NYC City Council Considers Law for More Oversight on Mayoral Appointments Potential Power Struggle: Mayor Eric Adams Faces Opposition Over Key Appointments According to the NYPost, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams suggested a new law to give the council more say over who Mayor Eric Adams picks for important jobs in New York City. They … Read more
In an effort to address the pressing need for affordable housing in Wichita, Kansas, the city council is set to vote on a proposal that could significantly impact the development of low-income housing projects. The proposed incentive aims to assist developers in securing funding to either construct new affordable housing units or renovate existing ones. … Read more
Chicago residents express discontent over Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $70 million budget request for immigrant support. Chicago, Illinois (US Local News) – Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago is facing backlash from residents after proposing a $70 million budget allocation to support immigrants and asylum-seekers in the city. The proposal has sparked strong opposition from citizens, with … Read more
The Chicago City Council has approved Mayor Brandon Johnson’s request for $70 million to provide assistance for migrants, despite heated debate among councilmembers. The decision, passed by a 20-8 vote in the Budget Committee, comes after months of deliberation and amidst concerns from some aldermen regarding the allocation of funds. Aldermen David Moore and Anthony … Read more
Evanston, Illinois has taken a significant stride towards supporting its vulnerable residents by greenlighting a Guaranteed Income Pilot Project. Approved by the Evanston City Council on Aug. 9, the initiative, a collaboration between the city and Northwestern University, aims to provide financial assistance to 165 residents over the course of a year. Under the program, … Read more