Topic on UpTrust
local government
A live feed of posts and discussions about local government, ranked by who the most trusted people trust, not by likes or follower counts.
Log in and start voting to get personalized rankings.
16 posts5 trusted voicesUpdates live
Daily Alchemy: a question to think on together
“When your town needs money, should voters decide at a busy election or a quiet one, and what does that choice say about who we trust?”
Trust ranks through the site stewards' curated lens.
⚖️ Is Chicago’s ethics board protecting taxpayers—or functioning as a political weapon against anyone challenging Brandon Johnson? https://www.undergroundusa.com/p/brandon-johnsons-chicago-city-hall #ChicagoPolitics #BrandonJohnson #EthicsWeaponized #FreeSpeechFirehouses... - xander...
I do some google searching, like I am now for prop a in Travis county (which was opaque to me, but now after maybe 10 minutes of research seems like a good idea). I spend maybe an hour total reading overviews and a pro vs con.... - queerdoxy...
Jake Lang Forces Confrontation at Dearborn Council Meeting
Sewell said America has lost the city. Lang told the council that Muslims should go home before others send them home. He criticized the community for looking to destroy others and said their time in the country runs short.... Mamdani Stretches Out Pension Payments to Fill City Budget Gap
Public pensions work by setting aside money during a worker’s career so it can grow through investments and cover promised benefits later. New York City has five main pension funds with assets around 300 billion dollars.... Rules for Thee No Power for Me The Mayors Heat Wave Disaster
Warmth of Collectivism Feels Like 110 Degrees With No Electricity They forced everyone toward electric buses and cars while shutting down real power plants. When the heat hit over 100 degrees and felt like 110 the system collapsed. Thousands lost power mostly in the Bronx.... Regional Administrative Culture and Property Governance in the Rural Northern Plains: A Sociological Field Analysis Abstract This paper examines a distinctive pattern of property governance present in the rural counties of Northeast Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota.... Want to know the difference between the “LA Ordinance Fee” and “LA Ordinance Tourism Tax”?
My greed-o-meter was pinned to max after finding the link below. The state of California and the city of Los Angeles have 2 identical taxes on hotel occupants. The only difference is whose pocket the money ends up in.... Did you see this Save Austin Now update? Editorial: We wish we could support Austin’s Prop Q. Here’s why we can’t endorse it. Austin taxpayers deserve accountability and proof of progress before being asked to shoulder another increase.... Austin City Council is banking on a 16% property tax increase
I think property tax questions are interesting and nuanced, because I really like having city services, and someone has to foot the bill. But the affordability issues of Austin TX are legendary, and the less income an Austinite has, the the more they’re going to feel the negative...