Baton Rouge LA – City-parish officials say at least $6.3 million in federal funds will back first-time buyer help, storefront grants, and blight reuse.
Albuquerque NM – City Council voted down ranked-choice voting on April 6, keeping the city’s runoff system in place for future mayoral and council races.
San Jose CA – City Hall is shifting from rapid shelter expansion to cost control as interim housing bills rise and a $56 million budget shortfall looms.
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.
Richmond VA – CarMax Park opens April 7, but Richmond still faces a claimed $6.5 million dispute, unsettled VCU terms, and taxpayer accountability questions.
Portland OR – City Council is set to vote April 8 on a small-business tax exemption increase that could save some firms a few hundred dollars while trimming city revenue.
Norfolk VA – Residents can weigh in April 8 on a proposed $2.04 billion budget before Norfolk’s May vote, with online comments open through April 24.
Madison WI – Voters are choosing even-numbered Common Council seats on April 7, with ballots, polling places and some local races changing by address.
Greensboro NC – Guilford County’s April 14 budget town hall gives residents a chance to weigh spending priorities while property reappraisal appeals stay open through May 15.
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.
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.
Buffalo NY – Mayor Sean Ryan’s floated 25% property tax hike is drawing early pushback from the Common Council as the April 15 city budget deadline nears.
Boston MA – Mayor Michelle Wu previewed a tight FY27 budget shaped by rising health costs, snow and overtime bills, and slower revenue growth ahead of April 8 filing.
Albuquerque NM – City Council is set to vote April 6 on ranked-choice voting for future mayoral and council races, with cost, turnout and voter education at issue.
