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Aldermen Unveil Head-Tax Alternative as Johnson Vows Veto of Garbage-Fee Hike

A 26-member council bloc filed a fee-based counterplan that revives pension payments, setting up a potential veto test before the year-end deadline.

Whitmire Stands By Flat Tax Rate as Houston’s Budget Gap Widens

San Francisco Supervisors Weigh Lurie Budget Cuts After City Hall Rally

Houston Approves $832M Police Pay Deal as Harris County Matches Raises

San Diego Mayor’s Final FY2026 Budget Sparks Council Debate Over Service Cuts