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Julie Menin Unanimously Elected New York City Council Speaker

Her unanimous win elevates a moderate to steer the Council’s next moves.

Lewiston Councilor Iman Osman Arraigned as City Orders Residency Probe

Moreno Vows to Pay NOPD Bonuses, Seeks Council OK to Tap Emergency Payroll Fund

Liz Breadon Wins Boston City Council Presidency in 7–6 Upset

Frey Begins Third Term as Minneapolis Mayor After Brief Protest Disruption

On Final Day, Adams Vetoes 19 Council Bills, Creates Charter Commission

Harrisburg Council Overrides Mayor’s Budget Vetoes as Williams Weighs Legal Action

Salem Weighs Reconsideration After Reappointing Convicted Murderer to Police Review Board

Johnson Lets Council Budget Take Effect, Issues Orders on Debt Sales and Police Overtime

Chicago Council Passes $16.6 Billion Budget Without Head Tax, Setting Up Veto Test

Chicago City Council Approves Revenue Plan Without Head Tax in 29–19 Vote

NYC Council Passes Sweeping Housing Mandates, Setting Up Likely Veto Fight

Calgary Council Ends Foreign Flag Raisings at City Hall in 8–7 Vote

San Antonio Sets Jan. 15 Removal for Pride Crosswalks After State Rejection

Finance Committee Approves Head‑Tax‑Free Budget Plan as Year‑End Shutdown Threat Looms

Denver Council Blocks Key Lime Air Lease Over ICE Flights

San Antonio Council Aide Arrested Over 'Die Fascist' Note, Released on Bond

Menlo Park Picks Betsy Nash as Mayor, Names Jennifer Wise Vice Mayor

NYC Council Progressive Caucus Seeks Ethics Probe, Censure Over Paladino’s Anti-Muslim Posts

Southwest to Open Austin Crew Base in March 2026 After City, State Approve Incentives