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  • April 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 1, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on April 1, 2026, to review and revise draft charter articles including City Council, Mayor, Office of Law, and Appointed Officials, with PEL Consultants providing updates and guidance on the drafts. The Commission noted additional revisions needed and scheduled a supplemental meeting for April 22 to address the volume of material. Public comments included questions about charter information for voters and hiring procedures, including criminal background checks, as well as support for establishing a Managing Director position.

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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – March 31, 2026 | PDF

    Mar 31, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
    Other

    On March 31, 2026, the City of Scranton provided council responses to questions from a March 24 meeting, addressing budget and operational matters. Key items included clarification that a $3 million line item funds the city's Workers' Compensation account as required by Pennsylvania law, that the $650K non-departmental contingency fund serves as a risk management tool for unforeseen expenses, and that the city's OPEB Trust fund balance stood at $3,451,299.51 as of February 28, 2026. The city also provided homelessness data showing a Point-In-Time count of 221 people (77 in emergency housing, 74 in transitional shelter, 10 in safe havens, and 60 unsheltered) as of January 29, 2025, and confirmed that the Parks Department would accept casual employee applications in April.

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  • CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6:00 P.M.

    Mar 3, 2026

    ·Los Angeles, CA
    Agenda

    This is a City Council meeting agenda for the City of Arcadia scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Conference Room. The document outlines procedural information including accessibility accommodations, language translation services, and methods for public comment submission (in-person, website, or email), with specific time limits for speakers based on the number of participants. No substantive agenda items, budget figures, or policy decisions are detailed in this document.

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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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  • 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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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Lansford, PA
    Agenda

    This document announces a Regular Meeting of Reading City Council scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 pm, available as a hybrid meeting via Zoom, Facebook, and local cable channel BCTV MAC Channel 99. The document outlines rules for public participation, requiring residents and taxpayers to pre-register by 4 pm on the meeting day through phone, email, or in-person sign-up, with speakers on agenda items limited to 5 minutes and non-agenda speakers to 3 minutes. Only registered residents or taxpayers are permitted to speak unless granted permission by the Council President or a majority of Council.

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  • NOTICE OF MEETING AND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

    Jan 20, 2026

    ·Kansas City, MO
    Agenda

    The Jefferson City Council met on January 20, 2026, to address various agenda items including recognizing posthumous and service awards, approving a special exception permit for a conference center and hotel exceeding 100,000 square feet at 201 Madison Street and 210 Monroe Street, and making mayoral appointments to multiple boards and commissions. The consent agenda included approval of several contracts for wastewater management, yard waste removal, and transit software services, while pending bills addressed the creation of a Downtown Jefferson City Conference Center Community Improvement District.

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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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  • 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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  • OCRC MINUTES November 20, 2025 Page 1 of 94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Nov 20, 2025

    ·Akron, OH
    Minutes

    The Ohio Civil Rights Commission held a regular meeting on November 20, 2025, in Columbus, with all five commissioners present and a quorum established. The meeting included approval of corrected minutes from October 30, 2025, and consideration of multiple complainants' requests for reconsideration to vacate original "no probable cause" and "no jurisdiction" determinations across various civil rights cases involving housing, employment, and public services. The agenda addressed at least nine cases seeking further investigation, including disputes involving state agencies, local police, housing authorities, and private employers.

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  • OCRC MINUTES November 20, 2025 Page 1 of 94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Nov 20, 2025

    ·Cleveland, OH
    Minutes

    The Ohio Civil Rights Commission held a regular meeting on November 20, 2025, in Columbus, chaired by Valerie Lemmie with all five commissioners present. The commission approved corrected minutes from its October 30, 2025 meeting and reviewed multiple complainants' requests for reconsideration of previous determinations, including cases involving alleged discrimination in housing, employment, and government services across various Ohio regions and agencies. The meeting included cases under review for potential vacation of "no probable cause" or "no jurisdiction" determinations to allow for further investigation.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL November 18, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    The Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, during which it unanimously passed several resolutions recognizing community members and city employees for their contributions and service. The council approved a consent agenda that included multiple expenditures and grants, including a $25,000 Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant for the WDDDA, a $44,998 contract for security camera installation at parking decks, a $40,938 contract for an audio-visual system at the Department of Public Works, and a $150,000 purchase of emergency supply kit items. The agenda also included routine matters such as roll call, invocation, and public comment, along with a resolution to vacate a public alley for property owner Mourad Ahmed.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes October 27, 2025 Approved November 10, 2025

    Oct 27, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    On October 27, 2025, the Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting where they approved the October 13 meeting minutes and accounts payables by unanimous vote. John Sly from ALS/Westwood EMS presented year-to-date emergency response data, reporting 1,261 total responses with 111 responses in September, including 114 medical incidents, six falls, four vehicle accidents, four overdoses, and four cardiac arrests; he also announced that outgoing EMS Chief Kennedy is transitioning to local government after 15 years of service and will be replaced by Chief Barnes.

