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

    May 21, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    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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Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2026-05-15

May 15, 2026

·Seattle, WA
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The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee met on May 15, 2026, with all five members present (Councilmembers Rinck, Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, and Saka), presided over by Councilmember Rinck. The committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Beto Yarce as Director of the Office of Economic Development (Appt 03469), with a 5–0 vote in favor. The committee also unanimously recommended adoption of Resolution 32202, which directs the Seattle Mayor and King County Executive to safeguard public funds following a forensic evaluation of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, determine the feasibility of addressing the evaluation's findings, and submit monthly reports to Council regarding dissolution or restructure options, approved 5–0. The meeting ran from 9:33 a.m. to 11:11 a.m.

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  • April 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on April 15, 2026, at 5:05 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with all seven commissioners present including Chairwoman Allison Keegan. PEL Consultants reviewed updated draft provisions of the city charter covering Article II (City Council), Article III (Mayor), Article VI (Other Appointed Officials), and Article VIII (Budget and Finance), with revised drafts of Articles VI and VIII to be provided at the next meeting. Public commenters raised questions about hiring procedures including criminal background checks for department heads, ethics policies, whistleblower protections, charter provisions protecting the Mayor from Council, budget constraints, property tax caps, and establishment of a neighborhood watch or police board, which were addressed by the Commission. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM.

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  • Minutes from the April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting

    Apr 14, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    Hazleton City Council held a public hearing on April 14, 2026, to discuss the Greater Hazleton Area Thrive 2035 Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan covering the City of Hazleton, Borough of West Hazleton, and Hazle Township. Sara Hailstone, President of Hailstone Economics, presented the plan developed by a 23-person steering committee through surveys, focus groups, public meetings, and individual interviews, identifying five priority areas: Housing, Economic Vitality, Youth, Services and Amenities, and Resilient Systems. Mayor Cusat noted the City received a grant from DCED for the Comprehensive Plan and emphasized the need for "shared zoning" as some buildings are being constructed across municipal boundaries. Council members Bruno, Colombo, Nilles, Ondishin, and Perry were present; public comments raised concerns about plan implementation, municipal inclusivity, and regional transportation needs.

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  • April 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 1, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on April 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM in City Hall, Conference Room A, with Chairwoman Allison Keegan presiding and six of seven commissioners present. The Commission reviewed updated drafts of Article II (City Council) and Article III (Mayor) prepared by PEL Consultants, incorporated recent commissioner decisions, and noted additional revisions needed. PEL Consultants presented Article V (Office of Law) and Article VI (Appointed Officials) for commission review and discussion. An additional GSC meeting was scheduled for April 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM due to the volume of material requiring discussion. The meeting adjourned at 7:11 PM, with the next regular meeting scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the second floor of City Hall.

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  • March 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Mar 18, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on March 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM in City Hall Conference Room A with six of seven members present. The Commission approved the March 4, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously and reviewed updated drafts of Article II (City Council) and Article III (Mayor) prepared by PEL Consultants, noting several revisions needed. At the next meeting scheduled for April 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM, the Commission will begin discussing Article V (City Solicitor) and Article VI (Other Appointed Officials). A public commenter raised concerns about scheduling a town hall meeting and about the accessibility of the 287(g) Program partnership documentation to residents.

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  • Parks and City Light Committee — Minutes 2026-03-18

    Mar 18, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Parks and City Light Committee met on March 18, 2026, to discuss Council Bill 121177, which authorizes the Mayor to execute a Comprehensive Settlement Agreement and five Off-License Agreements for relicensing Seattle's Skagit River Hydroelectric Project before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Four committee members were present (Juarez, Kettle, Rivera, and Saka), with Councilmember Strauss excused. The meeting, presided over by Councilmember Juarez, ran from 2:03 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

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  • REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI March 10, 2026

