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#city-council

NYC nonprofits face payment delays affecting essential services and workforce stability.

Los Angeles officials are debating the future of the Youth Development Department amid budget cuts.

Frank Morano wins the South Shore City Council seat, emphasizing the need for continuous effort in governance and upcoming elections.

The candidate emphasizes the critical importance of public safety and support for law enforcement as central issues in his campaign.

Griffin Fossella's name recognition couldn't secure a win; he lost to Frank Morano for South Shore City Council in a surprising election result.

Loren Taylor leads early mayoral election returns against Barbara Lee in Oakland, emphasizing his pragmatic leadership amidst significant political transitions.

Oakland's Measure A seeks to increase sales tax to address a significant structural deficit.

The Oakland Finance Director's resignation is unexpected and occurs just prior to a crucial budget presentation.

The Oakland City Council may settle a lawsuit concerning ex-Mayor Thao's eligibility for the 2022 election due to errors in the candidate application process.

Oakland's street maintenance is severely hindered by funding issues, affecting paving contracts and potential projects.

San Jose is investing $1 million in security upgrades for SAP Center and Sharks Ice to enhance fan safety.

San Jose is aggressively addressing homelessness but rapid encampment sweeps have displaced many individuals.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan endorses Anthony Tordillos for District 3 City Council runoff election, emphasizing data-driven decision-making.

Chavez-Lopez and Quevedo are frontrunners for San Jose's District 3 council seat, with significant campaign funding from PACs.

Gabby Chavez-Lopez and Anthony Tordillos will face off in a runoff for San Jose City Council, marking a shift in power dynamics.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan endorsed Anthony Tordillos for District 3 City Council, citing shared priorities despite some policy differences.

City Council passes bills to ban noisy helicopter flights and add a new gender ID 'X' to documents.

New York City Council reveals widespread delays in nonprofit contract payments, endangering essential services for New Yorkers.

New York City's outdoor dining program may shift to year-round operations to support struggling restaurants.

A proposed bill would empower the City Council to remove a sitting mayor with a three-fourths majority vote.

The Palo Alto City Council approved a contentious townhome project over shopping center owners' objections, opening opportunities for future developments.

The city is reforming its density bonus programs to improve affordable housing alignment with development economics.

Toronto city council approved measures to address traffic congestion, including a new 'traffic czar' position.

City Council wins initial legal battle to keep ICE off Rikers Island.

Efforts are underway to negotiate a compromise on bike usage on the Rockaway Boardwalk.

The proposed needle bin is a step, not a solution, to Belfast's drug issues.

Belfast City Council aims to improve public safety regarding needle disposal.

City Council is enhancing safety measures in the Sixth Street Entertainment District.

Kehn's activism highlights community concern for animal welfare amid budget cuts threatening city shelters.

Pleasanton faces significant budget cuts of over $12 million due to a projected deficit.

New York City Council is considering legislation to improve road safety by removing parking near intersections and crosswalks.

The Common Sense Caucus is pushing to eliminate composting fines in New York City due to its impractical impacts on residents.

The effectiveness of the new broker fee law is questionable due to low fines for violations.

Tenants could benefit from reduced moving costs due to the broker fee legislation.

Frank Morano wins New York City Council District 51 special election with 59% of the vote.

Outdoor dining in NYC needs better implementation to support restaurants effectively.

New York City's Adult Protective Services is rejecting a growing number of vulnerability assistance referrals, causing concern among lawmakers.

City Council proposes a $1.1 million measure to expedite Rikers Island's closure amid criticisms of bureaucracy and urgent calls for action.

City Council is suing Mayor Adams over ICE office on Rikers Island, claiming it jeopardizes public safety.

Mayor candidate Adrienne Adams gains momentum with key endorsements amidst ongoing controversies.

City Council is suing Mayor Adams to block Trump administration's access to Rikers Island jail, alleging a quid pro quo arrangement.

City Council calls for urgent actions to permanently close Rikers Island and transition to a borough-based jail system.

Adrienne Adams is gaining momentum in the race with significant endorsements from key political figures and unions.

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has undertaken extensive renovations in her offices, raising concerns over taxpayer spending and personal extravagance.

The City Council unanimously approved the demolition of the United Artists theater for new apartment construction despite preservationist opposition.

Berkeley has instituted a hiring freeze to manage a significant budget deficit through summer 2026.

Berkeley City Council continues to debate a proposed ceasefire resolution amidst ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises in Gaza.

City Council mandates DOT to enhance transparency in street safety projects after failing to meet benchmarks.

Austin City Council is expanding AI oversight with detailed workforce protections, transparency, and environmental impact assessments.

Toronto is transitioning ferry service oversight from parks to fleet services amid plans for new electric ferries.

Coun. Matlow seeks to modernize Toronto's park rules for greater creativity and food options.

Birmingham City Council aims to resolve waste backlog despite union disputes.

Birmingham City Council is on track to clear a significant waste backlog by the weekend despite an ongoing labor dispute.