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As the Tasman District Council heads into the final weeks before the election, it has secretly made a decision to move forward with its re-zoning plans, sparking criticism from mayoral candidate Timo Neubauer. The plan, known as Plan Change 81, aims to rezone large areas of the district to accommodate
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A forum at the city's Secular Humanist House earlier this month highlighted the city's ongoing housing crisis, with City Council candidate Paul Bustamante stating that developers have consistently chosen the "fee-in-lieu" option over building affordable units. While Bustamante's statement is mostly true,
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The latest round of planning applications in Milton Keynes has revealed a diverse range of proposals, from large residential schemes to commercial developments and heritage site enhancements. One of the more significant proposals seeks permission to demolish a commercial building and replace it with four semi-detached homes, while others aim
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The San Antonio City Council is set to vote on a new budget that reflects the city's changing financial landscape. As sales and property tax growth stalls, the city's revenue is expected to decrease, leading to a tougher budget. This trend is not unique to San
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In Durham's city elections, which kicked off with early voting on Thursday, Sept. 18, multiple contenders are vying to unseat the sitting mayor and three city council members. The election is crucial in determining the fate of downtown developments, including the former police HQ, and deciding on police
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A section of Terry Street in Albion Park, which has experienced several accidents in recent years, is set to receive a safety upgrade. The Shellharbour City Council project aims to improve road safety in the area, following Centre for Road Safety data revealing several crashes at the Simpson Parade intersection
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As Election Day approaches, early voting for the 2025 Virginia elections commences Friday, featuring the gubernatorial, lieutenant governor, and attorney general races, alongside local contests for City Council and School Board members in Charlottesville. The frontrunners in the gubernatorial race are former Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears,
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In a recent local election held on the last Sunday, a new Integration Council was elected in Emmerich, Germany, bringing together a diverse range of representatives to promote equal opportunities and integration. With a voter turnout of 13.55%, slightly lower than in the previous election, 10 out of 12
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Lake Macquarie City Council is on the cusp of electing a new deputy mayor at its council meeting on Monday, with Lake Macquarie north ward councillor Colin Grigg indicating his interest in the role. As the current Liberal deputy mayor, Jack Antcliff, steps down after serving his mandatory one-year term,
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The Fort Worth City Council has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) budget, which reflects a $300 million increase from the FY2025 adopted budget, totaling $3.09 billion. This budget adjustment is driven by the city's growing population, exceeding 1 million people, and the evolving property tax landscape
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Following two town hall meetings and a public hearing, the City Council voted to approve Arlington's $750.7 million Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, which includes spending cuts, new fees, and a three-cent property tax rate increase to close a $20 million budget shortfall. The approved budget also
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Arlington City Council members voted to pass a $750.7 million operating budget for fiscal year 2026, which includes a property tax increase to combat a $20 million budget shortfall. The budget includes spending cuts, new fees, and fee adjustments. Despite some opposition, the council voted 8-1 to pass the
