Ostrander begins comprehensive land-use planning process
Ostrander has begun creating a comprehensive land-use plan with assistance from the Delaware County Regional Planning Commission.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Winchester’s August planning cycle advances toward City Council annexation and rezoning review
Winchester’s 2026 planning calendar schedules an Aug. 17 Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meeting, with an expected Oct. 13 City Council first reading for annexation and rezoning matters.
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Hadley Fire Department Begins Hiring After Tax Override Restores Funding
Hadley’s Fire Department is accepting applications as the town works to restore full staffing after funding returned through a newly passed tax override. Interviews were tentatively planned for July 29, with a target start date of Sept. 1.
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Coffeyville continues data-center review and plans August public information session
Coffeyville officials say discussions about possible future data-center development remain preliminary, with an explanatory video and public information session planned for the first week of August.
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Poteet water-rate study remains underway as council agendas are posted
Poteet’s adopted FY 2025-2026 budget says the city was conducting a water-rate study while reviewing water-system finances and reporting steady sales-tax growth. No final rate change is stated.
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VA proposes Phase 5 expansion of National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico
The Department of Veterans Affairs has released a draft environmental assessment for a proposed Phase 5 expansion of the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico in Triangle, Virginia.
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Buckeye adopts roughly $765 million fiscal 2026-27 budget
Buckeye City Council approved a roughly $765 million fiscal 2026-27 budget, including $297 million for fire stations, roads, a library and public safety.
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Wilmington adopts $349.8 million FY2027 budget with tax increase
Wilmington City Council approved a $349.8 million FY2027 budget that raises the property-tax rate and funds a city employee living-wage policy.
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Athens Seeks Public Input on $225 Million Judicial Center Design
Athens-Clarke County is seeking public input on the design of a proposed $225 million Judicial Center planned for downtown Athens.
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West Valley City Sets Hearing on Proposed Tax Increase
West Valley City will hold an Aug. 11 hearing on a proposed property-tax increase tied to firefighter staffing, salaries and city operations.
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Torrance Adopts $583.4 Million Budget for Fiscal 2026-27
Torrance City Council adopted a $583.4 million budget that protects core services, emphasizes police and fire staffing, and delays some projects.
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Team Selected for Proposed Justice Center in Downtown Springfield
Massachusetts selected the Liberty Junction Team to develop a proposed regional justice center at 125 Liberty Street in downtown Springfield.
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Salinas Voters to Decide Fate of Four Tenant Rules in 2026
A referendum petition with sufficient signatures will put Salinas’ repeal of four tenant and rental ordinances before voters on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Denton budget process advances after Aug. 8 council workshop
Denton City Council began detailed review of the proposed 2026 budget, tax rate and capital program, with another council session scheduled Aug. 18.
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Murfreesboro adopts $782 million fiscal 2027 budget without tax increase
Murfreesboro City Council approved a $782 million fiscal 2027 budget on June 4, keeping the property-tax rate unchanged and directing $3.8 million to new vehicles.
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Shreveport City Council schedules Aug. 11 meeting
Shreveport City Council is scheduled to meet Aug. 11 at Government Plaza, with an administrative conference set for the previous day.
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Fullerton Delays Final Budget Vote as Deficit Reaches $3.8 Million
Fullerton leaders chose a preferred budget-cutting framework but delayed final action until Aug. 18 as the city weighs service reductions and reserves.
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Lewisville Sets 2026 Funding Deadline for Family Justice Center
Lewisville’s plan amendment sets Sept. 30, 2026, as the deadline for concluding city funding for Phase 1 of the Family Justice Center.
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Palm Bay Candidate Qualifying Runs Through Aug. 11
Palm Bay’s 2026 municipal qualifying period runs through Aug. 11, with the city’s primary election scheduled for Aug. 18 for council seats.
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Olathe Sets Aug. 6 Budget Workshop on Roads, Stormwater and Parks
Olathe’s third budget workshop is scheduled for Aug. 6, with discussions on stormwater, roads, parks, recreation and solid waste.
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Naperville Council Seeks More Information on Beekeeping Rules
Naperville City Council reviewed proposed beekeeping rule changes, including a 15-foot hive setback, but has not taken final action.
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KCK board names interim administrator after Johnston resignation
Kansas City, Kansas, commissioners accepted David Johnston’s resignation, approved nine months of pay and benefits, and named Alan Howze interim administrator.