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Personnel

Judge rules position consolidation illegal

Judge rules position consolidation illegal »

A move to combine two city offices is a violation of the City Charter, a judge ruled Tuesday, meaning that a city employee who sued to keep her job can do so, for now. Read the...

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Transportation

Committee to consider roof contracts – Marion Star »

Committee to consider roof contracts – Marion Star

Committee to consider roof contracts Marion Star MARION - City Council's finance committee will consider an ordinance to enter into a contract to replace two smaller roofs on City Hall when it meets at ... and more...

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Committee to consider roof contracts – Marion Star »

Committee to consider roof contracts – Marion Star

Committee to consider roof contracts Marion Star MARION - City Council's finance committee will consider an ordinance to enter into a contract to replace two smaller roofs on City Hall when it meets at ... ...

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City Council mulls fee for background checks, court surcharge – Times-Georgian »

City Council mulls fee for background checks, court surcharge – Times-Georgian

City Council mulls fee for background checks, court surcharge Times-Georgian consideration of a request by Jose Manuel Hernandez for a taxi permit for a business at 5823 Highway 92. • adoption of a resolution authorizing the mayor .....

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City Council approves plans for a new charter school – San Diego Union Tribune »

City Council approves plans for a new charter school – San Diego Union Tribune

City Council approves plans for a new charter school San Diego Union Tribune The Literacy First Charter School at the southwest corner of South Johnson Avenue and West Main Street would serve students in kindergarten through eighth ... ...

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Montpelier officials frustrated by lack of info on proposed granite train – Barre Montpelier Times Argus »

Montpelier officials frustrated by lack of info on proposed granite train – Barre Montpelier Times Argus

Montpelier officials frustrated by lack of info on proposed granite train Barre Montpelier Times Argus MONTPELIER - Montpelier officials and the City Council want to be clear: They're not opposed to ... Kickoff to celebrate Public Access TV Barre Montpelier Times Argus all 2...

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Rumblings grow on railroad crossings in downtown Greeley – Greeley Tribune »

Rumblings grow on railroad crossings in downtown Greeley – Greeley Tribune

Rumblings grow on railroad crossings in downtown Greeley Greeley Tribune At a recent city council meeting, council member Donna Sapienza suggested a resolution calling for the opposition to closing of the Union Pacific Railroad ... and more...

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Legal

Kansas City’s unprecedented cutbacks are a warning to the entire country – True/Slant »

Kansas City’s unprecedented cutbacks are a warning to the entire country – True/Slant Kansas City's unprecedented cutbacks are a warning to the entire country True/Slant In my mind, the failure of citizens, the city council , school...

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In brief: No City Council meeting next week – The Spokesman Review »

In brief: No City Council meeting next week – The Spokesman Review In brief: No City Council meeting next week The Spokesman Review SPOKANE VALLEY – The Spokane Valley City Council will not have its weekly...

Mar 13 2010 / No comment / Read More »

City not ‘going bankrupt’ – and council should put personal agendas aside – Cape Coral Daily Breeze »

City not ‘going bankrupt’ – and council should put personal agendas aside – Cape Coral Daily Breeze City not 'going bankrupt' - and council should put personal agendas aside Cape Coral Daily Breeze Instead, one of the council members asked staff...

Mar 12 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Budget

Layoffs inevitable, city of Toledo officials believe – Toledo Blade

Layoffs inevitable, city of Toledo officials believe Toledo Blade Many of the 300 Toledo employees who will get layoff notices on Monday probably will lose their jobs, some on City Council predicted...

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

Former county commissioner transitions to serving on Pocatello City Council – Idaho State Journal

Former county commissioner transitions to serving on Pocatello City Council Idaho State Journal For one, he admits he was surprised at the sheer number of departments there are in the city of...

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

City Council approves up to $250000 for grant – Polaskinews.net

City Council approves up to $250000 for grant Polaskinews.net Inside that district, businesses pay a higher property tax to provide funding for the projects run by the Downtown Council and Williams said...

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

Property Taxes

Layoffs inevitable, city of Toledo officials believe – Toledo Blade

Layoffs inevitable, city of Toledo officials believe Toledo Blade Many of the 300 Toledo employees who will get layoff notices on Monday probably will lose their jobs, some on City Council predicted...

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

City Council approves up to $250000 for grant – Polaskinews.net

City Council approves up to $250000 for grant Polaskinews.net Inside that district, businesses pay a higher property tax to provide funding for the projects run by the Downtown Council and Williams said...

