City Council proposes Clifton Park Sports Complex – The Daily Gazette
CLIFTON PARK — Clifton Park City Council rejected a proposed sports complex on Route 146A on Monday night, a unanimous decision that drew applause from residents inside the packed meeting room.
The plan called for a facility of around…
Carboro City Council Discusses Climate Action Plan Funding
Carrboro City Council discussed its climate action plan at its March 8 meeting, ultimately agreeing to invest 20% of the city's budget…
Firestone City Council: Don Conyac
Don Conyac, candidate for Firestone City Council, is pictured.
Name: Don Conyac
Website URL: donforfirestone.com
Age: 58
Family: Wife, Jennifer of 35 years; daughter, Stephanie; son donny
How long have you lived in Firestone: 7 and a…
Former Wollongong City Council chief executive Rod Oxley dies in hospital | Mercury of Illawarra
news, latest news, Former Wollongong City Council Chief Executive Rod Oxley has died. A statement from Mr Oxley's family said he died on Sunday morning at Wollongong Hospital, where he was being treated after suffering a 'serious…
PFC Selects Chris Carbon as Madison’s Next Fire Chief | local government
The Madison Police and Fire Commission has selected Madison Firefighter and EMS Training Division Chief Chris Carbon as the city's next fire chief, the commission announced Friday.…
Bringing personal finance to the classroom for Gen Z
"When it's mandatory, everyone has access," said Rebecca Maxcy, director of the Financial Education Initiative at the University of Chicago.Update March 18, 2022, 9:32 p.m. ETWhile progress between the states is encouraging, there's still…
City council says no: Facebook data center line takes post-election spin
Artist's impression of the site. Illustration: Gemeente ZeewoldeThe dispute over a local council's green light for a massive data center for Facebook parent Meta has taken a new turn, now that a party opposed to the project has won local…
Here’s how to hear from Torrance candidates for mayor, city council and other offices –…
Torrance residents interested in learning about their potential local representatives ahead of the June 7 election will have plenty of opportunities to do so over the next two months, with several candidate forums planned across the city.…
Batavia City Council Holds Public Hearing on Solar Law
Batavia City Council set a public hearing Wednesday evening for 7 p.m. April 20 on Local Law No. 2 of 2022 – a provision titled “A Local Law Amending the City of Batavia Zoning Ordinance for Water Systems 'solar energy".
The public hearing,…
Failing local government systems: Alexandra’s perpetual affliction
On 1 March 2022, and as part of the processes of the July 2021 National Unrest Hearing, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) visited Alexandra Township in Gauteng . For many, the July unrest and general discontent in many…
Concord City Council Ethics Update Filed for 30 Days
CONCORD, NH — A city ethics update has been suspended for 30 days due to confusion and concern over some of the changes. The changes arose after newly elected Ward 5 Councilwoman Stacey Brown was accused of a conflict of interest during a…
Palisade candidates argue for city council seats | Western Colorado
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Rural Americans are more likely to have lower incomes and assets than urban residents
A new brief released by the Employee Benefits Research Institute title "Understanding the financial differences between rural and urban Americans," found that people living in rural areas were more likely to have lower incomes and…
Will the cannabis and tobacco industries unite against the common enemy: local government
Obstacles continue to thwart some California businesses despite voter-approved ballot measures in favor of industries, with local governments offering barriers to entry that sometimes lead to corruption allegations and, in…
City Council to vote on Tourt’s appointment as superintendent of highways, solar ordinance…
Batavia City Council is expected to appoint Ray Tourt as the city's superintendent of highways at its monthly meeting on Wednesday evening.
A resolution included in the meeting agenda has Tourt, who announced his retirement as…
City Council Considers Cannabis Ordinance Changes: On-Site Consumption, Larger Canopy & License…
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The South Lake Tahoe City Council (Council) has on its agenda Tuesday several amendments to the Cannabis Ordinance and Public Safety Licensing Ordinance: On-Premises Consumption, allowing a increased cultivation!-->…
NORWAY CITY COUNCIL: City owes DPU $58,000 | Government and politics
RON BAXLEY JR. T&D correspondent
NORWAY – The City of Norway is overdue on a $58,155 bill to the Department of Public Services.Norway's city council discussed…
BRANCHVILLE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL: Residents unhappy with water and sewer rates | Government and…
COREY BRECHLIN T&D Correspondent
The Branchville City Council meeting saw an influx of attendees in February due to rising rates for water, sewer and all…
San Fernando local government pushes for sustainable tourism development
The Local Government Unit of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga (CSFP), led by Mayor Edwin "EdSa" Santiago, hosted a forum of tourism-related establishments on March 10,…
Ketchikan City Council will address a wide range of issues during a four-hour planning session on…
Ketchikan Town Hall on June 11, 2020 (KRBD file photo by Maria Dudzak)
Ketchikan City Council is set to discuss a wide range of issues during a four-hour planning session on Saturday afternoon.
Among the eight topics for the working-style…
Letter: Vote Paul and Duerst for Verona City Council | Letters
I support Deb Paul and Mike Duerst for the Verona City Supervisory Board in the April 5 elections.Despite…
Payment Processor That Helped Fake Bilk Discount Clubs Consumers to Pay $2.3M in FTC Case
A payment processor that allegedly helped a bogus discount club scheme debit tens of millions of dollars from consumers without authorization will have to pay $2.3 million and face a permanent ban from working with high-end customers. risk…
OBIO/AKPOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL SUPPORTS RUMUOADAOLU COMMUNITY WITH PROCESSOR
…Says the development of human capital, best form of empowerment in society.
Obio/Akpor Local Government Council Chairman Barr George Ariolu proposed the purchase of a brand new transformer to facilitate the flow of electricity…
City Council approves new street vending ordinance
On March 1, the San Diego City Council voted 8-1 in favor of an ordinance to regulate sidewalk selling and establish penalties for non-compliance.
Council member Vivian Moreno cast the dissenting vote.
“Many street vendors are…
East Longmeadow City Council weeds out candidates for City Manager, votes for new search
EAST LONGMEADOW - East Longmeadow City Council voted 6 to 1 to drop its initial search for a city manager, resulting in three candidates, two of them from the town's own ranks.
At the February 14 board meeting, the board voted to defer the…
The entire Laughlin City Council endorses incumbent Jordan Ross. – The Bee – The buzz…
The first public endorsements in the upcoming Constable election in Laughlin have been announced. They include the entire Laughlin Town Advisory Council, which each individually endorsed outgoing Laughlin Constable…
City Council – Sundance Times
March 1, 2022The municipal council met today in ordinary session at 7:00 p.m. under the chairmanship of the deputy mayor Brad Marchant.The roll call was taken by Acting Mayor Brad Marchant with council members Joe Wilson, Callie Hilty in…
Wisconsin Election Commission deadlock over clerks correcting errors | local government
Wisconsin's bipartisan Election Commission deadlocked on Wednesday over whether municipal election clerks should continue to be able to fill in missing information on envelopes containing mail-in ballots.Republicans are…
City council member loses race by 46 votes
GREENACRES - The balance of power in Greenacres City Council may rest on 46 votes.That's the unofficial margin of victory enjoyed by District 4 challenger Susy Diaz Piesco over incumbent Jonathan Pearce out of 2,768 votes cast in Tuesday's…
City Council adopts Urban Homestead program | News
On Monday evening, the city council passed the Urban Homestead program to restore neighborhoods around the…
New York State Attorney General: Here are the top 10 internet scam complaints of 2021
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Fraudulent internet scams from privacy and data security, digital media, internet service providers and manipulation companies were the first consumer complaint filed with the Attorney General's Office in 2021."From…
City Council and Preservation Chair Split | Greene County
DURHAM - Patrick Ciccone, the former chairman of Durham City's Historic Preservation Committee, has said he…
On the agenda: Local government meetings this week | Government and politics
Elko City Council meets at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8 at Elko Town Hall. The board will hear a presentation from Airplanners LLC regarding air service issues at Elko Regional Airport and possibly take action on a…
Should the “forgotten” Meir have its own city council?
Community activists are campaigning to set up a town council in Meir to give people more say in what is happening in their "forgotten" neighborhood. Members of the Meir Matters group say the people of Meir - sometimes called the pottery's!-->…
Recount in Burlington Ward 7 City Council race scheduled for Monday
Last week's piling on I-89 'probably the biggest engine...
2 days ago…
Youth Advisory Council introduces students to local government | Local
Columbia's Youth Advisory Council acts as a bridge between local high school students and local government.…
Banbury City Council raises blue and yellow flag in support of Ukraine showing ‘disgust’…
The Ukrainian flag hangs next to the Union Jack above Banbury Town HallThe show of support comes as Russian armed forces attempt to take control of Ukraine in a war that is growing in ferocity.The blue and yellow floodlights that illuminate…
Six vying for three seats on Burgdorf city council – Loveland Reporter-Herald
Six Burgdorf residents are vying for three seats on the city's board of directors in the upcoming municipal elections in April.
