City councils
Ald. Jed Sanborn, a first-term member of the Madison City Council, is pushing to repeal the city's inclusionary zoning law, which was enacted in 2004 to require a more affordable mix of new housing construction. Sanborn argues that the law stifles construction and drains city tax money, and
City councils
A proposed sales tax increase of 1 cent is the main talking point in the races for five City Council seats in Lakewood, where a record 17 candidates are vying for office. The city is facing a budget shortfall of over $12 million and has proposed the tax increase to
City councils
The city council of Naperville will meet at 7 p.m. today to begin the annual budget cycle, which will result in the creation of a preliminary tax-rate request to be submitted to DuPage and Will county leaders by December 27. The city's total budget is nearly $330
Political parties
A scandal has erupted in British politics after a report by district auditor John Magill accused a Conservative local council of vote-rigging. The Westminster City Council, led by Conservative member of Parliament Miles Young, is alleged to have manipulated council-house sales to boost Conservative votes in local ballots. The report,
Political parties
In March 1989, a power breakfast between Westminster City Council's shadow education committee chairs, William Wells of Schroder's and Marie-Louise Rossi, showcased their excitement for the abolition of the Inner London Education Authority (ILEA) and the potential for 'sheer common sense' to take over.
