Warren County schedules September planning meeting at Columbia-area site
Warren County’s 2026 planning schedule lists a Sept. 10 Planning Board meeting in Phillipsburg and identifies 505 Route 94 in Columbia as a county planning meeting location.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Cleveland’s new municipal complex opens to the public at 55 Cantrell Road
Cleveland has moved City Hall and the Police Department to a new municipal complex at 55 Cantrell Road, replacing its longtime headquarters.
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Grayslake data-center campus faces legal challenge after village approval
Residents have filed a lawsuit seeking to block Grayslake’s approved T5 data-center campus, a proposed 472-acre development that could include up to 18 buildings and more than 10 million square feet.
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Lewis County Aug. 6 Election Results Not Yet Verified in Official Records
Lewis County voters cast ballots Aug. 6, but candidate totals, winners, turnout and certification status remain unconfirmed in accessible official records.
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Woodville candidates have until Aug. 17 to file for mayor and three alderman positions
Woodville’s filing period for the Nov. 3, 2026, municipal election ends at 5 p.m. Aug. 17. Four city offices or terms are listed for election.
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St. Johns County planning board rejects proposed Daily’s gas station near Fruit Cove Estates
The St. Johns County Planning and Zoning Agency unanimously denied a proposed Daily’s gas station after residents opposed the project for a third time.
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Bellaire village names Jessie Fisher as new police chief
Deputy Jessie Fisher will become Bellaire’s police chief on June 4, 2026, after two applicants were interviewed by the Public Safety Committee.
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Webb City police receive $42,541 grant for vehicle equipment
The Webb City Police Department was awarded a $42,541.08 Jasper County law enforcement sales-tax grant for approved vehicle equipment purchases.
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New Carlisle temporarily bans new dispensaries, vape shops, data centers and solar farms
New Carlisle has temporarily restricted four types of new businesses and development while city leaders work on future planning rules and seek resident input.
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Livonia Requests $3.2 Million for New Police Headquarters
Livonia is seeking $3.2 million in state-directed spending for a new police headquarters at the Civic Center, replacing a station built in 1961.
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Norwalk Primaries Bring Permanent Polling-Place Changes
Norwalk’s Aug. 11 Democratic and Republican primaries follow early voting at City Hall and permanent polling-place changes for some voters.
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Orem sets Aug. 27 hearing for final budget and tax action
Orem City Council will hold a truth-in-taxation hearing Aug. 27 before expected final adoption of the city’s fiscal 2026-27 budget.
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Lawrence imposes two-year moratorium on new data centers
The Lawrence City Commission approved a two-year pause on data-center development July 14 while the city studies impacts and prepares local regulations.
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Chino Council Puts Business-License Reform on November Ballot
Chino voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to change the city’s business-license tax structure under a reform measure approved by the City Council.
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Bridgeport Primary Set for Aug. 11 After Early Voting Period
Bridgeport’s state, district and municipal primary is scheduled for Aug. 11, with polls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. after early voting ended Sunday.
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Hoover council to hear Valleydale ER, Lorna Road and school proposals
Hoover council will hold hearings Aug. 10 on a proposed emergency department, disability-services program and church-property de-annexation.
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Fall River Starts FY2027 Without an Approved City Budget
Fall River began fiscal 2027 without an approved municipal budget after the City Council rejected Mayor Paul Coogan’s third proposal in June.
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Bellingham approves seven-year tax reprieve for downtown startups
Bellingham City Council approved a seven-year tax reprieve for qualifying downtown startups and expanded business tax credits in urban villages.
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North Port Police Review Finds Department Performing Well Overall
An outside assessment found North Port’s police department performing well overall, while city officials plan changes and continue work toward future facilities.
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Beaverton utility bills to rise by at least $13 in August
Beaverton utility customers will see at least $13 in new monthly charges beginning in August as the city addresses a $16.2 million budget gap.
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Palm Bay council authorizes response to $10 million Majors Golf Course demand
Palm Bay council voted 5-0 to counter a reported $10 million demand for Majors Golf Course at its $7.03 million appraised value.
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Gainesville budget proposal targets $10.39 million gap
Gainesville’s proposed FY 2027 budget keeps the property-tax rate unchanged while seeking cuts, Fleet Fund money and a higher fire assessment.