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The Victoria City Council approved the smoking ban election results on Tuesday, with City Attorney David Smith stating that the ban will take effect in 30 days, making it effective on June 16. Police Chief Richard Jones announced that his officers will begin dealing with violators on June 17, initially
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After nearly nine months of debate, the Geneva committee of the whole on Monday took the second to last step in approving controversial housing teardown/infill amendments. The committee forwarded the 10 amendments to the city council by a vote of 7-1. They will be taken up for final approval
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A major overhaul of Spokane's residential zoning code is on the horizon, with city council members poised to adopt the first revision in 48 years. The proposed changes, aimed at increasing housing density and encouraging new types of housing, include permits for offices in some apartment zones and
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Madison City Councilor Ald. Ken Golden raised concerns about the proposed Whole Foods development site plan due to excess surface parking, yet voted in favor of the project. This contradiction highlights the complexities of urban development and the need for creative solutions. Meanwhile, some council members argued in favor of
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The Madison City Council's rejection of the Whole Foods proposal at the Hilldale Shopping Center has sent shockwaves through the development community. The proposal, which included a 50,000-square-foot market, was met with opposition from neighbors and city council members who argued that it did not align with
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Virginia Beach residents will cast ballots on a referendum that asks if there is a need for a housing and redevelopment authority. The only organized effort to sway voters is from opponents, who are concerned that the authority could be abused and used to steer lucrative redevelopment projects to developers
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Labour has dominated Manchester city council for three decades, but the Liberal Democrats are vying to take control after the May 4 elections. The Tories, however, are unlikely to make a comeback, having not held a seat in the council since 1992. The Liberal Democrats have been buoyed by a
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As the city of Neptune Beach continues to navigate the debate over a potential Wal-Mart Supercenter, the retail giant has formally submitted an application to build a new store on the 600 block of Atlantic Boulevard. The proposed 117,000-square-foot Supercenter would be located on the site of the former
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Austin residents and city council members expressed differing opinions over the possibility of a Wal-Mart store in their neighborhood, with some voicing concerns over the project's environmental and economic impact. Despite opposition, the council voted 5-2 in favor of five requests related to the project, paving the way
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Glasgow City Council enforcement officers have visited over 700 premises between March 26 and April 10, following the introduction of no-smoking legislation in the city. The council has issued only 20 warnings and one £250 fine, with three additional £50 fines for littering. Despite some concerns about cigarette ends in
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The Columbia/Boone County Board of Health has sent a proposed ordinance to the Columbia City Council that would ban smoking in most public places, including retail stores, banks, elevators, restrooms, libraries, hospitals, bingo halls, bowling alleys, bars, and restaurants. The ordinance, an amendment to an existing city law, also
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The New York City Council has given the Yankees a significant push towards building a brand new $800-million ballpark in the Bronx. In a 45-2 vote, the council approved a series of land use items, paving the way for the team to potentially break ground as early as next month.
