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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fresno CA – The City Council ordered a 75-day study of corporate housing ownership and possible rental-registry changes, with findings expected in June.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cincinnati OH – City Council extended temporary data center controls on April 1, keeping extra review in place while officials draft permanent zoning rules.
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.
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.
