Bakersfield Council Approves Nearly $927 Million 2026-27 Budget
Bakersfield’s City Council approved a nearly $927 million budget for 2026-27, setting priorities for public safety, infrastructure, parks and city services.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Long Beach budget process confronts $58.2 million shortfall
Long Beach is considering a FY2027 budget with a $58.2 million structural shortfall, 413 proposed position eliminations and about 180 expected job losses.
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Pflugerville Council Set to Revisit Flock Contract, AI Rules Aug. 11
Pflugerville City Council is expected to consider extending its Flock Safety contract and adopting citywide rules for AI, surveillance and data governance.
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Huntersville schedules hearing on two rezonings, recreation rules
Huntersville set a July 21 hearing on two development requests and a town proposal to allow more indoor-recreation space in a business district.
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Lodi Leaders Advance Plan to Revitalize Neglected Downtown Area
Lodi is advancing a downtown revitalization effort focused on the Downtown Specific Plan, historic preservation, walkability, public safety and the Civic Center.
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Kyle Council Begins Review of Proposed 2026-27 City Budget
Kyle has posted its proposed 2026-27 budget for public review, with City Council set to discuss the plan during a series of late-July and August meetings.
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Walnut Creek Filing Deadline Ends With Candidate List Pending
Walnut Creek’s regular filing deadline has passed for three local offices, but the city has not yet posted the final candidate field.
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California backs Eastvale’s push for an independent ZIP code
California has adopted a resolution supporting Eastvale’s campaign for its own ZIP code, but federal action is still required before the city’s address issue is resolved.
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North Richland Hills weighs bond priorities as zoning talks continue
A 31-member resident committee has recommended projects for a possible November 2026 bond election as the city also reviews data-center zoning rules.
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Greensboro adopts budget with 30 police positions, expanded crisis response
Greensboro’s new fiscal-year budget funds 30 police positions, expands behavioral-health response coverage and continues investments in emergency technology.
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Corpus Christi budget proposal confronts nearly $1 million shortfall
Corpus Christi’s proposed FY 2027 budget responds to a nearly $1 million General Fund revenue shortfall and lower-than-planned property values.
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Anaheim Releases Unofficial 2026 Election Candidate List
Anaheim has posted an unofficial list for the 2026 mayoral and council races, with candidate reviews, possible late filings and certification ahead.
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Colorado Springs council to revisit South Nevada security plan
A proposed $458,000 security plan for South Nevada Avenue would address crime and loitering, but questions remain about private policing.
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Albuquerque advances 2026 crime plan with fentanyl court proposal
Mayor Tim Keller’s administration is seeking state support for a third Metro Crime Initiative, including a fentanyl court and warrant-backlog funding.
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Camden suspends paid downtown parking for the rest of the 2026 season
The Camden Select Board voted to suspend paid parking on downtown streets for the remainder of the 2026 season, affecting drivers, businesses and a budgeted town revenue stream.
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Maryland PSC Completes Review of Takoma Park Electrical Incidents
The Maryland Public Service Commission’s Consumer Affairs Division completed its review of a City of Takoma Park complaint about 2025 electrical power-supply incidents affecting city facilities and nearby residents.
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Pell City proposes fully rewritten zoning ordinance, schedules July 27 hearing
Pell City has proposed a fully amended and restated zoning ordinance covering districts, development standards, land uses and zoning administration. A public hearing is scheduled for July 27, 2026.
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Fairburn schedules May 19 groundbreaking for $24 million public-safety complex
Fairburn has scheduled a May 19 groundbreaking for a public-safety complex estimated to cost more than $24 million and cover about 40,000 square feet.
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Annville officials continue developing zoning rules for data centers
Annville Township’s next listed planning-commission meeting is Aug. 10, 2026, as officials continue discussing zoning rules for data-center development.
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Washington judge allows fiscal-impact language for millionaires-tax repeal to remain on November ballot
A Thurston County judge rejected a challenge to the fiscal-impact disclosure voters will see alongside Initiative 645, which would repeal Washington’s new high-income-earners tax.
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South Carolina selected to lead Democrats’ 2028 presidential primary calendar, pending approval
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee selected South Carolina to open the proposed 2028 Democratic nominating calendar. The full committee is scheduled to consider the plan in August 2026.
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Liberty Lake advances 2026–2046 comprehensive-plan update as 2026 milestones continue
Liberty Lake is updating a 20-year comprehensive plan covering land use, housing, transportation and economic development, while a separate ballot proposition is scheduled for voters on Nov. 3, 2026.