By a 3-2 vote, the City Council’s Ordinance Committee on Tuesday plucked Mayor Bill Finch’s proposal to permit and regulate the raising of up to
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Budget Time In The City, Finch’s Reelection Challenge
Mayor Bill Finch and city bean counters are putting the finishing touches on a spending plan for submission to the City Council at its next
Read morePolitical Eggcitement–Hens Only, No Gamecocks, Finch Feathers Chicken Ordinance (What About Capons?)
Mayor Bill Finch on Tuesday released details of a proposed ordinance allowing residents to raise as many as six chickens in backyard coops. A chicken
Read moreCity Council Committee Assignments
The nuts and bolts work on the City Council is conducted at the committee level. The respective committees vote on matters brought before the full
Read moreMcCarthy Reelected Council President
UPDATE: McCarthy wins another term as Council President. City politicians often leverage the oath of office to showcase old and new alliances. The 20-member legislative
Read more‘I Swear, I Swear, I Swear’ (Fingers Crossed), Oath Of Office On Sunday
If you need extra time to digest the bird, or risk a little extra indigestion wondering how many times they will violate the City Charter
Read moreWho Would Be Your City Council President? Examining The Council Conflict Issue
The City Council will have nine new members, among 20, sworn into office in December. They will choose a council president and presumably Tom McCarthy
Read moreWhom Are You Voting For Or Against?
Election day for City Council, school board and city sheriff seats. It’s not a mayoral year, but still a lot on the line for control
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