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Election 2024: City of Boulder voting problems

City of Boulder Ballot Question 2C – Council Compensation Should the mayor and city council of Boulder be paid more? Proponents argue that the council’s extremely low pay ($12,000 in 2024, paid per meeting) limits the number of people who…

The eavesdropper listens to the accusatory chatter in the town hall

Photo Illustration: Curbed; Photo: Adriane Quinlan Was there anything else to discuss in New York City today? As prosecutors prepared to release this Mayor’s indictmentthe eavesdropper was at city hall, listening to the police, security guards, and AV technicians preparing…

St. Pete officials continue to seek resilience solutions • St Pete Catalyst

The St. Petersburg City Council received, as one administrator put it, a flood of information today about efforts to improve environmental sustainability and the growing flooding problem. The four-hour-plus full committee meeting also included a brief presentation of the highly…

Breeze Airways flights from Vero Beach to Washington, DC, Ogdensburg

What it’s like to fly with Breeze Airways from Vero Beach Some scenes from flights from Vero Beach Regional Airport to Westchester County Airport on November 10 and 20, 2023. This story has been updated to add new information. VERO…

Council clears way for construction of house near Overton Village

One day, there will be another residential building near Overton Village in Mountain Brook. Some action by the Mountain Brook City Council on Monday paved the way for that to happen. After a public hearing, the Council amended City Code…

Problems with municipal maintenance

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The New Orleans City Council has asked for federal help to resolve chronic problems related to slow payments from vendors, which in turn cause major problems at city buildings. Some employees are forced to work in…

City of Oswego approves first tax increase in 8 years after heated moment in public meeting

OSWEGO, NY — If you live in the City of Oswego, you will see your property taxes increase for the first time in eight years. On Monday, the Oswego City Council approved a $56 million budget that includes a 3.36…

City prepares measure to increase sales tax to half a cent for public safety, housing and parks in Tucson

Tucson voters could be asked to approve a new half-cent sales tax to fund investments in public safety, affordable housing and parks in a special election in March if the City Council advances a planned ballot measure next month. The…

Champaign City Council votes on bridge grant request and new fire truck

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – The Champaign City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening to discuss various issues and ordinances. Special recognitions Before moving on to the legislative side, the City Council will introduce and/or recognize several individuals. First…

Whitefish’s final budget includes tax increases

Due to increased personnel costs and lower revenue from tourist taxes, property owners in Whitefish must expect an increase in their municipal tax bill. The Whitefish City Council is expected to approve the final budget for fiscal year 2025 totaling…