills to crack down on helicopter tours, add new gender option to city documents

City Council passes bills to ban noisy helicopter flights and add a new gender ID 'X' to documents.
Black Lives Matter
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

'I'm ashamed': Residents rebuke Worcester City Council after chaotic ICE arrest

Worcester City Council faced backlash after moving a meeting online due to public safety concerns related to recent protests.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Judge extends order blocking ICE from re-establishing Rikers Island office in win for City Council | amNewYork

City Council wins initial legal battle to keep ICE off Rikers Island.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston

Worcester moves City Council meeting to Zoom after weekend of protests against ICE, Worcester police

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

NYC Council passes bills to crack down on helicopter tours, add new gender option to city documents

City Council passes bills to ban noisy helicopter flights and add a new gender ID 'X' to documents.
Black Lives Matter
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

'I'm ashamed': Residents rebuke Worcester City Council after chaotic ICE arrest

Worcester City Council faced backlash after moving a meeting online due to public safety concerns related to recent protests.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Judge extends order blocking ICE from re-establishing Rikers Island office in win for City Council | amNewYork

City Council wins initial legal battle to keep ICE off Rikers Island.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston

Worcester moves City Council meeting to Zoom after weekend of protests against ICE, Worcester police

#adrienne-adams
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | NYC Council's productivity plummets 86% as speaker, comrades play politics instead of governing

fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | NYC mayoral hopeful Adrienne Adams under fire for ritzy renovations to her Council speaker offices: 'She lives like a queen'

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Exclusive | NYC Council's productivity plummets 86% as speaker, comrades play politics instead of governing

The City Council has introduced 86% fewer bills this year compared to 2024, straining its productivity and effectiveness.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | NYC mayoral hopeful Adrienne Adams under fire for ritzy renovations to her Council speaker offices: 'She lives like a queen'

#los-angeles
#candidates
#portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Portland food

Good Morning News: Real ID Deadline is Here, the OHSU/Legacy Merger is Canceled, and Could Portland's Clean Energy Fund Bail Out its Parks Bureau?

fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: City Council Kills PGE Plan, Oregon GOP Can't Do Math, and No Pope for You Yet [Update: You Got Your Pope... Satisfied?]

fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Portland food

Good Morning News: Real ID Deadline is Here, the OHSU/Legacy Merger is Canceled, and Could Portland's Clean Energy Fund Bail Out its Parks Bureau?

fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: City Council Kills PGE Plan, Oregon GOP Can't Do Math, and No Pope for You Yet [Update: You Got Your Pope... Satisfied?]

#boston
NYC politics
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Amid calls for Fernandes Anderson to resign, her colleagues' hands are tied

Fernandes Anderson cannot be forced out of the City Council until her sentencing.
NYC politics
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Amid calls for Fernandes Anderson to resign, her colleagues' hands are tied

Fernandes Anderson cannot be forced out of the City Council until her sentencing.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Antioch appoints Police Oversight Commission member despite criticism over social media posts

When you post on social media, you represent that way, that means you think that way, said Payton during Tuesday's city council meeting.
NYC politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

After fuss over Women's History Month, Carlsbad City Council to review its proclamation policy

Proclamations should reflect the diversity, contributions, and values of our entire city, not serve as a vehicle for political branding.
NYC politics
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Bridge the gap': After federal grant freeze, CUNY union seeks city funding lifeline to continue research | amNewYork

CUNY's faculty union urges City Council intervention to address federal funding cuts impacting research.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Hialeah's city council, deadlocked over vacant seat, reopens qualification period

The city council remains deadlocked, unable to appoint Jacqueline Garcia-Roves' replacement, showcasing a political impasse that leaves Hialeah without a clear path forward.
NYC politics
#sabrina-gates
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago

Parks funding recommendations expected to go before Council this month - Austin Monitor

The city's Park and Recreation Department is seeking new funding solutions to address a $700 million maintenance backlog while expanding parkland without adequate resources.
Fundraising
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

NYC Officials Back More Street Vendor Permits, But Resist Lifting Longtime Cap

New York City Council is working to increase street vendor permits amid a long-standing shortage.
NYC food
fromPlanetizen
4 weeks ago

NYC Outdoor Dining Could Get a Re-Do

New York City's outdoor dining program may shift to year-round operations to support struggling restaurants.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

NYC Officials Back More Street Vendor Permits, But Resist Lifting Longtime Cap

New York City Council is working to increase street vendor permits amid a long-standing shortage.
NYC food
fromPlanetizen
4 weeks ago

NYC Outdoor Dining Could Get a Re-Do

New York City's outdoor dining program may shift to year-round operations to support struggling restaurants.
#local-politics
fromsilive
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Rare loss by Team Fossella shows it takes more than a name to win (opinion)

fromsilive
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Rare loss by Team Fossella shows it takes more than a name to win (opinion)

