Buffalo amended budget brings a 19% levy hike, with June 17 review next
Buffalo’s council approved an amended 2026-27 budget with a 19% property-tax levy hike, down from the mayor’s original 25.8% plan for the city.
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Dallas special meeting on June 10 could advance City Hall relocation, repairs
Dallas TX – Council is set for a June 10 special meeting on City Hall relocation, phased repairs, 911 planning and redevelopment, with a lawsuit pending.
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Canton roadwork season opens with $4.1M paving, Colonial Blvd. work
Canton OH – The city says its 2026 paving program totals $4.1 million, with Colonial Blvd. Phase 2 set to begin in early June and affect access.
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Canton expands downtown DORA by three blocks after unanimous vote
Canton, OH – Council kept downtown’s DORA in place, added three blocks, and extended the program for five years. Check city rules before heading downtown.
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Salt Lake City budget nears final vote on proposed $9.87-a-month tax hike
Salt Lake City Council is nearing final FY27 budget action on a proposed 12.5% city property-tax revenue increase that would add about $9.87 a month.
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Elkhart’s downtown DORA is live: what residents should know now
Elkhart IN – Downtown DORA is now live through summer event season, with 21-and-older rules, official cups, posted boundaries, and posted hours.
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Huntsville municipal qualifying opens June 9 ahead of Aug. 25 vote
Huntsville AL – Candidate qualifying opened June 9 for Huntsville’s municipal election. Filings close June 23 at 5 p.m., and voting is Aug. 25.
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Baltimore moves to renegotiate BGE underground deal before renewal deadline
Baltimore MD – City leaders say they do not want BGE’s underground conduit deal to renew automatically, opening talks on costs and future work.
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Kankakee County Board to consider courthouse remodel contracts Tuesday
Kankakee IL – The county board is scheduled to consider courthouse remodel contracts June 9, a step toward construction but not a final award yet.
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Cleveland council lowers parking rates after backlash, adds oversight
Cleveland OH – Council approved lower parking rates in downtown and Ohio City on June 1, after backlash from drivers, workers and businesses.
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Vandergrift gas watch: Fueland regular eases to $3.05, diesel holds at $4.29
Fueland on River Road lists regular at $3.05 and diesel at $4.29, with regular easing since the last check and diesel roughly flat to slightly lower.
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Danville schools are running weekly summer meal pickups at South Elementary
Danville, IN — Danville families can pick up 7 days of breakfasts and lunches each Monday at South Elementary, but weekly ParentSquare sign-up is required.
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Houston budget vote pushed to June 10 as trash fee fight continues
Houston City Council moved the proposed FY2027 budget vote to June 10, leaving the trash fee, right-of-way fee and about $25 million unresolved.
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Tacoma starts collecting transportation impact fees on new development June 1
Tacoma’s transportation impact fees took effect June 1, shifting some sidewalk, bike lane and crossing costs onto many new permits, with some exemptions.
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Mead water district agenda weighs RV park moratorium, pump work, tank payment
Mead OK – A June 8 rural water agenda points to growth limits and utility upgrades, with possible action on a moratorium, pump work and a tank payment.
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Norfolk warns of downtown traffic, parking and transit changes June 19-23
Norfolk VA – Downtown closures, $10 parking and free HRT service will shape the June 19-23 Juneteenth, Harborfest 50 and Sail250 weekend.
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Newton Approves FY27 Budget, Setting Up School and Facility Planning
Newton MA – The FY2027 budget is now in effect, boosting school funding and setting aside planning money for Ward/Underwood, Newton South, and police facilities.
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Pearl disability job fair points residents to free job help nearby
PEARL, MS — A June 6 job fair at Pearl Public Library pointed residents to free help at the Pearl WIN Job Center, including resumes and accessible computers.
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Draper gas watch: Lone Peak 7-Eleven dips to $4.399 regular, $5.219 diesel
Draper’s Lone Peak 7-Eleven is 3 cents cheaper on regular gas than the 12300 South store, while diesel is tied. AAA’s Utah and Salt Lake City averages are easing.
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Riverside’s Measure Z Appears Headed for Defeat as June Election Results Keep Shifting
Riverside CA – Unofficial June 2 returns show Measure Z trailing 58.93% to 41.07% while Ward 2, 4 and 6 council races are still being counted.
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Benbrook closes Castle, Robot Park playgrounds as $2 million rebuild starts
Benbrook TX – Castle Park and Robot Park playgrounds are closed through Sept. 30 for a $2 million rebuild, while Dutch Branch Park and the pavilions stay open.
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United States: Target recalls Up & Up baby wipes after FDA finds bacteria
Target recalled two Up & Up baby wipe lines nationwide after FDA testing found bacteria in samples, with infants and immunocompromised users most at risk.