Brunswick approves fiscal 2026-27 budget as police technology work continues
The Brunswick City Commission approved the proposed fiscal 2026-27 budget while municipal technology and police infrastructure projects remain underway.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Tyrone says Microsoft data-center project has not reached permitting stage
The Town of Tyrone says the Microsoft data-center project approved in March 2024 had no site plan or permit applications as of May 2026.
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Wind Gap posts 2026 council agenda and minutes archive for public review
Wind Gap Borough’s official archive includes the June 16, 2026 council record, giving residents a current starting point for reviewing municipal government activity.
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Diamond Bar voters will decide proposed 1% sales-tax measure
The Diamond Bar City Council placed a proposed 1% local sales-tax measure on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot for voters to decide.
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Ocoee Begins 2026-27 Budget Process Ahead of September Hearings
Ocoee’s 2026-27 budget process includes an August workshop, a possible second session and September hearings that will set the city’s millage rate and budget.
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Battle Creek oversight board schedules special meeting for Aug. 12
Battle Creek’s Community Oversight Board is scheduled to meet Aug. 12 at the Doris Hale Facility, though the city has not posted substantive agenda items.
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Bothell Begins Review of Regional Fire-Service Partnership
Bothell’s City Council has started evaluating a possible move into a regional fire authority, but no merger, tax rate or final annexation decision has been approved.
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Pinellas Park awarded $2 million in state appropriations
Pinellas Park announced a $2 million state appropriation, but the city has not identified the project, spending plan or timeline for the money.
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Jeffersonville Seeks Input on 2026 HUD Funding Plan
Jeffersonville is accepting public comments on a draft 2026 plan that would identify local needs and proposed priorities for federal community-development funds.
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Bridgeport Council Held Its Only Regular August Meeting
Bridgeport City Council met Aug. 3 under the city’s reduced summer schedule. The official agenda and vote records are needed to confirm specific action.
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Lakewood Council Passes Changes to Ballot Petition Procedures
Lakewood City Council passed an ordinance changing the city’s initiative and referendum procedures after a year that included zoning-code referenda.
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Hayward business-tax measure heads toward November ballot
Hayward’s proposed business-tax update faces an August 7 filing deadline before a November vote that could produce about $12 million a year.
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Palmdale District 5 council nomination deadline is Friday
Palmdale will accept filings for one four-year District 5 council seat until 5 p.m. Friday, with a possible extension if the incumbent does not file.
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Oceanside Voters Will Decide on Half-Cent Sales-Tax Increase
The Oceanside City Council unanimously placed a temporary half-cent sales-tax measure on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot for public safety and infrastructure.
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Chaunta Mero announces campaign for Shreveport mayor
Chaunta Mero announced her campaign for Shreveport mayor on July 2, adding a candidate to the Nov. 3, 2026, municipal election.
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Santa Rosa adopts $575.9 million budget with 27 job cuts
Santa Rosa’s City Council unanimously adopted a $575.9 million budget, eliminating 27 positions and using reserves as larger deficits loom.
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Novato City Council Nomination Period Closes Aug. 7 for Three Seats
Novato’s nomination period for the Nov. 3 city election closes Aug. 7, with District 2, 4 and 5 council seats on the ballot.
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Murray sets hearings on development rules, power fees and 2026-27 budget
Murray City Council has scheduled August hearings on multifamily development rules, power-impact fees, land-use classifications and the 2026-27 budget.
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Rockwall Posts Notice for Proposed Tax and Revenue Debt
Rockwall has posted a notice of intent to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, opening a public review window through August.
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Waco schedules Aug. 18 hearings on three proposed annexations
Waco has scheduled Aug. 18 public hearings on three annexation proposals, giving residents a chance to comment before the City Council takes further action.
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Palm Bay backs $7.03 million offer for Majors Golf Course
Palm Bay council voted 5-0 to offer $7.03 million for Majors Golf Course and authorized an eminent-domain step if negotiations with the owner fail.
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Gainesville budget plan keeps tax rate steady, raises fire assessment
Gainesville’s proposed FY 2027 budget would keep the property-tax rate unchanged while raising the fire assessment and cutting department spending.