    Mar 10, 2026

    ·Jackson, MS
    Minutes

    The City Council of Jackson, Mississippi convened on March 10, 2026 to consider routine matters on a consent agenda. The council authorized the Mayor to execute contracts with Valera Property Management, LLC for demolition and cleaning at 124 Pine Lawn Pl under HB603 funds allocated to District 71, and with Richardson & Richardson Enterprises, LLC for property remediation at 915 Hunt St (Case #CE-24-724) for $15,000 and at 1011 Larkspur St (Case #CE-24-1418) for $8,000, both in Ward 3. The council also adopted a resolution declaring 70 parcels of real property to be menaces to public health, safety, and welfare based on administrative hearings held February 10, 2026, pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated Section 21-19-11.

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  • March 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Mar 4, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    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.

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  • SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    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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  • February 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Feb 18, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on February 18, 2026, at 5:02 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with six of seven members present (Jeffrey Cusat absent). The Commission approved the February 4, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously and reviewed the Final Draft of the Council Article with PEL Consultants, incorporating recent commissioner decisions. PEL Consultants led discussion on the mayor's section of the Charter to reach consensus on individual items and identify points requiring further deliberation. Public commenter David Dominguez requested clarification on LERTA handling in the charter, and the Commission clarified that LERTA is governed by uniform state law outside the Commission's authority to modify. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 PM, with the next meeting scheduled for March 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the 2nd floor of City Hall.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-02-17

    Feb 17, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council held a regular meeting on February 17, 2026, at 2:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber with eight of nine members present (Robert Kettle excused). Mayor Katie B. Wilson delivered the 2026 State of the City Address, which was added to Clerk File 314547. The Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar and agenda by unanimous consent, and passed Council Bill 121162, which appropriated funds to pay claims for the week of February 2–6, 2026, by an 8–0 vote. Thirty public commenters addressed the Council during the public comment period.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2026-01-20

    Jan 20, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on January 20, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber, with five members present and one excused. The committee discussed Council Bill 121153, an ordinance relating to the Social Housing Tax that would authorize the Mayor to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Seattle Social Housing Developer to establish implementation, administration, transfer, reporting, and oversight procedures, including provisions for reimbursement of the City's administrative and implementation costs and outstanding loan balances, and would create the Social Housing Tax Fund. The meeting adjourned at 9:51 a.m.

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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 January 5, 2026 Inauguration Day Meeting

    Jan 5, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    Hazleton City Council held its Inauguration and Reorganization Meeting on January 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with Mayor Jeff Cusat presiding. Jim Perry, Anthony Colombo, and Mark Ondishin were sworn in by Judge Allison Barletta. Council unanimously approved Resolution 2024-1 appointing Jim Perry as Council President and Resolution 2024-2 appointing John Nilles as Vice President, with all five council members voting in favor of both resolutions. Resolution 2024-3 confirming the 2026 meeting schedule passed unanimously with amendments, including moving the June meeting to June 23rd and scheduling one November meeting on November 10th.

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  • COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 10, 2025 MEETING OF THE

    Dec 10, 2025

    ·West Chester, PA
    Minutes

    On December 10, 2025, the Chester City Council held a regular meeting presided over by Mayor Stefan Roots, during which Police Commissioner Katrina Blackwell was sworn in with congratulations from city officials and community members. The council approved previous meeting minutes and addressed several items including Bill No. 5 (Ordinance 5, 2025), a final reading amendment to the Planning and Zoning Code that prohibits construction company and tradesperson headquarters in specific zoning districts and establishes maximum percentages for outdoor storage, and Resolution 147 regarding Grace Manor plan approval with standard stormwater management agreements. Public comments were received on agenda items including questions about amendments to the Pension Board ordinance and stormwater management protocols.

