Duval County voters will decide whether to renew a property tax levied by the Duval school district that, in part, supplements teachers' salaries.
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Council Work Session / 5 p.m. Long Range Financial Plan Update EDA Topics – City to EDA Property Transfers and Downtown Parking Study Council Meeting / 7 p.m. Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Public forum Approval of agenda Approval of minutes, May 12, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Consent agenda Approval of claims listing...
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 207) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Finance Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday,…
AI use by SPD, doubling taxes for transit, fare gates at light rail stations, and more. By Erica C. Barnett…
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After multiple months of debates and delays, Portland City Council passed a foie gras ban Thursday, June 4. The ordinance prohibits foie gras, or fatty liver that is produced by force-feeding ducks or geese, from being served in restaurants and sold in retail stores within city limits. Those who violate the ordinance can, after a first […]
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Saka called Police Chief Shon Barnes to ask what to do about a resident who contacted his office repeatedly about…
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City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chambers) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 1 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV's government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614 (HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV's YouTube channel. Land Use…
The Programs & Services Committee met on Wednesday, May 20. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie, Oliver, Farrell, Charm, Bixby, and Baker.Absent: Councilor Micley.City staff: Marc Welch, Acting Commissioner of Parks & Rec; John Rice, Chief Community Service Officer; Josh Morse, Chief Operating Officer;…
The Public Facilities Committee met on Wednesday, May 20. See the report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Gordon, Dahmubed, Grossman, Kelley, Getz, and Leary.City staff: Andrew Lee, Assistant City Solicitor; Sam Nighman, Co-Director of Sustainability.
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, May 20. See the report; video is not yet posted. Held Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, and Silber.Absent: Councilor Golden.Also present: Councilor Leary.City staff: Captain Daniel Devine, Newton Police Department; Waneta Trabert, Director of Sustainable Materials Management.
The Land Use Committee met on Tuesday, May 19. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Irish, Block, Farrell, Golden, Lucas, and Roche.Also present: Councilors Wright and Malakie.City staff: Sondria Berman, Senior Planner; Andrew Lee, Assistant City Solicitor; Cat Kemmett, Deputy Chief Planner; Zach Melcher,…
The Programs & Services Committee met on Thursday, May 14. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie, Farrell, Charm, Bixby, and Oliver.Absent: Councilors Baker and Micley.Also present: Councilor Leary.City staff: Greg Ansaldi, Chief Information Officer; Rachel Sherman, Deputy Director of IT; Marc Welch, Acting Commissioner…
Sound Transit stiffs Ballard, Councilmembers Push Police Cameras, Top Wilson Aid Resigns, and More By Erica C. Barnett Monday, May…
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On May 26, Mayor Marc Laredo responded to five FY27 Budget resolutions submitted by the City Council. The City Council reviewed those responses, submitted a sixth resolution, and ultimately voted to approve the $668,336,666 budget by a vote of 22-2. As explained here, the City Council's amendment powers are limited,…
By Erica C. Barnett On Tuesday, Seattle City Councilmembers Rob Saka and Bob Kettle trashed Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision, announced…
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On May 21, the City Council began deliberations on the FY2027 budget as a Committee of the Whole, approving most departmental budgets while holding four - Law, Planning, Public Works, and Schools - pending responses to five budget resolutions approved in the meeting for submission to the Mayor. The meeting…
The Committee of the Whole met on Wednesday, May 20. See the report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Albright, Baker, Bixby, Block, Charm, Dahmubed, Farrell, Getz, Gordon, Greenberg, Grossman, Irish, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Lucas, Malakie, Oliver, Roche, Silber, and Wright.Absent: Councilors Golden and Micley.City staff: Maureen Lemieux, CFO;…
The Programs & Services Committee met on Thursday, May 14. See the video. Budget materials can be found on the City’s website. Arts & Culture (report) Director of Arts & Culture Meryl Kessler presented the department budget. Arts & Culture was reorganized as its own city department - previously, cultural…
The Public Facilities Committee met on Wednesday, May 13. The report and meeting video are not yet available. Approved Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Dahmumed, Gordon, Grossman, Kelley, and Leary.Absent: Councilor Getz.Also present: Councilors Block, Farrell, Krintzman, Malakie, Roche, Irish, and Oliver.
The Finance Committee met on Monday, May 11. See the video. Budget materials can be found on the City’s website. Assessing (report) Director of Assessment Administration Jim Shaughnessy presented the Assessing Department's budget. Discretionary spending is $67,000, half of which is allocated to software licensing. If given additional funding, Director…
The Programs & Services Committee met on Wednesday, May 6. See the video. City Clerk (report) City Clerk Drew Willison presented the department budget. In 2025, the City Council conducted 184 meetings, issued 59 special permits, passed 19 ordinances, and heard 376 docket items. The Clerk's office issued 267 business…
The Zoning & Planning Committee met on Tuesday, May 5. See the video. Budget materials can be found on the City’s website. Inspectional Services Department (report) Commissioner of Inspectional Services Department (ISD) Anthony Ciccariello, ISD Executive Administrator Deb Finamore, and COO Josh Morse presented the ISD budget. The greatest need…
The Finance and Programs & Services Committees met jointly on Thursday, April 30. See the video. Newton Public Schools (report) Superintendent Anna Nolan presented the Newton Public Schools FY27 budget. She noted that people move to Newton “primarily for the schools.” She described various aspects of the budget, including how…
City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole in person (City Hall, Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 26 at 7PM with the Finance Committee presiding to discuss and possibly vote on the Mayor's proposed FY27 Budget, Capital Improvement Plan, and Supplemental Capital Improvement Plan.…
Mayor Marc Laredo backs a plan for the City of Newton to issue Pension Obligation Bonds, and it has been approved by the Newton City Council, but concerns remain about the long-term financial risks involved. Pension obligations 101 At a basic level, a pension obligation is a debt the City…
Portland city councilors this week are meeting to discuss amendments to Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposed budget. The city is working to address a $160 million budget gap, and the proposed amendments seek to hold onto union jobs and instead cut management jobs, stop Wilson’s proposal to divert Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) dollars to other […]
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City Manager Bo Ferguson’s $766.1 million proposal avoids a property tax hike, protects most services, raises water and sewer rates, and closes Forest Hills Pool one season early.
City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 18 at 7PM. See Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV's government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614 (HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV's YouTube channel. City Council…
The Land Use Committee met on Tuesday, May 12. See the report and meeting video. Approved Held Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Irish, Block, Farrell, Golden, Lucas, and RocheAlso present: Councilors Oliver, Malakie, and Albright City Staff Present: Senior Planner Sondria Berman, Deputy City Solicitor Jonah Temple, Acting Director of…
The Finance Committee met on Monday, May 11. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Bixby, Greenberg, Malakie, Micley, and Silber.Absent: Councilor Charm. City staff present: Comptroller Steve Curley, Chief Financial Officer Maureen Lemieux, Manager of Financial Services Doug Botelho, Senior Analyst Endrit Poreci, Chief Operational…