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City Council to weigh new tax on sugary drinks

A tax on sugary drinks could fund important programs and improve public health, Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is arguing.

The Boston Globe · 4h

Could Boston implement a sugary drink tax? Some City Councilors want to explore the idea.

Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed the idea as a way to promote healthier habits among residents and also raise additional revenue for the city.

CBS Boston on MSN · 6h

Boston City Councilor introduces "Sugar Tax" at Wednesday hearing

The Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on unhealthy beverages can be put to good use.

Yahoo · 4h

Boston city councilors propose sugar tax on sweetened beverages

Boston city councilors on Wednesday introduced a tax on sweetened beverages to fund public health initiatives.

WHDH · 2h

Boston city councilmember calling for hearing to discuss sugar tax on sweetened drinks

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City Council, Chicago

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City Council blocks bid to roll back Chicago's protections for undocumented immigrants

Two of the council's more conservative alders wanted to allow CPD to work with federal immigration authorities in cases where undocumented immigrants have been arrested or convicted of certain crimes.

Chicago Tribune on MSN · 2h

City Council sides with Mayor Brandon Johnson on Chicago’s sanctuary city dispute

An effort by opponents of Mayor Brandon Johnson to water down Chicago’s sanctuary city ordinance faltered in the City Council Wednesday, a victory for the mayor as his administration prepares for the looming threat of deportations under incoming President Donald Trump.

Yahoo · 1h

City Council blocks effort to amend Chicago's sanctuary city ordinance

The council, without debate, voted 39-11 during the first meeting of the year to block the measure put forth by Alds. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) and Silvana Tabares (23rd Ward) to create carve-outs in the ordinance establishing Chicago as a sanctuary city.

Proposed speed limit change delayed in City Council

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Gig Harbor City Council member resigns following decision to move outside city limits

The Gig Harbor City Council will soon have to fill another vacancy. Council member Brenda Lykins announced her resignation, effective Wednesday, during Monday’s meeting. The announcement follows the recent appointment of Reid Ekberg to fill Mary Barber’s council seat after she was appointed to become mayor in November.

Yahoo · 13h

City Council voting on sanctuary city status, police settlements, speed limit

Darius Johnson details the three major topics on the City Council agenda on Wednesday. One of the biggest is the new push to lower Chicago's default speed limit.

CBS Chicago on MSN · 3h

Vote on sanctuary city rule change blocked; proposed speed limit change delayed in City Council

It was expected to be a big day in the Chicago City Council, but two controversial ordinances fell short of passing. One involved the city's speed limit, and the other a proposal to impact the way police handle undocumented immigrants.

Boston City Council passes home rule petition to expand property tax breaks for eligible senior homeowners

The home rule petition uses the same language that's included in Mayor Michelle Wu's revived property tax proposal for ...

Worcester City Council unanimously supports creation of women’s shelter

The Worcester City Council voted unanimously on a resolution Tuesday supporting the creation of a homeless shelter dedicated ...

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Cleveland City Council considers spending $1M to bolster renter assistance programs in the city

Cleveland City Council is considering giving $1 million to the United Way of Greater Cleveland and seven other organizations ...

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National City Mayor, Council Members All Endorse Paloma Aguirre for County Supervisor

The endorsement distinguishes Aguirre as the only candidate with the unanimous backing of a South County city's entire ...

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What happened at Lubbock City Council? Here 3 takeaways from the meeting

Tuesday evening's Lubbock City Council meeting featured debate on several hotly contested issues ranging from public health ...

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Brooklyn examining City Council’s authorization threshold

One of the first topics on the agenda for 2025 involves the city’s expenditure amount requiring City Council approval.

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Ames City Council dedicates more than $11K to homeless outreach and services

The City of Ames is dedicating just over $11,000 to a team of local health providers to help expand homeless outreach and the ...

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Flint City Council votes 693 times but still can’t elect a president

Members of the Flint City Council haven’t stopped trying to elect a president for 2025 but like a broken record, the result ...

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Evanston, Illinois modifies Welcoming City Ordinance to strengthen protection for immigrants

One change approved by the Evanston City Council prohibits the sharing of city databases or information with federal ...

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