As part of the city’s new $7 billion budget, the City Council approved bonding authority for Mayor Cherelle Parker's plan to create or preserve 30,000 housing units.
In Los Angeles, as in other parts of the state, the city and county are failing to cooperate in effective ways.
The cities contend that new laws and an executive order meant to encourage housing development take away local control.
Most of the people who show up are there to say no to any kind of denser development. Is it worth trying to get broader public participation?
With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act set to expire in the coming year, the National League of Cities is asking local leaders to tell Congress its priorities for the next transportation bill.
The California city has evolved over and over but not always for the better. A new mayor promises to be a uniter, but that's going to require some adjustments on her part.
Counties have relationships with essentially every federal agency. They have to prepare for the biggest policy changes seen in decades.
Starbase, the Texas home of SpaceX, will likely vote to become a city next month. Then the work of creating a government from scratch will begin.
Los Angeles County has long been a governance mess. Have voters fixed it?
Atlanta is achieving notable success with its data-driven efforts to build and preserve housing, which the city sees as key to revitalizing distressed neighborhoods and confronting social challenges.
The once-derelict Motor City has turned into one of the great urban comeback stories, largely thanks to a mayor who was the right person at the right time.
Departments have to receive permission to replace workers. The city is facing a $20 million shortfall driven by overtime costs for public safety.
Americans believe that their local governments spend money more wisely than their state and federal counterparts. But forcing localities to do more with less isn’t a recipe for government efficiency.
They can call attention to important social causes, and they can invest in their communities. They might even hold public office themselves.
The Democrat touted his experience in formally launching his bid, but many believe his tainted past and resignation as governor make him unelectable.
Allegations that presidents, governors and mayors are acting like dictators have been part of American government ever since the nation was founded.
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