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The property tax would pay for road repaving, bridge repair, bike lanes and sidewalks. Advocates say it should do more.

The vote finalized more than a year of bargaining for new union contracts, including back pay, annual wage increases and other benefits.

Tammy Morales is proposing the Connected Communities program to incentivize construction of affordable housing and amenities through looser zoning rules.

Some Councilmembers who promised to conduct a full audit are softening their approach. Now the city is trying new processes for the next cycle.

The Comprehensive Plan update would create new designations to make space for corner stores and 100,000 residential units over 20 years.

In his State of the City speech, Bruce Harrell tallied improvements on safety, housing and Downtown recovery, and alluded to the city’s former NBA team.

Supporters are aiming for a November ballot initiative to fund mixed-income, subsidized housing by taxing companies that pay higher than $1M salaries.

Woo initially ran for the District 2 seat, backed by Chinatown-International District leaders and big businesses. 

Recent temps Kirsten Harris-Talley, Abel Pacheco and John Okamoto share their experience and advice as the Council prepares to fill its open seat.

The Council has until Jan. 23 to fill the opening left by Teresa Mosqueda. The chosen member will serve until voters elect a replacement in November.

The Council kicked off the year swearing in five new members and two incumbents. 

As 2023 ends, returns to offices at the city’s center hover around 55%. Here’s what’s going well and what still needs fixing.

Voters in the Nov. election were able to distribute public campaign funds in $25 increments. Where did the money land?

The current Council, in one of its last actions, added 120 amendments to Mayor Harrell’s proposal to prioritize homelessness, housing and police bonuses.