Austin Council Advances $295 Million Parks and Libraries Bond
Austin City Council advanced a proposed $295 million parks and libraries bond for voter consideration on the potential November 3, 2026 ballot.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
-
-
Diana Romero Campbell takes over Denver City Council presidency
Diana Romero Campbell is now president of the Denver City Council for the 2026–27 term, taking the post amid tensions and policy challenges at City Hall.
-
Dallas Starts FY 2026–27 Budget Process Amid $30M Shortfall
Dallas is beginning its FY 2026–27 budget process with a reported shortfall above $30 million, planned furloughs and August public meetings.
-
Buffalo Seeks Answers on City Water System as It Recruits Building Inspector
The City of Buffalo is listing a water-studies announcement alongside openings for a building inspector/code-enforcement officer and a planner, with several municipal meetings scheduled in August.
-
Avon Council Moves North Court Purchase and Village at Avon Planning Forward
Avon records show an approved purchase of 91 Beaver Creek Place, new Village at Avon planning documents and a Town Council meeting set for Aug. 10.
-
Uxbridge posts notice for fall Annual Town Meeting as residents prepare for municipal votes
Uxbridge posted a July 22 notice for its Fall Annual Town Meeting, but the meeting date and warrant articles have not yet been released in the available material.
-
Pendleton County posts Aug. 4 commission records tied to Franklin
Pendleton County’s official commission page lists an Aug. 4, 2026 agenda and minutes entry, but the available posting does not disclose the meeting’s substantive decisions.
-
Planned ICE facility near Alexandria could begin operating as early as August
ICE officials signed a contract in late June for a planned holding facility at a former military base near Alexandria International Airport. The site could begin operating as early as August, but its status as of Aug. 7 has not been confirmed.
-
Dodge Center posts 2026 general-election filing notice
Dodge Center’s official website has posted a 2026 General Election Filing Notice, while the city calendar lists July meetings for the EDA, Park Board and City Council.
-
Champlin voters face Aug. 11 primary as city prepares Ward 4 special election
Champlin’s 2026 election calendar sets an Aug. 11 primary and a Nov. 3 special election to fill the unexpired Ward 4 City Council term.
-
Yarmouth Plans Aug. 11 Select Board Vote on Hazard Mitigation Plan
Yarmouth officials anticipate formally adopting the town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan at the Select Board meeting scheduled for Aug. 11, 2026.
-
Oconee County sets 2026 millage hearings after projected tax increase for incorporated areas
Oconee County’s tentative 2026 millage rate would reduce property taxes in unincorporated areas by 0.79% but increase them in incorporated areas by 3.41%, with final adoption scheduled for Aug. 25.
-
Garden City changes administrative-center and drive-through hours
New City Administrative Center and drive-through schedules began Aug. 3, with shorter Friday service and lunch-hour access retained for Neighborhood & Development Services.
-
Lancaster adopts 2026-27 budget with tax-rate increase
Lancaster City Council adopted the 2026-27 city budget after a public hearing, raising the tax rate and retaining projected police overtime and court costs.
-
Gardena Certifies June Election Results and Seats New Officials
Gardena adopted Resolution No. 6743 certifying its June 2 municipal election and seated Mayor Tasha Surda and other newly elected officials.
-
Carson City Land-Use Hearings Set for July 29
Carson City’s official archive lists July 29, 2026, hearings for Administrative Permit Review and the Planning Commission, with agenda details still pending.
-
Casper-area candidates remain in Wyoming primary filing window
Wyoming’s 2026 primary filing and report-filing period runs through Aug. 11, with Natrona County election administration based at a Casper address.
-
Pocatello Candidate Filing Opens Aug. 18 for 2026 City Election
Pocatello’s 2026 municipal election process begins Aug. 18, when candidates for city office can enter the formal filing process.
-
Lake Havasu City adopts $278.8 million fiscal 2026-27 budget
Lake Havasu City Council adopted the fiscal 2026-27 budget on June 23, setting a spending framework of about $278.8 million across city funds.
-
Glendale approves 2026-27 budget with services, crime lab focus
Glendale City Council unanimously approved the 2026-27 budget July 1, preserving a resident-services focus and continuing development of a police crime lab.
-
Reno Opens Comment Period on Strategic Plan Through 2029
Reno released the final draft of its fiscal 2027-2029 strategic plan and invited residents to comment before the city moves toward adoption.
-
Anchorage public-safety commission proposal dies without Assembly vote
A proposed independent public-safety commission ended without an Assembly vote after July 21 testimony, leaving Anchorage without a replacement advisory body.