The move would block potential pedicab competitors, and cement market control among three companies that have held the permits since they were first awarded in 2011.

The Neighborhood Housing Improvement fund will still get revenue from a short-term rental fee after the tax expires next year, but that may not make up for the lost revenue.

Employees in several departments will have the power to issue criminal citations for quality-of-life violations.

Housing advocates said the NHIF tax was critical for a city facing an affordability crisis.

Green, King win two open seats. Following Saturday’s results, Moreno and Giarrusso will be the only two sitting council members to return to their seats.

If voters shoot down the tax renewals, the Library would lose more than half of its annual budget, and the city would lose millions of dollars for affordable housing initiatives.