Austin TX – Austin’s draft Citywide Density Bonus Program would trade added height in some commercial zones for affordable housing, with votes due April 28 and May 21.
Hialeah FL – A 44-unit mixed-use project at West 29th Street and West 12th Avenue is before City Council, with requests on unit size, parking and site rules.
Albuquerque NM – City leaders are weighing staff cuts and higher nonresident fees at attractions like the BioPark and museums to help close a reported $35 million gap.
Boston MA – A City Council hearing on April 16 will examine Boston Public Schools’ FY27 budget, including staffing, transportation, safety, and other daily services.
Philadelphia PA – Philadelphia’s proposed FY27 budget is now centered on tax and fee bills that could affect rides, deliveries, hotel stays, and city enforcement.
Phoenix AZ – City Council could raise the standard trash bill from $37.32 to $43.32 on July 1, with more hikes proposed as Phoenix cites a solid-waste shortfall.
Riverside CA – City-hosted Measure Z meetings start April 16 as voters weigh a quarter-cent sales tax increase tied to budget strain and city service needs.
Los Angeles CA – The city opened a short renter-aid application window and advanced a larger Measure ULA housing package that still needs City Council approval.
Bridgeport CT – Budget hearings are active as the city reviews a $622.4 million plan with a lower mill rate, but many tax bills could still rise after revaluation.
Garland TX – Most city voters will not see a contested council race on May 2. District 5 is the only active Garland City Council election still on the ballot.
Frisco TX – Frisco kept its current public-comment speaking time for now, delayed a proposed cut until after the May 2 election, and appears to have tightened decorum rules.
Fort Worth TX – A citywide zoning case tied to new Texas land-use laws returns April 8, with possible changes to small-lot housing, parking, and future infill rules.
Fayetteville NC – City Council is set to revisit the McArthur Sports Complex contract on April 8 after delaying it over contractor experience and oversight.
Corpus Christi TX – Friday’s special City Council workshop will not approve the desalination contract, but it may show whether the city can finally name a real timeline.
Cincinnati OH – City Council extended interim data-center controls through the end of 2026 while planners write zoning rules and review live projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
