ZERO MEANS ZERO: ABC Vancouver’s Majority City Council approved... Mayor Ken Sim’s motion that delivers a 0% property tax increase for 2026. City staff have been directed to protect core services while continuing to invest in Vancouver’s long-term infrastructure priorities.show more

BREAKING: Chicago City Council just rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson's... proposed revenue package in the Finance Committee: 25 No vs. 10 Yes. That revenue package included Johnson's proposed head tax, along with a long list of fee hikes and new borrowing. This is another stunning defeat (by a large margin) for the mayor and the Chicago Teachers Union's political machine. And it's a win for average Chicagoans who want to see our city grow and thrive. Huge thanks to all of you who contacted your City Council member and told them to reject Johnson's head tax.show more

🚨 LA City Council Advances Proposal on Noncitizen Voting... for November Ballot Los Angeles City Council has moved forward on a measure from Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez (AI video) that would allow the city to consider noncitizen voting in certain local elections — including races for Mayor, City Council seats, and LAUSD school board seats. The charter amendment, which cleared a key committee, would go before voters this fall if approved. Supporters say it would give long-term residents who pay taxes and participate in the community a voice in local decisions affecting their families and neighborhoods. This raises important questions about voting rights, citizenship, and local governance amid ongoing national conversations on immigration and representation. Should non-citizens be allowed to vote in any elections? (Video: AI)show more

Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Hits Full-Time New Yorkers — And... He’s Fine With That Mayor Zohran Mamdani is requiring longtime New York City residents who live in the city full-time to prove it — simply to avoid a new surcharge on their homes. Notices have been sent telling some owners they “may” face five-figure tax bills unless they submit documentation confirming their property is a primary residence. When pressed on the errors, the mayor largely dismissed the concerns, stating that the Department of Finance had “identified homes that may be subject to the surcharge” and that owners have time to appeal. “As required by the law, the Department of Finance sent informational resources to homeowners to ensure that they understood the tax… and also if they did not believe it to apply to them, that they had the time in order to be able to appeal,” Mamdani said. (Video: AI) At the same time, illegal immigrants continue to receive free housing and services costing New York City well over $1 billion this year. Full-time residents who own and live in valuable properties are being treated as if they must justify their presence. Why would anyone who has built equity and a life here choose to remain in a city that subjects them to this burden while others receive a free pass? Legal residents of means will answer by voting with their feet and relocating to cities and states that are more financially welcoming. This trend is already underway, and places like Florida and Texas are capitalizing on it.show more

Today marks a historic moment for Detroit. 💙 Mayor... Mary Sheffield has officially been sworn in as the city’s first woman mayor, stepping into leadership with a vision that puts people, neighborhoods, and opportunity first. With a decade of experience in Detroit City Council, Mayor Sheffield enters this role deeply rooted in the needs of residents and committed to building an inclusive economy that works for everyone. A strong supporter of union and labor workers and a champion for accessible, reliable transportation. Mayor Sheffield made it a priority to stop in and personally thank the men and women whose hard work keeps Detroit moving every day. She understands that strong transit connects residents to jobs, education, and opportunity, and that honoring labor is essential to building a city that works for all. Her priorities are clear: strengthening Detroit’s economy, expanding workforce development, and investing directly in neighborhoods so every family can succeed. From supporting youth and creating pathways to opportunity, to ensuring families have access to the resources they need, her leadership is grounded in community, equity, and listening. People-centered. Community focused. Ready to lead Detroit higher. This is a new chapter for our city, and the work continues, together, in Detroit.show more

Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Unpaused After Surprise Ruling — Legal... Fight Far From Over Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s botched pied-à-terre tax rollout is back on after an appellate court temporarily lifted a lower-court pause Thursday. The full legal challenge continues. Former First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro, representing homeowners suing the city, didn’t hold back: “It is a shame that the City can’t own up to its own mistakes and admit that it has badly botched the rollout of this surcharge. Instead, the administration is doubling down, going to court to ensure that it can continue harassing and threatening New York City homeowners who clearly are permanent residents — something the City would know if it would only do its homework.” Mastro also called the city’s rush to keep the notices flowing “an astonishing display of chutzpah” and said: “You can’t terrorize first and then clarify.” My take: The pied-à-terre tax was a bad idea in itself. The execution has been even worse. Forcing residents of New York City to prove they live in New York City just to dodge this tax is ridiculous — especially when the city doesn’t demand the same proof for voting or so many other services.show more

Michael Cohen Blasts Mamdani Over Erroneous Pied-à-Terre Tax Letter... Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen is among the New Yorkers who recently received a city letter demanding he prove his longtime Upper East Side condo is his primary residence — or face tens of thousands of dollars in new taxes under Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pied-à-terre levy. “I have been paying NYC property taxes for 34 years,” Cohen said. “I’m registered as a voter here yet now I have to go through the exercise in demonstrating to the city that I’m a resident.” He called the required paperwork, including tax returns and Social Security numbers, “beyond abnormal,” and expressed concern about turning over sensitive personal information to the administration. “I’m extremely concerned about submitting this information to a democratic socialist who has campaigned and continues to campaign on taking dollars out of the pockets of wealthy New Yorkers or anyone he perceives to be wealthy.” (Video: AI) Cohen’s condo is held in a trust. The city has also published a searchable public database of property owners who could be subject to the tax. Wealthy NYC residents should be thanked for choosing to live there, not targeted.show more

The real story of our success in Port Coquitlam... isn’t just that we now have the lowest average property taxes and utility fees of any city in the region, it’s also that we achieved it while improving the services people rely on every day. Take curbside glass pickup. Not long ago, residents had to load up their cars and drive to a depot. It was inconvenient, and the result was predictable: too much glass ended up in blue bins or the garbage. So we fixed it. Today, curbside glass pickup is delivered directly to homes that receive City waste services. It’s done efficiently, reliably, and by our own crews. It’s a better service, it’s easier for residents, and it’s the kind of practical improvement that makes a real difference in people’s lives. It’s just one example of what’s possible happens when you stay relentlessly focused on core municipal services, and you’re willing to constantly assess, improve, and adapt. We believe that good government isn’t about doing less or doing more — it’s about doing what matters, and doing it well.show more

The City of London Corporation has released new images... of how London's skyline could appear in 2032 if all buildings that have either been granted planning permission, or are already under construction, are fully completed. The images show how several notable new skyscrapers would appear on the skyline, including the 309.6-metre 1 Undershaft (set to become the UK's new joint-tallest building), 85 Gracechurch Street and 60 Gracechurch Street. In a statement, the City Corporation said that it had seen the busiest start to a year for seven years, in terms of planning application submissions and decisions, with an 84% increase in planning applications decided by the City of London Corporation in January 2026, as compared to the same month last year. 🎥 City of Londonshow more

Property taxes help fund schools, roads, emergency services, and... local infrastructure. That part of the system matters and most people understand why those taxes exist. But the conversation changes when an 85 year old retiree on a fixed income is paying $15,000 a year just to stay in a home they already paid off decades ago. Property taxes are tied to rising home values. As neighborhoods become more expensive, assessments increase and tax bills rise with them. The problem is that homeowners do not need to sell their property, earn more income, or receive any actual cash for those bills to go up. A couple who bought a modest home in the late 1980s may now live in a property worth several times what they originally paid. On paper, they look wealthier. In reality, they may still be relying entirely on Social Security or retirement savings that have not kept pace with rising costs. That creates a situation where people can become “house rich but cash poor.” They technically own valuable property, but the monthly tax burden can become impossible to manage. Many states do offer relief programs for seniors, including homestead exemptions, tax freezes, and income based credits. But these programs are often difficult to access, limited by strict qualifications, or reduced when budgets tighten. The people who need the help most are often the least likely to successfully navigate the system. It is possible to support property taxes as a way to fund essential public services while also recognizing that the system needs reform for older homeowners living on fixed incomes. Those ideas can exist together. You can’t expect someone who’s 67, or 72, or 85 to keep paying the government $10,000-15,000 every year just to live in their own paid off house. If you defend this system you’re brainwashed. Nowhere else costs this much only here.show more