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  • REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL

    Dec 10, 2025

    ·Newark, NJ
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    The Mayor and Borough Council of East Newark held a regular meeting on December 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM to approve resolutions and address municipal business. The consent agenda included approval of bills totaling $626,558.60 for the period through December 10, 2025 (Resolution 154-25), a $1,197,000 Bond Anticipation Note designated as a "Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligation" (Resolution 155-25), and awarding Meals on Wheels Senior Food Provider Services to Legacy Hospitality & Entertainment Group, LLC (Resolution 156-25). The council also authorized shared services agreements with the Town of Guttenberg for animal control, clerk, financial administration, payroll, and tax collector services (Resolution 158-25), and with Hudson County for maintenance of borough-owned traffic signals and roadways (Resolution 159-25). Additional resolutions addressed staff changes, including the resignation of Mary Gaines and appointment of Jeniffer Da Silva as Secretary of the Joint Planning/Zoning Board, and authorized payment for the 2025 Lead Service Line Replacement Phase III Project to Shauger Property Services (Resolution 163-25).

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  • Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 2025 Page 1 VILLAGE OF BALTIMORE

    Dec 8, 2025

    ·Baltimore, MD
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    The Village of Baltimore held a Council meeting on December 8, 2025, with Mayor Rick Ellas presiding and four of six Council members present. The Council approved the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4–0 vote and approved the amended agenda by a 4–0 vote. During public comment, John Daft inquired about the timeline for the Klamfoth property annexation, and Solicitor Jeffrey Feyko explained that the County would review documents with a typical 4-week processing period following final legislation approval at the previous Council meeting. Council member Rick Foreman clarified that annexation decisions follow the EPA 208 plan, which establishes that Village utilities extend to State Route 37 and that the Village does not plan annexation east of that boundary. The Council also approved funding for an Employee Appreciation lunch scheduled for December 17, 2025, by a 4–0 vote, and received a report on departmental activities, including completion of a water modeling project.

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  • November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on November 18, 2025, to discuss potential adoption of a Home Rule Charter, with six of seven commissioners present. Mayor Panto of Easton (population 30,504, annual budget $74 million) presented details on Easton's 2008 Home Rule Charter adoption, which expanded its city council from 5 to 7 members and enabled alternative revenue sources beyond property taxes. Jim Perry, President of Hazleton City Council with 11 years of service, testified that the current government structure limits revenue to property taxes and that a Home Rule Charter would provide options such as earned income tax to support city services. Commissioners Tom Bruno and Joe Zeller expressed support for pursuing a Home Rule Charter based on the need for alternative revenue mechanisms and community benefit, while the Commission heard a presentation from Pennsylvania Economy League consultant Fred Redding on the charter drafting process.

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  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025 10:00 AM City of Phoenix Meeting Location:

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Phoenix, AZ
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    The City of Phoenix Community Services and Education Subcommittee held a meeting on November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, Arizona 85003, chaired by Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington and including Vice Mayor Ann O'Brien, Councilwoman Anna Hernandez, and Councilwoman Debra Stark. The meeting provided multiple participation options including virtual access via Webex, telephone call-in at 602-666-0783 (Meeting IDs 2555 676 6877# for English or 2551 338 0698# for Spanish), in-person attendance at the City Council Chambers, and live streaming on phoenix.gov and Phoenix Channel 11. Public speakers could register online at least 2 hours prior to the meeting, via telephone at 602-262-6001, or in-person at a kiosk at City Hall with early arrival 1 hour before the meeting start.

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  • November 5, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Nov 5, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on November 5, 2025, with seven commissioners present to discuss the development of a potential Home Rule Charter. The Commission must report its findings and recommendations within nine months from the election date, with options to extend work by an additional nine months to prepare a proposed charter and 2 additional months if recommending district-based council elections. The Commission consulted with officials from Altoona and Williamsport, Pennsylvania, reviewing governance structures including Altoona's strong City Manager model and Williamsport's strong mayor-council form with a 7-member council. A charter and final report must be submitted to the county 13 weeks prior to an election for ballot inclusion, followed by a one-month revision period. Commissioners expressed differing readiness to vote on pursuing a charter, with some requesting additional time to study government models and gather further input before proceeding.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-11-03

