Michael Sullivan
Senior Political Correspondent
Michael Sullivan serves as the Senior Political Correspondent for Today In My City, where he reports on City Hall, legislative processes, and election campaigns. Dedicated to holding power accountable, he specializes in public policy analysis, municipal budget and finance, and public records investigations. Through his deep coverage of urban governance, Michael delivers the essential insights readers need to understand the political forces shaping their community.
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Federal grants fuel transit agency modernization plans for 2026
Chatham County commissioners approved a $42 million budget for the local transit agency, the Chatham Area Transit (CAT), but only after demanding a forensic audit, route restorations, and renegotiated
Aug 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Transit's financial cliff: Ballot measures may not avert cuts
To prevent immediate service cuts, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District's Fiscal Year 2027 budget relies on $88.
Aug 4, 2026 · 4 min read
What are public funding for local arts and culture grants 2025?
State and local governments are cutting arts funding by 8.
Jul 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Federal transit funding cuts will cripple local transit.
Valley Transit, Mat-Su's primary public bus service, faces canceling all Saturday service and halving bus routes because a proposed $250,000 local funding cut will trigger a disproportionate $750,000
Jul 5, 2026 · 3 min read
EVs Will Cause Public Transit Gridlock By 2026
Despite their environmental benefits, the presence of electric cars in bus lanes actively impedes the efficiency of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in urban centers, creating significant delays for th
Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Holsten's Exit Signals Crisis for Chicago Affordable Housing
After 50 years championing mixed-income developments, Peter Holsten, a prominent Chicago developer, is selling his extensive portfolio, encompassing 2,638 residential units.
Jun 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Free Public Transit for Seniors in Cities Sparks Fierce Debate
Seoul Metro reported a staggering 383.
Jun 21, 2026 · 3 min read
1960s housing experiments surprisingly guide today's fight for justice
In Chicago, Model Cities funds, intended for community uplift, instead strengthened the Democratic machine but did little for the communities they were meant to serve, diverting substantial federal in
Jun 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Public transit must be prioritized for sustainable urban growth
In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where 23% of the population lives in poverty, over 80% of public transit riders lack a car and rely on a system that charges just a dollar per ride, according to...
Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Bay Area voters face 2026 sales tax hikes for transit funding
Despite Bay Area transit agencies collectively slashing over $1 billion in costs since 2019, they still face an annual deficit of at least $600 million, leading to a proposed sales tax hike that could
Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
BUILD America 250 Act Boosts Local Infrastructure Funding
Counties and local governments are poised to access an estimated 22 percent of the new BUILD America 250 Act's funding, a significant shift targeting local infrastructure and housing challenges.
May 19, 2026 · 3 min read