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  • City Council — Minutes 4/8/2026

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
    Minutes

    The Boston City Council held a regular meeting on April 8, 2026, with 11 of 12 councilors present. The Council approved and referred multiple appropriation measures to the Committee on Ways and Means, including the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027, a $40 million appropriation to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund (addressing a $2.68 billion unfunded liability), $3.5 million for transportation infrastructure improvements, $5 million for coastal resilience projects, and a $384.7 million appropriation for various capital improvement projects across city departments.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 4/7/2026

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    On April 7, 2026, the Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met and unanimously recommended passage of three ordinances: CB 121184 expanding the Director of Finance and Administrative Services' authority to execute leases for transitional encampment purposes; CB 121185 amending the 2026 budget to address homelessness response; and CB 121187 authorizing the Mayor to accept and expend grants, private funding, and subsidized loans from non-City sources. The committee also heard an informational item on the State and City Tribal Relations Framework.

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  • SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    The Dearborn City Council held a special meeting on February 24, 2026, with all seven members present, to address three main items: confirming the appointment of James Carter Fisher as Corporation Counsel (which was approved unanimously), considering ACCESS's request for a one-year extension on a recovery center construction project, and reviewing the assessing contract. The resolution for Corporation Counsel confirmed the Mayor's appointment and established that the position would receive full-time employee benefits including pension, health care, and life insurance, with salary adjustments tied to citywide employee increases.

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    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    On February 24, 2026, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting with all seven members present, during which they passed several resolutions including recognition of Dr. Mustafa "Mark" Hamed and Hassan F. Abdallah for their election to the Michigan Board of Medicine, condolences for the passing of David Dumas, and approval of a consent agenda. The Council also approved a temporary use permit for a food truck at 25351 Ford Road, allowing one food truck to operate for six months (February 25 to August 31, 2026) as the property owner works toward establishing a permanent brick-and-mortar establishment, consistent with the city's zoning ordinance adopted in September 2025.

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  • COUNCIL WORK SESSION - February 3, 2026

    Feb 3, 2026

    ·Ambler, PA
    Minutes

    The Ambler Borough Council held a reorganization meeting on January 5, 2026, at which Liz Iovine was elected President (9-0), Lou Orehek was elected Vice President (5-4), and Karen Sheedy was elected President Pro Tem (9-0). The Council approved a 2026 meeting schedule with committee meetings on the first Tuesday of each month and business meetings on the third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., and appointed key borough positions including Borough Manager Kyle Detweiler, Treasurer Marita Bondi, Finance Director James Gambles, and various professional service providers. A subsequent work session was scheduled for February 3, 2026, to address committee reports and a public service announcement regarding snow plowing and removal.

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  • i LPSC B&E Open Session January 14, 2026 Baton Rouge, LA

    Jan 14, 2026

    ·Baton Rouge, LA
    Minutes

    The Louisiana Public Service Commission held its January 14, 2026 Business and Executive Open Session in Baton Rouge with all five commissioners present. The meeting included elections for 2026 leadership positions (Chairman, Vice Chairman, and representatives to OMS, ERSC, and SPP), consideration of several docketed and undocketed matters including cases involving Entergy Louisiana and Dixie Electric Membership Corporation, and discussion of topics such as the Commission's Lightning Initiative and retention of outside counsel. The session also included announcements welcoming new regulatory staff and congratulations to local officials.

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  • 1 January 6, 2026

    Jan 6, 2026

    ·Des Moines, IA
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    The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors held a regular session on January 6, 2026, with Shane McCampbell as Chair, Tom Broeker as Vice-Chair, and Jim Cary as Member. Department head reports indicated ongoing operations across multiple county offices, including a new Assistant County Attorney hire, available COVID and flu vaccines every Tuesday, and a jail population of 101. A public hearing was held and the first reading of Wind, Solar, and Battery Ordinance #64 was presented, with extensive public comment from 52 speakers before the hearing was closed.

