Keene City Councilors voted 14-1 to grant volunteers more time to propose a plan for a small Church Street lot. Neighbors and the Keene Police Department had flagged concerns about the property, prompting the council to postpone its decision.

A once-promising outlook for minimal tax changes has shifted with the Janesville City Council’s approval of a substantial preliminary levy increase. Local residents may now face a steeper property tax burden than initially expected in the coming year.

A 6-3 split by the Colorado Springs City Council has changed one of the core requirements for the City Auditor position. The debate, which took place months after the current auditor was hired, raised questions about transparency and timing.

The Indianola City Council, meeting this evening after being delayed by Labor Day, plans to consider staffing assessments. Council members will also review appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Library Board of Trustees.

Centralia is stepping up its environmental upkeep with three city council-approved contracts targeting litter cleanup, leaf collection, and knotweed removal. This move marks the city’s commitment to maintaining healthier public spaces for its residents.

Local volunteers from Hope Food Pantry sought independent control over part of the Hanceville Public Library. However, security fears raised by library staff, board members, and law enforcement prompted the city council to table the proposal.

Ten members of the Jacksonville City Council are backing a property tax rate cut, with support from Florida’s GOP Chairman. Mayor Donna Deegan, however, attributes the decision to political pressures from state leaders, highlighting ongoing tensions around local taxation.

Statesboro is set for significant growth as the City Council approves the annexation and zoning of a 34.5-acre tract for 198 new townhome units. The owner-requested annexation on Herman Rushing Road marks a pivotal step in expanding the city’s housing options.