City councils
In a surprising move, the Minneapolis City Council voted to give themselves a $200-per-month car allowance, with the expectation that it will increase to $400 after members are sworn in on January 3. Additionally, the council approved 2% annual salary increases for 2006 and 2007, with future increases tied to
City councils
The St. Petersburg City Council passed a pay raise for the mayor and themselves in a late-night meeting, with the council members voting 4-3 to give themselves a nearly 40% increase to $38,000 a year, while the mayor's pay was raised by 32% to $150,000 a
City councils
The Birmingham City Council's decision on the super-casino bid was delayed after receiving conflicting advice from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The council is now expected to make a decision in the summer, potentially allowing time for further bids to emerge. There are concerns that the
City councils
The city of Barstow's direct involvement in the negotiations of two off-reservation casino projects involving three Indian tribes is coming to an end. The City Council has approved the acceptance of due diligence reports for two of the tribes and one of the development groups, but a technical
City councils
The Moscow city council election, seen as a precursor to the 2007 parliamentary elections and the 2008 presidential election, has confirmed United Russia's dominance, with the party securing 47.25% of the party list vote and winning all 15 direct district elections. The Communist Party of the Russian
City councils
Consolidating local and state elections may save taxpayers millions of dollars, but it could also lead to a decrease in voter engagement and a blurring of issues between state and local governments. State Rep. Stan Jordan's proposal to combine local elections with state elections on the same day,
City councils
Amey, a UK-based support services provider, has selected transport planning consultancy Faber Maunsell to support its bid for the city council's £2.2 billion Highways Maintenance and Management Service PFI contract. The partnership aims to provide innovative transport management and planning initiatives to Birmingham, tackling congestion management and
City councils
Highways Agency chiefs have urged motorists to exercise caution and consider postponing non-essential travel as the region braces itself for sub-zero temperatures. With a fleet of 50 snowploughs and blowers on standby, Leeds City Council's 37-strong gritting team is prepared to tackle the region's motorways and
City councils
A former hospital building in Norfolk, built in 1915 as the city's first black-owned and -operated hospital, is likely to be torn down, said Alvin J. Schexnider, interim president of Norfolk State University. The university plans to request $25 million from the General Assembly to replace the building
City councils
A plan to save two historic buildings in Spokane's downtown area has been unveiled by City Council President Dennis Hession. The plan, which involves the city purchasing the properties for $4.75 million, has garnered support from preservation advocates. The buildings, the Rookery and Mohawk, have been at
City councils
The city of Passaic is set to receive $1.2 million in state extraordinary aid, a $300,000 increase from the previous year, to help offset rising property taxes and local expenses. The city's proposed 2005-06 budget, introduced by the City Council in September, represents a $2.6
City councils
The Tampa City Council has begun clearing the way for a 28-acre vacant canning plant to be transformed into a mixed-use project, including 500 homes, offices, and retail space. The project, dubbed "McKinley Heights," will be developed by Raleigh, N.C., company Cherokee Investment Partners, led by Steve