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  • CITY OF POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Date: 1/5/2026

    Jan 5, 2026

    ·Pottsville, PA
    Minutes

    The Pottsville City Council met on January 5, 2026, to conduct reorganizational business including swearing in Mayor Tom Smith and Councilmen Jonathan Marsh and Scott Price, appointing interim legal counsel (Gretchen Sterns as interim solicitor and Shane Hobbs as interim assistant solicitor), and establishing department director positions across public affairs, finance, public safety, streets, and parks. The meeting agenda included approval of departmental monthly reports with performance metrics, a presentation on Main Street transformative strategies, and consideration of new business items such as zoning ordinances for skill games and vape shops, senior-friendly parking initiatives, and procedures for appointing city officials.

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  • Minutes from the December 4, 2025 Regular Meeting

    Dec 4, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting on December 4, 2025, where it approved three ordinances on first reading: Ordinance 2025-12 to clarify that the City, not the Hazleton City Authority, will oversee garbage collection (passing 3-1); Ordinance 2025-13 to make Harrison Street between 9th Street and Diamond Avenue a one-way street (passing unanimously 4-0); and Budget Ordinance 2025-14 for the city's 2026 fiscal year appropriations. The meeting also included the oath of office ceremony for incoming Junior Council members.

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  • November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on November 18, 2025, to discuss the potential adoption of a Home Rule Charter as an alternative to the city's current form of government. Key speakers included Mayor Panto of Easton (who recommended Home Rule for its revenue flexibility) and City Council President Jim Perry, who emphasized that Home Rule could provide alternative revenue sources like earned income tax to address Hazleton's ongoing challenges in funding essential services. Multiple commissioners expressed support for pursuing a Home Rule Charter, citing the need for revenue options beyond property tax increases.

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  • 1.B. November 18, 2025, Regular Meeting Draft Official Minutes

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Oklahoma City, OK
    Minutes

    On November 18, 2025, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board held a regular meeting in Oklahoma City with seven of eight board members present. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Gorman at 9:32 a.m. and conducted in accordance with Oklahoma Open Meeting Law, with the agenda posted on November 14, 2025. The draft minutes are scheduled for consideration at the January 20, 2026 Board Meeting and cover standard agenda sections including financial assistance, summary disposition, items of interest, and special consideration items.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL November 18, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    The Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, during which it unanimously passed several resolutions recognizing community members and city employees for their contributions and service. The council approved a consent agenda that included multiple expenditures and grants, including a $25,000 Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant for the WDDDA, a $44,998 contract for security camera installation at parking decks, a $40,938 contract for an audio-visual system at the Department of Public Works, and a $150,000 purchase of emergency supply kit items. The agenda also included routine matters such as roll call, invocation, and public comment, along with a resolution to vacate a public alley for property owner Mourad Ahmed.

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  • OCRC MINUTES Page 1 of 65 October 30, 2025 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Oct 30, 2025

    ·Cincinnati, OH
    Minutes

    The Ohio Civil Rights Commission held a regular meeting on October 30, 2025, at Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, with Chair Valerie Lemmie presiding and all five commissioners present. The meeting included approval of corrected minutes from the same date, followed by consideration of multiple complainants' requests for reconsideration to vacate original "no probable cause" determinations and authorize further investigation in discrimination cases spanning employment, housing, and public accommodations across various Ohio regions. The specific cases involved allegations against entities including Horizons Ohio Publications, care facilities, dental practices, retailers, and government agencies.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 2025 Approved November 10, 2025

    Oct 27, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    On October 27, 2025, the Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting where they approved the October 13 meeting minutes and accounts payables by unanimous vote. John Sly from ALS/Westwood EMS presented year-to-date emergency response data, reporting 1,261 total responses with 111 responses in September, including 114 medical incidents, six falls, four vehicle accidents, four overdoses, and four cardiac arrests; he also announced that outgoing EMS Chief Kennedy is transitioning to local government after 15 years of service and will be replaced by Chief Barnes.

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  • October 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on October 21, 2025, to discuss Home Rule Charter development and governance structures. The Commission reviewed case studies from similar Pennsylvania municipalities (New Castle, Carlisle, and Wilkes-Barre), gathering insights on mayoral structures, council configurations, and administrative models to inform Hazleton's charter recommendations. The Commission must complete its findings and recommendations within nine months, with a completed charter deadline of mid-August 2026, and discussed potential changes to the meeting schedule for November 18.

