Boston’s FY27 budget fight is underway, with health costs driving the pressure
Boston MA – The mayor has filed a $4.9 billion FY27 budget, and council hearings are now underway as health costs, revenue growth, and schools stay in focus.
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Austin plans a revised homeless encampment cleanup model for May — here’s what could change
Austin TX – The city says a revised encampment cleanup-and-outreach model is coming, with more coordinated responses and a May 5 council work session ahead.
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Bridgeport budget hearings put taxes, schools, and relief programs back in focus
Bridgeport CT – City Council budget hearings are underway, with taxes, school funding, and relief programs for seniors, veterans, and renters still open for review.
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Seattle sends $480 million library levy to August ballot, putting taxes and branch funding in focus
Seattle WA – The City Council advanced a seven-year library levy to the August 4 ballot, with a higher price tag and a set homeowner tax estimate.
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Scottsdale moves ahead on Old Town parking garage expansion, with construction due in July
Scottsdale AZ – The city has advanced the Brown Avenue parking structure expansion in Old Town, with construction targeted for July and new stalls due in spring 2027.
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Boston’s FY27 budget lands in a tighter fiscal year, and city services are now under review
Boston MA – The city’s $4.9 billion FY27 budget is in Council review now, with health care costs and weaker outside support driving close scrutiny.
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Irving moves toward $51.25 million for West Irving Creek drainage work as next project phases come into focus
Irving TX – The city is lining up a public meeting and a financing step for West Irving Creek, signaling the next phase of a long-running flood-control project.
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Boston budget proposal trims grant funding as costs keep rising
Boston MA – The city’s proposed $4.9 billion budget protects core services but trims discretionary grant funding as health care, overtime and snow costs rise.
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Boston’s FY27 budget debate turns on health costs, school staffing, and service tradeoffs
Boston MA – The city’s FY27 budget is now before the City Council, with rising health care costs and slower revenue growth tightening room for schools and core services.
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Jamestown moves to seek a developer for East 2nd Street downtown parcels
Jamestown NY – Council has moved 8, 10 and 12 East 2nd Street into the city’s redevelopment pipeline, opening the door to a developer search.
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San Jose’s next budget fight is turning into a shelter-cost problem
San Jose CA – Shelter and interim housing operating costs are becoming a bigger budget pressure point ahead of the April 24 update and June vote.
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San Diego’s FY 2027 budget lands today, and residents still have a say
San Diego CA – The city is releasing its proposed FY 2027 budget today, with a roughly $120 million gap putting services, staffing, and priorities under review.
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San Bernardino weighs shifting $1.98 million in older federal housing funds to SB HOPE Campus
San Bernardino CA – City Council is set to hear a proposal to move nearly $2 million in unused HUD funds to the planned SB HOPE Campus on April 15.
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SAWS rate proposal advances, with possible July start and August bill impact
San Antonio TX – SAWS is advancing a proposed water and sewer rate increase that could start in July and first appear on August bills if approved.
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Salt Lake City could add a clean-energy option to Rocky Mountain Power bills. What the April 21 hearing means for residents
Salt Lake City UT – The council’s April 21 hearing could move a clean-electricity option forward for Rocky Mountain Power customers, with automatic enrollment and an opt-out.
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Austin’s citywide density bonus draft moves ahead. What it could change for housing.
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.
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Why Hialeah’s 44-unit mixed-use proposal on West 29th Street matters
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.
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Albuquerque’s budget squeeze is shifting costs to visitors. What residents should watch next
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.
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Boston’s FY27 school budget heads to City Hall: what the April 16 hearing means
Boston MA – A City Council hearing on April 16 will examine Boston Public Schools’ FY27 budget, including staffing, transportation, safety, and other daily services.
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Philadelphia’s budget fight is shifting to taxes as City Council nears its April 21 hearing
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.
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Phoenix’s April 22 trash-fee vote could raise the standard residential city trash bill from $37.32 to $43.32 this summer
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.
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Riverside launches Measure Z meetings ahead of June vote on higher sales tax
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.