city government

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This year, in Rio de Janeiro, the city government will even give out prizes for the best decorated streets.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The City Council is reviewing the recommendation as part of sweeping changes to city government, including expanding the council from 15 to 25 seats, which could go before voters in the Nov. 3 general election.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Curitiba, the capital of Paraná, has become so famous for its parks’ capybaras that the city government recently created an Instagram video with an A.I. cartoon capybara warning people not to touch it.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

In addition to targeted higher taxes, his solution involves securing a larger share of state tax revenue and increasing efficiencies within the city government.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

There were still plenty of Democratic aldermen and department heads in city government.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield