The IDA adopted revisions to its Uniform Tax Exemption Policy requiring certified payroll reporting, a compliance monitor, preconstruction roadmaps and an increase in mandated New Rochelle local construction-hour participation from 5% to 7% (10% for ongoing operations); the policy passed with one opposition and includes a waiver process and an unchanged $30/net-sq-ft penalty for noncompliance.

Tim Hortons is planning to hire 10,000 new workers locally and reduce its reliance on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Find out more.

The council passed an opt‑in ordinance authorizing acquisition of property and eminent domain (if needed) for the Everett Outdoor Event Center. Labor representative Charles Burgess urged approval, noting local hire and a project labor agreement.