San Diego Council takes up public power study as SDG&E rate case adds urgency
San Diego councilmembers are reviewing a public power feasibility report as SDG&E’s 2028 rate case renews pressure over utility bills.
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Davis paid-parking plan advances for three downtown lots, rate undecided
Davis, CA – A June 16 council action moved paid parking ahead for three downtown lots, but the hourly rate and launch details still need follow-up.
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Brooklyn Center early voting opens June 26 for city primary
Brooklyn Center, MN – Early voting starts June 26 for an Aug. 11 primary that will narrow crowded mayor and council races ahead of Nov. 3.
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El Paso keeps Meta data-center deal after council rejects exit talks
The June 9 vote left the Wurldwide/Meta agreement intact, pushing the data-center fight toward oversight, utilities and future rules.
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Detroit solar plan may move three delayed sites to DTE
Detroit’s pending Solar Neighborhoods amendment could put all five city solar sites under DTE, with home upgrades, costs and a July 4 deadline at stake.
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Oshkosh plate-camera debate shifts to vendor search, oversight
Oshkosh, WI — After ending its Flock Safety deal, city officials are weighing a new plate-camera vendor with added review and public input.
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Haleyville council backs FEMA firefighter grant bids before June 22 deadline
Haleyville, AL — Council action lets the city seek FEMA help for fire turnout gear and staffing, but awards are not guaranteed and local costs could follow.
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Minneapolis committee advances data-center moratorium after hearing
Minneapolis leaders advanced a data-center moratorium after a June 16 hearing and a 5-1 committee vote, but the proposal still needs final council action.
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Spokane council introduces data center moratorium after Avista 500 MW pause
Spokane WA – Council members introduced a one-year moratorium on new data center permits as Avista paused a potential 500 MW request in Spokane.
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Jersey City’s proposed 20% tax-rate hike heads to council amid $255M deficit
Jersey City, NJ – The city is seeking council approval for a 20% tax-rate increase as it says a $255 million deficit could affect the Q3 tax bill.
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Houston approves $7.5B FY2027 budget, adding trash fee and utility right-of-way charge
Houston TX – City Council approved a roughly $7.5 billion FY2027 budget on June 10, adding a $5 trash fee and a 5% utility charge that starts July 1.
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Bristol red-light cameras move ahead, but tickets aren’t starting yet
Bristol CT – Council approval moved the red-light camera plan forward, but CTDOT approval, vendor selection and installation still have to happen first.
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Toledo council weighs July 4 fireworks safety zone after Old West End shooting
Toledo OH – Council is scheduled to weigh a July 4-5 fireworks safety zone on June 23, with youth rules and temporary boundaries still pending.
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Davis approves paid parking for three downtown lots
Davis approved paid parking in three downtown lots, putting a long-delayed parking plan on track to affect workers, shoppers and businesses.
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Minneapolis resets George Floyd Square redevelopment after Agape rejection
Minneapolis MN – A 10-2 council vote rejected Agape’s bid, resetting Peoples’ Way as 38th Street and Chicago Avenue remains closed through late 2027.
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Brooklyn Center’s 2026 election could reshape the city council
Brooklyn Center’s ballot is set: filing closed June 2, early voting starts June 26, and Mayor April Graves is out as a crowded race takes shape.
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Columbia budget keeps property taxes flat, raises water and sewer 5%
Columbia SC – City Council’s budget plan keeps the property-tax rate flat, but it would raise water and sewer rates 5% and fund major utility work.
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Seattle council approves one-year pause on new large data center applications
Seattle WA – The council approved a one-year emergency pause on new large data center applications, citing grid, water, rates, land use and jobs.
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Jacksonville housing density plan heads to June 23 Council vote
Jacksonville FL – Ordinance 2026-0311 would steer denser housing to selected lower flood-risk corridors near transit and the Emerald Trail, but Council has not voted yet.
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Houston approves $7.5B budget, adds $5 trash fee and utility charge
Houston, TX — City Council approved a $7.5 billion FY2027 budget on June 10, adding a $5 monthly trash fee and a 5% utility right-of-way charge.
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Pittsburgh proposes bigger Adopt-A-Lot rules for lots, parks and greenways
Pittsburgh PA – City Council committees advanced a plan to expand Adopt-A-Lot and add garden and greenway programs, but it still needs final approval.
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Dallas budget workshop opens early fight over a $51 million gap
Dallas TX – City leaders are weighing an out-of-balance budget ahead of an August 11 proposal, and residents can weigh in through June 30.
