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Reasonpolitics46 days ago
New York City Mayor Launches Commission on Government Efficiency
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a Commission on Government Efficiency to review city operations and reduce bureaucratic delays. The effort follows the dissolution of a prior charter revision commission and comes as the city prepares a $124.7 billion budget.
finance46 days ago
New York City Mayor Launches Commission on Government Efficiency
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has created a Commission on Government Efficiency to review city spending. The new body follows earlier budget measures that included a withdrawn property-tax proposal and state funding secured by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
New York Postworld53 days ago
NYC homeless services budget proposed at $4.2 billion for 2027
The mayor's latest budget plan raises the Department of Homeless Services allocation by $700 million from the 2026 level. The proposed amount exceeds the previous year's peak spending during the period when the shelter system housed about 69,000 asylum seekers.
technology64 days ago
Edmonton Transit Riders Call for $387 Million Bus Fleet Investment
A report going before Edmonton's urban planning committee on Tuesday examines the condition of the city's aging bus fleet and outlines three possible scenarios for its future. Edmonton Transit Riders warned that failure to invest could lead to at least a 13 per cent reduction in…
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Faces Budget Shortfall at Start of Second Term
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu won her reelection in 2023 with a strong majority. As her second term begins in 2024, the city confronts a budget shortfall. This fiscal challenge involves revenue shortfalls and increased spending pressures.
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