An ad hoc committee in Ashtabula is bringing issues of racism as a public health crisis to the forefront. In a recent work session, the city council engaged with the committee to discuss the community-wide impact of this initiative.
In a move to address a budget deficit, the Anacortes City Council voted on Monday, Nov. 17, to raise its utility tax by 2%, freeze the city’s cash reserve fund for 2026, and increase project funding for a road upgrade at 12th Street and Commercial Avenue.
San Jose may soon block federal immigration enforcement from operating on its properties. City councilmembers introduced a plan to identify all city-owned sites and ban ICE activities, signaling a decisive local government stance on immigration.
Schenectady City Council is weighing a proposal to install two temporary stop signs on Kings Road. Officials hope this measure will guide future decisions on roadway safety in the area.
In a bid to bolster emergency services, the Cascade Locks City Council discussed a proposed Food and Beverage Sales Tax during their October 13 work session. The council has moved the measure’s vote to May, giving the community more time to consider its implications.
Residents raised questions about the environmental and financial impact of a $100 million data center proposal at Wednesday’s Hamilton City Council meeting. City officials say the project remains in its early stages, with final decisions yet to be made.
Rochester’s City Council has approved an agreement to take over a historic restoration project initially led by a nonprofit. The plan aims to revive the city’s cherished clock and bell, giving these relics a new home in a prominent downtown spot.
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.
