city council

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Over the past three decades, Manchester’s city council managed to transform the postindustrial city into a fast-growing services hub by attracting private investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

The increases for Hackney carriage journeys, agreed by the city council, comes at the request of Worcester Taxi Association, which says it represents more than 200 drivers.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

“Dozens of residents have come out of the woodwork, and here’s what they all say: ‘We have called our city council person and various city departments repeatedly, over and over again.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

In organizing against a proposed 1 million square foot data center in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Henry protested with over 100 community members at multiple city council meetings discussing the project.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

She finally hangs up, and I begin my quest: "I'd like to review the documents on file for building projects that come before the city council."

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan