Mayor Adams’ new budget for NYC reveals deeper financial issues than expected, raising concerns about future spending and service cuts. Mayor Adams’ NYC Budget Faces Bigger Problems Than It Seems New York City: Mayor Adams is in a tight spot with his reelection coming up. He recently unveiled a budget that he hopes will impress…
Despite a city council’s rejection, Sheetz is exploring options to establish a location in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Sheetz Faces City Rejection in Farmington Hills but Remains Determined Farmington Hills: So, Sheetz tried to set up shop here, but the city said no way. I mean, I had a Sheetz cheeseburger for lunch, and honestly, it…
Liliana Trafficante, an ex-con, is running for a Bronx City Council seat despite legal barriers and a troubled past Ex-Con Liliana Trafficante Claims She’s ‘Suited’ to Run for NYC Council Bronx: An ex-con named Liliana Trafficante is aiming for a Bronx City Council seat. She spent over three years in federal prison for defrauding investors…
Lakewood’s City Council has passed new rules restricting gas stations and car washes to improve air quality and manage business growth Lakewood Limits New Gas Stations and Car Washes in the City Lakewood: This week, Lakewood’s leaders decided to put the brakes on new gas stations and car washes. They passed a new rule that…
Venice’s mayor has stirred controversy by reappointing four planning commission members, bypassing the usual selection process, leading to heated council debates. Venice Mayor Faces Backlash Over Reappointment of Planning Commission Members Venice: So, Mayor Nick Pachota decided to shake things up by reappointing four members of the Venice Planning Commission. He did this on Tuesday,…
The Cheboygan City Council voted to increase city manager Dan Sabolsky’s salary to keep him from leaving for other job offers Cheboygan Council Approves Pay Raise to Retain City Manager Dan Sabolsky Cheboygan: The city council just gave city manager Dan Sabolsky a pay bump to keep him around. They voted 6-1 to raise his…
Aldermen’s attempt to alter Chicago’s sanctuary city policy fails amid public outcry Chicago City Council Rejects Proposal to Change Sanctuary City Rules Chicago: So, the City Council just shot down a proposal that would have changed the sanctuary city rules. This was all about letting the police work with federal immigration agents. The amendment was…
Governor Hochul’s recent address left property tax reform off the agenda, frustrating many New Yorkers facing unfair tax burdens. Hochul Promises Affordability But Ignores Property Tax Issues in New York New York City: It’s January, and homeowners are bracing for those property tax bills. We all know what that means—watching the mailbox with a mix…
The Chicago City Council sidesteps contentious votes on immigration and speed limits, opting for further discussion instead. City Council Avoids Controversial Votes on Welcoming City Carve-Outs and Speed Limit There was a lot of pushback from immigration rights groups, and in the end, the Council voted 39 to 11 to table the proposal. This was…
The Chicago City Council backs Mayor Johnson, rejecting efforts to weaken the sanctuary city ordinance amid rising deportation concerns. City Council Supports Mayor Johnson in Keeping Chicago’s Sanctuary City Law Chicago: The City Council recently stood firm with Mayor Brandon Johnson, pushing back against attempts to change the sanctuary city ordinance. This move is crucial…