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.
The potential legal violations arose when Clerk of Criminal Court Arthur Morrell sent endorsement letters to the city’s election commissioners, urging them to vote for Darren Lombard to replace him as clerk.
Employees in several departments will have the power to issue criminal citations for quality-of-life violations.
Emails show that city consulted with a ‘pro bono’ consultant connected to the winning bidder weeks before advertisements for bids went out.
In a major upset, Hutson defeats 17-year incumbent Sheriff Marlin Gusman.
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.
Advocacy group worries that the patrols will be used to harass street performers.