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  • October 21, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Pocono Township, PA
    Minutes

    The Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors met on October 21, 2025, with four of five board members present to discuss regular business including a request from the Pocono Mountain Public Library Director for a $150,000 tax anticipation loan in three installments to address state budget impasse concerns, along with a request for a de minimis millage increase of 0.076 mills. The board approved October 7 meeting minutes and received a police report indicating a finalized budget draft for board consideration and new vehicles in service. The library funding request was tabled for discussion at a future work session due to concerns about potential tax base impacts from anticipated government layoffs.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL October 21, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    On October 21, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting that included several resolutions recognizing October as Michigan Library Appreciation Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as well as honoring The Pink Sisters nonprofit organization and community member Mary Petlichkoff. The consent agenda included multiple contract awards and authorizations, including $119,500 to Muck-Men for irrigation pond dredging at Dearborn Hills Golf Course, $449,500 to Fuse It Piping LLC for irrigation system repairs at the same facility, $412,576 to Stryker Sales for powered stair chairs for the Fire Department, and acceptance of a $475,000 FY2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes October 13, 2025 Approved October 27, 2025

    Oct 13, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on October 13, 2025, where they unanimously appointed Rob Jefferson as City Solicitor following his transition to the law firm Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees. The Council also conducted a public hearing on the HND Hilltop Neighborhood Development Overlay LERTA District Ordinance, which would establish tax exemptions from real estate property tax for certain deteriorated properties within a designated neighborhood development overlay district, in compliance with Pennsylvania's Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL October 7, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Oct 7, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    On October 7, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting approving multiple resolutions including recognitions for community members and city employees, consent agenda items, and several contracts and expenditures. Key decisions included awarding a $135,000 bulk leaf pick-up contract to RSB Services, LLC; authorizing $571,402.42 in sole source agreements with DTE Electric for street light pole replacements across three districts; and approving a $35,000 contract with artist Two Eagles Marcus for a winter art installation. The council also granted a temporary food truck permit and approved various fleet and equipment expenditure authorizations.

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  • Minutes Metro Arts Commission Board Meeting Thursday, September 25, 2025

    Sep 25, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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    The Metro Arts Commission held its September 25, 2025 meeting to discuss several action items, including the approval of William Denton Massey as the selected artist for the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment public art project, chosen for his community engagement commitment, trauma-informed approaches, and experience with repurposed materials. The Nominating Committee recommended the slate of officers for 2025-2026, with Campbell West continuing as Chair, Tré Hardin as Vice Chair, and Heather Lefkowitz as Secretary, with terms beginning November 1, 2025. The meeting also featured artist Devin Kern presenting on the connection between criticism and collaboration, and included public comment from community members regarding grant applications.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL September 23, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Sep 23, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    This September 23, 2025 council meeting agenda includes ceremonial resolutions honoring Pastor Colleen Nieman's retirement, recognizing Ali Mroueh's service, and offering condolences to the family of Sarah Ahmad Mochawrab. The consent agenda authorizes several contracts and expenditures totaling over $572,000, including concrete repair at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center ($214,602), holiday lighting installation ($60,000), asphalt resurfacing for city parking lots ($200,000), electrical work at Peace Park West ($63,150), and a new Senior Attorney Administrative position in the Law Department with an approximate annual cost of $135,000.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes September 8, 2025 Approved September 22, 2025

    Sep 8, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on September 8, 2025, with four of seven members present. The council approved minutes from the previous meeting and accounts payables, and conducted the swearing-in of four new police officers through a civil service process that began in May, including three full-time officers to fill vacancies and one position created through acceptance of a Department of Justice COPS training grant.

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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

    Aug 20, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
    Minutes

    At its June 18, 2025 business meeting, the Worcester Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent agenda including May 2025 financial reports and a bill payment of $314,883.00, and authorized advertisement of two zoning ordinance amendments addressing accessory structures and childcare centers in commercial districts. The board awarded the 2025 road program bid to Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC for $1,029,395.60 and approved the Westrum preliminary land development plan for a 45-townhome age-targeted housing project on Trooper and Germantown Pike in a 2-1 vote, with Supervisor Betz opposing due to concerns about zoning precedent and resident impact. The board also unanimously approved the Windy Hill preliminary/final subdivision plan for two residential lots and authorized DEP planning module authorization for the same project.

