Hobbs police chief handoff: Franklin picked, clearance still pending
Hobbs NM – David Franklin has been selected to lead HPD, but the appointment is still conditional while a background check is completed.
City Government
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Seattle council vote today could put a one-year pause on new data centers
Seattle City Council is set to vote June 9 on CB 121214, a proposed one-year pause on new and expanded large-scale data centers while the city studies impacts.
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Elkhart’s downtown DORA is live: what residents should know now
Elkhart IN – Downtown DORA is now live through summer event season, with 21-and-older rules, official cups, posted boundaries, and posted hours.
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Orlando opens comment period on $10M draft housing and homelessness plan
Orlando is taking comments on a $10,054,688 draft plan for housing, homelessness and utility help ahead of a July 6 hearing.
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Downtown Bakersfield standoff forced voting detours and office evacuations
A June 2 downtown Bakersfield standoff forced election-day voting detours, locked down city offices, and closed nearby roads downtown.
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Deer Park warns utility customers to update card ZIP codes before June 15
Deer Park utility customers who pay by card should check their billing ZIP code before June 15 to avoid declined payments and possible fees.
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Tacoma’s $27M budget deficit is forcing department mergers and staffing cuts
Tacoma city leaders say a $27 million General Fund gap is driving department mergers, vacancy cuts and service reviews before the next budget cycle.
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NYC baselines $31.7 million for public libraries in executive budget
New York City’s executive budget adds $31.7 million in recurring library funding, a move that could help stabilize branch hours, staffing and services.
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St. Louis tornado recovery moves ahead as demolition starts and Rams fund bill takes shape
St. Louis, MO — Demolition has started on tornado-damaged properties, while a proposed Rams-settlement bill could steer one-time money toward recovery and city priorities.
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Roanoke Rapids opens June 15 deadline for housing rehab aid
Roanoke Rapids NC – The city is taking applications through June 15 for a 2026 housing rehab program aimed at lower-income owner-occupants with major home problems.
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Sarasota asks for public input on Main Street redesign before May 21
Sarasota will hear public feedback May 21 at Selby Public Library as its Main Street Complete Streets project moves through the design phase.
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Frisco launches GoZone rideshare service, giving residents a new on-demand transit option
Frisco launched GoZone on May 5 in part of the city, giving residents a weekday on-demand ride option for short trips and transit connections.
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New Brighton seeks final feedback on downtown vision plan before council review
New Brighton is still taking input on its downtown vision plan, with a June draft due before City Council review and possible long-term policy decisions.
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Pittsburgh asks residents and workers how safe its streets feel
Pittsburgh has opened a survey through Aug. 7 asking residents and workers how they travel, where they feel unsafe, and what street changes to prioritize.
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Wichita budget town halls begin May 2 as city opens 2027 input cycle
Wichita’s May budget town halls start Saturday, giving residents a chance to weigh in on taxes, services, and spending priorities before formal hearings.
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Frisco breaks ground on Grand Park’s first phase near Cotton Gin Road
Frisco has started construction on Grand Park’s first phase after an April 27 groundbreaking, with work focused near Cotton Gin Road and the DNT.
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Carmel’s Stonehouse Terrace heads to state historic hearing
Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Stonehouse Terrace has local board support and now faces a May 7 state hearing, with public comments due by 9 a.m. April 30.
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Madison cleans up after severe storms as city warns about storm-chaser scams
After April storms, Madison told residents to watch for scam repair offers while cleanup continued and another round of severe weather was possible.
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Tucson’s FY27 budget avoids the worst cuts, but fire, rec centers and fees are still in play
Tucson AZ – The city’s April 21 budget presentation backs away from the deepest cuts, but fees, service levels and the final June vote still matter.
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St. Louis approves Midtown data center permit with new conditions, tax promises, and neighborhood questions
St. Louis MO – The Board of Public Service approved a Midtown data center permit with added limits on cooling, generators, taxes, and jobs on April 21.
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Seattle may rethink regional homelessness authority after audit flags missing funds and weak oversight
Seattle WA – A new audit of KCRHA has City Hall weighing tighter controls, structural reform, or a bigger shift in how homelessness dollars are managed.
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Fremont’s $51 million Central Park Community Center is now under construction. Here’s what it replaces, what it adds, and when it could open
Fremont CA – The city has started building a new Central Park Community Center, with a 2028 opening target, more flexible space, and a replacement for aging facilities.