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The redevelopment of the Broadway Triangle Urban Renewal Area in Brooklyn was reimagined by the New York City government through a re-zoning plan aimed at transforming a largely vacant and underutilized area into a thriving new neighborhood. The plan, which passed the City Council, will bring over 1,800 new
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Thousand Oaks has a new mayor in Dennis Gillette, a longtime city councilman who will hold the position until next December. The city council's unanimous decision follows a tumultuous year marked by economic challenges and over $10 million in state funding reductions. Outgoing Mayor Tom Glancy highlighted the
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Moscow Mayor Nancy Chaney emerged victorious in the November election by a margin of 40 votes, and her campaign finance report reflects her strong fundraising efforts. Chaney raised a total of $11,624, surpassing her opponent, Council President John Weber, who raised $7,644. The mayoral campaign finance reports were
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In a move that could have significant implications for homeowners, Minneapolis City Council member Paul Ostrow is working to trim the proposed property tax increase for next year. As chairman of the council's budget committee, Ostrow is set to offer amendments to Mayor R.T. Rybak's
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A group of dozens of college students showed up at City Hall to voice their opposition to Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's proposed "Fair Share Tax" and present over 10,000 signatures against the 1 percent tuition tax proposal. Student organizers are hoping to change at least one
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Abbotsford city council aims to pass a property tax increase of less than four per cent, or about $85 more on a $500,000 home, despite concerns that it could lead to significant service cuts. The council will consider the implications of a 3.9 per cent tax increase at
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The East Grand Forks City Council will vote on the final 2010 city budget at next week's meeting, which includes a lower property-tax increase than originally proposed. The council had initially approved a 12.8 percent increase, but after city administrator Scott Huizenga and department heads worked together,
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Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner has submitted his last proposed budget, which includes a $30.2 million deficit that will likely be the responsibility of the incoming Mayor Mike Bell and the new City Council to solve. The budget calls for $241.2 million in spending, including hiring 40 police officers
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The Cebu City Council has authorized Mayor Tomas Osmena to enter into an agreement with SM Prime Holdings Inc. for the advance payment of P50 million, which will be deducted from the company's future tax liabilities with the city. The payment will be used to finance vital government
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Liberty Lake Mayor Wendy Van Orman has submitted a 2010 city budget that is 5 percent lower than last year's, totaling $12.2 million with a general fund of $6 million. The proposal does not include the annual 1 percent rise in property tax the city is allowed
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The Bremerton City Council is set to vote on a measure that would reduce the mayor's base salary from $117,671 to $93,671, effective January 1. The proposal, tabled until budget discussions began, has sparked debate among council members and mayoral candidates. Both Will Maupin and Patty
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The City of New Orleans faces a significant budget shortfall of $68 million, with a remaining gap of at least $12 million after implementing cost-cutting measures. Mayor C. Ray Nagin and the city council have been hosting budget meetings to discuss potential savings initiatives, including work furloughs, hiring freezes, and
