council
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But on development matters, council members typically defer to the wishes of the council person representing the community where a development is proposed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Last year, the city council passed a union-backed ordinance that would have lifted the minimum wage for hotel workers to $30 an hour by 2028, though the increase has since been delayed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
John Parker, chief executive of the Arboricultural Association, said it was "really positive" to see the council recognising the benefits trees bring to communities and the importance of "best practice in their care".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
In 2023, the city council voted unanimously to support the drafting of a ban by the city attorney.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
They would be sneaking into the Hall of Elders tonight to sit in on the council meeting and hopefully narrow down their list of Nightbeast sidekicks.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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