Effingham council advances data-center moratorium and major utility projects
Effingham City Council approved a temporary moratorium on data centers and moved forward with water-main, solar and annexation actions in June.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Waldport voters reject recalls of all six city councilors
All six Waldport City Council members led efforts to recall them in the first reported results from the July 13 special election, keeping the current council lineup in place while additional ballots were counted.
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Willowbrook development proposals and possible $118 million school bond move toward August decisions
Willowbrook is approaching key decisions on redevelopment at 825 Midway Drive and a possible $118 million DuPage High School District 88 bond referendum.
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Perry officials propose utility-rate increases and higher property-tax rate amid financial concerns
Perry City Manager John Hart presented a proposed fiscal 2026–27 budget that would increase utility rates and the property-tax rate if approved. The City Council has not adopted final rates or the budget.
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Battle Ground council reportedly votes 4-3 to remove City Manager Kristina Swanson
Battle Ground’s council reportedly voted 4-3 to terminate City Manager Kristina Swanson without cause, with the action scheduled to take effect Sept. 4.
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Edinburgh Town Council scheduled to meet August 10 after July 27 session
Edinburgh Town Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2026, after meetings on July 13 and July 27. The town’s water system serves approximately 5,000 customers.
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Albion District Library millage renewal set for Aug. 4 ballot
Albion District Library voters will decide whether to authorize a 10-year, 2.4777-mill operating levy on Aug. 4, 2026.
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Chiefland renews school-crossing-guard agreement as 2026 municipal election is canceled
Chiefland approved a 2026-27 school-crossing-guard agreement with the Levy County School Board, while no 2026 city election will be held because candidates matched the number of open seats.
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Byron village posts Aug. 10 council meeting as summer municipal business continues
The Village of Byron has scheduled its next council meeting for Aug. 10, 2026, giving residents the next public forum for local municipal business.
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New Cordell City Hall to Move to Former CK Energy Office
New Cordell announced that City Hall will relocate to 120 W. 1st Street, with the transition expected to take place over several months.
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Media Borough adopts plan to guide housing, traffic and development through 2035
Media Borough Council adopted the Media 2035 comprehensive plan in June, setting a long-range framework for land use, housing, economic development, traffic and environmental decisions.
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Jacksonville Advances $2.026 Billion Proposed Budget to Hearings
Jacksonville’s proposed 2026-27 budget would increase road funding, raise police and fire pay and put $25 million toward aging septic tanks.
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Glendale Gets $1.031 Million Federal Public-Safety Investment
Rep. Laura Friedman announced $1.031 million in federal funding for Glendale police and fire preparations ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
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Montgomery Mayor Proposes $375 Million Momentum 2040 Bond Program
Mayor Steven Reed has proposed up to $375 million in bonds for Montgomery projects, with City Council approval still required before the plan can advance.
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Little Rock rejects proposed 18-month pause on hyperscale data centers
Little Rock directors rejected an 18-month pause on new hyperscale data centers, leaving the city’s June regulations in place as debate continues.
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Baton Rouge Housing Plan Proposed for $7.49 Million in Federal Funds
Baton Rouge’s proposed 2026-27 housing plan outlined $7.49 million in federal funds, with public comments accepted through Aug. 8.
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Scottsdale sets November council race after July primary
Solange Whitehead won reelection in Scottsdale’s July primary, while four candidates advanced to November for the two remaining City Council seats.
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St. Joseph council pauses review of proposed Pickett Road data center
The St. Joseph City Council approved a pause on the proposed Pickett Road data center while the city develops policies for its local impacts.
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Turlock Faces State Legal Action Over Housing Element Delays
California’s attorney general has filed legal action involving Turlock’s Housing Element as the city works through revisions requested by state housing officials.
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Lake Elsinore Adopts Fiscal 2026–27 City Budget
Lake Elsinore has approved its fiscal 2026–27 budget, setting the city’s operating framework for municipal programs and services through the coming fiscal year.
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Huntington Beach Approves Housing Plan After State Dispute
The Huntington Beach City Council voted 5-2 to approve a long-delayed housing plan covering 13,368 units during the 2021-2029 planning cycle.
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Fremont Charter Ballot Decision Remains Unpublished After July 28 Meeting
Fremont has not posted the outcome of the City Council’s July 28 final meeting on whether a proposed charter would go to voters in November.