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ordinance

[awr-dn-uhns] / ˈɔr dn əns /


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If the council approves Nazarian’s motion, it would next head to the city attorney’s office to prepare a resolution and ordinance to get it on the ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Then, as the weeks went on, the city added more: resisting arrest, violating a city ordinance about breaching the peace, and providing false information.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

After that, the council would still need to pass an ordinance revising city election law.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

In 2020, Milan Township passed an ordinance that would allow the project to go forward, with Heath’s brother, the township supervisor, abstaining.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Dad said they’d been behind the city ordinance limiting dog ownership to two dogs per family.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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