City Council gave initial approval to an ordinance that would triple the dollars for affordable housing — but only if voters approve a sales-tax hike.
Sales Tax Hike Clears First Hurdle
Council gave initial approval to placing the .5 percent sales tax increase proposal before the voters in the November general election.
Bucket Lists
The Kincannon administration releases its district-by-district priorities for spending increased sales tax revenues should voters approve raising the rate.
A Levy for the Long Haul
Kincannon administration officials contend the proposed sales tax hike would provide resources for unmet needs now and in the future.
Housing Funds at Risk
The president’s budget proposal for HUD would gut local affordable housing and homelessness programs.
Business Roundup: April 2025
Every month we run down notable news items from the area’s business community.
Housing Contributions
The city plans to use a portion of donated funds for neighborhood-scale affordable housing apartment projects.
Philanthropists to Fund Housing
For the first time, private donors will help the city subsidize affordable housing projects.
City Budget Sails Through
Council OKs spending plan by a comfortable margin, though members clash over police presence at meetings.
City Budget Meets Little Resistance
At a hearing on Thursday, City Council members registered few complaints about Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed spending plan.