Richmond Advances Proposed School-Facilities Sales Tax Referendum
Richmond officials advanced a proposed sales-tax question for school facilities, but voters have not approved a tax and ballot placement remained unresolved.
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Apple Valley Opens Data-Center Zoning Study
Apple Valley has posted an interim-use data-center zoning study and a separate hearing notice for 5550 Upper 147th Street.
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Olympia council starts review of worker affordability policies
The Olympia City Council approved a phased review of worker affordability and workplace protections, with possible policy decisions targeted for March 2027.
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Perth Amboy Sets Aug. 12 Hearing on Proposed $102.2M Budget
Perth Amboy’s proposed 2026 budget would reduce surplus use but could add an estimated $213 to the municipal portion of the average tax bill.
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Buffalo Seeks Answers on City Water System as It Recruits Building Inspector
The City of Buffalo is listing a water-studies announcement alongside openings for a building inspector/code-enforcement officer and a planner, with several municipal meetings scheduled in August.
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Gardena Certifies June Election Results and Seats New Officials
Gardena adopted Resolution No. 6743 certifying its June 2 municipal election and seated Mayor Tasha Surda and other newly elected officials.
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Des Plaines awards $10.97 million restaurant project contract
The Des Plaines City Council awarded a $10.97 million core-and-shell restaurant project contract to Paul Borg Construction Company on July 20.
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Lake Havasu City adopts $278.8 million fiscal 2026-27 budget
Lake Havasu City Council adopted the fiscal 2026-27 budget on June 23, setting a spending framework of about $278.8 million across city funds.
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El Paso Opens Filing for Four City Council Seats
Candidate filing is open for El Paso City Council Districts 1, 5, 6 and 8 ahead of the November 3, 2026, general election.
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Coeur d’Alene Raises Impact Fees as Council Weighs More Increases
Coeur d’Alene’s 2026 development impact fees rose 3.9% July 1, while a City Council hearing considered additional building, planning and water fees.
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Terre Haute zoning proposals advanced to Aug. 6 council agenda
Two Terre Haute properties were set for zoning review: a proposed home near S. 7th Street and a corporate office on Garfield Avenue.
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Garland Sets Town Halls Ahead of Possible November Tax Election
Garland will hold public town halls about a possible November tax-rate-reduction election before the City Council’s expected budget vote Aug. 17.
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Chesapeake puts data-center applications on hold for up to eight months
Chesapeake City Council approved a temporary hold on data-center permit and zoning applications while officials develop local rules for future proposals.
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Chula Vista Council Pushes Government Overhaul Toward November Ballot
Chula Vista officials were working toward an Aug. 7 deadline for a proposed November ballot measure covering council pay, terms and committee powers.
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Greensboro adopts Road to 10,000 housing policy framework
The Greensboro City Council adopted a housing policy framework July 27, but the city has not released a production target, funding plan or timeline.
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Corpus Christi Council Creates TIRZ 7 for London-Area Growth
Corpus Christi approved a tax-increment reinvestment zone for planned London-area development and infrastructure, creating a new local public-finance tool.
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Anaheim adopts 2026-27 budget as debt payoff nears
Anaheim City Council approved the 2026-27 budget, preserving public services as visitor-economy revenue improves and debt retirement approaches.
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Wichita schedules Aug. 7 hearing on 2026 budget and tax rate
Wichita’s City Council is scheduled to hold the first formal 2026 budget hearing Aug. 7, with more hearings set for Aug. 19 and Aug. 26.
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Trinity officials weigh 2026 economic-development and county-budget decisions
Official Trinity records show June city and economic-development meetings and July county sessions tied to a preliminary $76.97 million fiscal-year 2026–27 budget.
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Jacksonville adopts five-year parks plan with estimated $2.5 million investment
The Jacksonville City Council adopted a 2026 Parks and Recreation Master Plan intended to guide park-system investment over five years, with an estimated $2.5 million investment.
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Brookhaven sets Nov. 3 special election for District 2 seat
Brookhaven will hold a Nov. 3 special election to replace Jennifer Owens on the District 2 council. Qualifying is set for Aug. 17-19.
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Montebello candidate filing deadline is Friday for November election
Montebello’s candidate filing period for the Nov. 3, 2026 municipal election closes Friday, Aug. 7, with special City Clerk’s Office hours.