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Sunnyvale candidates talk housing issues ahead of election - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates at the Sunnyvale forum discussed approaches to address housing and city services, outlining their plans in response to community needs.

Milpitas tax measure for public service funding on November ballot

Milpitas aims to extend a tax measure to support city services until 2037, addressing a growing budget deficit.

Chain up your garbage cans? Staten Islanders livid after mandatory cans get swiped

Staten Islanders are outraged by the rise in garbage can thefts, expressing their frustrations and seeking better solutions from the city.

Sunnyvale candidates talk housing issues ahead of election - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates at the Sunnyvale forum discussed approaches to address housing and city services, outlining their plans in response to community needs.

Milpitas tax measure for public service funding on November ballot

Milpitas aims to extend a tax measure to support city services until 2037, addressing a growing budget deficit.

Chain up your garbage cans? Staten Islanders livid after mandatory cans get swiped

Staten Islanders are outraged by the rise in garbage can thefts, expressing their frustrations and seeking better solutions from the city.
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#toronto

Tens of thousands declare early to avoid Toronto's vacant home tax | CBC News

Toronto's vacant home tax has seen increased participation this year despite initial technical issues with the online declaration portal.

Here's what's open and closed in Toronto over the holidays | CBC News

Many city services will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day, impacting holiday planning.
Families can visit attractions like Ripley's Aquarium and the CN Tower, which remain open throughout the holiday season. Align schedules to avoid closures.

Tens of thousands declare early to avoid Toronto's vacant home tax | CBC News

Toronto's vacant home tax has seen increased participation this year despite initial technical issues with the online declaration portal.

Here's what's open and closed in Toronto over the holidays | CBC News

Many city services will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day, impacting holiday planning.
Families can visit attractions like Ripley's Aquarium and the CN Tower, which remain open throughout the holiday season. Align schedules to avoid closures.
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Winter holiday closures in Saratoga

Limited holiday hours and closures for local government agencies and businesses during the winter holiday season.
#berkeley

Public health, wellbeing on Berkeley's ballot this November

Measure HH aims to improve indoor air quality in Berkeley's city buildings but faces opposition due to cost concerns.

Berkeley makes progress addressing staff shortages

Berkeley is addressing staffing shortages but has yet to fully implement all audit recommendations, affecting service delivery and community impact.

Will Berkeley workers go on strike? Here's what we know

Berkeley union workers may strike soon amid ongoing contract negotiations, risking disruption to essential local services.

Public health, wellbeing on Berkeley's ballot this November

Measure HH aims to improve indoor air quality in Berkeley's city buildings but faces opposition due to cost concerns.

Berkeley makes progress addressing staff shortages

Berkeley is addressing staffing shortages but has yet to fully implement all audit recommendations, affecting service delivery and community impact.

Will Berkeley workers go on strike? Here's what we know

Berkeley union workers may strike soon amid ongoing contract negotiations, risking disruption to essential local services.
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#new-york-city

Mayor Adams' new budget sets NYC (and him) up for big trouble in Summer 2025

Mayor Eric Adams presented a budget that increases next summer's deficit despite claiming strong fiscal management.

Cars Still Get in the Way of Containerized Trash Pickup - Streetsblog New York City

Sanitation workers struggle with trash collection due to blocked access from parked cars, complicating their efforts despite new waste management programs.

Mayor Adams' new budget sets NYC (and him) up for big trouble in Summer 2025

Mayor Eric Adams presented a budget that increases next summer's deficit despite claiming strong fiscal management.

Cars Still Get in the Way of Containerized Trash Pickup - Streetsblog New York City

Sanitation workers struggle with trash collection due to blocked access from parked cars, complicating their efforts despite new waste management programs.
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#budget-deficit

Deep budget cuts coming to Oakland as the city faces $120 million budget deficit in next two years

Oakland is facing a $120 million budget deficit, prompting necessary cuts to city services despite anticipated revenue from the Coliseum sale.

Earnings tax refunds soar in St. Louis. Could near $40M by year's end.

St. Louis has refunded nearly $36 million in earnings taxes to remote workers, surpassing budget expectations and indicating the financial impact of remote work during the pandemic.

Deep budget cuts coming to Oakland as the city faces $120 million budget deficit in next two years

Oakland is facing a $120 million budget deficit, prompting necessary cuts to city services despite anticipated revenue from the Coliseum sale.

Earnings tax refunds soar in St. Louis. Could near $40M by year's end.

