Critics of liberalizing housing construction are concerned that looser zoning rules could make existing houses more expensive. Fortunately, this worry is somewhat overblown.
Local officials are sorting out the impacts from the approval of 16 propositions. Voters rejected salary increases for councilmembers, tightened term limits and streamlined pathways to sue officials.
They should be encouraged to exercise their rights as citizens. It’s good for building the local-government workforce, and it enriches the community and the professional environment.
On Jan. 7, 2021, allies of former President Trump walked into Coffee County’s election office and allegedly copied confidential software and files that could be used to undermine an election. Now the investigation has been paused.
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Drawing from his experience in San Jose, Seattle Chief Technology Officer Rob Lloyd seeks to address pressing issues like homelessness and public safety in a post-pandemic landscape in the Emerald City.
Oakland and Alameda County, Calif., are holding unusual overlapping recall elections, with two top officials both facing complaints that they have been too soft on crime.
A new task force made up of several county law enforcement agencies is tasked with keeping voters safe.
Cherelle Parker is the 100th mayor of Philadelphia and the first woman to hold the job. She has forged ahead on her first-year agenda, but some constituencies feel left out.
Child care involves a mix of public, private and nonprofit providers. Mayors are trying to make systems easier for parents to navigate and afford.
Few homeowners are protected against flood damage. What can be done to reduce the burden of recovery on them and their communities?
The California city was an early adopter of the election format but after clerical errors in the general election two years ago, local residents are ready to ditch the method despite its growing popularity nationwide.
There are more ways to vote for mayor of Portland this November than there are people in the state of Oregon. Nearly 100 people are running for City Council.
For many localities across the swing state, election workers are bracing for a flood of conspiracy theories and abuse on Election Day in November. But through its history, culture and grassroots efforts, one Pennsylvania county has a different experience.
Whether it’s backyard housing or in-law suites, attitudes are changing on accessory dwelling units as a cheaper, quicker route to housing affordability and availability.
Aaron Peskin, who is an advocate for community services, rent control and neighborhood preservation, is now an underdog in the famously liberal city’s mayoral race that wants a hard-line approach to homelessness and crime.
The National League of Cities was founded 100 years ago. Its CEO reflects on its history and continuing mission.
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