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The complaint would trigger a hearing at the next city council meeting, where council members can choose to suspend their fellow council member with pay for up to 60 days.
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James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Atlanta’s city council in 2018 approved a major financing package to back the development of Centennial Yards.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 18 July 2025
In 2022 voters in Arden Hills elected several city council candidates who ran on breaking the impasse with Ramsey County over housing density at the project.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
In Charlotte, the police chief, city council and mayor are under a probe from North Carolina auditor following a secretive settlement with Chief Johnny Jennings.
—Julia Coin
updated July 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2025
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James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Atlanta’s city council in 2018 approved a major financing package to back the development of Centennial Yards.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 18 July 2025
In 2022 voters in Arden Hills elected several city council candidates who ran on breaking the impasse with Ramsey County over housing density at the project.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
In Charlotte, the police chief, city council and mayor are under a probe from North Carolina auditor following a secretive settlement with Chief Johnny Jennings.
—Julia Coin
updated July 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2025
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“City council.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20council. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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