City councils
The New York City Banking Commission, consisting of Mayor Bill de Blasio, Department of Finance Commissioner Jacques Jiha, and City Comptroller Scott Stringer, has recommended creating a hardship exemption to eliminate interest on late payments for property taxes due in July for taxpayers whose property is assessed below $250,000
Local government
As the novel coronavirus continues to impact Illinois severely, Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) has been pushing for state and local funding in the next coronavirus emergency funding package. He recently hosted a zoom video conference with Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and 30 local leaders from IL-06 to discuss the need
Local government
Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) recently hosted a Zoom video conference with Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and 30 local leaders from IL-06 to discuss the need for prioritized funding in the next coronavirus emergency funding package. This call follows a bipartisan letter signed by Rep. Casten and 41 local leaders, urging
City councils
The County and City of Los Angeles have enacted ordinances affecting employers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The County's ordinance, passed on April 28, 2020, requires private employers with 500 or more employees nationwide to provide supplemental paid sick leave (SPSL) to certain workers affected by COVID-19. The Los
City councils
The Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, has urged the UK Government to reconsider its funding approach for local authorities, highlighting the significant financial burden faced by Bristol City Council during the pandemic. In a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Mayor Rees emphasized the need for a fairer model of funding
City councils
Minneapolis Mayor Rybak's budget, which includes no increase in the City's property-tax levy, has been passed unanimously by the Minneapolis City Council. The 2012 City budget makes a significant investment in street improvements and the coordinated One Minneapolis initiative to reduce racial inequity in unemployment. The
City councils
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman surprised City Hall on Monday by unveiling an additional $2 million in revenue, which could lead to a smaller property tax increase for taxpayers. The mayor's announcement, made through a news release, has sparked tensions with the City Council, particularly President Kathy Lantry,
City councils
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and City Council President Barbara Johnson released detailed financing plans for three "People's Stadiums" in Minneapolis, each securing the future of three statewide facilities: the Minnesota Vikings' stadium, the Target Center, and the Convention Center. These plans offer advantages over
City councils
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is advocating for the business tax holiday implemented in 2010 to remain permanent, as it has proven to be a successful tool for bringing businesses to Los Angeles and generating jobs. He has called on the City Council to make the three-year tax holiday for new businesses
City councils
A proposal by the Toronto City Council to designate the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) as an essential service has been met with resistance from the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), a prominent labor union representing transit workers. According to Stan Dera, Canadian Director of the ATU, this move would infringe upon
City councils
A recent scathing auditor general's report on spending at the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) has triggered a heated debate over the mayor's intentions for privatizing social housing. Mayor Rob Ford's desire to replace the TCHC board of directors with new appointees has raised
City councils
The New York City Council recently passed a bill aimed at crisis pregnancy centers, sparking concerns about the potential restriction of free speech and the disregard for public input. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has expressed his intention to sign the bill, but critics argue that he is doing so without allowing
