August 19, 2025 Meeting Minutes

AI Summary

The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on August 19, 2025, at 4:30 PM with five of seven members present, chaired by Vice Chairperson Rossanna Gabriel. The Commission approved updated bylaws renaming itself the City of Hazleton Government Study Commission and finalized plans to conduct outreach to Pennsylvania municipalities operating under Home Rule Charters through Halloween, using subcommittees of 2–3 members each with standardized questions. The Commission will also distribute a separate questionnaire to Hazleton's department heads, including the Administrator, using fillable forms to encourage candid responses without direct supervisor involvement. A Public Relations Contact will be appointed from board members to handle public and media inquiries. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 4:30 PM on the second floor of Hazleton City Hall.