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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Agenda 4/15/2026

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This agenda document announces a Land Use and Sustainability Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the Seattle City Council Chamber. The meeting will be chaired by Eddie Lin and includes provisions for public comment (both remote and in-person registration), accessibility accommodations, and language interpretation services. No specific agenda items, budget figures, or policy decisions are detailed in this agenda preview document.

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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 4/15/2026

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
Minutes

The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on April 15, 2026, with five members present, presiding over Councilmember Lin. The committee discussed two ordinances: CB 121195, which addresses interim provisions to expand transitional encampment capacity through zoning amendments, and CB 121196, a comprehensive rezoning measure affecting multiple neighborhoods (University District, Fremont, Madison/Miller, Rainier Beach, and Downtown) designed to increase housing supply, support mixed-use redevelopment, remove construction barriers for alternative building methods, and incentivize community-serving uses. The meeting lasted approximately two hours, ending at 11:35 a.m.

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  • City Council — Agenda 4/14/2026

    Apr 14, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • April 9, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Agenda

    This April 9, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda included five unanimous resolutions recognizing community contributions and designating observances: honoring Hype Athletics' 25 years of community support, proclaiming March 2026 as Social Work Month, April 2026 as National Arab American Heritage Month, April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month, and offering condolences to the family of Ganelle Shooshanian. The meeting also addressed economic development initiatives including approval of a Brownfield Plan for 15625 Lundy Parkway, establishment of a 12-month weatherization and energy efficiency pilot program with Jefferson East, Inc., a noise ordinance waiver for Downtown Dearborn Movie Nights in Peace Park East, and an ordinance amendment regarding the Parking Advisory Commission.

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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 4/8/2026

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    On April 8, 2026, Seattle's Select Committee on the Library Levy unanimously approved Council Bill 121181, recommending it advance to the full City Council. The ordinance would authorize the City to submit a proposition to voters on August 4, 2026, requesting approval for regular property tax levies exceeding state limitations for up to seven years to fund library operating hours, collections, technology, programming, maintenance, and a seismic retrofit of one library facility. All seven committee members present voted in favor of passage, with no opposition.

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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Agenda 4/8/2026

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This agenda document announces a meeting of the Seattle City Council's Select Committee on the Library Levy scheduled for April 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM in the Council Chamber. The committee, chaired by Maritza Rivera, will convene to discuss an ordinance relating to regular property tax, though the full details of the ordinance are not included in this agenda excerpt. The meeting will include standard procedural items (call to order, agenda approval), public comment, and business items, with provisions for both remote and in-person public participation.

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  • City Council — Agenda 4/7/2026

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This document is a City of Seattle Council meeting agenda for April 7, 2026, scheduled for 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber. The agenda outlines the meeting structure including call to order, roll call, presentations, and public comment periods, with details on how members of the public can register to speak remotely or in-person, submit written comments, and request accessibility accommodations. No specific legislative items, budget figures, or policy decisions are detailed in this portion of the agenda document.

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  • City of Stamford, Connecticut – April 7, 2026 16:35 Board of Representatives

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Stamford, CT
    Agenda

    The Stamford, Connecticut Board of Representatives scheduled FY 2026-2027 department budget presentations beginning March 5, 2026, with sessions covering capital budget overview, administration, operations, planning and management office, and various municipal departments including vehicle maintenance, solid waste, road maintenance, and traffic enforcement. The presentations were to be held at City Hall's Democratic Caucus Room or via remote access through Microsoft Teams or Zoom, with Mayor Caroline Simmons leading the initial fiscal committee meeting and various department representatives presenting their respective budget allocations.

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  • Mayor Brett Smiley Announces City’s First-Ever Climate-Initiative Revolving Fund Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined City Councilor Sue AnderBois, Director of Sustainability Priscilla De La Cruz, Director of Energy Operations David Ruggiero, Climate Jobs Rhode Island Program Director Aislinn Hanley and Business Manager for IBEW Local 99 Joseph L. Walsh, Jr. to announce the proposal of the City’s first-ever green revolving fund. Under the co-sponsorship of Council President Miller and Councilor AnderBois, the Green Revolving Fund would be established by a City Council Ordinance and signed into law by Mayor Smiley. This historic commitment to establish a new climate-focused fund that dedicates City funds to renewable energy and decarbonization further underscores Mayor Smiley’s commitment to bolstering climate resiliency and positions the City of Providence as a national leader in the green economy.  Tuesday, Apr 7 2026 Read More

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Providence, RI
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  • Wednesday, March 25, 2026 2:30 PM City of Phoenix Meeting Location:

    Mar 25, 2026

    ·Phoenix, AZ
    Agenda

    The City of Phoenix City Council held a formal meeting on March 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM in the City Council Chambers. The agenda document (revised March 24, 2026) contains 205 pages with 72 items, though specific details about items discussed or decisions made are not provided in this excerpt. The meeting offered multiple participation options including in-person attendance, virtual access via Webex, and phone call-in options, with Spanish language interpretation and registration available for public speakers.

