Tampa Delays Rays Stadium Agreement Vote Until August
Tampa’s CRA board postponed a vote on a nonbinding Rays stadium agreement, leaving the proposed public financing deal unresolved as August approaches.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Mamdani Administration Launches Citywide Tenant Campaign
New York City’s Talk to Tenants campaign will hold five neighborhood events from Aug. 12 through Sept. 30, focusing on housing rights and tenant organizing.
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Longmont weighs 10-year public-safety tax measure
Longmont officials are discussing a possible 10-year public-safety tax measure estimated to raise $96.62 million, with a council session set for Aug. 11.
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Edmond advances development-code rewrite as Mitch Park pool repairs remain unresolved
Edmond council advanced work on a development-code rewrite and approved $467,780 in grants while Mitch Park pool repairs remain unresolved.
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Fort Myers advances $144 million police headquarters project
Fort Myers approved a motion tied to a $109 million construction contract for a new Fowler Street police headquarters expected to open in 2028.
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El Cajon adopts budget with $800,000 fire funding reduction
El Cajon’s City Council adopted the 2026–27 budget after deciding not to fully staff Engine 208 at its proposed level, reducing fire funding by $800,000.
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St. Louis basic-income pilot paid 540 families $500 a month
A St. Louis pilot gave 540 families $500 monthly for 18 months. A Washington University evaluation found improved quality of life and greater help with household needs.
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Charlotte appoints Rob Harrington as interim mayor
Charlotte City Council appointed attorney Rob Harrington as interim mayor after Vi Lyles’ planned resignation, as disputes over growth and transit continue.
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Metro Council Authorizes Eminent-Domain Effort Near Nashville Zoo
The Metro Council voted 27-5 to let Nashville negotiate or pursue eminent domain over a 23-acre site planned for a DC Blox data-center campus.
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D.C. Order Expanded Juvenile Curfew Authority in May and June
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s emergency order set an 11 p.m. curfew for people under 18 and allowed MPD to impose 8 p.m. curfews in designated zones.
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Irmo council approves $403,000 contract to expand Flock camera network
Irmo Town Council approved a five-year contract worth approximately $403,000 to add 22 Flock license-plate cameras, expanding the town network from 11 to 33.
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Oak Ridge schedules rezoning reviews for annexed properties as water project continues
Oak Ridge listed rezoning requests RZ-02 and RZ-03 for Planning and Zoning review July 23 and Town Council consideration Aug. 6, 2026, while a $3.265 million water infrastructure project remains on a December 2026 timeline.
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Union City adopts 180-day pause on rezoning and conditional-use applications
Union City’s Mayor and Council voted 5-0 on March 24 to adopt a 180-day moratorium affecting certain zoning and conditional-use applications while the city rewrites its zoning ordinance.
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Prescott posts proposal for higher solid-waste fees
The City of Prescott has posted a proposal to increase residential and commercial solid-waste collection fees. The proposal is not yet a final rate change.
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Sunray adopts 2026 tax rate projected to raise more M&O revenue
Sunray adopted a 2026 property-tax rate projected to raise more maintenance-and-operations revenue than the previous year. The city has posted a July 9 council agenda.
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Beaufort adopts FY2027 budget with two police positions and expanded housing-repair aid
Beaufort City Council approved a balanced FY2027 budget that keeps the millage rate at 73.9 mills, adds two police positions and increases Housing Repair Assistance funding by 50 percent.
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Andover council approves housing, bond and plant-security measures
The Andover City Council approved measures involving housing, municipal bonds and plant security during its June 30 meeting.
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Beaver Dam council postpones impact-fee decision and considers 2027 feasibility study
The Beaver Dam Common Council discussed changes to water, sewer and park impact fees and proposed moving the issue to 2027.
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Spokane Valley approves lease for proposed two-sheet ice facility
The Spokane Valley City Council approved a ground lease for a proposed two-sheet NHL-sized ice facility on city-owned property in a 6-1 vote.
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Peoria council advances security rules for large apartment buildings
The Peoria City Council took an initial step toward requiring guards, cameras and on-site managers at large apartment complexes. The proposal is not final.
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Beaumont council approves new 911 dispatch system and park projects
Beaumont City Council approved a replacement 911 recording system, two sewer easements and park improvements as the city prepares for bond financing.
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Miami Gardens Voters Will Choose Three Council Seats Aug. 18
Miami Gardens voters will decide three four-year City Council seats Aug. 18, with early voting available Aug. 3-16 at 23 Miami-Dade County locations.