The Latest Breaking News from City Council

Liverpool Council could look to sell arena and convention centre after review

One option being considered would be to sell waterfront complex - but a range of ideas being looked at

Liverpool Echo · Dec 8, 2022

Powerful and a little incognito: What it's like to become an LA County 'supe'

LOS ANGELES — In the 76 seconds it took to recite an oath of office, Lindsey Horvath was transformed into one of the most powerful players in California politics. In fact, few positions in American municipal politics confer as much sweep as the one Horvath assumed Monday.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 8, 2022

After racist LA audio leak, a push for independent redistricting

LOS ANGELES — In response to the city's audio leak scandal, a proposed state law could force Los Angeles to establish an independent redistricting commission, curtailing the City Council's influence over the lines that delineate their districts.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 7, 2022

In historic move, LA bans new oil wells, phases out existing ones

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council voted Friday to phase out all oil drilling in L.A. and ban new wells, a historic move in a city that was built by a once-booming petroleum industry and whose residents have suffered with decades of environmental consequences as a result.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022

United Working Families appeals for donations to counter business influence

“Big business and right-wing donors are scared of what we’re doing,” United Working Families Executive Director Emma Tai wrote in a Friday fundraising appeal to supporters.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 2, 2022

Flemingsburg mayor Bobby Money has died, city council is working on filling the seat

The mayor of Flemingsburg has died. Bobby Money was just reelected to the position in November’s General Election.

WEKU · Dec 2, 2022

Minneapolis City Council committee overrides critics, approves proposed police oversight commission

MINNEAPOLIS — Despite a barrage of criticism for a proposal to revamp civilian oversight of the Minneapolis Police Department, a City Council committee narrowly approved the ordinance Wednesday with several modifications.

Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022

Portland, Oregon, approves $27M for new homeless camps

City Council members in Portland, Oregon, have voted to allocate $27 million of the city's budget to build designated camping areas for homeless people

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

Tempe council approves deal for Arizona Coyotes' new arena

The Tempe City Council has unanimously approved a proposal for a new Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district, clearing the way for a public vote on the project next year

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

Editorial: We have a rare opportunity to fix LA City Hall. This is how

Los Angeles has been presented with a rare opportunity to redistribute political power and improve representation and governance. The leaked recording of three City Council members and a labor official breezily exchanging racist comments about their colleagues, while plotting to carve up the city into districts that protect their own…

Los Angeles Times · Nov 30, 2022