Only one of the nominees, Tim Hardy, is an incumbent who currently sits on the board.
The other candidates are…
City council struggles to agree on ethics committee
The Supervisor's Seven Choices Are Rejected
Image from the live stream of the February 17 city council meeting. (Image captured from City Council meeting archives)
The town of North Hempstead held its third town council…
Payday Loan Services Market Outlook by Size, Share, Demand, Current Trends, Progress Status, Growth…
The Payday Loans Services Market research report is a unique research guide that gives a total assessment of the Payday Loans Services market outline and covers the current status review and development factors , current market patterns…
DataBank: local government meetings (March 3)
(Editor's note: The following agendas should be considered draft agendas up to 72 hours before meetings.)
Belen City Council
When: 6 p.m., Monday, March 7, in the council room
Agenda highlight: Review of Adoption of the County of…
Naples City Council votes to limit downtown housing density
NAPLES, Fla. — Naples City Council tackled two of the biggest issues affecting residents at Wednesday's meeting.City Council debated changing rules that limit the number of residential units developers can put in one space. Part of the…
Seneca Falls City Council Considers Complete Plan Overhaul, Honors Longtime Employee
The Town of Seneca Falls could begin updating its comprehensive plan as early as next year.At last night's City Council meeting, this issue arose from the passage of two new local laws, which provided updates to the planning and zoning…
Rainelle City Council Discusses MTA Return and More
Rainelle's municipal council held its regular meeting on Monday, February 28. The agenda included a presentation from a representative of God's Way Home, an update on city projects and other key topics.
A representative from God's…
Worcester City Council could resign | Price County Review
PHILLIPS - The Worcester City Board of Supervisors has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, March 2 at…
City Council considering expansion options for Westlake Academy
Westlake City Council discusses possible upgrades to Westlake Academy facilities on February 28, 2022. (Ben Karkela/Community Impact Newspaper)
The City of Westlake is exploring options to upgrade facilities at Westlake Academy.At the…
Payday Loans Statistics | The bank rate
Here's a breakdown of payday loan demographics by parental status. Parents are more likely to take out payday loans than non-parents.
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Percentage having used a personal loan
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5%
relative
8%
payday…
The Agenda: Local Government Notes for 2/28/22
Urban One's proposed casino and resort on land owned by Philip Morris just off Interstate 95 will be put to a second vote by residents after the defeat of the first referendum. (BizSense File)
BPOL tax exemption hike and casino-related…
Bayonne could see a crowded field of candidates in May municipal and municipal elections
Bayonne deadline for candidates in May municipal election is fair in a week, and with two lists of candidates and many potential independent candidates, it promises to be a crowded field.Twenty-five people picked up petitions at city hall…
Aiken City Council to Discuss New Water Plant and Zoning Monday | local government
Aiken City Council will only have a few things on their plate at Monday's meeting.One of those items…
Hurley City Council wants work on full plan updates completed – Daily Freeman
HURLEY, NY — City Council wants to wrap up comprehensive updates to the plan so new land use regulations, including a set of multifamily zoning rules that will stand up to legal challenges, can be drafted.
Completion was called for in a 4…
Midland City Council will discuss the possibility of creating two-way streets Ashman and Rodd
Midland City Council will discuss the possibility of Ashman and Rodd streets becoming two-way streets at its next meeting.At 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 28, council will meet in regular session at Midland City Hall. Residents can tune in…
Groton City Council announces candidacy for state representative
GROTON, CT – Democratic Groton Councilman and former State Representative Aundre Bumgardner has announced her candidacy for the 41st State House District seat representing Mystic, Stonington and her hometown of Groton.“We have a lot of work…
10 Common Reasons People Use Payday Loans | Ask the Experts
Struggling to fund an emergency? What should you do if you need money right now? First of all, assess the…
Local Government Committee – Week 7, 2022
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Phil Greazzo, candidate for Bedford City Council
Position sought (including ward or district number, if applicable) municipal CouncilDoes anyone in your family work in politics or government? No Education Some colleges, electrical and plumbing trade schools OccupationSmall business owner…
Letter: Support for Wiederhoeft in Verona City Council | Letters
I am writing to support candidate Phyllis Wiederhoeft, current Supervisor of the Verona City Board, who is…
Woodland City Council Approves Matmor Road Rehabilitation Project – Daily Democrat
Matmor Road from E. Main Street to Gibson Road and the half-mile E. Gum Avenue corridor from East Street to Matmor Road will soon see improvements after Woodland City Council approves plans and specifications for the project more early this…
Maldon City Council celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
A CITY council has planted its first tree as part of an initiative to celebrate 70 years of Queen's service.
The first tree was planted in St Mary's Church in Maldon to mark Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.…
Carlisle City Council to vote to back Great British Railways head office bid
A VOTE will take place at an all-council meeting next week, which, if passed, will see councilors "of all political hues" backing a bid to host the Great British Railways headquarters.
Carlisle City Council will meet…
Normal City Council approves plans to expand 3 housing estates, adding nearly 70 new homes
Normal City Council on Monday approved plans to expand three of the town's housing estates, paving the way for the construction of nearly 70 new homes."The developers are ready to move forward," City…
6 smart financial tips for newly married couples
After you tie the knot, there are many things that require your attention, such as setting up joint bank accounts and making a plan for living together. Finances are a big part of married life and should be considered when creating budgets…
The Australian Local Government Womens Association NSW held its first meeting in 2022 in…
newsletters, editors' picklist, Australian Association of Local Government Women, ALGWA NSW, Cass Coleman, Steve Reynolds, Fiona Plesman, Jennifer Lecky, Muswellbrook Shire CouncilThe NSW branch of the Australian Local Government Women's…
New Paltz City Council begins interviewing candidates for police commission
New Paltz City Council members interviewed four candidates for the five-member police commission during their Feb. 17 meeting. This is the latest step in a years-long process to restore a level of independence to the body that…
Watertown City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday has a packed agenda | Business
WATERTOWN — Tuesday will be a busy night for City Council members, with a packed agenda that includes…
Lincoln Mayor Appoints New Councilor | local government
TJ McDowell, deputy vice chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will become an adviser to Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird.…
Telluride City Council Announces City Manager Finalists | News
The Telluride City Council recently announced four finalists for the City Manager position.The finalists…
Timnath Town Council Updates, February 8 Meeting
Timnath City Council acted on the following issues at the Tuesday, February 8 meeting:
The Council has proclaimed the week of February 20 to 26 National Engineers Week. National Engineers Week is held the week of George Washington's…
Carlisle City Council to decide on Wannop Developments’ 19-home plan for Longtown
NEW homes are planned for Longtown if planning approval is granted by City Council.
Carlisle City Council has received two planning applications for Netherby Road in Longtown, one asking for permission to build five…
Wall Street’s new enemy is a close ally of Elizabeth Warren
But it has been stalled by litigation and the Trump White House. The alternate version of his administration—issued in 2020— had no such requirement. Indeed, not much has changed yet for payday loans. Chopra will not only have to come…
Solon approves pay rise for city workers | local government
To align with collective agreements, Solon approved wage increases for its employees not covered by a…
Jennifer Fields-Tawil, Dem Leader and ex-investigator, appointed to City Council
Jennifer Fields-Tawil. Photo submitted
Jennifer Fields-Tawila former investigator who works for the state MP Sandy Galefwas appointed to the vacant seat on the Ossining City Council.
Fields-Tawil replaces Gabrielle Hamilton, who quit…
Greenburgh City Council takes on anti-Semitism
February 16, 2022By Robert Kimmel–
In response to the increase in acts of anti-Semitism, Greenburgh City Council decided to take action against such incidents. Under a board resolution passed unanimously on Tuesday, the Greenburgh…
City Council extends building ban until October | News
Granbury City Council voted unanimously at its regular meeting on Tuesday evening to extend a ban on…
Brownstown City Council discusses street lighting project
Decorative lampposts can be found on both sides of Main Street in downtown Brownstown.
Zach Spicer | The Tribune
BROWNSTOWN - Brownstown City Council continues to highlight the need for new streetlights.
Rick Anderson, director of…
Xi Jinping urges local government to shoulder ‘primary responsibility’ for containing…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed to the Hong Kong government that it must bear "primary responsibility" in tackling the coronavirus pandemic, urging it to stabilize the situation as soon as possible, local pro-government media…
Carlisle City Council discusses heritage status of Botchergate
Places of worship, ruins or old structures can be expensive to maintain and some sites deteriorate over the years.
