ordinance
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Wang appeared as usual at last week’s city council meeting, shepherding along discussions on street paving, the upcoming budget and a potential e-bike ordinance.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
If the council approves Nazarian’s motion, it would next head to the city attorney’s office to prepare a resolution and ordinance to get it on the ballot.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Then, as the weeks went on, the city added more: resisting arrest, violating a city ordinance about breaching the peace, and providing false information.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
In 2020, Milan Township passed an ordinance that would allow the project to go forward, with Heath’s brother, the township supervisor, abstaining.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
“Don’t you have a rule book? It’s local ordinance 175389-J.”
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
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