Austin's city leaders announced the cancellation of a planned $2M comprehensive review of homeless services strategies across Austin and Travis County, as detailed in a memo, citing the withdrawal of partner participation, including Travis County. The review was to be conducted by consulting firm McKinsey & Co. Meanwhile, in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to increase the city's real estate transfer tax to fund homelessness prevention was struck down by a local court as unconstitutional and removed from the ballot. The mayor expressed disappointment and vowed to explore every legal option available, emphasizing the importance of letting voters be the final arbiter.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed real-estate tax hike would be a devastating blow to Chicago's commercial real-estate industry, which is already at its lowest point in a generation. https://t.co/TRLzF8rnoa via @joldmcginn
OPINION: A new San Francisco Chronicle poll shows weaknesses in moderate mayoral candidates. Is there an opportunity for a progressive candidate to sneak in and win? https://t.co/HqkGC0JOGe
Mayor Breed’s ballot measure to encourage converting offices to residential use could hurt San Francisco's tax base, according to a new city report on the proposal. https://t.co/Ad9w2sG8nx
NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson said he was disappointed in the court’s ruling and “vowed to explore every legal option available.” “We firmly believe the referendum is legally sound and the final arbiter should be the voters of the City of Chicago.” @wttw https://t.co/XJwg0BxUwe
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to increase the transfer tax on the sale of properties of $1 million or more was struck down by a local court https://t.co/sW4DPO9mXD
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s signature proposal to fund homelessness prevention just got booted off the ballot. https://t.co/UN2HrQqW66
Houses for rent has caused concern for many reasons. One being critics say it removes supply for budget-strapped and first-time prospective buyers. However, Lennar Executive Chairman and Co-CEO Stuart Miller believes this can be a solution to meeting housing needs. 1/2
Two courts have now ruled the noncitizen voting law unconstitutional. There's nothing left to evaluate. It's time we put this issue to rest and move forward. Do the right thing, @NYCMayor. https://t.co/37MvjPFvma
DROP OUT! A very recent poll published by SF Chronicle paints a bleak picture of mayor London Breed’s administration. I support her dropping out of the race. https://t.co/ahXhb7Vx3u
The mayor should stop his push of this unconstitutional provision struck down TWICE in court. Don’t waste more of our tax money on another appeal. Focus on actual citizens for once. https://t.co/4MtmcydjDr
The Utah House voted Thursday to remove ranked choice voting as an option for city elections more than a year before the pilot program’s original expiration date. | By @BrighamTomco https://t.co/mB2P9Ckhoy
Austin has called off its comprehensive homelessness services review with consulting giant McKinsey. https://t.co/DFwUDxauds
Good thoughts on Chicago’s property transfer tax from my friend @Chris_Deutsch. One additional note is that if you talk to developers, it’s increasingly difficult to get investor financing for new builds here. This tax won’t help and risks worsening our rental unit shortage. https://t.co/WbC7t6mWVz
Austin ends contract talks with McKinsey & Co. to review homeless services strategies, citing lack of partner participation after Travis County, others pulled out. https://t.co/9pF02X06uJ
Opponents of a proposal to increase the city’s real estate transfer tax for homelessness say Mayor Brandon Johnson’s borrowing plan is further proof the city doesn’t need the referendum. https://t.co/HrPjJtl4cF
Austin calls off $2M comprehensive review of homeless strategy: memo https://t.co/IFEivRwcpl
A third-party review of homeless services across Austin and Travis County won't move forward as planned, according to city leaders https://t.co/DuLfSME1AY