The official Dearborn Michigan Instagram account proudly announces they... have arrested a man for making a threat against Muslims on social media However, Muslims chanting “Death to America” in full auditoriums, stadiums and while marching through our streets is still permitted From the Dearborn account: “Anthony Young, 27, of Garden City, has been charged with misdemeanor Malicious Use of Telecommunications Services after allegedly making threats toward a Muslim march commemorating Ashura in Dearborn. The event brought together thousands in peaceful observance when police were alerted to a social media post suggesting that “someone should show up and let a couple clips out.” Charged After Threat to ‘Let a Couple Clips Out’ at Ashura March in Dearborn Dearborn Police arrested Young within hours of the comment surfacing. He was formally charged today. A day before the charges, Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud and Police Chief Issa Shahin issued a joint statement underscoring the city’s zero-tolerance approach to threats”show more

My 2nd trip to Memphis is almost over and... I’ve again really enjoyed my time here. So I felt the need to say something, especially after what LeBron said today. This city often gets a very bad rep and I’ve experienced that myself. Players shitting on it, media saying it’s dangerous, people asking me why I’d go here because I wouldn’t be safe, I’ve heard it all. All those people couldn’t be more wrong. This is a city very different from other “typical American cities”. Memphis has it’s own identity, an identity that makes it special. Memphis is a very warm and welcoming city. From the second my first trip started last year I’ve felt welcomed by the people. In the Fedexforum, on the streets, in the airport, in my hotel. My experiences have been nothing but positive. Not once have I felt unsafe or anything remotely close to it, not in my week long stay last year and also not in my almost 2 week long stay this year. Now of course every city has its weaknesses and room for improvement. And that’s where I have to give a lot of credit to the mayor and the people who run this city. Even in the year between my trips there has been clear improvement. The streets are cleaner, there’s roadwork being done and downtown is noticeably more lively compared to last year. Don’t let people who have never been here tell you what and how this city is. Memphis is a unique and beautiful city, Memphis is Memphis. I have truly loved my time here and I can’t wait to keep coming back in the future. But first one more game against Toronto tomorrow.show more

What has it been like for NYC Jews living... under Mayor Mamdani’s watch? Timeline of his actions since taking office: • Jan 1: Scrapped the IHRA definition of antisemitism • Feb: Official posts calling Gaza an “ongoing genocide” • March: Hosted Mahmoud Khalil at Gracie Mansion + St. Patrick’s “genocide” speech • April: Official city video featured a staffer in a keffiyeh • May 15: Released an official Nakba Day video claiming the “catastrophe continues to this day” while ignoring Israel • June: Called AIPAC (Jews) “monsters” + skipped the Israel Day Parade • July 21: Viral video branding Netanyahu a “war criminal” and “architect of a horrific genocide” • This week: Jewish bar associations say he appointed zero Jews to the 18-member Judiciary Advisory Committee While Jews make up 10% of New York City… They were the target of 55% of all confirmed hate crimes in the first half of 2026 (178 incidents) including last week’s stabbing in the UWS that included an Asian man as well. The pattern is not subtle and rhetoric from the mayor matters.show more

