Teachey approves FY 2026-27 budget with property-tax cut and higher utility rates
Teachey commissioners approved the FY 2026-27 budget June 8, lowering the property-tax rate while scheduling phased water and sewer increases totaling 10%.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Hubertus officials consider eliminating Architectural Review Board
The Village of Richfield placed possible elimination of its Architectural Review Board on the May 26, 2026 agenda for a meeting held at 4128 Hubertus Road in Hubertus.
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Humboldt council plans to keep 2027 property-tax levy unchanged as valuations rise
Humboldt City Council members intend to keep the city’s 2027 property-tax mill levy unchanged while exceeding the revenue-neutral rate. A public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 14.
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Expanded Bucks County Human Services Hub reopens in Doylestown
Bucks County marked the July 1 grand reopening of a larger Human Services Hub in the county administration building in Doylestown Borough.
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DeLand land-development code overhaul heads toward August adoption decision
DeLand’s proposed overhaul of its land-development regulations is moving toward an anticipated August 2026 adoption decision, with additional public meetings and workshops scheduled through October.
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San Tan Valley takes over zoning and land-use permitting from Pinal County
San Tan Valley began administering zoning, land use, subdivisions and related development matters on July 1, with transition rules for projects already completed through the county.
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Cave Creek reaches deadline for Proposition 440 ballot arguments
Cave Creek voters are scheduled to decide Proposition 440 in November, a proposed privilege-tax increase tied to acquiring state trust land.
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Mineola authorizes LED-lighting project at Memorial Library
The Village of Mineola approved an agreement with Nassau County for LED lighting at Mineola Memorial Library, while the project’s cost and schedule remain unspecified.
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Loudon voters choose three City Council members
Loudon’s municipal election was held Aug. 6 alongside Tennessee’s state and federal primaries, with three City Council seats on the ballot.
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Bernards Township extends Basking Ridge property-tax grace period to Aug. 24
Basking Ridge property owners now have until Aug. 24, 2026, to pay the third-quarter property-tax bill while paper notices are processed and mailed.
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Greybull Continues 2026 Town Planning and Economic-Development Work
Greybull’s town government has posted its July 13, 2026 council packet while the Wyoming Business Council documents an ongoing regional planning and economic-development partnership involving local officials, businesses and tourism partners.
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Dalhart schedules Aug. 6 meeting on growth plan, vacant buildings and Project Silver Lantern
Dalhart’s 2026 calendar lists an Aug. 6 special-called meeting after an Aug. 4 regular meeting. Earlier economic-development materials identified proposed action on a comprehensive plan, vacant commercial buildings and Project Silver Lantern negotiations.
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Manhattan sets Sept. 15 hearing on possible property-tax increase
The Manhattan City Commission voted 3-2 to schedule a Sept. 15 hearing on exceeding the revenue-neutral rate during work on the 2027 budget.
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Logan Approves 180-Day Moratorium on Data Centers
Logan’s Municipal Council approved a 180-day moratorium on data centers and related power plants while the city considers zoning and land-use rules.
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Twin Falls sets dates for FY 2026–27 budget decisions
Twin Falls has scheduled preliminary and final hearings for its FY 2026–27 budget, including a public hearing on proposed rate adjustments.
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DeSoto advances FY 2026–27 community-development plan
DeSoto has published a draft FY 2026–27 CDBG action plan, with public engagement planned for Aug. 6 and a City Council retreat set for Aug. 7.
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Lincoln Council Nomination Period Closes Aug. 7 for Two Seats
Lincoln’s nomination period for the Nov. 3 election ends at 5 p.m. Aug. 7, covering City Council District 1 and District 2.
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Richmond Advances Proposed School-Facilities Sales Tax Referendum
Richmond officials advanced a proposed sales-tax question for school facilities, but voters have not approved a tax and ballot placement remained unresolved.
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Fort Worth Works to Close Projected $49.3 Million Budget Gap
Fort Worth officials are asking departments to find savings as the city works to close a projected $49.3 million general-fund gap before FY2027.
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Sacramento Advances Proposed Cannabis Zoning Changes
Sacramento officials advanced proposed cannabis zoning amendments that could change dispensary review, sensitive-use rules and a 1,000-foot school buffer.
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St. Louis launches tracker for Rams settlement spending
St. Louis launched a public tracker for Rams settlement funds, showing proposed investments in infrastructure, vacant buildings, small businesses and events.
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Miami Advances $450 Million Public-Safety Bond to Voters
The Miami City Commission approved putting a proposed $450 million bond for police and fire-rescue facilities on the Aug. 18 ballot.