News San Francisco launches online business tool 11th March 2013 San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee announced the launch of a free online tool that allows prospective business owners to determine which permits and licenses they need and then download them from one site instead of having to navigate multiple agencies.
News Cities look to ‘crowds’ to fund projects 6th March 2013 Several cities are experimenting with crowdfunding as a means of paying for city-involved projects.
News California cities turn off red light cameras 4th March 2013 For now, El Cajon, Calif., is putting a stop to its use of red light cameras. The change, however, isn’t yet permanent.
News Indiana suspends — then resumes — federal jobless benefits 4th March 2013 Initially, the Indiana State Department of Workforce Development said via its website that it would no longer be extending federal unemployment benefits to 32,000 residents because of federal budgets cuts from the sequestration.
News City, county groups oppose modifications to bond tax exemptions 4th March 2013 The U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties jointly have released a report outlining municipal bond use during the past decade and how state and local governments would be affected by proposed changes.
News Emergency manager could take over in Detroit 1st March 2013 Governor declares the city a fiscal emergency
News Tempe, Ariz., cracks down on panhandlers 27th February 2013 New ordinance mirrors others in cities across the country
News Court order: Whistle while you walk, buddy 27th February 2013 Man is hauled into court for loud whistling
News Closing cold cases 25th February 2013 Milwaukee County, Wis., creates a website with images of the deceased
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020
