Novato City Council nomination period opens July 13 for Nov. 3 election: Dist. 2, 4, 5
Novato’s filing window for three City Council district seats opens July 13 and closes Aug. 7, 2026—possibly extended to Aug. 12 in limited cases.
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Chicago faces at least a $130M midyear budget gap after revenue assumptions lag
Mayor Brandon Johnson says Chicago faces at least a $130 million midyear budget gap after revenue baked into the 2026 plan hasn’t materialized yet.
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Mesa Council to introduce ordinance removing Public Safety impact-fee column
On July 20, Mesa City Council plans to introduce Ordinance 26-0617 to remove the “Public Safety” impact-fee category column; a July 27 hearing follows.
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Menomonie City Council public hearing: Nicholas Drive rezoning for affordable apartments
Menomonie WI City Council sets a July 6 public hearing on Ordinance 2026-10 to rezone Nicholas Drive from Agriculture (A) to R-3 and discuss an affordable housing RFQ.
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Newark’s July 15 budget hearing: what council will take up
Newark NJ – Newark’s Municipal Council will hold a July 15, 2026 public hearing on the 2026 annual municipal budget, proposed at $900,500,264.94.
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Seattle Transit Measure renewal heads toward Council amendments—July 6 step
Seattle WA – City Council committee advances CB 121226, setting up a July 13 transit tax debate and competing amendment paths on safety access and affordability.
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Long Beach City Council will bring back phone-in, expand virtual comment July 21 (SB 707)
Long Beach CA — Starting July 21, residents can give live remote public comment under SB 707, with Zoom-style call-in signup through each City Council agenda.
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St. Louis Park approves MnDOT grant for Cedar Lake Rd/Louisiana Ave: detours & closures
St. Louis Park City Council approved a MnDOT grant for Cedar Lake Rd/Louisiana Ave (Phase 2). Here’s what to expect for July 6 detours.
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Raleigh considers youth curfew after July 4 teen takeover violence—what’s next for parents
Raleigh NC – After July 4 “teen takeover” violence, Raleigh City Council asked attorneys to draft a youth curfew ordinance, with an August timeline.
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Cleveland weighs keeping Flock Safety license-plate cameras online longer
Cleveland OH – After Flock Safety’s contract expired June 29, the city kept license-plate cameras running temporarily through July 15. Council action is pending.
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Raleigh drought update: City Council approves faster path to Stage 2
Raleigh City Council approved July 7 changes that give the city manager flexibility to move to Stage 2 sooner if use stays high. Stage 1 still applies.
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San Diego City Council to Consider Southwest Village Specific Plan (Otay Mesa) on July 6: What the Notice Covers
On Monday, July 6, 2026 at 2 p.m., San Diego’s City Council will hold a public hearing on the Southwest Village Specific Plan in Otay Mesa—an approximately 490-acre plan that would allow up to 5,130 homes and include CEQA certification for the project’s Subsequent Environmental Impact Report.
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Raleigh approves Atlantic Union Bank naming rights for convention center
Raleigh City Council approved the Atlantic Union Bank naming-rights deal for the convention center, with the downtown venue still set for expansion.
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Scottsdale council race draws more than $250,000 in PAC spending ahead of July 21 primary
Scottsdale AZ – Eight candidates are running for three council seats in the July 21 primary, where official city pages say early voting is already underway and voting locations will be open on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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El Paso widens its Meta data center fight into ratepayer and CBA talks
El Paso is challenging a $551.8 million McCloud power plant tied to a planned Meta data center and voted to start negotiating a community benefits agreement.
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St. Louis weighs data-center incentive ban, monitoring and zoning rules
St. Louis MO – Three city bills are moving through committee, including a ban on data-center incentives, monitoring rules and zoning limits for where big facilities can be built.
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Chandler primary election brings Prop. 415 and city races to July 21 ballot
Chandler’s July 21, 2026 primary elects a mayor and three councilmembers and votes on Prop. 415, ratifying the 2026 General Plan—here’s a voter guide.
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Ada council fills vacancy before filing opens for four seats, mayor
Ada, MN council appointed Adam Sip to fill a vacancy, and filing for four council seats plus the mayor’s race runs July 14-28 at 5 p.m.
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Boston adopts $4.9B FY27 budget after tense fight
Boston MA – City Council accepted Wu’s amended FY27 budget on June 24, restoring some neighborhood programs while health insurance costs still strain spending.
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Redmond noise code update targets gun ranges, cranes and loading
Redmond’s July 7 committee review would update the city’s noise code, including construction posting, loading rules, gun ranges and tower cranes. ([redmond.legistar.com](https://redmond.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?GUID=997E2667-9E17-41FD-904F-F7145B61DC74&ID=8125315&Options=&Search=))
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Rob Harrington takes over as Charlotte’s interim mayor through December 2027
Charlotte NC – Rob Harrington was sworn in July 1 as Charlotte’s 60th mayor after City Council appointed him on June 22 to finish Vi Lyles’ term through December 2027.
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El Paso council’s July 7 agenda covers speed limits, bus stops, property hearings
Tuesday’s agenda includes first-reading speed-limit changes on Northern Pass and Northwestern, plus a bus-stop bench item and July 21 hearings.