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  • CITY OF WORCESTER Tuesday, March 24, 2026 AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL

    Mar 24, 2026

    ·Worcester, MA
    Agenda

    The Worcester City Council meeting scheduled for April 14, 2026, includes approval of minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting and consideration of a petition by Worcester Mill LLC, represented by Mark A. Borenstein, Esq., requesting discontinuance of certain portions of Mill Street and abandonment of the city's right-of-way and easement rights, which has been referred to the Planning Board. The meeting will be held at 6:30 P.M. in the Esther Howland (South) Chamber at City Hall and will allow both in-person and remote participation via Zoom.

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  • March 09, 2026 City of Akron Releases Proposed 2026 Operating Budget Focused on Long Term Sustainability and Strategic Community Investment

    Mar 9, 2026

    ·Akron, OH
    Budget
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  • BOROUGH OF AMBLER COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 3, 2026 7:00 p.m.

    Mar 3, 2026

    ·Ambler, PA
    Agenda

    On March 3, 2026, the Borough of Ambler Council held a work session to consider the appointment of Jack Craver to the Environmental Advisory Council, confirm David L. Busch from Keystone Alliance Consulting, Inc., and review a Public Meeting Attendance & Participation Policy. The meeting also included committee reports from five departments (Administration & Finance, Code Enforcement & Planning, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works) and an open public comment period. Additionally, the council reviewed minutes from the February 17, 2026 business meeting and considered a Water System Tapping Fee calculation prepared in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 57 of 2003.

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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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  • NOTICE OF MEETING AND CITY COUNCIL AGENDAi MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.

    Mar 2, 2026

    ·Kansas City, MO
    Agenda

    This is a March 2, 2026 Jefferson City, Missouri City Council meeting agenda scheduled for 6:00 P.M. at the John G. Christy Municipal Building. The agenda includes a financial update presentation by Shiela Pearre, consideration of consent items including a surplus property sale to MoDOT and a police department UTV purchase, and introduction of eight bills covering parking and traffic amendments, a $50,000 air service guarantee agreement with Columbia Regional Airport, multiple subdivision and land use approvals, and a tax credit agreement for a conference center project.

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  • Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

    Feb 18, 2026

    ·Tulsa, OK
    Agenda

    The Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission held its meeting No. 2955 on February 18, 2026, to review planning and zoning matters for the City of Tulsa and surrounding Tulsa County areas. The agenda included approval of previous meeting minutes, a rezoning request (Case Z-7848) from Matthew Ward to rezone property west of Charles Page Boulevard and South 49th West Avenue from CS to RM-2, and a plat review for property at the southwest corner of 41st Street South and South 145th East Avenue. The public was invited to attend and submit comments or exhibits, with instructions provided for both in-city and county-area submissions.

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  • Responses to City Council – February 10, 2026 | PDF

    Feb 10, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
    Other

    On February 10, 2026, the City Council received responses to questions from a February 3 meeting, primarily addressing pave cut inspections for the Green Ridge water company project and ARPA grant allocation. The city confirmed that Pennoni conducts weekly inspections of utility work, documents findings in reports tied to specific permits, and notifies utilities of deficiencies—with violations issued if issues are not timely addressed; temporary cold patch repairs are being used due to winter weather conditions preventing hot-mix asphalt installation. The administration also provided details on ARPA grant tracking through subrecipient check-ins and quarterly reports, and listed specific allocations to organizations including NeighborWorks (business façade, home buyer, and home rehabilitation programs totaling approximately $865,881) and United Neighborhood Centers (business façade and disaster relief totaling approximately $129,930).

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  • CITY OF SPOKANE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Spokane, WA
    Other

    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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  • City of Madison, Alabama Page 1 February 09, 2026 Agenda

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Huntsville, AL
    Agenda

    The Madison, Alabama City Council held a regular meeting on February 9, 2026, with agenda items including approval of appropriation agreements totaling $30,000 for fiscal year 2026 to various community organizations (Madison Arts Alliance, Enable Madison County, Riley Center, Legacy Center, and Getting Real About Mental Illness), and authorization to terminate an agreement with Public Restroom Company for a Sunshine Oaks Park restroom facility project. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as approval of previous minutes, public comment periods, and disposal of Municipal Court records per state retention schedules.

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  • BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 26, 2026, 11:30 AM I. Welcome

    Jan 26, 2026

    ·Knoxville, TN
    Agenda

    The Board of Directors of Downtown Knoxville Alliance held meetings on November 17, 2025, and scheduled a January 26, 2026 meeting at 11:30 AM to address action items including FY 24-25 audit results, November and December financial reports, and committee reports. In the November meeting, the board unanimously approved the October financial report and allocated $30,500 in sponsorships across five cultural and community events, including $10,000 each to the East Tennessee History Center and Knoxville Museum of Art programming, plus $5,000 to fund an art wraps program continuation through the Knoxville History Project.

