Clinton weighs data-center zoning changes as QTS review continues
Clinton’s proposed data-center zoning rules remain under review after a July 15 meeting, while the separate QTS project stays in due diligence without approval.
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Longmont’s former YMCA purchase advances toward a second rec center
Longmont’s proposed $4.5 million YMCA purchase is moving ahead, but repairs, childcare plans and a possible early-2028 reopening remain unresolved.
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North Dakota lawmakers weigh AI and data-center rules after crowded hearing
North Dakota lawmakers are studying AI and data-center rules after a crowded Bismarck hearing raised concerns about local control, water, power and land use.
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Methuen Names Acting Police Chief Jamie Moore Ahead of Aug. 24 Change
Methuen Capt. Jamie Moore will become acting police chief on Aug. 24 as Chief Scott McNamara retires and the city prepares a permanent-chief search.
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Lakewood names five city manager finalists as public feedback opens
Lakewood is seeking public feedback on five city manager finalists through Aug. 6, when residents can attend a reception or submit written comments.
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Knox County Flock camera plan faces new resistance
Knox County’s planned Flock camera expansion faces new resistance as Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Commissioner Adam Thompson seek more privacy safeguards.
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Cohasset outlines TTHM response, possible treatment plant study
Cohasset says water remains safe for everyday use as officials pursue treatment changes, monitoring and studies of a possible new treatment plant.
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Burbank Metro BRT Permit Fight Continues After July 17 Court Denial
A judge denied Metro’s request for interim relief in its Burbank BRT lawsuit. The permit dispute remains active ahead of an August 19 hearing.
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Columbus defends data-center overlay in 400-page zoning lawsuit
Columbus filed a 400-page response defending its technology overlay. The city says it creates rules for future applications, not approval for a data center.
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Plano adopts short-term rental rule changes for hosts and neighbors
Plano City Council adopted short-term rental changes July 27, clarifying registration, enforcement, training and offenses while leaving zoning and private restrictions in place.
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St. Cloud proposed DOJ grant leaves $60,000 gap in city documents
St. Cloud proposed a competitive DOJ grant for 10 officers, dispatch equipment and a drone, while city documents list different project totals.
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Amarillo Council to Hear Proposed Rock Ridge PID on July 28
Amarillo City Council will hear a proposed 254.55-acre Rock Ridge district July 28. Property owners could fund up to $11.8 million in improvements.
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Jersey City Council Advances $886.5M Budget With 15.5% Tax Increase and $105M State Loan
Jersey City’s council introduced an $886.5 million budget with a proposed 15.5% municipal tax-rate increase and a $105 million state-loan memorandum.
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St. Paul approves tree rules for future city-sponsored projects
St. Paul approved new tree-preservation rules for city-sponsored roads, sidewalks, bikeways and trails, with requirements beginning for projects let after Oct. 31.
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Green Bay sues Shipyard developer over delayed apartments and retail
Green Bay is suing Merge LLC over delayed private Shipyard apartments and retail, asking a Brown County court to end the agreement and return the riverfront property.
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Durham closes Oakwood Park after 18 people move into interim housing
Durham, NC, closed Oakwood Park after 18 people accepted interim housing, transportation, storage and case-management support. No reopening date is set.
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Santa Ana voters are expected to decide Measure X tax’s future
Santa Ana voters are expected to decide Nov. 3 whether to keep Measure X at 1.5 cents per dollar instead of allowing the rate to fall in 2029.
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Smyrna property-tax proposal advertises a 1.77% increase
Smyrna’s proposed 8.990-mill rate matches its longstanding rate but exceeds the rollback rate, which could raise the city portion of some property-tax bills.
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Irvine Voters Will Decide Whether to Adopt Ranked-Choice Voting
Irvine voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to move toward ranked-choice voting in city elections, but approval would not guarantee implementation in 2028.
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Wake Forest dashboard helps residents track development projects
Wake Forest’s updated dashboard lets residents follow development projects, public hearings and plan reviews while distinguishing proposals from approvals.
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Eligible Peoria groups must train before 2027 CDBG applications
Peoria organizations can apply for 2027 CDBG public-service funding, but eligible groups must attend training before the August 20 deadline.
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Anaheim Warns of Sporadic Immigration Enforcement, Lists Aid
Anaheim’s July 28 update says federal immigration enforcement remains sporadic and directs residents to verified information, legal help and emergency aid.