The hottest Local Issues Substack posts right now

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Common Sense with Bari Weiss β€’ 1126 implied HN points β€’ 25 Jun 25
  1. San Francisco has tried many progressive ideas, like safe drug sites and reducing police funding, but these have led to negative outcomes like increased homelessness and crime.
  2. The city's new mayor, Daniel Lurie, is focused on reversing these trends and cleaning up the issues created by past policies.
  3. There's concern that other cities, like New York, may follow in San Francisco's footsteps with similar radical ideas, but many in San Francisco are watching closely to see the results.
The Leap β€’ 599 implied HN points β€’ 29 Aug 24
  1. Barcelona is facing problems with too many tourists. Locals feel like their favorite spots are being taken over.
  2. The influx of tourists is driving up prices for housing in the city. This makes it harder for local people to find affordable places to live.
  3. Many once-quiet areas are now busy and noisy because of tourism. This change is affecting the lifestyle and culture of Barcelona's residents.
City Hall Watcher β€’ 216 implied HN points β€’ 19 Jan 24
  1. City Hall is engaged in a week of budget battles with tensions rising over federal funding for refugees in the shelter system.
  2. Over 100 budget deputations took place with concerns raised about staff salaries and potential cost savings.
  3. Community groups have expressed various concerns to the Budget Committee, including issues with policing and homelessness.
Worcester Sucks and I Love It β€’ 117 implied HN points β€’ 31 Aug 23
  1. There's an upcoming preliminary election in Worcester that local residents should participate in to choose candidates for various district races.
  2. The city's district maps for different council and committee races are confusing, causing challenges for voters to identify their respective districts.
  3. Specific candidate endorsements were made for District 1, District 2, District 4, District 5 City Council, and District E School Committee races.
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