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  • 1 Borough of Akron Council Minutes – July 28, 2025

    Jul 28, 2025

    ·Akron, OH
    Minutes

    The Borough of Akron Council met on July 28, 2025, with six of seven council members present, along with Mayor John McBeth and Borough Manager Sean Molchany. The meeting included recognition of three Junior Council members—Max Herman, Alyssa Vasyanovich, and Martin Sweigart—who received plaques and certificates from state representatives and the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs for their exemplary service. Police Chief Higgins reported on June 2025 activities and announced that National Night Out would be held at Broad Street Park on August 5th from 5-8pm.

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  • 1 Borough of Akron Council Minutes – July 14, 2025

    Jul 14, 2025

    ·Akron, OH
    Minutes

    During the July 14, 2025 Akron Borough Council meeting, Vice President Justin Gehman opened proceedings with six of seven council members present, along with Mayor John McBeth and Borough Manager Sean Molchany. The council approved June 23 meeting minutes with a clarification that Akron Borough does not contribute to Ephrata Borough Plant 2 expenses, and received an update from Ephrata Public Library Director Abigail Balmer reporting strong summer programming participation with nearly 3,000 children and teens registered in summer reading and 783 unique individuals served through workforce development grants since August 2024.

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  • Minutes Planning Commission Meeting June 12, 2025

    Jun 12, 2025

    ·Knoxville, TN
    Minutes

    The Planning Commission held a regular meeting on June 12, 2025, with 15 commissioners present. The commission approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes on consent, postponed one item for 30 days by unanimous vote (11-0), and reviewed seven tabled items from previous meetings dating back to July 2024, including proposals for residential developments, commercial uses, comprehensive plan amendments, and a final plat for Isabel Estates Phase 2.

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  • Montana Coal Board Meeting Minutes June 05, 2025 Billings, MT June 05, 2025

    Jun 5, 2025

    ·Billings, MT
    Minutes

    The Montana Coal Board met on June 5, 2025, in Billings, MT, with six of seven board members present. The board reviewed commerce updates, budget activity, and project status reports, then considered five new applications including proposals from Roy Water and Sewer District for a service truck purchase, Hardin Public Schools for tennis court resurfacing, Big Horn Hospital for communication upgrades, the City of Colstrip for an economic diversification strategy, and the City of Hardin for police department equipment. The board approved the March 2025 meeting minutes, granted the City of Forsyth an extension through December 2026 for a previous grant, and approved a budget adjustment for Colstrip's scope change request.

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  • Final Action Minutes Regular Meeting Monday, May 19, 2025 CALL TO ORDER

    May 19, 2025

    ·Atlanta, GA
    Minutes

    On May 19, 2025, the Atlanta City Council held a regular meeting with 14 of 15 members present, during which the agenda was unanimously adopted and the council presented five proclamations recognizing notable individuals and organizations, including actor and humanitarian Bill Duke, the Atlanta Department of Public Works, Prince Hall Freemasonry's 250th anniversary, contemporary artist Freddie Styles, and Michael Smith for 50 years of service with a city department. The document shows the meeting was called to order at 1:06 p.m. by Council President Doug Shipman, with Councilmember Mary Norwood absent and two members temporarily away.

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  • Combined Agenda/Regular Meeting May 7, 2025 Minutes Page 1

    May 7, 2025

    ·Moore Township, XX
    Minutes

    The Monroe Township Council held a combined agenda and regular meeting on May 7, 2025, which included procedural items such as roll call and the reading of the Sunshine Law notice of adequate public notification. The meeting featured multiple proclamations recognizing observances including Military Appreciation Month, National Police Week, and Emergency Medical Services Week, along with presentations honoring a middle school student for a heroic act and students from various schools who exemplified character pillars through the Human Relations Commission Annual Ceremony awards.

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