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Mayor Parker sends Council bills to make it easier to build homes in Philadelphia
The bills include tweaks to the Philadelphia Land Bank’s legislative process, elimination of parking minimums in some densely ...
Michael Angelo’s Winery proposal advances to Solon City Council after mixed public response
A proposal to bring Michael Angelo’s Winery to Solon is moving forward, but not without continued questions and passionate ...
Minneapolis City Council considers barring discrimination based on body weight and height
The civil rights ordinance would also expand protections to prohibit discrimination against people who are homeless or had a ...
Columbus landlords push back on council proposal to ban middlemen reselling utilities
Columbus City Council is considering banning most utility reselling, a practice some use to inflate tenants' bills. Local landlords oppose the proposal.
Allentown City Council election: Meet the candidates
Seven candidates — four newcomers and three incumbents — are running for Allentown City Council in the Democratic primary.
Parker says she can’t give more money to Philly schools this year, and other takeaways from the City Council school budget hearing
Parker also announced that more schools will get her "year-round" model that gives before- and after-school programming and ...
Chicago City Council committee delays vote on new teen curfew proposal
A Chicago City Council committee delayed a planned vote Wednesday on a new, much-debated curfew ordinance for teens in the ...
Allentown City Council candidates answer questions on key issues: Natalie Santos
Natalie Santos is one of seven candidates for Allentown City Council running in the May 20 Democratic primary.
LA City Council moves to cut fees, ease rules to keep film productions local
One freelance producer said “Other states are saying yes, and rolling out red carpet. We are only rolling out red tape” ...
LA City Council OKs a one-year pilot program to boost microchipping by pet owners
City budget cuts could force the closure of three of the city animal shelters—Harbor, West Valley, and West Los Angeles ...
Los Angeles hoteliers urge city council to reject labor ordinance for tourism industry
In an interview with City News Service on April 11, Hotel Association of Los Angeles CEO Jackie Filla warned the proposal ...
Oklahoma City Council swears in four representatives as budget talks begin
The Oklahoma City Council welcomed two new council members and two returning council members. Budget presentations also began ...