St. Louis has refunded nearly $36 million in earnings taxes to remote workers, surpassing budget expectations and indicating the financial impact of remote work during the pandemic.
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#resident-satisfaction

Rockaway residents among unhappiest in Queens, say city isn't ready for next Sandy, survey says | amNewYork

Residents of Rockaway express significant dissatisfaction with their area's quality of life due to traffic, safety, and mismanagement of city funds.

Brooklynites Are Not Happy With City Life, Report Says

Residents rate quality of life in NYC, safety in neighborhoods, and city services poorly in recent years, leading to dissatisfaction among Brooklynites.

Rockaway residents among unhappiest in Queens, say city isn't ready for next Sandy, survey says | amNewYork

Residents of Rockaway express significant dissatisfaction with their area's quality of life due to traffic, safety, and mismanagement of city funds.

Brooklynites Are Not Happy With City Life, Report Says

Residents rate quality of life in NYC, safety in neighborhoods, and city services poorly in recent years, leading to dissatisfaction among Brooklynites.
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'Oakland's fiscal health is at significant risk': City triggers contingency budget, cuts underway

Oakland faces an $80 million budget deficit necessitating significant cuts to city services, with emergency services potentially impacted.
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Police systems and online utility payments remain down after North Miami cyberattack

After a cyber incident, North Miami is recovering slowly, affecting services and raising concerns over data and system integrity.

Mo' money, mo' problems: Budget office review finds a Staten Island secession would be more costly for residents * Brooklyn Paper

Staten Island seceding from NYC would lead to a financial deficit, less services, and potential litigation.

Lost Creek, two other areas of Austin vote to remove themselves from city limits - Austin Monitor

Three neighborhoods near Austin's outskirts disannexed due to voter approval, resulting in service shift from city to county.

L.A. parks department could lose 341 vacant jobs under new budget-cutting plan

Elimination plan for 2,000 unfilled LA city jobs focused on budget shortfall
Significant cuts in Department of Recreation and Parks, Sanitation, Street Services, and Transportation.

Survey finds steep decline in Bronxites' reported qualilty of life - Bronx Times

Only 20.8% of Bronx residents gave positive ratings for their quality of life in 2023, a significant decline from 2017.
Bronx saw the lowest ratings citywide, with satisfaction varying by neighborhood, such as CD 7 at 14% and CD 12 at 33.7%.
#budget-cuts

What to watch in the NYC budget fight

The New York City Council and Adams administration are in intense negotiations over proposed budget cuts and restorations.
Restorations are being sought for various services like weekend library service, cultural institutions, 3-K expansion, and park upkeep.
City Council priorities include early childhood education, libraries, parks, housing, Fair Fares, and more.

How Many 'Ambassadors' Does the City Need? SF Community Ambassadors Rally to Save Their Jobs

Mayor Breed proposes cutting Community Ambassador Program to close budget deficit.

Mayor Adams cancels planned April budget cuts slashing migrant spending instead | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams announced a change in budget cuts, avoiding severe impacts on city services.
The administration is shifting from across-the-board budget cuts to a 10% reduction in spending on services for newly arrived migrants.

What to watch in the NYC budget fight

The New York City Council and Adams administration are in intense negotiations over proposed budget cuts and restorations.
Restorations are being sought for various services like weekend library service, cultural institutions, 3-K expansion, and park upkeep.
City Council priorities include early childhood education, libraries, parks, housing, Fair Fares, and more.

How Many 'Ambassadors' Does the City Need? SF Community Ambassadors Rally to Save Their Jobs

Mayor Breed proposes cutting Community Ambassador Program to close budget deficit.

Mayor Adams cancels planned April budget cuts slashing migrant spending instead | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams announced a change in budget cuts, avoiding severe impacts on city services.
The administration is shifting from across-the-board budget cuts to a 10% reduction in spending on services for newly arrived migrants.
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District 1 candidates on the city's budget

Candidates share thoughts on San Francisco's budget, emphasizing the importance of controlling spending, prioritizing vital services, and addressing revenue and financial challenges.

Mayor Adams Announces $112 Billion Budget Deal | 710 WOR

The Mayor and City Council reached a $112.4 billion budget deal to address key services for New Yorkers.

Massive cuts likely to balance Oakland budget without coliseum sale

Exclusion of $100 million from Oakland Coliseum sale in budget poses challenges and may lead to significant cuts in city services.

New IDNYC center opening in the Bronx on June 24 - Bronx Times

Increased access to IDNYC program benefits Bronx residents.
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