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

City Council candidates forum touches on taxes, budget – Lynchburg News and Advance

Lynchburg News and Advance City Council candidates forum touches on taxes , budget Lynchburg News and Advance Nelson said this was not the right economic environment for a tax increase. Vaughan agreed,...

Mar 12, 2010 / More »

Economic Development

Newark council members say Diebold’s claims are inaccurate – The Newark Advocate

Newark council members say Diebold's claims are inaccurate The Newark Advocate ... ...

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

Building Glendale’s arts reputation:Playing to the gallery – Glendale News Press

Building Glendale's arts reputation:Playing to the gallery Glendale News Press A push by City Council members to redefine Glendale's place in the arts community as a means of economic development has promise,...

Mar 12, 2010 / More »

Orland working to retain businesses – Orland Press Register

Orland working to retain businesses Orland Press Register The Orland Economic Development Commission voted 4-1 in favor of completing the application this week, and it recommends the city council approve it at...

Mar 12, 2010 / More »

Wastwater

Council votes to allow out-of-state goods into new farmers market – Polaskinews.net

Council votes to allow out-of-state goods into new farmers market Polaskinews.net A variety of out-of-state products will be available at the new Farmers Market because Jacksonville City Council approved of amending ......

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

Weirton Employees Getting Raises – Wheeling Intelligencer

Weirton Employees Getting Raises Wheeling Intelligencer Weirton City Council voted unanimously Friday to grant 3 percent pay raises to each of the city's 123 employees, but Councilman ... and more...

Mar 12, 2010 / More »

Community perception, sewer rate hikes, Gilroy Gardens focus of council retreat – Gilroy Dispatch

Gilroy Dispatch Community perception, sewer rate hikes, Gilroy Gardens focus of council retreat Gilroy Dispatch The council also discussed a 3.75-million gallon expansion of the South County Regional Wastewater Authority facility that...

Mar 12, 2010 / More »

Public Safety

Ex-police chief Monez challenges Wagenknecht for west Napa seat – Napa Valley Register

Ex- police chief Monez challenges Wagenknecht for west Napa seat Napa Valley Register Brad Wagenknecht is serving his third term as supervisor after two-and-a-half terms on the Napa City Council . He...

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

UA, Grandview leaders open to combined fire services – Delaware News

UA, Grandview leaders open to combined fire services Delaware News * Officials say joining the two cities' fire departments may be financially beneficial, but add they don't want to sacrifice safety in...

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

Fired Lewiston officer disputes city officials’ accusations – Winona Daily News

Fired Lewiston officer disputes city officials' accusations Winona Daily News The two-page response rebuffs the two central claims cited by City Council members Wednesday when they voted 3-2 to fire Kleinschmidt. .....

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

Trash/Recycling

Project turns landfill gas into energy in Bay Co. – Rockford Register Star

  Rockford Register Star – Rockford, IL – Rockford Register Star   PINCONNING TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A new project is turning landfill gas into a source of electrical power in Bay County. Officials from Phoenix-based landfill...

Jul 10, 2009 / More »

Las Cruces City Council takes first step towards curbside recycling – Las Cruces Sun-News

  Las Cruces City Council takes first step towards curbside recycling – Las Cruces Sun-News ...

Jul 10, 2009 / More »

Utilities

No sports complex chorus grows – Effingham Daily News

No sports complex chorus grows Effingham Daily News A resolution calling for the rejection of bids for the sports center is on Tuesday's city council agenda, released about 5 pm Friday. ......

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

Council resists call to hike water rates — for now – Mountain Home News

Council resists call to hike water rates -- for now Mountain Home News In a special meeting last week, the city council resisted calls for summertime water rate increases but recommended encouraging...

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

Water Hike Likely in Surrounding Cities – KWCH

Water Hike Likely in Surrounding Cities KWCH The city council in Park City will consider a proposal at their next meeting to raise the water rates by eight dollars per user over...

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

Water

Council resists call to hike water rates — for now – Mountain Home News

Council resists call to hike water rates -- for now Mountain Home News In a special meeting last week, the city council resisted calls for summertime water rate increases but recommended encouraging...

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

Water Hike Likely in Surrounding Cities – KWCH

Water Hike Likely in Surrounding Cities KWCH The city council in Park City will consider a proposal at their next meeting to raise the water rates by eight dollars per user over...

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

Details may come to light – Lodi News-Sentinel

Details may come to light Lodi News-Sentinel The Lodi City Council on Wednesday will discuss and possibly decide the details of how residents will pay for water meters, ... ...

Mar 13, 2010 / More »

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