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#city-council

"Boston is ready to be home to a WNBA team, and the city doesn’t need to build anything new to make it happen. The TD Garden is ready. The fans are ready. The city is ready."

Councilmember Craig Corman stated, "So I have to fess up, I was actually on the planning commission when we passed the original short-term stay ordinance. So we were aware of the potential downsides of Airbnbs in the city, but we thought we'd give it a chance." This reflects the recognition of past decisions and their current implications with respect to short-term rentals.

Borough presidents review applications through the city's land use review process but cannot independently approve or deny projects. Their recommendations can be ignored by the City Council.

The Antioch City Council approved a payment of $65,920 to David Taussig & Associates, despite a lack of a formal contract since December 2021.

The Sunnyvale City Council approved new development standards for seven Village Centers, requiring designated commercial spaces to preserve retail and community services amidst housing developments.

The Bond Election Advisory Task Force will evaluate a narrowed list of capital needs for Austin's 2026 bond election, after receiving a $4.4 billion needs assessment.

In recent communications, City Hall indicated there were "no plans for anything in the immediate future," marking a temporary win for those opposing the shelter proposal.

The Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury report suggests Richmond needs to enhance police staffing and working conditions while investing in the community crisis response program known as ROCK.

Voter turnout was low across several Council Districts in Brooklyn, including District 38, which covers Sunset Park, and District 41, covering parts of Brownsville and East Flatbush.

"Today, the City Council once again rejects a politics of fear, xenophobia, and the blatant violations of our sanctuary city laws by the Federal government."

In 2007, Redwood City banned billboards in the name of beautification. However, the City Council has now voted to place a digital billboard along the same freeway.

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams urges the Department of Transportation to pause the e-scooter sharing program in Queens following a tragic fatality in a recent accident.

"These towering screens demand attention in ways the public has not consented to. Digital billboards impose themselves on everyone."

The zoo is suffering from budget restraints, but the only way of raising revenue would be to raise prices. The L.A. Zoo is operated on a different level.

In addition to rejecting McHarris' claims, the judgment allows the city to seek repayment of its legal fees and other costs from McHarris.

Mayor Sara McDowell expressed concern that loosening regulations may lead to an increase in less desirable establishments like smoke shops and nail salons that overwhelm El Camino.

The Palo Alto City Council has approved a significant rate hike for utilities, raising costs by $32.70 monthly for the average customer and signaling similar increases in the coming years.

The City Council has unanimously approved a $62.8 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, demonstrating efforts to balance the city's finances despite a projected deficit.

The City Council voted for a second time to adopt strict new rules prohibiting flammable items within 5 feet of homes in Berkeley Hills neighborhoods.

Ando credited Australia's iconic buildings for leaving an "enduring impression" on him as a young man and a wish to return the favour.

After hours of deliberation, the Brentwood City Council voted 3-2 to approve the construction of the new Fire Station 94, overturning previous Planning Commission denial.

John Lee's recent testimony about a 2017 Las Vegas trip underscores his claims of not accepting gifts, despite the L.A. Ethics Commission's allegations against him.