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  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026 2:30 PM City of Phoenix Meeting Location:

    Jan 21, 2026

    ·Phoenix, AZ
    Agenda

    This document is a City of Phoenix City Council Formal Meeting agenda for January 21, 2026, scheduled for 2:30 PM at City Council Chambers. The agenda indicates that one item (Item 26) was revised and another item (Item 35) was withdrawn as of January 20, 2026. The document provides multiple access options for public participation, including virtual registration via Webex, in-person registration at the chambers, and various methods to listen or watch the meeting live, with Spanish language interpretation services available.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2026 Approved February 9, 2026

    Jan 12, 2026

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Coatesville held a regular council meeting on January 12, 2026, during which President Lavender-Norris introduced the city's new solicitor, Joseph Clement. The council conducted a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that had undergone review by both the Chester County Planning Commission and the city's Planning Commission, with proper publication notices issued in December 2025 and January 2026 in compliance with Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code requirements. The ordinance amendment, which originated from concerns regarding convenience stores and other zoning matters identified by the city's Planning Commission, was presented for potential adoption following the public comment period.

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  • January 8, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda

    Jan 8, 2026

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Agenda

    The January 8, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda includes recognition of retired city official Irene Darragh for 33 years of service, approval of previous meeting minutes, and introduction of two ordinances—one amending shopping cart regulations and another establishing a Dearborn Arts and Culture Commission. The agenda also addresses multiple purchasing and development items, including a $52,640 vehicle purchase, a $247,602 mural installation contract, a $394,500 green infrastructure design contract, and a request to vacate a public alley for redevelopment purposes.

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  • Community Development - January 7, 2026.pdf

    Jan 7, 2026

    ·Kansas City, MO
    Agenda

    The Community Development Committee held a meeting on January 7, 2026, to review departmental updates and consider policy matters including annual reports on the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead and Aquatics operations, a housing needs assessment overview, and action items including a bid tabulation for a Sustainable Medians Pilot Program and adoption of the 2024 Commercial Series of the International Building Codes and 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code. The meeting included information items, discussion items, and action items presented by various city staff members and department managers.

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  • 2026 Adopted Budget 1/1/2026 (Document Updated 01/21/2026)

    Jan 1, 2026

    ·Evanston, IL
    Budget
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  • December 17, 2025 meeting agenda

    Dec 17, 2025

    ·Baltimore, MD
    Agenda

    This is an agenda document for a December 17, 2025 Board of Public Works meeting to be held online and at the State House Governor's Reception Room in Annapolis, Maryland. The agenda covers multiple state departments and agencies including Agriculture, Housing and Community Development, Maryland Department of the Environment, Maryland Department of Transportation, Department of General Services, University System of Maryland, and Department of Natural Resources, with items addressing grants, capital improvements, real property transactions, and various procurement matters across 293 pages of supporting materials.

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  • TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM 2026 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2025

    Dec 15, 2025

    ·Bethlehem, PA
    Budget

    The Township of Bethlehem's 2026 budget assumptions, effective December 15, 2025, include wage increases for unionized employees (3.00–4.00%) and non-bargaining staff (4.00%), a 20% medical insurance rate increase, and open positions in the Police Department (2 officers) and Public Works (2 truck drivers). The budget proposes no increases to the township millage rate or sewer billing rates, though a 10% stormwater fee increase is proposed, with the total property tax millage across county, school, and township combined at 82.01 mills. Public hearings were scheduled for October and November 2025, with budget adoption set for December 15, 2025.

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  • TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM 2026 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2025

    Dec 15, 2025

    ·Bangor, PA
    Budget

    The Township of Bethlehem presented its 2026 budget assumptions as of December 15, 2025, with key decisions including wage increases for bargaining units (3.00–4.00%) and non-bargaining employees (4.00%), a 20% medical insurance rate increase, and no proposed increases to the millage rate or sewer billing rate. Notable staffing changes include two open police officer positions and two open truck driver positions in Public Works, while a 10% stormwater fee increase was proposed. The township's total tax millage rate remained at 8.04 mills (9.80% of total tax burden), with a tentative budget hearing schedule spanning October through December 2025 and formal adoption scheduled for December 15th.

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  • CHARLES MODICA INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST December 3, 2025

    Dec 3, 2025

    ·San Diego, CA
    Budget

    This document is a public guide prepared by San Diego's Independent Budget Analyst on December 3, 2025, designed to help residents understand the FY 2026 Adopted Budget and the city's budget process. The guide covers the adopted budget overview and highlights, explains how the city's operating and general funds work, describes the budget creation process and roles of key stakeholders, and provides resources including frequently asked questions and a glossary. No specific budget figures or policy decisions are detailed in this introductory portion; rather, it serves as an educational reference document for public transparency.

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  • November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on November 18, 2025, to discuss the potential adoption of a Home Rule Charter as an alternative to the city's current form of government. Key speakers included Mayor Panto of Easton (who recommended Home Rule for its revenue flexibility) and City Council President Jim Perry, who emphasized that Home Rule could provide alternative revenue sources like earned income tax to address Hazleton's ongoing challenges in funding essential services. Multiple commissioners expressed support for pursuing a Home Rule Charter, citing the need for revenue options beyond property tax increases.

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