Draper proposes 25% property-tax-rate increase for 2026-27
Draper Mayor Walker has proposed a 25% property-tax-rate increase, with a Truth in Taxation hearing set for Aug. 12, pending auditor approval.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Troy Council Holds Third Hearing on Local Law No. 4
The Troy City Council held its third public hearing on Local Law No. 4 on Aug. 6, but the available city record does not show what happens next.
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Fort Lauderdale advances $217 million City Hall plan as manager resigns
Fort Lauderdale commissioners advanced a revised plan for a new City Hall on July 2, while City Manager Albert Childress resigned during the meeting.
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Akron council’s midyear budget review keeps city spending in focus
Akron City Council’s July 20 midyear budget review offered a checkpoint on 2026 finances, capital spending and city operations, with more meetings ahead.
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Baton Rouge council to weigh December police-tax election
The Baton Rouge council is set to consider a December vote on renewing a 0.87-mill property tax intended to fund a three-platoon police system.
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Fremont Charter Proposal Faces Aug. 7 Ballot Deadline
Fremont’s City Council is scheduled to decide July 28 whether to send a proposed city charter to voters ahead of the Aug. 7 ballot deadline.
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Hialeah approves $43.6 million City Hall expansion
Hialeah approved an estimated $43.6 million City Hall expansion as plans for a separate government center in fast-growing Hialeah Heights change.
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Rhode Island DHS brought public-benefits outreach to Greenville Public Library
The Rhode Island Department of Human Services held an in-person outreach event July 15 at Greenville Public Library, giving residents a local place to seek information about state human-services programs.
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Mars-Adams merger question advances toward Nov. 3, 2026 vote
Mars Borough and Adams Township are developing a proposed merger agreement that could go before voters in both municipalities on Nov. 3, 2026, if remaining requirements are completed.
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Milaca opens 2026 municipal election candidate filing period
Milaca’s 2026 municipal election filing period begins July 14, with affidavits of candidacy accepted at City Hall during listed weekday hours.
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Edison Restores Municipal Operations After Budget Impasse Furloughed 360 Workers
Edison Township approved temporary emergency funding on July 23 after a budget impasse furloughed 360 workers and disrupted permitting, municipal court operations, recreation programs and the splash park.
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Burgaw adopts $11.4 million budget with higher property-tax rate and $3.86 million in first-year capital projects
Burgaw’s FY 2026–27 budget raises the townwide property-tax rate and funds or advances public-safety, transportation, recreation and utility projects.
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Marion County keeps data centers on hold as Palmyra officials weigh local concerns
A Marion County moratorium was blocking data-center construction as Palmyra officials and residents discussed infrastructure, noise, water and electricity concerns in July.
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Walton Town Advances Proposed One-Year Moratorium on New Solar Facilities
The Town of Walton published notice of a public hearing for Local Law 3 of 2026, a proposed one-year moratorium on solar-energy facilities.
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Wilbraham seeks proposals to reuse four municipal properties, including former police building
Wilbraham has opened a request for information on possible adaptive reuse, redevelopment, leasing, partnerships or purchases involving four municipal properties. Responses are due Aug. 19.
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College Park faces continued scrutiny over Savannah council meeting
College Park officials have responded to a Georgia attorney general inquiry into two special-called meetings, including a June 28 meeting held in Savannah. Complaints and a lawsuit remain active.
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Culver City extends moratorium on new drive-through uses for nearly 11 months
Culver City’s interim moratorium on new drive-through uses was extended for an additional 10 months and 15 days, delaying new permits and entitlements while the city continues its review.
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Tuftonboro Planning Board advances health-center and subdivision review affecting Center Tuftonboro
Tuftonboro records show continued review of a proposed health-center development and related subdivision matters, with public meetings scheduled for Aug. 10, 20 and 24.
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Supreme Court strikes down limits on coordinated party spending in federal elections
The Supreme Court ruled June 30 that limits on coordinated spending by national and state party committees violate the First Amendment, changing the campaign-finance landscape before the November 2026 elections.
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GAO says Pentagon’s rapid weapons programs still face delays and immature-technology risks
A new Government Accountability Office assessment says the Defense Department continues to struggle with acquisition delays and technology-maturity problems in programs intended to deliver military capabilities quickly.
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Emily comprehensive-planning process remains active, with no final plan documented
Emily’s official website shows an active 2026 comprehensive-planning process and continuing city meetings, but the available record does not show a final adopted plan or specific zoning change.
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Stonington holds public hearing on draft 2026 conservation and development plan
Stonington’s Planning and Zoning Commission held an Aug. 4 public hearing on a draft plan intended to guide future conservation, land-use and development decisions.