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3 results for “referendum” · minutes

  • March 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Mar 18, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    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
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    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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  • January 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jan 21, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    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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