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8 results for “referendum”

  • March 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Mar 18, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on March 18, 2026, to review and approve updated drafts of Articles II (City Council) and III (Mayor) of the city charter, with PEL Consultants incorporating recent commissioner decisions and noting additional revisions needed. The Commission plans to begin discussions on Article V (City Solicitor) and Article VI (Other Appointed Officials) at its next meeting on April 1, 2026. A resident raised questions about upcoming town hall meetings, charter referendum provisions, and public access to the recently signed 287(g) Program partnership, which were addressed by the commission.

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  • March 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Mar 4, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on March 4, 2026, to review draft articles of a governmental charter, with PEL Consultants presenting revisions to Article I (General Powers), Article II (City Council), and Article III (Mayor) based on recent commissioner decisions. The commission discussed the drafts and identified additional revisions and clarifications needed before final approval. A member of the public inquired about the citizen referendum petition process and the commission's role in it, which was addressed by the consulting team.

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  • AGENDA Westtown Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting

    Mar 2, 2026

    ·West Chester, PA
    Agenda

    The Westtown Township Board of Supervisors regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026, at 7:30 PM will include departmental reports, approval of previous meeting minutes, and several new business items including authorization of development agreements for the Sarah Starkweather Elementary School project, consideration of a field use agreement with West Chester United Soccer Club/Penn Fusion Soccer Academy, and approval of change orders and payment applications for the Pleasant Grove Force Main Reconstruction and Pump Station projects. The agenda also includes a Good Stewardship Award presentation to the Church of Loving Shepherd, consideration of ordinance amendments related to swimming pools and hot tubs, and various community announcements regarding recreational activities and yard waste collection.

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  • CITY OF SPOKANE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Spokane, WA
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    The City of Spokane scheduled City Council meetings for February 9, 2026, including an Agenda Review Session at 3:30 p.m. and a Legislative Session at 6:00 p.m., held in City Council Chambers at City Hall with virtual participation available via WebEx and live streaming on Channel 5 and online platforms. Members of the public may provide testimony during the meetings by signing up online between February 6-9, 2026, or in person on February 9 starting at 8:00 a.m., with testimony limited to matters related to city affairs, operations, and services.

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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, to discuss potential government structure reforms, including the possibility of implementing district-based representation for city council, expanding the number of council members to seven, and increasing budgetary transparency and civic engagement initiatives. Public comments reflected divided opinions on districts, with some citizens opposing them as potentially reducing candidate quality and others supporting districts or hybrid systems to improve representation, while consultant PEL Consultants presented materials and identified areas of consensus among commissioners on structural reform questions.

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  • Moore Township 2026 BUDGET Proposed: November 10, 2025

    Nov 10, 2025

    ·Moore Township, XX
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    Moore Township adopted its 2026 budget on December 19, 2025 (Resolution 2025-28), with a total fund equity of $11.1 million as of January 1, which includes a beginning balance of $6.6 million and projected fund transfers of $4.5 million. The budget encompasses multiple funds including the General Fund, Highway Aid Fund, Land Preservation Referendum Fund, and Enterprise Fund, with major revenue sources including real property taxes ($2.1 million), Act 511 local taxes ($2.9 million), and intergovernmental revenue ($851,700). The budget reflects planned expenditures across general operations, highway maintenance, land preservation, recreation programs, and capital improvements.

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  • Moore Township 2026 BUDGET Proposed: November 10, 2025

    Nov 10, 2025

    ·Moore Township, PA
    Budget

    Moore Township adopted its 2026 budget on December 19, 2025 (Resolution 2025-28), with a total fund equity of $11,104,500 as of January 1, 2026, supported by a beginning balance of $6,617,600 and other assets/fund transfers of $4,486,900. Revenue sources include real property taxes of $2,105,000, Local Enabling Act taxes of $2,945,800, intergovernmental revenue of $851,700, and various other revenues from licenses, permits, fines, charges for services, and miscellaneous sources. The budget allocates resources across multiple funds including the General Fund, Highway Aid Fund, Land Preservation Referendum Fund, Recreation Funds, and Capital Improvement Reserve Fund.

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  • October 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 7, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on October 7, 2025, to advance its nine-month evaluation of the city's current government structure. Pennsylvania Economy League representatives presented information on the Commission's responsibilities and the Home Rule Charter process, explaining that the Commission must ultimately recommend either retaining the current government form or drafting a Home Rule Charter for voter approval, with potential for extended implementation timelines. The Commission is conducting ongoing interviews with current and former municipal leaders and has begun subcommittee discussions with representatives from other Pennsylvania municipalities that have adopted Home Rule, including Lancaster and Williamsport, to examine how charter changes have affected revenue generation and municipal governance.

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