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  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 2026-07-09

    Jul 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Governance and Utilities Committee met on July 9, 2026, with Council President Hollingsworth presiding and three members present. The Committee recommended City Council confirm the appointment of Zahoor Ahmed to the Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board for a term ending July 30, 2030, approved 4–0. The Committee recommended passage of CB 121222, which amends Seattle Municipal Code Sections 21.49.040 and 21.76.030 to raise the income threshold for the utility discount program covering water, wastewater, drainage, solid waste, and electric services, also approved 4–0. Three additional ordinances addressing water service rates (CB 121245), emergency assistance for Seattle Public Utilities customers (CB 121246), and emergency bill assistance for City Light Department customers (CB 121247) were discussed but not voted on during the committee meeting. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

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Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy 6-Yr. Implementation and Evaluation Plan — Minutes 2026-06-30

Jun 30, 2026

·Seattle, WA
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The Seattle Select Committee on Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy met on June 30, 2026, to review an ordinance and implementation and evaluation plan for the 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy, as required by Ordinance 127238. Eight committee members were present, with Councilmember Debora Juarez excused, and Councilmember Maritza Rivera presiding. The committee heard Information Item 2918 addressing the levy ordinance and plan ratification, with the meeting running from 9:37 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. at Seattle City Hall. No formal votes or specific funding allocations were recorded in the minutes.

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  • June 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 24, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on June 24, 2026, at 5:06 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with Chairwoman Allison Keegan presiding and five of seven commissioners present. Solicitor Sean Logsdon presented edits to the Contract Article with additional revisions to be reviewed at the next meeting. PEL Consultants requested that a preamble be drafted to serve as the Commission's statement, and the group noted that an additional meeting may be scheduled before the public hearing on July 15, 2026, to address outstanding items. Translation services for the July 15 public hearing were discussed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the second floor of City Hall.

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  • June 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 17, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on June 17, 2026, at 5:07 PM with six of seven members present to advance charter development work. PEL Consultants presented and discussed draft Transition and Accountability, Conduct, and Ethics articles, with updated versions to follow, enabling PEL to proceed toward a completed charter draft. Solicitor Sean Logsdon reviewed proposed edits to the Contract Article for consideration at the next meeting. Public commenter David Dominguez raised questions about charter enforcement mechanisms, potential Police and Fire Board oversight structures, and orientation for newly elected officials. The Commission approved June 3 meeting minutes unanimously and adjourned at 7:31 PM, scheduling the next meeting for June 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-06-16

    Jun 16, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council met on June 16, 2026, at 2:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber with eight of nine members present (Councilmember Lin excused). Council President Hollingsworth presented a proclamation designating June 16, 2026, as "Conner Dassa-Holland Day," which was signed by all eight present members. The Council adopted the Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC 527) and the meeting agenda by unanimous consent, with seven members voting in favor after Councilmember Rivera was excused during public comment. The Consent Calendar was adopted, including the approval of June 9, 2026, minutes and ordinance CB 121227 appropriating money for claims from the week of June 1, 2026.

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  • Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee — Minutes 2026-06-10

    Jun 10, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee met on June 10, 2026, with four of five members present, chaired by Dionne Foster. The committee discussed CB 121218, an ordinance adopting the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan for program years 2026-2028 and establishing Housing Funding Policies for the same period, along with authorizing the Director of Housing regarding housing loans and contracts. The committee voted 4-0 to recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 32209, approving proposed charter amendments recommended by the board of the Seattle Social Housing Developer. The meeting lasted approximately 52 minutes, from 2:05 p.m. to 2:57 p.m.

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  • Minutes from the June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting

    Jun 9, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with four of five members present (Nilles absent). The council approved Resolution 2026-39 by a 4-0 vote to establish administrative costs for processing delinquent parking violations under the city's new civil infraction system implemented by Ordinance 2026-7 on April 14, 2026; administrative costs will cover citation processing, mailing, and collection agency fees, with the city considering Penn Credit Corporation as a potential collection partner. The meeting included presentations of certificates to Junior Council members and a proclamation honoring Reverend Kevin Miller. The minutes from the previous meeting of May 26, 2026 were approved unanimously.

