- MA
- Suffolk County
- 4/22/24
- 04/22/2024
- 170 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston City Council recently convened to scrutinize a proposed $4.64 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025, presented by Mayor Michelle Wu’s administration. The expansive budget aims to leverage the city’s economic growth to enhance public health, safety, city services, and housing while maintaining fiscal responsibility and a coveted triple-A credit rating.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 4/19/24
- 04/19/2024
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston City Council delved into a petition by Brian MacPherson, a former deputy sheriff seeking an increase in his disability pension during the meeting on April 19th, 2024. Councilors gathered to discuss MacPherson’s petition for a special law regarding an act that would elevate his disability status, potentially changing his pension from 72% to 100% of his final salary.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 4/18/24
- 04/18/2024
- 48 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Tarpon Springs Budget Advisory Committee recently focused on significant fiscal challenges, including the management of the city’s funds and the upcoming budget shortfall. In a detailed presentation on the audit report for fiscal year 2023, the committee learned of a clean report with no findings or comments, but several funds showed signs of financial strain. The General Fund’s unassigned fund balance has seen a downward trend, and the Water and Sewer Fund reported a negative net change in position, raising concerns over financial stability and prompting discussions about rate studies.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 4/18/24
- 04/18/2024
- 119 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Cocoa Beach City Commission meeting, a major topic of discussion centered around the Cena House, a mixed-use development project proposed for the downtown area, which ultimately received approval for a density variance and site plan despite concerns over parking and density. This decision underscores the city’s ongoing efforts to address housing needs while balancing the impact on existing infrastructure.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 4/17/24
- 04/21/2024
- 125 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a unanimous decision, the Morris Town Council approved the 2024 municipal budget, which includes $2,875,236 for municipal purposes and $597,500 for a trust fund levy aimed at recreation, farmland, and historic preservation. The meeting featured the introduction of several ordinances and the approval of 16 resolutions.