YOU ARE PAYING TAXES ON BITCOIN GAINS YOU LEGALLY... DON'T HAVE TO. Daniel sold $500,000 in Bitcoin and realized $400,000 in capital gains. He owes $95,200 in federal capital gains tax. He pays it. Loses 24% of his gains. Moves on. Here's what he could have done legally instead. Daniel could have rolled $400,000 of those gains into a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund within 180 days. Under the Opportunity Zone tax program, that gain becomes deferred until 2026 or until he sells the QOF investment. If he holds the QOF for 10 years: any new appreciation inside the QOF is tax-free. Tax paid today: $0 (deferred). Future gain on the QOF: 0% tax. Original $400K gain: $95,200 saved this year, payable later at his choice. Daniel could legally turn a $95,200 tax bill into a $0 bill, while putting the same money into real estate or businesses in designated zones. The Opportunity Zone program is the largest tax-deferred investment vehicle Congress has passed in 50 years. Most retail investors have never heard of it. Real estate investors have used this since 2017. Bitcoin gains qualify under the same rules. The first Daniel paid $95,200. The second Daniel paid $0 and built equity in a real estate fund instead. Same gain. Same intent to invest. Two completely different tax outcomes. The IRS doesn't write you a refund check for being uninformed. Stop paying taxes you don't owe.show more

WHAT? Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Says Law Enforcement is... a ‘Sickness’ That Hasn’t Led to Safer Cities | Mike LaChance, The Gateway Pundit Is Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson completely crazy? It sure looks that way. He recently commented that law enforcement is a ‘sickness’ and that it has not led to safer cities. This is obviously part of his ongoing refusal to allow President Trump to send resources to Chicago in an effort to curb the city’s rampant problem of violent crime. It’s amazing that Johnson has somehow managed to be an even worse mayor for Chicago than Lori Lightfoot. He is clearly in over his head in this role. Townhall reports: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Says Law Enforcement Is a ‘Sickness’ That Doesn’t Make Communities Safer The city of Chicago has a crime problem. Everyone knows it, including Chicago’s mayor, Brandon Johnson, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. Pritzker himself said crime is just a part of big city life, just after a bloody Labor Day weekend where 54 people were shot and seven were killed. Mayor Johnson took a more theological approach, saying jailing criminals is “racist, unholy and doesn’t lower violent crime rates.” That was on August 25, a week before all the mayhem in Chicago. We’re now halfway through September, and Mayor Johnson continues to object to putting criminals in prison… In Washington, DC, President Trump’s push to stop crime has, in fact, reduced crime. The nation’s capital saw a stretch of at least ten days with zero homicides. This isn’t even the first time Johnson has made this incredibly stupid point. He said something similar in August. This is all such an insult to the people of Chicago. How long will they put up with it? Read more:show more

🇺🇸 🇮🇱 THIS IS INCREDIBLE: HAS MAMDANI FINALLY COMPLETELY... LOST HIS MIND?! A New York socialist mayor just threatened to arrest a foreign leader on US soil! Think about that. Zohran Mamdani, New York City's brand new democratic socialist mayor, is "actively discussing" with city lawyers whether he can arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits for the UN General Assembly in September. Not contemplating. Not thinking. Actively discussing. Let me be clear on what's happening here. The US does not recognize ICC warrants. Never signed the Rome Statute. The UN Headquarters Agreement explicitly grants diplomatic protections to visiting leaders. A New York City mayor has ZERO jurisdiction over international visitors to the UN. This isn't a legal gray area. It's not even close. But Mamdani doesn't care about law. He said Netanyahu "belongs in The Hague" and is a "war criminal." He's been saying this since his campaign. He's been doubling down since taking office. Even his own allies told the New York Times that arresting Netanyahu is "not a priority." Rep. Jerry Nadler, a Democrat from NY, had to explain to Mamdani that the city literally has no authority to do this. Senator Ted Budd introduced legislation to defund cities that attempt it. Here's what Trump did: He didn't mince words. "Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form, while in the United States of America." Direct. Decisive. Netanyahu responded that he's not concerned and will come with Trump. This isn't about politics anymore. A sitting US mayor is threatening to violate international law, undermine diplomatic protections, and arrest a world leader because he disagrees politically. That's not governance. That's radicalism. And Mamdani represents everything wrong with the DSA takeover of Democratic cities.show more