March 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes

AI Summary

The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on March 4, 2026, at 5:09 PM in City Hall Conference Room A with Vice Chairwoman Rossanna Gabriel presiding in the absence of Chairperson Allison Keegan. The Commission reviewed the Final Draft of Article I (General Powers), Article II (City Council), and Article III (Mayor) of a charter document prepared by PEL Consultants, noted revisions needed, and engaged in discussion regarding the drafts. The February 18, 2026 meeting minutes were approved unanimously on motion by Joseph Yannuzzi, seconded by Thomas Bruno. A citizen asked whether residents could petition for a referendum and what role the Government Study Commission held in that process, which PEL Consultants addressed. The Commission adjourned at 6:55 PM and scheduled the next meeting for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the second floor of City Hall.