Atlanta budget proposal heads to council hearings with housing, safety first
Atlanta GA – Mayor Andre Dickens’ proposed $994.7 million general fund budget is moving into council hearings this month, with housing, safety and infrastructure in focus.
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Rio Rancho budget fight centers on spending, jobs and funding
Rio Rancho’s FY 2027 budget review is underway, with debate over a $75,000 economic-development contract, new jobs and a proposed pay increase.
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New York City’s $124.7B budget closes the gap, but details remain open
City Hall says New York City’s next budget gap is closed in a $124.7 billion plan, but Albany-backed tax and spending details still need work.
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Downtown Orlando parking rates could rise after first council vote
Orlando City Council gave first approval to a downtown parking rate increase, but two more votes are still needed before any change takes effect.
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Boston’s FY27 budget hearings focus on schools and health insurance costs
Boston’s FY27 budget hearings are underway, with health insurance driving operating-cost growth and a separate Boston Public Schools hearing on the calendar.
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Newark votes today for mayor and council in election that will shape city policy
Newark voters head to the polls today for mayor, council seats and ward races that could affect city budgets, housing, transit and services.
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Memphis budget hearings start now, with police, fire, and public works under review
Memphis budget hearings begin May 18, with police and fire up May 19, as council reviews the mayor’s FY27 proposal through June 2.
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Boston parking minimums debate could change how new housing gets built
Boston is weighing a zoning change that would remove parking minimums for new homes citywide, a move supporters say could lower costs and ease building.
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Garland council to canvass May 2 election results at May 12 meeting
Garland is scheduled to review and certify its May 2 municipal election results on May 12, when the new council is expected to be seated.
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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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Beloit candidates face June 1 filing deadline for 2026 local races
Beloit, KS municipal candidates in Mitchell County must file by noon Monday, June 1, 2026, with county and state calendars both confirming the deadline.
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Austell agenda puts streetlights, zoning requests, and decorum rules on deck
Austell GA – The May 4 council agenda included streetlight concerns, housing-related variance requests, a Maxham Road rezoning and annexation item, and decorum rules.
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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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Rio Rancho District 4 council seat is vacant; applicants due May 26
Rio Rancho’s District 4 council seat is open now, and residents have until noon May 26 to apply for appointment consideration.
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Houston budget proposal adds a $5 trash fee before June 3 vote
Houston’s proposed FY 2027 budget would add a $5 monthly trash fee, with council set to vote June 3 after reviewing a city study.
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Wichita Falls council to review voucher plan May 19 as wait list stays long
Wichita Falls City Council will hold a May 19 hearing on housing voucher rules while the wait list remains open and the posted wait time is about 24 months.
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Phoenix approves park rules on medical care and food distribution
Phoenix City Council approved new park rules limiting non-emergency medical care and food distribution, with the changes taking effect June 5.
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El Paso Council moves on utility filings tied to data centers and bills
El Paso City Council acted April 27 on El Paso Electric filings that could affect data center pricing, battery storage, EV pilots, and future rates.
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Reno starts rewriting data center rules after council vote
Reno City Council has started a code-change process for data centers, with water, power, noise and infrastructure questions still ahead.
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NYC executive budget deadline moves to May 12 as City Hall seeks Albany help
City Hall and the Council pushed the executive budget deadline to May 12 while seeking Albany action to help close the city budget gap.
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Hialeah weighs TOD rezoning for 1081 E 17th Street
Hialeah FL – A parcel at 1081 E 17th Street was up for an April 28 public hearing on a proposed shift from low-density residential to TOD.
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Puyallup weighs permanent street vacation beside Puyallup High School
Puyallup is considering a request to permanently vacate part of 7th Street NW and West Main beside Puyallup High School after a temporary safety closure.