#legislation
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

City Council Looks to Tackle Chronic Payment Delays to Nonprofits

New York City Council reveals widespread delays in nonprofit contract payments, endangering essential services for New Yorkers.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

State Sen. Brisport's bill would empower City Council to remove a sitting mayor

A proposed bill would empower the City Council to remove a sitting mayor with a three-fourths majority vote.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

City Council Looks to Tackle Chronic Payment Delays to Nonprofits

New York City Council reveals widespread delays in nonprofit contract payments, endangering essential services for New Yorkers.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

State Sen. Brisport's bill would empower City Council to remove a sitting mayor

A proposed bill would empower the City Council to remove a sitting mayor with a three-fourths majority vote.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

PoliticsNY to host Manhattan forum for Democratic borough president and City Council dprimary candidates | amNewYork

A candidates' forum for the Democratic primary in Manhattan will be held on May 7, focused on borough president and City Council District 4 candidates.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Over 100 vendors and supporters rallied at City Hall calling for street vending reform

Street vendors in NYC are advocating for policy changes to improve licensing and support systems.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-ed | NYC's nonprofits can't survive on promises they need reliable payments now | amNewYork

NYC nonprofits face payment delays affecting essential services and workforce stability.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Cupertino City Manager Pamela Wu placed on leave by City Council

Cupertino City Manager Pamela Wu has been placed on paid administrative leave to ensure smooth operations and maintain stability while a fair internal review process unfolds.
SF parents
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Mercury-contaminated SUV leads to federal charges against California City official

California City council member charged with improper handling of hazardous waste, specifically mercury, posing serious health risks.
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

City willing to use eminent domain to get land for Highway 101-Woodside Road interchange expansion

Redwood City Council approved eminent domain for land acquisition to enhance safety at the Woodside Road-Highway 101 interchange.
East Bay real estate
fromsilive
3 weeks ago

Frank Morano wins Staten Island City Council special election in landslide

Frank Morano wins the South Shore City Council seat, emphasizing the need for continuous effort in governance and upcoming elections.
NYC politics
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Update: PSU Says Pressure From City Councilor Didn't Influence Decision to Drop Penalties Against Student Protesters

Portland State University dropped all conduct violations against the pro-Palestine student group amid pressure from a city councilor.
#rikers-island
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

Week in Review: Apr. 18-25

City Council is suing Mayor Adams over ICE office on Rikers Island, claiming it jeopardizes public safety.
Mayor candidate Adrienne Adams gains momentum with key endorsements amidst ongoing controversies.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

Week in Review: Apr. 18-25

City Council is suing Mayor Adams over ICE office on Rikers Island, claiming it jeopardizes public safety.
Mayor candidate Adrienne Adams gains momentum with key endorsements amidst ongoing controversies.
#berkeley
Renovation
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Plan to demolish Berkeley's United Artists theater for housing has been approved

The City Council unanimously approved the demolition of the United Artists theater for new apartment construction despite preservationist opposition.
Renovation
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Plan to demolish Berkeley's United Artists theater for housing has been approved

The City Council unanimously approved the demolition of the United Artists theater for new apartment construction despite preservationist opposition.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 weeks ago

Sunnyvale workers must go 40 miles to drop off animals - San Jose Spotlight

"The only major service impact is the inability to impound healthy stray cats," Garnett told San José Spotlight.
San Francisco
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

City Hall approves bill to restrict helicopter flights that fail to meet noise-level standards

The City Council enacted a bill to limit noisy helicopter flights, particularly tourist flights, after public outcry and a tragic accident.
Essential services like law enforcement and medical flights remain unaffected by the new helicopter noise regulations.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Huntington Park City Council fills seat of former member suing over her removal

Judge Barbara A. Meiers of the Los Angeles County Superior Court directly and unequivocally cautioned the City Council not to appoint a replacement and if they did so, it would be 'at their own peril.'
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Thursday's Headlines: What a 'Waste' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Pressed by Council Member Lincoln Restler (D-Brooklyn) on the years-long wait for urgent reforms, Lojan insisted he and his agency 'want to move as fast as we can' without risking safety or pricing issues that could result in the program's early demise.
NYC politics
SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

East Bay Developer Charged With Trying to Bribe Antioch City Councilmember With Coffee Mug Full of $5,000 Cash

A Concord-based developer allegedly tried to bribe an Antioch City Councilmember, but the councilmember reported it to the FBI and became an informant.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Council approves new plan to ease Toronto congestion, create 'traffic czar' | CBC News

Gridlock costs the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) $44.7 billion a year in economic and social value, which includes lost productivity.
Toronto startup
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