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Lenoir City residents vote against sales tax increase; mayor says raising taxes could help city schools

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WVLT) – Lenoir City taxes are staying where they are after residents voted against a sales tax hike on Saturday. But, the mayor believes the increased tax would have helped schools. “The school board, city council and I decided that it was needed. Not wanted, but needed,” Lenoir City Mayor Tony Aikens […]

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Newport Beach City Council to consider proposed mooring rent hikes | #citycouncil

Over the objections of many audience members, the Newport Beach Harbor Commission voted unanimously during its regular meeting Wednesday to recommend a 300% increase in rents for public moorings to the City Council. The mooring rental rates have not changed since 2016. The commission began taking a new look at that revenue stream in 2021 […]

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Omaha City Council pet licensing fee increase proposal | #citycouncil

Caring for your pet could get more expensive in Omaha.The city council plans to hold a public hearing on raising the cost of annual pet licensing fees.Fees to license a sterilized dog generally cost $26 and $13 for a cat. The city is proposing a $1.25 increase starting Jan. 1, with another $1 increase in […]

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Naples City Council raising visitor beach parking to $4 an hour | #citycouncil

NAPLES, Fla. — Prepare to pay more to park at the beach in Naples. On Monday, City Council voted unanimously to raise the rates for all visitor parking areas. You’ll now have to pay $4 an hour rather than $3. In October 2023, the price will go up to $5. The decision has brought on […]

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Birmingham mayor wants city employees to have cost of living adjustment increase

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has proposed giving city employees a little extra for 2023.A news release from the city stated Woodfin presented resolutions of intent for a 5% cost of living adjustment for all city employees.The resolutions were presented during a meeting of Birmingham’s Budget and Finance Committee today.The mayor’s resolutions also proposed funding for […]

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La Grande City Council to consider increase in service rates for Waste-Pro | Local News | #citycouncil

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Topeka City Council holds first public meeting for proposed utility rate increase | #citycouncil

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Topeka City Council members held their first public meeting for the proposed increases in utility rates. The City of Topeka announced the proposal Dec. 5. Proposed utility rate increases for water are 11.5% for 2024 and 2025, and 11.6% for 2026. Wastewater rates would go up 8% in 2024 and 2025, […]

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Anderson City Council to consider water rate increase, bond to upgrade system | Local News | #citycouncil

ANDERSON — The Anderson City Council will consider ordinances to raise water rates and to issue a bond of up to a $65 million for the system improvements at a special meeting set for Tuesday. The council met Nov. 17 to consider the two ordinances, but no action was taken because of a lack of a […]

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Time to replace city council members | Opinion | #citycouncil

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