city council

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But that statement has done little to assuage the rumours, with supporters even interrupting a June city council meeting in American Fork City to accuse the police of misconduct.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 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

Last year, the city council passed a union-backed ordinance that would have lifted the minimum wage for hotel workers to $30 an hour by 2028, though the increase has since been delayed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In 2023, the city council voted unanimously to support the drafting of a ban by the city attorney.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He’d been elected to the city council two years before, on his second attempt, and there was rampant talk of a run against the mayor in the next Democratic primary.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee