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City Council blocks bid to roll back Chicago's protections for undocumented immigrants

Two of the council's more conservative alders wanted to allow CPD to work with federal immigration authorities in cases where undocumented immigrants have been arrested or convicted of certain crimes.

Chicago Tribune on MSN · 10h

City Council sides with Mayor Brandon Johnson on Chicago’s sanctuary city dispute

The failed vote was no surprise; even if the amendment had passed, there would have been a 34-vote hurdle to clear a potential mayoral veto.

Yahoo · 9h

City Council blocks effort to amend Chicago's sanctuary city ordinance

The council, without debate, voted 39-11 during the first meeting of the year to block the measure put forth by Alds. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) and Silvana Tabares (23rd Ward) to create carve-outs in the ordinance establishing Chicago as a sanctuary city.

City Council considering a tax on sugary drinks

Boston.com on MSN · 8h

City Council to weigh new tax on sugary drinks

A tax on sugary drinks could fund important programs and improve public health, Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is arguing.

The Boston Globe · 12h

Could Boston implement a sugary drink tax? Some City Councilors want to explore the idea.

Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed the idea as a way to promote healthier habits among residents and also raise additional revenue for the city.

CBS Boston on MSN · 14h

Boston City Councilor introduces "Sugar Tax" at Wednesday hearing

The Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on unhealthy beverages can be put to good use.

Worcester, transphobia and City Council

USA Today · 1d

What happened at Lubbock City Council? Here 3 takeaways from the meeting

Tuesday evening's Lubbock City Council meeting featured debate on several hotly contested issues ranging from public health policy to animal services.

Yahoo · 7h

Worcester city councilor takes hiatus, accuses fellow councilors of transphobia

Worcester City Councilor At-Large Thu Nguyen, the first openly nonbinary elected official in Massachusetts, is taking one month to step away from "toxic council culture."

MassLive.com on MSN · 18h

Worcester councilor takes break from council, citing transphobia and toxic culture

Worcester City Councilor-at-Large Thu Nguyen announced Wednesday they would be taking a hiatus from the council, citing transphobia and a toxic culture. Nguyen, who is the council’s first non-binary and Southeast Asian-American member,

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Dallas City Council is close to naming a city manager. What you should know

The Dallas City Council spent seven hours interviewing three finalists for city manager behind closed doors Wednesday but ...

Boston City Council passes home rule petition to expand property tax breaks for eligible senior homeowners

The home rule petition uses the same language that's included in Mayor Michelle Wu's revived property tax proposal for ...

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Worcester City Council unanimously supports creation of women’s shelter

The Worcester City Council voted unanimously on a resolution Tuesday supporting the creation of a homeless shelter dedicated ...

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Cleveland City Council considers spending $1M to bolster renter assistance programs in the city

Cleveland City Council is considering giving $1 million to the United Way of Greater Cleveland and seven other organizations ...

Chicago City Council approves almost $40M in settlements; speed limit vote deferred

Alderman Daniel LaSpata deferred a vote on lowering the speed limit in Chicago to 25 miles per hour Wednesday.

Sacramento City Council unanimously approves interim city manager to oversee budget deficit

Obviously, we have some very challenging months ahead,” a council member said in reference to the budget deficit.

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Brooklyn examining City Council’s authorization threshold

One of the first topics on the agenda for 2025 involves the city’s expenditure amount requiring City Council approval.

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Colorado Springs City Council changed details of marijuana law from a 1-mile to 1,000-foot buffer zone

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado Springs City Council members approved a change to the city's marijuana ordinance on ...

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Evanston, Illinois modifies Welcoming City Ordinance to strengthen protection for immigrants

One change approved by the Evanston City Council prohibits the sharing of city databases or information with federal ...

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