Solange Whitehead Reelected; Two Scottsdale Council Seats Remain
Solange Whitehead won reelection in Scottsdale’s July primary. Two City Council seats remain for the Nov. 3 general election after a candidate withdrew.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Camden adopts 2026-27 budget with no electric-rate or millage increase
Camden City Council adopted the city’s fiscal 2026-27 budget without increasing electric rates or the millage rate. The council also recognized police officers and advanced Historic Camden initiatives.
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Tonawanda adopts one-year pause on large data-center applications
The Town of Tonawanda has adopted a one-year moratorium on data centers requiring at least 20 megawatts, giving officials time to develop zoning rules for the industry.
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Nashville council advances stormwater-rate and mobile-vending rules
Nashville town records list a proposed stormwater ordinance and first-reading drafts addressing outdoor music, noise and mobile food vending.
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Nocona council to address vacancy, water-infrastructure grant assistance
The Nocona City Council’s June 9 agenda included a plan to fill a vacancy through November 2026, consider grant-management help for a water project and review four funding requests.
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Palm Beach County rejects proposed Jupiter Farms school
Commissioners voted 7-0 to deny Calvary Chapel of Jupiter’s request to build an elementary and secondary school on 18.588 acres.
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Woodland council places Measure Y sales tax on November ballot
The Woodland City Council voted June 16 to place Measure Y, a proposed one-cent local sales tax, before voters on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Killeen begins new City Council meeting and comment rules
Killeen City Council’s revised procedures took effect after a 6-0 vote, changing meeting times, speaking limits and public comment.
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Oceanside adopts updated General Plan after council vote
The Oceanside City Council adopted an updated General Plan on June 26, creating a revised citywide framework for future land use and development decisions.
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Clarksville Finalizes $178.7 Million FY2026-27 Budget
Clarksville’s finalized FY2026-27 budget sets $178.7 million in General Fund spending, a $1.01 tax rate and a Rossview Road widening priority.
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Santa Clarita Opposes Proposed Courthouse Site Near McBean Parkway
Santa Clarita officials oppose a proposed courthouse site near McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard and say they are pursuing alternative locations.
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McKinney council approves Islamic association campus expansion
The McKinney City Council voted 7-0 to approve the Islamic association’s proposed Virginia Parkway campus expansion after a contentious public meeting.
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Bentonville adopts new Community Code for development rules
The Bentonville City Council adopted a code combining zoning and land-development regulations as the city continues planning for growth.
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Marietta Council Sets August Vote on Powers Ferry Data Center Rezoning
Marietta City Council is set to consider a rezoning for a proposed data center at 1155 Powers Ferry Place after an Aug. 10 work session.
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Coon Rapids approves Cardinal Crest plat and water plant work
The Coon Rapids City Council approved the Cardinal Crest housing plat, parks plan, property agreement changes and water-treatment improvements.
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Fulshear Council Weighs Possible E-Scooter Prohibition
Fulshear officials are considering tighter e-scooter rules, including a possible prohibition, after months of safety education aimed at young riders.
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Deerfield Beach Builds Its Own Police and Fire Departments
Deerfield Beach is moving ahead with municipal police and fire departments, naming transitional leaders while staffing, operations and costs remain unsettled.
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Springdale sets Nov. 3 election for vacant Ward 2 seat
Springdale will hold a Nov. 3 special election for the vacant Ward 2, Position 2 seat, with candidate filing set for July 29 through Aug. 5.
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Roswell opens centralized public safety headquarters
Roswell has opened a new headquarters at 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road, bringing its police and fire departments together in one facility.
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Trenton Council Bars Police Help With Civil ICE Enforcement
Trenton City Council approved an ordinance barring city police from assisting ICE with civil immigration enforcement after public debate over cooperation.
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Midland Sets August Budget Proceeding as School Projects Advance
Midland’s city budget workshop and tax-rate-ceiling proceeding is set for Aug. 12, while Midland ISD reports progress on several construction and renovation projects.
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Palm Bay council approves $7.03 million Majors Golf Course offer
The Palm Bay City Council voted 5-0 to make a $7.03 million counteroffer and authorized eminent-domain action if the seller rejects it.