Wichita Falls weighs $26.9 million borrowing for parks, safety
Wichita Falls has posted notice on up to $26.9 million in debt for parks, public safety and land acquisition, with a May 19 council hearing next.
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Miami’s $450M public safety bond returns to commission May 14
Miami commissioners are set to revisit the delayed $450 million public safety bond on May 14, a proposal tied to fire, police and aging facilities.
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Buffalo budget plan would raise the property tax levy as council reviews the city’s fiscal gap
Buffalo’s proposed 2026-27 budget would raise the property tax levy by 25% as council reviews a $109 million gap and hears resident feedback.
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Glendale’s 2026 capital plan puts roads first, with more than $7 million for resurfacing
Glendale WI – The city’s 2026 budget and capital plan put streets, sidewalks, and public works near the top of the list, with commuters also watching WIS 57 work.
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High Point backs downtown startup hub as budget season opens
High Point is pairing a downtown startup hub incentive with FY 2026-27 budget work, linking jobs, vacant space, and public spending.
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Owings Could Feel Calvert County Budget Hearing and Fee Changes
Calvert County’s May 12 budget hearing could affect planning costs and review rules tied to the Owings Town Center update.
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Wichita budget town halls begin May 2 as city opens 2027 input cycle
Wichita’s May budget town halls start Saturday, giving residents a chance to weigh in on taxes, services, and spending priorities before formal hearings.
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Port Jefferson trustees head to April 29 vote after trimming tax hike
Port Jefferson Village trustees are set to vote April 29 on the 2026/2027 budget after revising the proposed tax-rate increase from 41% to 27.5%.
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Port Jefferson NY budget fight heads into an extra April 24 meeting
Port Jefferson trustees added an April 24 special meeting as they kept working on the tentative FY 2026/2027 budget and a still-steep proposed tax hike.
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Boston budget hearings focus on housing, transit, schools, and public works
Boston’s FY27 budget hearings are underway, with council review centered on housing, transit, public works, and school spending through June.
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Bridgeport budget hearings put school funding at the center of the 2026-27 fight
Bridgeport CT – City budget hearings on April 21 put school funding front and center, with residents pressing for nearly $400 million for education.
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Portland weighs a monthly street fee as PBOT’s budget crunch deepens
Portland leaders are moving a street-funding package forward as PBOT seeks new money for maintenance, potholes, and safety work.
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Colonial Heights keeps $1.20 tax rate in focus as budget week continues
Colonial Heights City Council reviewed tax and budget materials April 21. Reassessment can still raise bills, and a school budget hearing is set for April 28.
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Miami’s $450M public safety bond was delayed — here’s what that means for police, fire stations, and voters
Miami FL – Commissioners postponed action on a proposed $450 million public safety bond, leaving questions about repairs, ballot timing, and the city’s capital plan.
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Seattle’s homelessness authority audit is forcing a new fight over regional control and oversight
Seattle WA – A state audit has put fresh pressure on KCRHA, raising questions about spending controls, shelter contracts, and whether Seattle should rethink the regional model.
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Tucson’s FY27 budget avoids the worst cuts, but fire, rec centers and fees are still in play
Tucson AZ – The city’s April 21 budget presentation backs away from the deepest cuts, but fees, service levels and the final June vote still matter.
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Honolulu Salary Commission Approves New Pay Levels for Top City Officials
Honolulu HI – The Salary Commission unanimously approved new pay levels for top city officials on April 22, tying the move to fiscal year 2026-2027.
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Philadelphia budget hearings turn to school funding, with a rideshare fee at the center
Philadelphia PA – Council’s FY2027 budget hearings are now focused on a proposed school funding package that could add a $1 rideshare fee and support district staffing.
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Houston rewrites ICE ordinance after Abbott funding threat; what changed and why it matters
Houston TX – City Council rewrote its immigration-enforcement ordinance after a state funding threat tied to roughly $110 million in public-safety grants.
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Santa Ana faces a $19 million budget gap, and the next cuts or fees could hit residents soon
Santa Ana CA – An official county financial report and recent council debate point to a $19 million gap that could affect parks, streets, public safety, and homeless services.
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San Jose approves $1.3 million Medi-Cal readiness grant as it looks for relief on homeless shelter costs
San Jose CA – The City Council approved PATH CITED funding and a matching local investment to prepare homelessness services for future Medi-Cal billing support.
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Jersey City opens public comment on its 2026 federal housing and services spending plan
Jersey City NJ – The city has opened a 30-day comment period on its 2026 HUD spending plan, giving residents and nonprofits a chance to weigh in before May 25.
