Bismarck approves preliminary 2026 budget with $5.8M fire station
Bismarck commissioners unanimously approved a preliminary 2026 budget that includes a planned $5.8 million fire station and spending for city services.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Maricopa voters will decide on a new long-range growth plan
The City Council approved a general-plan update for the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot. If voters approve it, the plan would replace Maricopa’s 2016 framework.
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Waco weighs cuts to close projected $10.7 million budget gap
Waco officials are considering service-hour cuts, hiring restraints and reduced economic-development funding as they address a projected $10.7 million gap.
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Pomona Moves $56,928 for Police and Fire Station Upgrades
Pomona approved moving $56,928 in general funds to energy-efficiency upgrades at the Police Station and Fire Station 181.
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Savannah tentatively sets 2026 millage rate for 3% tax increase
Savannah tentatively set a 2026 millage rate that would raise city property taxes by 3%. Two public hearings are scheduled for Aug. 13.
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Sunnyvale Adopts 2026-27 Budget With Staffing, Cybersecurity Plans
Sunnyvale City Council adopted the 2026-27 budget June 1, adding three full-time positions and funding technology, cybersecurity and service priorities.
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Lakewood Council Names Five City Manager Finalists
Lakewood City Council selected five finalists after a national search for the next city manager, but the city has not released their names or a hiring timeline.
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Wyandotte County adopts 2026 budget with higher property taxes
The Unified Government adopted Wyandotte County’s 2026 budget on Oct. 8, including property-tax increases for residents of Kansas City, Kansas.
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Independent audit documents Salinas Measure G spending
A newly reported independent audit examined Salinas’ 2025 Measure G spending, giving residents an accountability update on a city revenue stream.
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Denton Sets Aug. 18 Hearing on Annexation Near Ganzer Road
Denton City Council will hear a petition to voluntarily annex about 3.27 acres near Ganzer Road and Chinn Road at an Aug. 18 public hearing.
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Fort Collins police expected to seek $4.2 million more in 2027 budget
Fort Collins Police Services is expected to request $4.2 million more for 2027 as city officials develop the 2027–28 biennial budget.
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Cary adopts $579.6 million FY2027 budget with public-safety expansion
Cary Town Council adopted a $579.6 million FY2027 budget with $111 million for public safety, 33 new positions and design work for two fire stations.
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Elk Grove approves $11.15 million purchase for future city growth
The Elk Grove City Council approved buying three commercial properties near City Hall, including a Studio Court office building for future city and police expansion.
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Noblesville approves smaller 2026 budget after revenue shortfall
Noblesville approved a $119.3 million 2026 budget that lowers the tax-rate plan and defers projects after an $8.2 million revenue shortfall.
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Blaine voters face Aug. 11 primary for three council seats
Blaine’s 2026 municipal primary is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11, with three City Council seats up for election if a primary is needed.
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Alameda Council Calls for Nov. 3 Vote on Charter Amendments
The Alameda City Council has called for a Nov. 3, 2026, election on proposed charter amendments and authorized written arguments for and against the measure.
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Schaumburg approves $379.6 million budget for village projects
Schaumburg’s Village Board approved the FY2026-27 budget, which continues funding for a new Village Hall and police station using accumulated reserves.
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Missouri City appoints Allen Bogard interim city manager
Missouri City leaders appointed Allen Bogard interim city manager effective July 11 as the city focuses on continuity, growth, utilities and annexation.
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Chino Hills Council Nomination Period Closes; Extension Possible
Chino Hills closed regular nominations for three City Council districts, but an incumbent-related extension could keep filing open in some districts.
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Pasadena Council Transfers Mayor Pro Tempore Role to Estrada
Pasadena City Council transferred the mayor pro tempore designation from Patricia Van Houte to District E Councilman Jonathan Estrada at its July 7 meeting.
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Alexandria Primary Results Remain Unofficial Without City Totals
Virginia posted unofficial results for Alexandria’s Aug. 4 dual primary, but race totals, winners, turnout and certified city results were not yet available.
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Oceanside Sends Half-Cent Sales-Tax Measure to November Voters
Oceanside officials sent a proposed half-cent sales-tax increase to voters, citing police, fire, road, beach and flood-control needs. The measure remains pending.