Peoria Heights: The Grocery Tax Debate Introduction Recently, Peoria Heights trustees made a rather spirited decision. They overrode the mayor’s veto on a new 1% sales tax on groceries. This controversial issue could soon find itself on the ballot next spring, seeking public opinion through an advisory referendum. Mayor’s Veto and Its Implications Mayor MattPeoria Heights Trustees Override Mayor’s Grocery Tax Veto; Voters Could Decide Next Spring
Evanston Mayor Vetoes Local Grocery Tax A Bold Decision On a brisk Wednesday, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss vetoed an ordinance introducing a local 1% grocery tax. This monumental decision has set the stage for an anticipated City Council override vote, mere days before the state’s adoption deadline. Mayor Biss, in his “Message from the Mayor”,Mayor Blocks Local Grocery Tax, Paving Way for Council Counteraction
Wells Fargo Decides to Withdraw Case Against Augusta Mayor Background Recently, there has been a bit of a kerfuffle involving Wells Fargo and the esteemed Mayor of Augusta. To many people’s relief, the banking giant has chosen to withdraw its case concerning business loans. The Case Unraveled Originally, the case arose from disagreements over severalWells Fargo Withdraws Lawsuit Against Augusta Mayor Regarding Business Loans
An Exciting Appointment in Miami-Dade In a rather intriguing turn of events, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced an appointment that’s causing quite the stir. Manny Cid, once her political adversary, has been appointed as Senior Advisor for Economic Opportunity. Now aligned with the Miami-Dade Office of Innovation and Economic Development, Mr. Cid’s role isMiami-Dade Mayor Chooses Manny Cid as Advisor for Economic Opportunities
