March 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes
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The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on March 18, 2026, to review and approve updated drafts of Articles II (City Council) and III (Mayor) of the city charter, with PEL Consultants incorporating recent commissioner decisions and noting additional revisions needed. The Commission plans to begin discussions on Article V (City Solicitor) and Article VI (Other Appointed Officials) at its next meeting on April 1, 2026. A resident raised questions about upcoming town hall meetings, charter referendum provisions, and public access to the recently signed 287(g) Program partnership, which were addressed by the commission.
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