Apr 4 Politics Legislation Takes Aim at Council Spending in Election Years Councilman Jon Ackerson says outgoing council members have, in the past, exhausted their $75,000 neighborhood development funds before leaving office, giving the incoming councilmember no money to spend on neighborhood projects until July, when the next fiscal year begins. By Gabe Bullard Apr 4 Politics Legislation Takes Aim at Council Spending in Election Years Gabe Bullard
Nov 1 Local News Council Committee To Consider Video Sign Regulation The signs are essentially large video screens used in place of billboards or other advertisements. Next week, the Metro Council's Planning and Zoning Committee will discuss how the signs affect safety and whether they should be further regulated. By Gabe Bullard Nov 1 Local News Council Committee To Consider Video Sign Regulation Gabe Bullard
Oct 26 Local News Council Committee Passes Homeless Shelter Zoning Changes The legislation defines different types of homeless shelters and gives them zoning classifications, which define where the shelters can be built. The task force was formed after Wayside Christian Mission attempted to open a shelter downtown and exposed the lack of regulation. By Gabe Bullard Oct 26 Local News Council Committee Passes Homeless Shelter Zoning Changes Gabe Bullard