Shirley heads into annual town meeting tonight with budget votes ahead
Shirley residents head into tonight’s annual town meeting, where budget and spending decisions could shape town services, schools and taxes.
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Randolph County budget season is underway, and Asheboro schools are on the schedule
Asheboro, NC readers can now track Randolph County’s 2026-27 budget calendar, including school presentations, a public hearing and the June adoption deadline.
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Columbus council, mayor clash over $1.65M fire apparatus purchase
Columbus officials are debating a $1.65 million fire apparatus purchase from Sutphen as the mayor cites readiness concerns and council weighs labor issues.
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Springville utility customers face a planned power outage on May 22 for repairs
Springville village electric customers should plan for a six-hour outage May 22, from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m., while repairs are completed.
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Garland council to canvass May 2 election results at May 12 meeting
Garland is scheduled to review and certify its May 2 municipal election results on May 12, when the new council is expected to be seated.
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Austin officials push for tougher Waymo oversight after delays
Austin leaders reviewed autonomous-vehicle incidents after a Waymo blocked an ambulance during the March 1 West Sixth Street shooting response.
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Wichita council moves toward repealing downtown back-in parking ban
Wichita City Council voted 5-2 to draft a repeal of the 2008 back-in parking ban, but the rule still stands until a June 2 vote.
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Plano ISD says next school year could start with a $44 million deficit
Plano ISD is projecting a roughly $44 million shortfall for 2026-27, a planning figure that could affect staffing, pay, and school programs.
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Miami’s $450M public safety bond returns to commission May 14
Miami commissioners are set to revisit the delayed $450 million public safety bond on May 14, a proposal tied to fire, police and aging facilities.
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San Jose budget plan avoids layoffs but still trims services before vote
San Jose’s 2026-27 budget proposal is moving through May study sessions, with officials trying to avoid layoffs while still cutting services.
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Mohave County weighs Opportunity Zone 2.0 tracts that could affect Kingman-area growth
Mohave County is reviewing 21 eligible census tracts for Opportunity Zone 2.0 recommendations, with a state nomination window expected in mid-2026.
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Smyrna’s River Line Park splash pad opens for summer use
The City of Smyrna opened the River Line Park Splash Pad on May 1, giving families a new warm-weather recreation option heading into summer.
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Buffalo budget plan would raise the property tax levy as council reviews the city’s fiscal gap
Buffalo’s proposed 2026-27 budget would raise the property tax levy by 25% as council reviews a $109 million gap and hears resident feedback.
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Arlington voters renew street maintenance tax, locking in road repair funding through 2034
Arlington voters approved a quarter-cent street maintenance sales tax renewal with more than 78% support, keeping road and sidewalk repair funding in place through 2034.
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Beloit candidates face June 1 filing deadline for 2026 local races
Beloit, KS municipal candidates in Mitchell County must file by noon Monday, June 1, 2026, with county and state calendars both confirming the deadline.
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Tennessee redistricting fight could change Oakland’s 2026 ballot timeline
Tennessee’s special-session redistricting fight could affect Oakland candidates, filing deadlines, and ballot planning as court challenges continue.
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Miami-Dade reopens Kelly Tractor land-use fight over growth outside the UDB
Miami-Dade commissioners deferred Kelly Tractor’s land-use request again May 5, keeping the debate open over expansion outside the Urban Development Boundary.
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Rio Rancho District 4 council seat is vacant; applicants due May 26
Rio Rancho’s District 4 council seat is open now, and residents have until noon May 26 to apply for appointment consideration.
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Glendora to review water plan May 26 as draft sees no mandatory extra conservation
Glendora will hold a May 26 hearing on its draft water plan, which says no mandatory extraordinary conservation is projected right now.
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Pearisburg Town Council filing deadline sets June 16 clock for candidates
Pearisburg voters and potential Town Council candidates have a June 16, 2026 filing deadline to watch in state election guidance that shapes the ballot.
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Nashville mayor ties affordability pitch to grocery tax cut, housing and transit
Mayor Freddie O’Connell is centering affordability in Nashville’s budget debate with a proposed grocery tax cut, housing spending and transit support.
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Owings Could Feel Calvert County Budget Hearing and Fee Changes
Calvert County’s May 12 budget hearing could affect planning costs and review rules tied to the Owings Town Center update.