Timeline

1. Status update

   Status changed to Broken

   May 1, 2026

   This promise is officially broken. Banning 'all' non-essential advertising has failed, as public outreach, civic promotions, and high-budget city communication campaigns continue to operate broadly under community engagement classifications without a total structural ban.

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2. Evidence update

   Evidence added

   Nov 1, 2025

   Added 1 evidence source. An independent external audit of the city's operating expenditures was submitted to council, praising structural transparency adjustments.

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3. Evidence update

   Evidence added

   Jun 1, 2024

   Added 1 evidence source. Brand promotions reduced, though public outreach under community engagement definitions continues.

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4. Evidence update

   Evidence added

   Mar 1, 2024

   Added 1 evidence source. Reviewed municipal asset management guidelines to identify low-utilization properties suitable for cooperative development.

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