The Latest Breaking News from City Council

Seattle Council to vote on outlawing caste discrimination

The Seattle City Council is considering whether to add caste to the city’s anti-discrimination laws

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

It’s official: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to run unopposed in 2023

DALLAS — Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson won’t have an opponent in the general election this spring, city officials confirmed Monday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023

Liverpool Council owed hundreds of millions in debt it will likely never get back

The figures were confirmed in a report by the city's interim finance boss

Liverpool Echo · Feb 20, 2023

Nottingham Victoria Centre Market traders 'feel homeless' over future

Nottingham City Council has addressed rumours over the closure of the market, with some businesses saying the future is 'uncertain'

Nottingham Post · Feb 17, 2023

All 5 ex-Memphis officers plead not guilty in the beating death of Tyre Nichols

They were arraigned on charges of murder, assault and other felonies. Tyre Nichols died three days after officers beat him following a Jan. 7 traffic stop.

WEKU · Feb 17, 2023

His name is Terrill Haigler. Can he run for City Council as 'Ya Fav Trashman'?

Which name rings a louder bell: Terrill Haigler or @YaFavTrashman?

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 17, 2023

Plan to name Harlem block for Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad passes NY City Council

NEW YORK — The New York City Council on Thursday approved a plan to name a Harlem block in honor of Elijah Muhammad, the controversial late leader of the Nation of Islam.

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023

Chicagoans respond to property tax hikes, R. Kelly’s new trial request denied and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 16, 2023

Mayoral challenger Ja’Mal Green proposes 1% sales tax on luxury vehicles to replace revenue lost if boot gets banned

Calling booting “inhumane,” Green says the practice is driving people into poverty, and he pledges to make it illegal.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 16, 2023

'Damning' report reveals Council pays 40 per cent more for social housing than private sector

"This is nothing short of price gouging with the tax payer footing the bill"

Dublin Live · Feb 16, 2023