Dallas City Hall lawsuit ends, but relocation fight continues
Dallas, TX — A lawsuit over a disputed City Hall vote has ended, but Dallas still must decide whether to repair, relocate or rethink the 1500 Marilla Street site.
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Murrieta’s November Election Lists Five as Aug. 7 Deadline Nears
Murrieta’s July 27 election list names five people issued nomination papers for City Council Districts 1, 2 and 5, but the 5 p.m. Aug. 7 deadline remains.
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Upland’s 2026 City Council Candidate Filing Period Is Open
Upland candidates can file for four-year City Council seats in Districts 2, 3 and 4 through noon August 7, with a possible extension through August 12.
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Tulsa targets July 31 to close municipal jail and move detainees
Tulsa is targeting July 31 to move most municipal detainees to David L. Moss, but transport, medical screening, oversight and costs remain unsettled.
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Redmond votes to end Flock license-plate reader program
The Redmond City Council voted 7-0 on July 21 to terminate its Flock Safety contract, formally ending a 24-camera ALPR program suspended since November 2025.
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Long Beach budget review begins amid projected deficit and possible cuts
Long Beach’s FY 2027 budget review begins July 28 amid a projected $61.3 million deficit, with public input continuing before a planned September 8 vote.
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Athens Transit survey closes July 31 for rider feedback
Athens-Clarke County Transit riders have through July 31 to share voluntary feedback that may help inform future routes, schedules and service.
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Omaha Public Schools weighs pay restraint after $50.6M aid shortfall
Omaha Public Schools is weighing smaller raises, reserve use and a possible higher levy after a $50.6 million state-aid shortfall in its preliminary 2026-27 budget.
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Norfolk approves NSU polling precinct ahead of November election
Norfolk City Council approved an NSU Student Center polling precinct for eligible on-campus student residents, with expected use in the November 3 election.
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Eugene Council approves budget framework for 2027-2029 cycle
Eugene OR – The City Council approved a planning framework for the next budget cycle as officials confront a projected $5.1 million annual gap.
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King County authorizes Clark Lake parcel sale to Kent
Kent, WA — King County authorized the sale of a Clark Lake parcel to Kent for $114,350, resolving a decades-old agreement tied to park land.
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Jefferson’s 2027 Tax Budget Lists $300,000 in Planned Transfers
Jefferson’s revised 2027 tax budget was submitted to the county auditor and identifies planned transfers for the Imagination Playground and safety services.
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Pima County weighs options for 630-child preschool waitlist
Pima County supervisors will discuss a 630-child PEEP waitlist July 28, with scholarships, classrooms and other funding options under consideration.
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Medford Utility Bills Rise in August Under New City Rates
Medford’s single-family city utility charge rises $9.38 monthly under rates effective July 1, with August bills expected to show the increase.
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Jackson council faces July 31 budget deadline after revenue shortfalls
Jackson officials are preparing a current-year budget amendment after weaker revenue collections led to spending cuts, with a July 31 state-law deadline ahead.
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Scottsdale primary: Whitehead appears reelected; four advance to November
Scottsdale, AZ: Solange Whitehead appears reelected, while four candidates advance to a Nov. 3 race for the city’s two remaining council seats.
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Cary audit puts public spending, oversight and council accountability under new scrutiny
Cary’s state audit found weak spending controls and referred some matters for investigation as officials face pressure to document corrective action.
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Toledo Police Chief Troendle to Retire Nov. 1; Kevin Braun Named Successor
Toledo Police Chief Michael Troendle plans to retire Nov. 1, with Assistant Chief Kevin Braun named successor after a planned 90-day transition.
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Frisco’s mosque and temple debate tests belonging and civic trust
Frisco’s debate over a second mosque, Hindu temple and Jain temple remains active after a May council fight over zoning, belonging and civic trust.
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Kingston readers track proposed Roane County two-year data center pause
Kingston readers are watching a proposed Roane County two-year pause on new data centers, crypto mining and commercial battery storage. No moratorium is in effect.
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Long Branch CDBG Comment Period Ended; 2026 Plan Still Unclear
Long Branch’s 2026 CDBG comment period ended July 15. The city’s reviewed records did not clearly show a final action plan or public-comment summary.
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Yonkers Awarded $10 Million for Downtown Revitalization Planning
Yonkers received a $10 million state DRI award, but project selection, public input, final approvals, and construction timing still lie ahead.