Garland TX – Early voting is underway for the May 2 city election, but only District 5 remains contested after Garland canceled three uncontested council races.
Frisco TX – The city is planning a free Rail District circulator pilot for June 2026, with weekend service, two vehicles, and downtown access in focus.
Fort Worth TX – Early voting is open on an $845 million bond package and charter changes, with May 2 voting set and ballot wording that says tax increase.
Fayetteville NC – Cumberland County has advanced a possible data-center moratorium toward a public hearing, putting water, power, and zoning questions in focus.
Houston TX – City Council rewrote its immigration-enforcement ordinance after a state funding threat tied to roughly $110 million in public-safety grants.
Scottsdale AZ – Council has told staff to redesign the Scottsdale Road and Dynamite Boulevard intersection, and that change could put regional transportation money at risk.
San Diego CA – The city’s proposed FY 2027 budget opens a fight over a $118 million gap, with libraries, parks, arts funding, and staffing under pressure.
Hickory NC – Catawba County approved a plan to merge local school systems, but state approval is still required and major details remain in transition.
Fort Worth TX – Early voting is open on a six-proposition, $845 million bond package that would fund streets, parks, libraries, housing support and more.
Fort Wayne IN – The city says more than $91 million in utility work is planned for 2026, with Belmont stormwater fixes and lead-line replacement among the first visible projects.
Sunrise FL – The city says property-tax revenue helps pay for police, fire rescue, parks, roads, and other daily services as Tallahassee revisits local tax policy.
Auburn WA – The city is reviewing a housing code change that could extend its density bonus into RC, R-1 and R-2 zones, with comments due May 4.
Romulus MI – The dispute over a proposed ICE detention site is now moving into water and sewer service, adding GLWA to the city’s zoning and court fight.
Fremont CA – The city’s draft 2026-27 action plan would direct about $2.2 million in federal housing and community funds, and residents can weigh in before May 12.
Fort Worth TX – Early voting is underway on an $845 million bond package and charter changes. Here’s what the ballot funds, what may change, and why it matters.
Chicago IL – CPS says May 1 is a regular instructional day with normal transportation and activities, plus limited civic-event options for some students.
Salt Lake City UT – The council’s April 21 vote starts a new electricity-supply choice for many Rocky Mountain Power customers, with notices and opt-out details coming soon.
Richmond VA – The city is taking public comment on a five-year housing plan and 2026 action plan that steer about $12.6 million in federal funds.
Fayetteville NC – Cumberland County is moving a data center moratorium toward a May 18 hearing while Fayetteville pauses its own ordinance work and studies next steps.
Honolulu HI – Residents still dealing with March flood damage can now use city recovery hubs, temporary housing help, and new federal support pathways.
Detroit MI – The city has moved 80 private properties into its dangerous-buildings process, as a new enforcement strategy targets unsafe apartments, vacant houses, and blight.
Beavercreek OH – Council is set to consider a 1% income-tax proposal April 27 that would shift city funding away from property taxes if voters approve it in November.