Historic England, the public body looking after England's historic environment, oversees a register…
San Fernando kagawad slain was running for city council
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CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are investigating multiple motives to shed light on the February 13 murder of a barangay councilwoman in the city of San Fernando and her husband.
The Cebu Provincial…
Are financial regulators too political or not political enough?
Financial regulation becomes a catch-22: Regulators are too politicized to be left unattended, but they are not politicized enough for elected officials to control them adequately.
Generally speaking, financial…
Medina City Council Approves Sun Prairie EMS Contract | Cambridge News/Deerfield Independent
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Exclusive: Northern mayors on their wishlists for ‘deeper devolution’
Northern Labor mayors are urging the government to give them more powers over transport, land value raising and skills, amid fears by some that transport and education ministries in particular do not fully agree with Michael Gove's…
‘Disgust’ as Birmingham housing estates in ‘catastrophic’ condition ahead of…
A damning report into the condition of a number of Birmingham housing estates was debated this week by city officials who criticized the city for its lack of care. Royal Sutton Coldfield City Council has been seeking for some time to take!-->…
Stuart City Council to consider request for police equipment | Raccoon Valley Radio
Stuart City Council will meet on Monday.
City Council will consider for approval the Police Department's Equipment Application, a Public Hearing Application for a Nuisance Violation for 703 North Fremont Street, Town and…
Commissioners McDowell, Marion Town Council will hold meetings this week | Local News
Chuck Abernathy, director of the McDowell Economic Development Association, will speak about an economic project for McDowell. Abernathy, who is a former county executive, will speak about the history of the 46-year-old commissioners…
Lingle Guide | City council votes to accept sixth cent tax
LINE -- Lingle City Council voted unanimously to accept the sixth penny tax, sending it to the Goshen County Commission for approval before being placed on the ballot for residents' votes .
The sixth penny tax (or specific 1% excise tax)…
Nigerian entrepreneur ‘changing lives’ with personal finance app for racialized…
CBC highlights stories of Black Canadian immigrants to share the joys and obstacles on their path to Black excellence. From their first steps in Canada to the moments that marked their lives. These are their trips here. When…
Acting city manager has roots in local government | Burnsville
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San Diego City Council approves new regulations for street vendors – NBC 7 San Diego
The San Diego City Council has approved a new ordinance that cracks down on street vendors on beaches and boardwalks, and other high-traffic public spaces.
The new proposal is described as a compromise between business owners…
Greater Napanee City Council proclaims June 2022 Pride Month
In June, Greater Napanee residents should expect to see plenty of rainbows as the city prepares for its first-ever public celebration of Pride Month. An inaugural Pride March along the Napanee River is scheduled for June 5, 2022, with…
Exclusive: the director of the DLUHC will assume a local role
The director of the Government Upgrade Task Force is set to take on a new role of 'place-based' local government and anticipates the shift in national policy towards greater devolution means other Whitehall officials will follow.…
Miller to succeed Blakeman on Hempstead City Council | Herald Community Newspapers
State Deputy Melissa "Missy" Miller (R-Atlantic Beach) is set to be appointed to the Hempstead Town Board of Directors as Councilmanic's Third District representative succeeding Bruce Blakeman…
Normal property taxes will not increase as Council finances OK for new fire station
NORMAL (WJBC) - Property taxes won't go up for normal residents as the city aims to build a new, nearly $5 million fire hall on the east side of town.On Monday night, Normal City Council voted 5-2 to fund half the cost from a low-interest…
Fremont City Council to Hear Full Plan Update and Vote on Library Project Committee | Government…
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Fremont City Council will have a joint meeting with the planning commission to hear an update on the city's comprehensive plan…
Should the US payment system have digital currency? | Opinion
The payment system in the United States is efficient and coupled with deposit insurance provided by the…
Chapel Hill City Council approves curbside bike lanes on West Franklin Street
Chapel Hill City Council voted last night to implement a curbside cycle lane on West Franklin Street following recent crashes involving…
Moorpark City Council districts changed slightly; Simi remains the same
The boundaries of the city council districts remain the same in the Simi Valley and change only slightly in the neighboring Moorpark.City councils in both cities are working on requiring them to use 2020 U.S. Census data to, if necessary,…
PPP and PSP reach agreement on local government
CARACHI:
Talks between the Sindh government led by the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pak Sarzamin Party (PSP) on the local government system have been successful and an agreement has been reached between the two parties.
PSP…