San Diego’s FY 2027 budget lands today, and residents still have a say
San Diego CA – The city is releasing its proposed FY 2027 budget today, with a roughly $120 million gap putting services, staffing, and priorities under review.
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Honolulu to host Rebuild Oahu event as storm-damaged property owners sort out permits and repairs
Honolulu HI – A city recovery event in Waialua on April 18 will help storm-damaged residents and businesses navigate permits, repairs and aid.
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Arlington mayor race sharpens around apartments, redevelopment and taxes before early voting
Arlington TX – Early voting is close, and the mayoral race is drawing a clear policy divide over apartments, redevelopment and tax choices in a near-buildout city.
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Albuquerque’s budget squeeze is shifting costs to visitors. What residents should watch next
Albuquerque NM – City leaders are weighing staff cuts and higher nonresident fees at attractions like the BioPark and museums to help close a reported $35 million gap.
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Philadelphia’s budget fight is shifting to taxes as City Council nears its April 21 hearing
Philadelphia PA – Philadelphia’s proposed FY27 budget is now centered on tax and fee bills that could affect rides, deliveries, hotel stays, and city enforcement.
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Why Sacramento leaders are fighting over who should run the region’s homelessness response
Sacramento CA – SB 802 would shift more housing and homelessness power into one regional agency, and local leaders are split over whether that would help or disrupt services.
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Riverside launches Measure Z meetings ahead of June vote on higher sales tax
Riverside CA – City-hosted Measure Z meetings start April 16 as voters weigh a quarter-cent sales tax increase tied to budget strain and city service needs.
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Phoenix is rewriting its parks medical-outreach rules before a May vote
Phoenix AZ – The city delayed a December parks ordinance and now has a revised permit-based draft on medical treatment and food distribution ahead of a May 6 vote.
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Garland’s May 2 city election is down to one contested council race. What District 5 voters need to know
Garland TX – Most city voters will not see a contested council race on May 2. District 5 is the only active Garland City Council election still on the ballot.
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Boston’s FY27 budget is in: slower spending growth, school increases, and tighter hiring across City Hall
Boston MA – Mayor Michelle Wu’s FY27 budget filing keeps school spending growing while freezing hiring and trimming elsewhere in a tighter year.
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Baton Rouge launches $6.3 million redevelopment push tied to blight cleanup, first-time buyers, and storefront grants
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.
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Albuquerque keeps runoff elections after City Council rejects ranked-choice voting proposal
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.
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San Jose is trying to cut homeless shelter costs as its interim housing system grows
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.
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San Bernardino censured Councilmember Treasure Ortiz. What the April 1 vote changes now for Ward 7 and City Hall
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.
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CarMax Park opens in Richmond, but a $6.5 million dispute and unresolved VCU terms still shadow the public project
Richmond VA – CarMax Park opens April 7, but Richmond still faces a claimed $6.5 million dispute, unsettled VCU terms, and taxpayer accountability questions.
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Portland heads to final vote on small-business tax break as budget pressure builds
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.
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What to know before Norfolk’s April 8 budget hearing
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.
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Madison’s April 7 election: What city voters are deciding today and why the alder races matter
Madison WI – Voters are choosing even-numbered Common Council seats on April 7, with ballots, polling places and some local races changing by address.
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Guilford County budget town halls start as Greensboro taxpayers weigh revaluation, services, and spending priorities
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.
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Why Garland’s May 2 city election comes down to one District 5 race
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.
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Colorado Springs picks Ken Casey for vacant District 2 council seat after Bailey resignation
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.
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Buffalo’s proposed 25% property tax hike is running into early resistance at City Hall
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.
