Harrisonburg schedules zoning overhaul open houses for Oct. 21 and 26
Harrisonburg residents can review a draft zoning map and ordinance at two October open houses and through an online survey expected to begin Oct. 14.
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Kansas City Council approves $456,000 FAA grant for KCI vehicle-tracking equipment
Kansas City approved acceptance of a $456,000 FAA grant for Vehicle Movement Area Transmitters for airport-owned vehicles at KCI, with the grant due to be accepted and executed by September 16.
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San Antonio council faces Sept. 17 vote on proposed tax-rate increase and FY 2027 budget
San Antonio City Council is scheduled to vote Sept. 17 on the proposed FY 2027 budget, property-tax rate, revenue adjustments and fee changes as members remain divided over taxes and spending cuts.
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San Diego Council to Weigh Proposed Local-Control Resolution for Autonomous Vehicles
San Diego City Council will consider Item 201 on September 14, a proposed resolution seeking more local authority over autonomous passenger services and stronger protections for workers and public safety.
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Salt Lake City weighs sharp increases in utility impact fees
Salt Lake City is considering higher one-time water, sewer and stormwater impact fees for new construction, with public hearings scheduled for September 22 and October 6, 2026.
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Jacksonville City Council weighs FY 2026-27 budget, capital plan and grants
Jacksonville’s proposed $2.03 billion General Fund and $586.1 million capital plan return to committee Sept. 15, but final adoption is still pending.
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Columbus opens 60-day public review of zoning changes covering major parts of the city
Columbus is reviewing proposed zoning changes for about 70,654 parcels. Residents, property owners and businesses can comment through October 24, 2026.
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Raleigh Police Summer Action Plan Gets Midyear Checkpoint as Safety Questions Continue
Raleigh’s second-quarter crime data shows declines in several serious offenses but increases in nonfatal shootings, vehicle thefts and traffic fatalities as the city’s summer public-safety plan continues.
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Minneapolis mayor proposes 11.3% property-tax levy hike and about 100 job cuts
Mayor Jacob Frey’s recommended 2027 Minneapolis budget would raise the city property-tax levy 11.3%, eliminate about 100 positions and add $13.1 million for police overtime.
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Fresno police Flock renewal faces scrutiny after audit reviewed 3 searches
Fresno’s Flock system scanned more than 21 million plates and logged 8,318 searches in one month, while a department audit examined three searches as a later-2026 renewal debate approaches.
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Springfield police to receive 285 Axon body cameras
The Springfield City Council approved a $5.3 million, 10-year contract with Axon Enterprise to replace the police department’s WatchGuard cameras.
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O’Fallon Sets 2026 Public-Works Procurement Milestones
O’Fallon’s public-works schedule calls for engineering-services approval July 9 and an anticipated notice to proceed July 30.
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Chino Council Puts Business-License Reform on November Ballot
Chino voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to change the city’s business-license tax structure under a reform measure approved by the City Council.
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Texas flood-warning systems tested after new Hill Country flooding
Flooding in the Texas Hill Country on July 16 put warning systems and emergency preparations into use after deadly floods the previous year.
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Vacaville Council Sets First Review of East of Leisure Town Growth Plan
Vacaville City Council is scheduled to begin reviewing the East of Leisure Town growth plan Aug. 12, with additional city and regional steps planned.
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Chicago Revises 2026 Budget Shortfall Down to $89 Million
Chicago officials lowered their projected 2026 budget shortfall to $89 million, but the city has not adopted a plan to close the remaining gap.
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Centennial Considers 1% Sales-Tax Increase for Roads
Centennial is weighing a 1-percentage-point sales-tax increase that could raise about $23 million annually for roads and transportation needs.
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Port St. Lucie approves Waste Pro settlement tax credits for residents
Port St. Lucie will return a $24 million Waste Pro settlement through property-tax credits, with amounts based on ownership history and a claims process.
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North Las Vegas Sets Aug. 19 Council Date for Development Applications
North Las Vegas will consider land-development applications Aug. 19 after Planning Commission review, giving projects a next step in the city process.
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Long Beach Budget Plan Targets 413 Positions Amid $58.2 Million Gap
Long Beach’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget would address a $58.2 million shortfall by eliminating 413 positions, though 70 were restored.
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Winfield city office closes Mondays beginning May 1
Winfield’s city office will be closed Mondays beginning May 1, 2026. City Council meetings will continue on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m.
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New Braunfels orders structural assessment of police headquarters
New Braunfels hired an independent engineer to examine roof leaks, lifting pavement and other problems at its police headquarters on W. San Antonio Street.