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Philly, City Council and soda tax

Philly City Council is considering fewer bills than it has in years. Does that matter?

Amid deep political polarization, lawmakers in Harrisburg and Washington have in recent years been historically unproductive — but it appears that trend is not just limited to divided governments. Philadelphia City Council,

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Philly soda tax to go under review in City Council hearing

Councilmember Jim Harrity says residents leave town to shop to avoid the tax, and claims that costs the city lots of revenue.

NBC Philadelphia on MSN · 6h

Philly's City Council starts new session with focus on 76 arena, soda tax

In Philadelphia’s City Hall, Council is starting a new session. Among their top priorities for this year are a new 76ers arena proposal and the soda tax. With the Sixers now planning to stay in South Philly,

Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 14h

After the Sixers arena debacle, Philly City Council is back and ready to work on anything else

From taxes to Trump, here are five things we’re watching for as Council returns Thursday for the first meeting of its spring session.

Dallas City Council names Kimberly Bizor Tolbert

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Dallas City Council names Kimberly Bizor Tolbert as next city manager

In a 13-2 vote Wednesday afternoon, the Dallas City Council selected Kimberly Bizor Tolbert as the next city manager. Tolbert has been the interim city manager since the position became vacant last June following the departure of former City Manager T.

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 12h

Dallas city manager Kim Tolbert’s $450,000 salary among Texas’ top paid city manager

Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert’s base salary makes her the third-highest-paid city manager in Texas behind her old boss in Austin and San Antonio’s top executive. The City Council voted 13-2 on Wednesday to select Tolbert as Dallas’ 19th city manager and set her salary at $450,

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Kim Tolbert picked to be Dallas’ next city manager

The woman who has been acting as the Dallas city manager since May was picked to do the job permanently. Carrie Underwood probably had a vision of how her version of “America the Beautiful” would be received after accepting Donald Trump’s invitation to perform at his Jan.

New York City Council, land bank

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Warren City Council appoints two members to the city's new land bank authority

Warren City Council Secretary Mindy Moore and Councilman Jonathan Lafferty will serve on the Land Bank Authority Board of Directors.

The Center Square on MSN · 1h

New York City Council seeks ban on 'revolving door' lobbying

The New York City Council is considering a proposal to require a 'cooling-off' period to prevent former mayoral staff from returning to City Hall as lobbyists. The bipartisan proposal, which could be voted on this week,

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NYC Council bill would crack down on former mayoral officials lobbying City Hall

If passed, the legislation would ban former administration members from taking on lobbying roles for two years. The moratorium would apply to officials including the chief of staff, deputy chief of staff,

Huntington Beach, City Council

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Huntington Beach City Council declares city nonsanctuary, friendly to Trump immigration policies

The Council unanimously passed Mayor Pat Burns' resolution on Tuesday night, declaring Huntington Beach a nonsanctuary city.

CBS Los Angeles on MSN · 10h

Huntington Beach City Council approves "non-sanctuary city" initiative

Following the inauguration of President Donald Trump and his promise to carry out mass deportations along with stricter immigration policies, the city of Huntington Beach has declared itself a "non-sanctuary city.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Huntington Beach Declares Itself 'Non-Sanctuary City'

On Tuesday, the city council unanimously voted for Huntington Beach Mayor Pat Burns' proposal to designate the city a "non-sanctuary" jurisdiction.

Boston residents tell City Council to listen to them

The Boston Globe · 23h

During a nine-hour City Council hearing, Boston residents voice opposition to White Stadium plan

Boston students deserve a renovated White Stadium – they deserve a public White Stadium, not a private sports and entertainment complex built to enable private profits,” said Jean McGuire, resident of Roxbury and longtime civil rights advocate.

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Ahead of White Stadium demolition, Boston residents tell City Council to listen to them

With the start of demolition looming over Franklin Park's White Stadium, neighbors and critics gathered for two Boston City Council hearings.

Boston.com on MSN · 1d

Demolition begins at Franklin Park’s White Stadium ahead of City Council hearing

Construction workers were on site the day before the City Council is set to hold a hearing to "address growing concerns" about the renovation. The post Demolition begins at Franklin Park’s White Stadium ahead of City Council hearing appeared first on Boston.

State police probe of Watertown City Council involves report of bribery

The subject of a state police criminal investigation into City Council and certain private citizens revolves around an allegation that businessman P.J. Simao offered a bribe to identify the people ...

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City Council wants answers on Philly schools’ so-called rubber rooms

City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas said he understands several hundred staff are parked in the rubber rooms every year, and ...

Residents opposed to development in Lambeau's shadow don't stop City Council approval

Some residents fear the character of their neighborhood will be ruined, but the City Council unanimously approved the ...

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Greeley City Council approves settlement with former city employee over discrimination lawsuit

Greeley City Council approved a settlement between the city and a former city employee who sued over allegations of discrimination and retaliatory termination.