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Obamas top Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg’s Kentucky Derby invites

What do the Obamas, the chairperson of Starbucks and the LPGA commissioner have in common? They were all invited to the 150th Kentucky Derby by Mayor Craig Greenberg, according to records obtained by The Courier Journal. It is customary for Louisville mayors to invite guests to the Derby, but former Mayor Greg Fischer refused to […]

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Austin City Council votes to reinstate elements of zoning ordinance | #citycouncil

The city of Austin reinstated elements of a city ordinance aimed at creating more affordable housing options that was voided under a lawsuit. Travis County District Judge Jessica Mangrum’s ruled in December in favor of a group of homeowners claiming the city of Austin violated the rights of it’s property owners by failing to provide […]

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Free library cards, cultural district funding | #citycouncil

Editor’s note: City Hall Insider is a roundup of items the Austin City Council is set to vote on other local government news and an inside look at my reporting process. This story will be updated following action from the Austin City Council. While there are always things happening at the municipal level in every department […]

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How would city Rep. Cassandra Hernandez lead El Paso as mayor?

District 3 city Rep. Cassandra Hernandez, who is about to term out on the City Council, is the first well-known political figure to enter the El Paso mayoral race. Hernandez announced her campaign for mayor late Wednesday, Jan. 31, only days after El Paso businessman Renard Johnson became the first candidate to enter the race. […]

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City manager search tops upcoming El Paso City Council meeting agenda | #citycouncil

The El Paso City Council is once again set to vote on hiring a firm to head up a national search to find a new, permanent city manager. On Tuesday, City Council is expected to vote on a recommendation to hire Baker Tilly US, a Chicago-based advisory, tax and assurance firm, to conduct the search […]

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City council approve retired Abilene doctor as new Health Authority | #citycouncil

Abilene City Council approved the appointment of Dr. Gary Holland as the new Health Authority and Medical Director for the Abilene-Taylor County Health District at their Jan. 11 meeting. Taylor County Commissioners previously approved Holland for the position at their Jan. 2 meeting. Both councils must approve the recommendation because of the shared public health […]

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Bastrop City Council OKs contract for Old Iron Bridge restoration | #citycouncil

The Bastrop City Council on Jan. 9 approved a contract with an engineering firm, beginning the process of restoring the city’s iconic Old Iron Bridge. The $1.1 million contract signed with Huitt-Zollars funds the design and permitting of the restoration. The city will fund any related construction costs separately. The contract is the first significant […]

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Two candidates enter District 10 Austin City Council election in 2024 | #citycouncil

Though the election is still months away, several candidates have announced their intent to run for Austin City Council seats and are ramping up their campaigns. The 11-person City Council — made up of 10 council members and Austin’s mayor — drafts, influences and votes on policy that impacts the everyday lives of Austinites, including […]

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Bastrop City Council OKs new traffic impact fee, art grants | #citycouncil

The Bastrop City Council rounded out a year focused on addressing the city’s traffic and road infrastructure issues by zeroing in on road maintenance in its last meeting of 2023. The council approved a new transportation impact fee, which will take effect following a 12-month grace period. Only new developments within city limits will pay […]

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Plano city council meeting disrupted by calls for Israel-Hamas cease-fire | #citycouncil

PLANO, Texas – People wanting Plano city leaders to take a symbolic stand on the Israel-Hamas war forced Monday night’s city council meeting to end early. More than a dozen people asked the council to approve a resolution for a cease-fire. The council listened to the comments for more than 40 minutes. But when Plano […]