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  • June 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 3, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on June 3, 2026, at 5:04 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with six of seven members present. The Commission reviewed a Petition for Referendum Article and Taxpayer Protection Limits for Budget and Finance Article with PEL Consultants, discussed whether to create an Ethics Article or rely on existing state ethics, and heard a presentation from Solicitor Sean Logsdon on a Contract Article. PEL Consultants also advised on creating a Transition Article. Public commenter Dr. Childs recommended that any ethics committee include no fewer than seven members with no more than three city officials. The Commission scheduled additional meetings for June 24 at 5:00 PM and a Public Hearing on July 15 at 6:00 PM on the second floor of City Hall, with the next regular meeting set for June 17 at 5:00 PM.

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  • Parks and City Light Committee — Minutes 2026-06-03

    Jun 3, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks and City Light Committee met on June 3, 2026, at 2:03 p.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with Councilmembers Juarez (presiding), Saka, and Strauss present and Councilmembers Kettle and Rivera excused. The Committee recommended adoption of Resolution 32204 regarding data center impacts on electrical grid capacity, water usage, utility rates, land use, jobs, and public health, with a 3–0 vote in favor. Resolution 32206 concerning the City Light Department's 2026 Integrated Resource Plan for the biennium September 2026 through August 2028 was discussed but no action was recorded in these minutes. The meeting adjourned at 4:18 p.m.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-06-02

    Jun 2, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    These June 2, 2026 Seattle City Council meeting minutes document a regular session at which all nine Council members were present. The Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 525) and Agenda by unanimous consent, and approved the Consent Calendar motion, which included adoption of the May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (Min 569) with a 9–0 vote. Council President Joy Hollingsworth presented a proclamation declaring June 6, 2026, as "Amarr A'Shawn Murphy-Paine Day," approved by unanimous consent after suspending Council Rules. The meeting included public comment from 33 individuals and processing of at least one ordinance (CB 121216) regarding payment of claims for the week of May 11–15, 2026.

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  • Council Briefing — Minutes 2026-06-01

    Jun 1, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    This June 1, 2026, Seattle Council Briefing convened at 2:02 p.m. with eight council members present and one late arrival (Debora Juarez), presided over by Council President Joy Hollingsworth. The meeting approved the May 18, 2026, Council Briefing Minutes and heard Information Item 2901 presenting on affordability in Seattle and Information Item 2819 on the City Council agenda. The meeting adjourned at 3:38 p.m.

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  • Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2026-05-29

    May 29, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee met on May 29, 2026, at 9:32 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with five members present: Alexis Mercedes Rinck (presiding), Dionne Foster, Joy Hollingsworth, Debora Juarez, and Rob Saka. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Sandra J. Valenciano as Director of Public Health – Seattle and King County, with all five members voting in favor and none opposed. The Committee also heard informational items on updated policies for Parking and Business Improvement Areas and on the King County Crisis Care Center Levy implementation. The meeting adjourned at 11:29 a.m.

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  • Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee — Minutes 2026-05-27

    May 27, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee met on May 27, 2026, and unanimously recommended four appointments for City Council confirmation. The committee voted 3–0 to recommend Kim Kkwafkwao, J. Queen Adams, and David J. Isaak for the Seattle Human Rights Commission, each for a term ending July 22, 2027. The committee also voted 3–0 to recommend Thomas Geffner for the Seattle Social Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council, for a term ending May 22, 2027. Committee members present were Chair Dionne Foster, Debora Juarez, and Alexis Mercedes Rinck; the meeting lasted approximately 31 minutes.

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  • Minutes from the May 26, 2026 Regular Meeting

    May 26, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting on May 26, 2026, at which five council members voted unanimously on four resolutions. Resolution 2026-33 requested a traffic study at the intersection of McNair Street and North 13th Street to determine if a stop sign is needed. Resolution 2026-34 appointed Joseph Zeller to the Hazleton City Water Authority. Resolutions 2026-35 and 2026-36 appointed Frank George and Rocco Formica, respectively, to the Sewer Authority. Resolution 2026-37 certified $1,581.00 in local match funding for fiscal year 2025/2026 under Section 1514 discretionary funds for public transportation purposes.

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  • Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee — Minutes 2026-05-21

    May 21, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee met on May 21, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber. Resolution 32205 affirming Seattle Center as a central civic, cultural, and economic asset and requesting the Mayor direct a capital planning effort for its aging infrastructure and modernization was recommended for adoption by a 5–0 vote in favor (Saka, Rinck, Foster, Kettle, Lin; none opposed), with a bond measure decision anticipated by the end of 2027. Information items on urgent Seattle Center renovation and modernization needs (Inf 2894) and unpermitted street vending (Inf 2895) were heard, while a petition by The Yew, LLC for vacation of an alley portion at 8623 Palatine Ave N (CF 314530) was not heard. The meeting adjourned at 12:04 p.m.

