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The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on February 4, 2026, to review proposed charter language for a new legislative body structure. PEL Consultants presented and facilitated discussion on the method of election for the City Council section of the Charter, with Commissioners Cusat, Zeller, and others engaging in deliberation to identify consensus points. PEL distributed previously reviewed materials including "Questions for Consideration for the Method of Election of Council" and a Draft Article II City Council dated February 4, 2026, which incorporated narrative language from prior meetings. PEL committed to incorporating feedback from this meeting into an updated draft for future Commission review. Public commenters, including Dave Dominguez, raised considerations such as a seven-member council structure and law enforcement coordination with state or federal agencies for discussion at the next meeting.
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