    Nov 3, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    On November 3, 2025, the Seattle City Council held a special meeting with 9 members present (Council President Nelson presiding). The Council unanimously adopted Resolution 32186, which modified the October 30, 2025 Mayoral Civil Emergency Proclamation regarding the federal government shutdown and disruption to SNAP benefits for Seattle residents. Additionally, eight councilmembers—Hollingsworth, Juarez, Nelson, Rinck, Rivera, Saka, Solomon, and Strauss—agreed to sign a letter drafted by the Puget Sound Regional Council related to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's Continuum of Care Program. The meeting adjourned at 2:51 p.m.

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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, at 4:34 PM with seven commission members present to discuss the development of a Home Rule Charter. The commission conducted virtual discussions with representatives from comparable Pennsylvania municipalities: New Castle's Mayor Elisco, who recommended a full-time mayor and five-member City Council structure; Carlisle's Mayor Shultz, whose municipality has approximately 23,500 residents and an annual budget of $60 million under a council-manager form of government; and Wilkes-Barre's Mayor Brown, with approximately 55,000 residents, an annual budget exceeding $60 million, and 90 police officers, 62 firefighters, and 66 DPW employees. The commission must report its findings and recommendations to citizens within nine months from the election date, with possible extensions of nine additional months to prepare a proposed charter and two additional months if recommending district-based council elections; the charter must be completed by mid-August 2026, approximately 13 weeks before the election. The October 7, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and the commission discussed potentially changing the location and time of the November 18 meeting.

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  • October 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 7, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on October 7, 2025, with six of seven members present to evaluate the city's current form of government over a planned 9-month study period. The Commission will decide whether to recommend retaining the current government structure or draft a Home Rule Charter, with the latter extending the process by an additional 9 months and requiring voter approval via referendum. Regular GSC meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM at City Hall Conference Room A, with agendas and minutes to be posted on the city website. The Commission is conducting interviews with current and former mayors, city council members, and department heads, and subcommittees held virtual discussions with representatives from Lancaster and Williamsport, both Pennsylvania municipalities with full-time mayors that adopted Home Rule Charters; Lancaster used Home Rule to increase its Earned Income Tax to fund public safety and public works.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-09-25

    Sep 25, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Budget Committee held a meeting on September 25, 2025, to review the Mayor's Proposed 2025 and 2026 Budgets through department overview presentations from the City Budget Office and department directors. The committee heard information items on budget process overview (Inf 2732), the CBO's 2026 proposed budget overview (Inf 2733), and federal backfill (Inf 2734). The committee also discussed Council Bill 121083, which proposes imposing a local sales and use tax to fund criminal justice investments and amends Seattle Municipal Code sections 5.60. The meeting was chaired by Councilmember Strauss with seven members present during the afternoon session, beginning at 9:31 a.m. and adjourning at 4:32 p.m.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-09-23

    Sep 23, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council met on September 23, 2025, with all nine council members present, to conduct routine business including adoption of the Introduction and Referral Calendar and Consent Calendar by unanimous vote (9–0). Chief of Staff Andrew Myerberg presented Mayor Bruce Harrell's 2026 Budget Message, which was added to Clerk File 314543. The council passed Council Bill 121084 unanimously (9–0) to appropriate money for claims from September 8–12, 2025, and approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. Twenty-three members of the public provided comments during the public comment period.

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  • September 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Sep 16, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on September 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM with seven commission members, City Solicitor Sean Logsdon, and staff present to advance its mandate of studying the structure and operations of city government. The Commission approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously and discussed outreach efforts to distribute questionnaires to municipal leaders, internal department heads, the Mayor, City Council members, and former officials to assess government strengths and weaknesses and determine whether to recommend adoption of a Home Rule Charter. Follow-up meetings with respondents will be scheduled based on their availability and preferred formats (in-person, virtual, or phone). The next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Southside Fire Station, 525 E. Broad Street.

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