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13 results for “public transparency”

  • 2026-1554: Resolution supporting state and federal oversight of Transdev safety records and calling for greater transparency and accountability in Boston Public Schools transportation. On motion of Councilor Murphy, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Flynn and Pepén as original co-sponsors. Objection by Councilor Mejia.

    Aug 3, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2026-1412: Ordinance Amending Boston's Regulations Related to Public Trust, Public Interest, and Police Transparency and Accountability.

    Jul 17, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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1904-2026: To require the Director of the Department of Development to provide and adhere to a transparent process on an annual basis for the allocation of Affordable Housing Bond dollars, including an overview of the forthcoming year’s goals for the Affordable Housing Bonds, the details of a fair, transparent, competitive process for allocation of funds, participation at an annual public hearing on the Affordable Housing Bonds, and an annual publication reporting on the allocation in the prior year. ($0.00)

Jun 11, 2026

·Columbus, OH
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  • Public comment

    May 6, 2026

    ·Portland, OR
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    A May 6, 2026 City Council meeting scheduled five public comment speakers to address topics including automated vehicle taxi services, a Marine Drive development project by OnTRAK Developers LLC, rental assistance, enforcement concerns, and budget transparency issues. An alternate speaker was also designated in case of cancellations, with all public comment slots filled for the week.

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  • City Council — Agenda 4/7/2026

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
    Agenda

    The Boston City Council scheduled a Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee hearing on April 7, 2026, to examine the Boston Police Department's protocols for releasing police body camera and dashboard camera footage under Docket #0638. The agenda item indicates the council intended to review and potentially modify existing policies governing the public disclosure of recorded law enforcement materials.

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  • RS2026-1858: A resolution requesting that Nashville Electric Service and the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County submit existing and future contracts, agreements, and related documents to the Metropolitan Clerk to promote transparency and public access.

    Mar 10, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 2026-0406: Order for a hearing on transparency and accountability of private fundraising in Boston Public Schools.

    Feb 23, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • January 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jan 21, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on January 21, 2026, at 5:03 PM with six of seven members present (Joseph Yannuzzi absent) to discuss municipal governance structure. The Commission unanimously approved the January 7, 2026 meeting minutes and reviewed pre-meeting materials from PEL Consultants regarding governance recommendations, identifying multiple areas of consensus for future discussion. Public comment addressed district versus at-large representation, with Dee Deakos opposing districts and Nicarol Soto supporting districts or a mixed system, while Dave Dominguez advocated for seven council members, a public referendum on sales tax, and increased budgetary transparency. No invoices were presented for approval.

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  • 2026-0113: Order for a hearing to examine Boston Public Schools closure and merger actions related to the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years and transparency in the Long-Term Facilities Plan.

    Dec 30, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • RS2025-1712: A resolution opposing The Boring Company’s proposed tunnels within Nashville and Davidson County; objecting to the company’s lack of transparency, inadequate community and Metropolitan Council engagement, and troubling labor and safety practices; affirming that public land and public infrastructure decisions must prioritize the welfare, safety, and expressed needs of Nashville residents; and reiterating the Metropolitan Council’s commitment to real, equitable, community-driven transit solutions.

    Dec 9, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 2025-2088: Resolution in support of comprehensive, transparent, and inclusive decision-making in Boston Public Schools in closure and reconfiguration decisions. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Durkan, Coletta Zapata, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

    Dec 8, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • PN0340-2025: Notice/Advertisement Title: Pay Transparency Public Hearing Contact Name: Amaris Lemus Contact Telephone Number: 614-327-1257 Contact Email Address: aslemus@columbus.gov

    Oct 24, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • PN0312-2025: Notice/Advertisement Title: Pay Transparency Public Hearing Contact Name: Jessica Caceres Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7032 Contact Email Address: jicaceres@columbus.gov On Thursday, October 23 at 3:00 p.m., Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla will chair a hearing to discuss the next phase of her pay equity legislation. She will be introducing proposed pay transparency legislation that seeks to require employers within the City of Columbus to include reasonable salary ranges in job postings. To provide written or public testimony, please email Jessica Caceres at jicaceres@columbus.gov with the subject: “October 23 Hearing Testimony” with your name and address by noon on October 23. The meeting will be live-streamed on the City’s YouTube channel and Council’s Facebook. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes.

    Oct 8, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
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