Blue City Sheriffs Mock DOJ Demand For Details On Undocumented Immigrants

Trump Administration Seeks Immigration Data from California Law Enforcement The Trump administration is requesting information about immigrant detainees from various law enforcement agencies in California, as sheriffs in both Los Angeles and San Francisco indicate they are unwilling to cooperate. On Thursday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a list to several sheriffs in major […]

Did the City of Clay quietly appoint a ‘city manager’ without a public vote?

Concerns Over Clay, Alabama’s City Governance Model For over ten years, Clay, Alabama, has been using a governance system referred to by local officials as the “mayor and mayor” model. However, recent legal issues raise questions about whether this approach complies with state law, particularly regarding the establishment of a powerful city manager position without […]

City council approves curfew for youth in Montgomery’s downtown entertainment area

Montgomery City Council Approves Curfew Ordinance In a recent meeting, the Montgomery City Council voted on an ordinance that imposes a curfew on minors within the Downtown Entertainment District. While the decision was not unanimous, it has been approved. The new curfew targets individuals under 17 years old, restricting their presence from 9 PM to […]

Maricopa: A Expanding City in Arizona

From the May/June 2025 issue Business Facilities: Could you describe the business landscape of Maricopa, Arizona, and what benefits it offers to businesses? Christian Prices: Maricopa City is part of the Phoenix Metro area, specifically in Pinal County, and it’s about half an hour from Sky Harbor International Airport and downtown Phoenix. At just 22 […]

A long-time city official believes Los Angeles is facing serious challenges.

Good morning and welcome to Records LA – City Hall newsletter. Rick Cole brings a wealth of knowledge about city governance. The 72-year-old, who has served as mayor of Pasadena, city manager in Ventura, Azusa, and Santa Monica, and deputy mayor in Los Angeles, returned to City Hall in 2022. He was an important figure […]

Nashville is a dynamic city but stays in one spot.

In May, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell delivered the 2025 address, urging residents to “Give us more options on how we will move into the future together.” Well, every political speech has its flair, right? But as I mulled over a news piece regarding Nashville’s economic landscape, I found myself grappling with a rather complex view […]