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Johnson Warns of Possible Midyear Layoffs as He Questions Council’s 2026 Budget Revenues

The mayor says disputed revenue in the council’s $16.6 billion budget may fall short, prompting contingency planning for a midyear gap.

Mark Levine Sworn In as New York City Comptroller, Sets Fiscal Watchdog Agenda

Pittsburgh Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike for 2026 Budget

Chicago City Council Approves Revenue Plan Without Head Tax in 29–19 Vote

Johnson Pushes Next-Week Budget Vote After Softening Head Tax as Finance Chair Rejects It

Holden City Treasurer Charged With Identity Theft, Stealing $25,000 or More

Mark Levine Wins NYC Comptroller Race, Pledges Independent Fiscal Oversight

Jacksonville Council Passes $2 Billion Budget After Late Vote Flip, OKs 1/8-Mill Tax Cut

Dallas Council Approves $5.2 Billion Budget With Slight Tax Cut, Library Closures, Police Pay Hike

Austin Sued Over Ballot Wording for November Property Tax Rate Hike

Topeka Council Approves $291K to Cover Hotel Topeka Deficits as Spending Tops $11.5M