The Chicago City Council has been known as a rubber stamp for the priorities of mayors for decades. But a bill to supply $70 million more in funding for migrants has raised the hackles of South Side and West Side aldermen whose black constituents are up in arms over the money being given to fill the needs of newcomers.
Erie City Council makes a push to get more people involved in changes they want to see throughout the city. A big part of their efforts to do so will be taking their council meetings to the road this summer calling it the City Council Neighborhoods Tour. Council will function the same way it would []
Several Rio Grande Valley cities and humanitarian aid groups will soon receive millions in additional federal funding to help pay for providing humanitarian services to undocumented migrants.
The proposition gives three or more council members the power to bring an item to the agenda. Before it was passed, only the mayor could bring items to the agenda.
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has begun discussions on a proposed bill that would amend the city’s App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance. The bill, sponsored by Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson, attempts to reduce labor costs for network companies, while still guaranteeing a minimum earnings standard for app-based workers. Council Bill 120775 would remove minimum wage adjustments, reduce the per-mile rate, and remove the mileage factor...
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe City Council is considering a bill that would ban people standing on medians. Nearly a dozen people showed up to Wednesday night's meeting for public comment. The bill, introduced by Mayor Alan Webber, would ban people sitting and standing on medians. It doesn't explicitly mention panhandlers but most speakers were []
Some council members are still concerned the committee takes away from the power voters gave them. An unofficial draft of rules was available for the public to see during the first committee meeting.
Councilmembers are conducting oversight of mental health resources in city schools. The hearing comes as schools stand to lose funding for mental health resources. [ more › ]
The Chicago Police Department has made more than 1,000 arrests of Venezuelan migrants in the first three months of 2024, crime data reveals.
'When you go into public service, you should feel the weight and responsibility.'
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage Fire Department and some Carthage city employees have written letters voicing their support of the mayor and city administrator. We've told you about the fighting happening at city hall. The city employees' letter says they haven't seen Mayor Dan Rife or City Administrator Greg Dagnan do anything wrong. The city []
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage City Council members attempt to suspend their city attorney - just two weeks after he tendered his resignation. In an emotional statement to the people of Carthage at last night's council meeting - City Attorney Nate Dally expressed sorrow about leaving his position and what it has meant to him. "It []