Council advances land swap and incentives bills, defers studio bill

Megan Barry asks to defer studio bill for one meeting, citing request for more time to discuss it   More

City buyout program expected to pass, streamline workforce

Dean-proposed buyout has faced no opposition — garnered no discussion — in two appearances before council More

After HCA deal, some in council want incentives for small business

Councilman Stites says if city wants to hand out tax breaks, the process should be more open and equitable More

Five Metro Charter amendments sit quietly on ballot, unlike others in years past

Amendments vary from addressing qualifications and powers of officials to terminology used for crossing guards More

Metro Council to reconsider funding for electronic poll books

Election commission voted last week to delay use of new technology during upcoming November election More

Bill advances that prevents Metro officials from using public money on signs naming them

Councilman Josh Stites said former Clerk John Arriola 'bucked the policy' already in place preventing such expenditures   More

Proposed landfill falls at final hurdle over questions on recycling center

Opposition, former councilman force developer to withdraw proposal before BZA vote More

Final vote looming, some look to trim proposed tax increase

While the mayor’s budget — and property tax increase — will likely pass, it won’t be without some changes More

Tea Party sympathizers rally against proposed tax increase

Anti-tax group holds rally to tell mayor, council ‘no tax hike'   More

Jameson looks to hold off Bell, Byrd in Democratic judgeship primary

Mike Jameson wants voters to keep him in the judge’s seat, but Rachel Bell and Jack Byrd say they’d do a better job More
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