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  • Parks and City Light Committee — Minutes 2026-05-20

    May 20, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks and City Light Committee held a meeting on May 20, 2026, at 2:03 p.m., presided over by Councilmember Juarez with five members present (Juarez, Kettle, Rivera, Saka, and Strauss). The committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 121199, which authorizes the City Light Department to accept multiple Statutory Warranty Deeds and other property transfers for salmonid habitat protection in King and Skagit counties and ratifies Salmon Recovery Funding Board grants for acquisitions. The committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 121204, authorizing the City Light General Manager to grant an easement to Puget Sound Energy with fair market value compensation, and recommended passage of CB 121205 (4–1, with Strauss abstaining) authorizing an easement grant to King County. A fourth ordinance (CB 121211) related to current use taxation for property at 4807 SW 54th Street was introduced but the document text is incomplete.

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  • May 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    May 20, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on May 20, 2026 at 5:05 PM in City Hall, Conference Room A, with Chairwoman Allison Keegan presiding and four of seven members present. The Commission approved the May 6, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously and authorized a $87.60 payment to the Standard Speaker for advertising an April 22 meeting. PEL Consultants presented and discussed draft articles on Citizens Petition and Referendum, Administrative Code, and Ethics, with updated drafts to be provided for further review; the Commission will continue discussing the Ethics Article and scheduling a public hearing at the next meeting on June 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM on the second floor of City Hall.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-05-19

    May 19, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council met on May 19, 2026, with nine members present (Debora Juarez arrived at 2:03 p.m.). The Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 524) by a 9–0 vote, approved the agenda by unanimous consent, and adopted the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes by a 9–0 vote on the Consent Calendar. The Council also approved a motion to pay certain claims for the week of May 4–8, 2026 (CB 121210). Council President Hollingsworth presented a proclamation designating May 19, 2026, as "State Champion Rainier Beach Boys' Basketball Day," and the Council suspended its rules to allow Coach Mike Bethea to address the body.

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  • Council Briefing — Minutes 2026-05-18

    May 18, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    This May 18, 2026 Seattle Council briefing, chaired by Council President Joy Hollingsworth with 6 members present and 3 arriving late, approved the May 4, 2026 Council Briefing Minutes. The meeting included a President's Report, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of City Council and regional committee actions, with Information Item 2819 (City Council Agenda 2026) heard in committee. The meeting adjourned at 3:19 p.m.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2026-05-15

    May 15, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on May 15, 2026, at 2:03 p.m. with four of five members present (Councilmembers Strauss, Hollingsworth, Kettle, and Saka; Maritza Rivera excused). The committee recommended confirmation of Dwight D. Dively as Director of Finance of the Office of City Finance for a term through December 31, 2029, approved unanimously 4–0. The committee also discussed CB 121208, which amends the 2025 Budget and 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program, and CB 121209, which amends the 2026 Budget and 2026–2031 Capital Improvement Program, both requiring 3/4 City Council vote. The meeting adjourned at 2:43 p.m.

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  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 2026-05-14

    May 14, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance and Utilities Committee met on May 14, 2026, to conduct municipal appointments and authorize stormwater-related agreements. The Committee unanimously approved (5–0) the reappointment of Andrew Lee as General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities through December 31, 2029, and confirmed two new members to the Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel: Stan Diddams and Gabriel Navarro, each for terms through July 31, 2028. The Committee also recommended passage of CB 121202, which authorizes Seattle Public Utilities to execute amendments to its interlocal agreement with King County Flood Control Zone District regarding the South Park Interim Flooding Preparedness and Response Program (approved 4–0, with Dan Strauss excused). A second ordinance, CB 121190, relating to the 2026 Stormwater Code Update and compliance with the City's 2024–2029 Phase 1 Municipal Stormwater Permit, was under review at the meeting's close.

