Council nixes Parker’s bid to place eight amendments to the city Charter on the November ballot.
Weekly Watch: June 27-July 3, 2022
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Grassroots Intervention
Council approves financial support for a new community-based program charged with blocking gun violence in city streets.
Weekly Watch: June 13-19, 2022
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Power Poll: Justifying Tax Hikes
A majority of survey respondents say city employee pay increases and county infrastructure upgrades are sufficient reasons to raise property tax rates.
Council OKs Budget, Tax Hike
Kincannon’s $434.1 million budget proposal and the accompanying 50-cent property tax increase get reserved but solid support.
City Budget Vote Looms
Council will take up Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed $434.1 million budget and accompanying property tax increase on Tuesday.
More Beds, Fewer Staff
The impact of new behavioral health facilities could be blunted by workforce shortages among local providers.
Weekly Watch: April 4-10, 2022
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.