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ordinance

[awr-dn-uhns] / ˈɔr dn əns /


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An ordinance passed in 1968 lets the school board collect a 1% sales tax to fund teacher bonuses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 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

If placed on the ballot and approved by voters, the City Council would then need to pass an ordinance creating a residential voting program and establishing eligibility requirements.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

On May 12, the City Council approved an ordinance allowing churches and some businesses with large lots to sell parking spots during events.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

And Montgomery’s city ordinance gave them police powers.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose




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