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  • Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee — Minutes 2026-05-13

    May 13, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee held a meeting on May 13, 2026, at 2:02 p.m. with five members present (Chair Dionne Foster, Eddie Lin, Joy Hollingsworth, Debora Juarez, and Alexis Mercedes Rinck). The Committee unanimously recommended adoption of two resolutions: Resolution 32201 creating an Arts and Cultural District in the Georgetown neighborhood and Resolution 32200 creating an Arts and Cultural District in the Columbia Hillman City neighborhood, both approved 5–0 by the Committee. The Committee also heard Information Item 2893 regarding Social Housing Developer Charter Changes before adjourning at 3:00 p.m.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-05-13

    May 13, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on May 13, 2026, at 9:31 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with four members present (Rivera, Foster, Lin, Rinck) and one excused (Hollingsworth). The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Quynh Pham as Director of the Department of Neighborhoods for a term through December 31, 2029, with all four present members voting in favor. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 121197, which imposes historic preservation controls on the Woodin House and adds it to Seattle's Table of Historical Landmarks under Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code, with all four present members voting in favor. The meeting adjourned at 10:04 a.m.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2026-05-12

    May 12, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee convened on May 12, 2026, with five members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Robert Kettle, Rob Saka, Debora Juarez, Eddie Lin, and Maritza Rivera. The committee heard two information items: Inf 2891 regarding the Mayday 2025 Sentinel Event Review and Inf 2892 regarding the Accountability Partners Annual Update. The meeting ran from 9:33 a.m. to 12:58 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, Seattle.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-05-12

    May 12, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council met on May 12, 2026, with nine members present (Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka, and Strauss), with Council President Joy Hollingsworth presiding. Councilmember Saka presented a proclamation unanimously signed by all nine members proclaiming May 2026 as "Bike Everywhere Month," with representatives from the Cascade Bicycle Club and Seattle Streets Alliance addressing the Council. The meeting included public comment from 18 individuals and adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 523) by unanimous consent with seven members voting in favor. The Council approved the Consent Calendar by motion, including adoption of the May 5, 2026 minutes and ordinance CB 121206 appropriating money for claims from April 27 through May 1, 2026.

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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-05-11

    May 11, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Land Use and Sustainability Committee of the Seattle City Council met on May 11, 2026, at 2:05 p.m., presiding over by Councilmember Lin. The committee heard Information Item 2890 regarding a Data Center Overview and Discussion. The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-05-06

    May 6, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on May 6, 2026, at 9:38 a.m., with five members present (Councilmembers Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, and Rinck). The Committee unanimously recommended (5–0) that City Council pass CB 121171, which repeals Ordinance 127191 to remove residential use allowances within the Stadium Transition Area Overlay District. The Committee also unanimously recommended (5–0) passage of CB 121195 as amended, which expands interim provisions for transitional encampment capacity under Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.42.054 and 23.42.056. The Committee discussed a Clerk File application from Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC, seeking an extension of a contract rezone for property at 5201 Rainier Avenue South, originally approved under Ordinance 125632. The meeting adjourned at 11:43 a.m.

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  • Approve Council Committee Minutes for February 9 - March 17, 2026

    May 6, 2026

    ·Portland, OR
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    On May 6, 2026, the Portland City Council approved official committee meeting minutes from February 9 through March 17, 2026, covering eight committees including Transportation and Infrastructure, Finance, Governance, Arts and Economy, Homelessness and Housing, Community and Public Safety, Climate and Resilience, and Labor and Workforce Development. The minutes, filed with the Auditor's Office and available in Efiles, include disposition agendas documenting committee actions, closed caption files, speaker lists, and audio recordings. Once approved by Council, the minutes will be publicly accessible through Efiles and linked on committee meeting agendas, with no financial impact associated with this approval.

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  • May 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    May 6, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on May 6, 2026, at 5:04 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with Chairwoman Allison Keegan and all seven commissioners present. The Commission approved the April 22, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously on a motion by Joseph Yannuzzi, seconded by Thomas Bruno. PEL Consultants reviewed updated drafts of Article VII–Ordinances and Resolutions and Article VIII–Budget and Finance, and led discussion on Article VII–Authorities, Boards and Commissions, Article XXI–Annual and Special Independent Audits, and the Citizen's Petition and Referendum Process, with commissioners providing feedback on referendum procedures and requirements. The meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM, with the next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the 2nd floor of City Hall.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-05-05

    May 5, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    Seattle City Council held a regular meeting on May 5, 2026, at 2:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Council President Joy Hollingsworth presiding and eight of nine members present (Debora Juarez excused). The Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 522) and the agenda by unanimous consent, with all eight present members voting in favor. The Council passed Council Bill 121203 on the Consent Calendar, an ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of April 20–24, 2026, with a unanimous 8–0 vote. The meeting included public comment from 34 citizens and committee reports were pending.

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