Why Cincinnati extended its temporary data-center restrictions through 2026
Cincinnati OH – City Council extended interim data-center controls through the end of 2026 while planners write zoning rules and review live projects.
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Chula Vista opens final comment window on 2026-27 housing and homelessness spending plan
Chula Vista CA – Residents have until April 14 to weigh in on a draft plan that would direct about $3.27 million in federal housing, homelessness and sidewalk funding.
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Austin rolls out citywide density bonus plan tied to affordable housing
Austin TX – Austin is taking feedback on a proposed citywide density bonus program that could allow taller projects in some areas if they include affordable housing.
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What Arlington voters need to know before the May 2 election
Arlington TX – The May 2 ballot includes a four-way mayor’s race, four contested council seats, and a street-tax renewal that pays for most road upkeep.
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Albuquerque keeps runoff elections after City Council rejects ranked-choice voting proposal
Albuquerque NM – City Council voted down ranked-choice voting on April 6, keeping the city’s runoff system in place for future mayoral and council races.
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Jamestown names a new police chief and acting fire chief as its public-safety leadership shifts
Jamestown NY – The city now has a permanent police chief and an acting fire chief after Timothy Jackson’s retirement, with the fire role still unsettled.
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Virginia Beach opens FY27 budget hearings: what residents can weigh in on before the May vote
Virginia Beach VA – City Council has opened FY27 budget hearings for April 15 and 21, giving residents until May 5 to weigh in before the final vote on May 12.
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Tacoma opens comment period on draft federal housing and shelter spending plan
Tacoma WA – The city has opened public review of a draft plan for about $3.65 million in expected federal housing, shelter, and community-development funds.
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San Bernardino censured Councilmember Treasure Ortiz. What the April 1 vote changes now for Ward 7 and City Hall
San Bernardino CA – A 6-0 City Council censure left Treasure Ortiz in office but stripped key assignments and a City Hall office privilege for one year.
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Riverside City Council to weigh citywide nitrous oxide and kratom sales bans
Riverside CA – City Council’s April 7 agenda includes proposed bans on nitrous oxide retail sales and all kratom sales, with fines, jail exposure, and permit risks.
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Phoenix posted notice for a residential trash fee increase. What residents should know before the April 22 vote
Phoenix AZ – Phoenix posted the required April 6 notice for a pending trash fee increase, with council consideration on or after April 22 and a July 1 start if approved.
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Minneapolis sets hearing on renter-screening rule tied to immigration status
Minneapolis MN – City leaders set an April 15 hearing on a proposal to bar immigration-status questions in renter screening and add tenant retaliation protections.
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Laredo council to weigh $3.15 million lead-hazard housing grant as city highlights local housing aid
Laredo TX – City Council is weighing a $3.15 million HUD lead-hazard housing grant and up to $250,000 in local match, with more details still to come.
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Why Garland’s May 2 city election comes down to one District 5 race
Garland TX – Garland canceled three unopposed council races, leaving District 5 as the only contested city election on May 2, with early voting starting April 20.
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Why Fresno Is Taking a Closer Look at Corporate Landlords
Fresno CA – The City Council ordered a 75-day study of corporate housing ownership and possible rental-registry changes, with findings expected in June.
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Why El Paso’s April 8 data center meeting matters before new city rules are drafted
El Paso TX – The April 8 data center meeting is the clearest remaining chance for residents to shape citywide rules on water, power, zoning, incentives, and transparency.
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Durham’s old police headquarters site is moving toward 80 affordable homes. What happens next?
Durham NC – Durham is moving toward an 80-unit affordable-housing concept at its old police headquarters site, but key development details are still unresolved.
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Corpus Christi nears another water crossroads as April 14 vote on emergency cutbacks approaches
Corpus Christi TX – The city remains in Stage 3, but updated water models and an expected April 14 council vote could bring tougher cutbacks closer.
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Colorado Springs picks Ken Casey for vacant District 2 council seat after Bailey resignation
Colorado Springs CO – City Council appointed Ken Casey to the vacant District 2 seat on April 6, with swearing-in set for April 13 and the seat back on the ballot in 2027.
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Cincinnati extends data center restrictions while it rewrites the rules
Cincinnati OH – City Council extended temporary data center controls on April 1, keeping extra review in place while officials draft permanent zoning rules.
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Chandler lines up water-system upgrades and drought backup planning at the April 6 council meeting
Chandler AZ – Two April 6 council items show how Chandler is tackling water resilience now and later, from Arrowhead Meadows pipe replacement to backup-supply study.
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Torrington council to consider $239,630 airport pavement contract on April 7
Torrington WY – City council is set to vote April 7 on a $239,630.50 airport pavement contract, a routine maintenance item with a state-local funding angle.
