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After the Sixers arena debacle, Philly City Council is back and ready to work on anything else

Philadelphia lawmakers and the 76ers might need a little cooling-off period. After City Council spent much of last year debating whether to approve legislation for a controversial new Sixers arena in Center City,

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Philly soda tax to go under review in City Council hearing

Councilmember Jim Harrity says residents leave town to shop to avoid the tax, and claims that costs the city lots of revenue.

NBC Philadelphia on MSN · 1d

Philly's City Council starts new session with focus on 76 arena, soda tax

In Philadelphia’s City Hall, Council is starting a new session. Among their top priorities for this year are a new 76ers arena proposal and the soda tax. With the Sixers now planning to stay in South Philly,

Edinburgh becomes 1st 'tourist tax' city

BBC on MSN · 19h

Edinburgh becomes first 'tourist tax' city in Scotland

Visitors to Edinburgh will be charged a tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually, after city councillors voted in favour of the move. The charge, which mimics those already used in Germany, Spain and Italy,

Edinburgh Live on MSN · 19h

Edinburgh City Council becomes first in Scotland to introduce tourist tax

Councillors agreed to delay the introduction of the new charge until October to give the industry time to prepare

PA Media on MSN · 19h

Edinburgh council agrees Scotland’s first visitor levy charge at online meeting

Scotland’s first-ever visitor levy has been approved by councillors in Edinburgh. Members of Edinburgh city council agreed the plans, which will bring in the charge on those staying in overnight accommodation throughout the area.

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St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali resigning; cites health issues

St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali, of Ward 4, has announced she will step down next month. In a Facebook post ...

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AUBURN CITY COUNCIL: Proclamations and resolutions top agenda at recent meeting (webcast)

The Auburn City Council meeting held on January 16 featured key discussions and ceremonial highlights. The meeting began with ...

City Council Takes Aim at Adams and Ally by Closing Lobbying Loophole

New York’s City Council passed a bill to limit top city officials from lobbying city agencies after leaving government. It ...

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City paves way for East Tampa job training complex

City officials paved the way for a proposed project in East Tampa that developers say is expected to transform the area by ...

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Coon Rapids City Council Advances Public Safety, Equity, and Infrastructure Projects Ahead of Annual Snowflake Days Festival

Coon Rapids City Council swears in new police officers and advances local infrastructure and sustainability projects.

Los Angeles City Council OKs $4.1 million to help homeless on Arroyo Seco Parkway

The Los Angeles City Council approved on Friday, Jan. 24 a transfer of $4.1 million to the Los Angeles Homeless Services ...

The Greeley Tribune16h

Greeley City Council approves Safe Streets 4 All to reduce fatal crashes within the city

City staff proposed several new regulations when the plan was previously presented to the council, such as implementing more ...

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Milton City Council Approves Environmental Assessments for Greenspace Conservation Strategy

Milton city council approved hiring consultants for environmental assessments of greenspaces as part of their Greenprint ...

The Olympian (TCA) on MSN16h

Olympia city council member announces plan to retire after 14 years in the position

Olympia City Council member Jim Cooper told The Olympian Friday that he’s not planning to run for re-election to Position 7 ...

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Charleston City Council allocates over $6 million to projects around city

In Charleston, West Virginia, Charleston City Council on Jan. 21, 2025 approved allocations of $6 million out of the year’s ...

Minot Daily News5h

City council keeps eyes on Legislature

The Minot City Council held a special meeting on Friday to review the current status of a number of bills being considered by ...

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Names drawn to determine how city council candidates will appear on ballot

Friday, the Colorado Springs City Clerk drew names out of a jar to determine the order that city council candidates will ...

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