In 2024, Ukraine's city councils grapple with multiple challenges amid ongoing reforms and geopolitical crises. From Poltava to Kherson, city councils face operations scrutiny, including searches by the SSU linked to defense procurements or corruption, such as in Chernihiv and Lutsk where officials were detained on bribe charges. Additionally, incidents in city councils, such as Lviv's scuffle and Kharkiv's shooting incident, highlight the urgent need for transparency and security in municipal governance. Local governance remains critical in managing city affairs, from handling environmental issues like in Lviv's waste management to responding to emergencies and public safety concerns.