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  • City Council — Agenda 2025-09-24

    Sep 24, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
    Agenda
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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-09-24

    Sep 24, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
    Minutes
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  • City Council — Agenda 2025-09-22

    Sep 22, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
    Agenda
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  • City Council Meeting Minutes September 8, 2025 Approved September 22, 2025

    Sep 8, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on September 8, 2025, with four of seven members present. The council approved minutes from the previous meeting and accounts payables, and conducted the swearing-in of four new police officers through a civil service process that began in May, including three full-time officers to fill vacancies and one position created through acceptance of a Department of Justice COPS training grant.

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  • 2025-1618: Hearing Order regarding Immediate Reforms to Background Checks, Sex-Offender Screening, and Ongoing Stability Reviews for City of Boston Hiring and Employment.

    Aug 27, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-08-27

    Aug 27, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
    Minutes
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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

    Aug 20, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
    Minutes

    At its June 18, 2025 business meeting, the Worcester Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent agenda including May 2025 financial reports and a bill payment of $314,883.00, and authorized advertisement of two zoning ordinance amendments addressing accessory structures and childcare centers in commercial districts. The board awarded the 2025 road program bid to Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC for $1,029,395.60 and approved the Westrum preliminary land development plan for a 45-townhome age-targeted housing project on Trooper and Germantown Pike in a 2-1 vote, with Supervisor Betz opposing due to concerns about zoning precedent and resident impact. The board also unanimously approved the Windy Hill preliminary/final subdivision plan for two residential lots and authorized DEP planning module authorization for the same project.

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  • BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS TABLE OF CONTENTS AUGUST 6, 2025

    Aug 6, 2025

    ·Baltimore, MD
    Agenda

    The Board of Public Works held a meeting on August 6, 2025, at the State House in Annapolis to address a comprehensive agenda covering multiple state agencies and departments. The agenda included items from the Secretary's Action Agenda spanning agriculture, transportation, housing, environmental services, and other state departments, with a recommendation to approve funding for 28 grants under the Maryland Agricultural Cost-Share Program. The meeting was held both online and in person, with numerous capital projects, real property matters, and departmental approvals scheduled for discussion across multiple supplemental sections covering transportation, general services, procurement, and natural resources.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2025 Approved August 11, 2025 1 Minutes

    Jul 14, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on July 14, 2025, where all seven council members were present. The council approved the June 23 minutes and accounts payables unanimously. Lisa Doan-Harley, chair of the Historical Commission, presented on the successful July 26 Town Tours and Village Walks event, which attracted 105 participants from the region and surrounding areas, and discussed plans for future tours and recruitment of new commission members.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2025 Approved June 23, 2025 1 Minutes 1

    Jun 9, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    On June 9, 2025, the Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting where they approved the May 27 meeting minutes and accounts payables by unanimous vote (6-0). Dr. Lisa Doan-Harley, chair of the Historical Commission, presented information about the Town Talks and Village Walks program—a Chester County initiative in its 31st year—announcing that Coatesville's first tour would take place on June 26, 2025, featuring the city's historic district with emphasis on Main Street, Lincoln Highway, and Art Deco architecture dating from the interwar period (1925-1941).

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  • 1 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE June 5, 2025 AGENDA 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2.

    Jun 5, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Agenda

    The Committee of the Whole for the City of Dearborn met on June 5, 2025, to consider nine agenda items including approval of previous meeting minutes and multiple ordinance proposals. The meeting addressed amendments to the Animals Chapter regarding dog licensing (Ordinance No. 25-1844); comprehensive zoning amendments affecting parking, site development standards, and multiple districts (Ordinance No. 25-1845); rezoning property at 100 N. Telegraph Road from Local Business to Community Business classification (Ordinance No. 25-1846); and several regulations governing short-term rentals, non-owner-occupied residential properties, hotel licensing fees, and hotel conduct standards (Ordinances No. 25-1847 through 25-1849). Most ordinances were recommended for tabling rather than immediate advancement.

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  • 2025-05-19 Board Meeting Agenda

    May 19, 2025

    ·Omaha, NE
    Agenda

    The Millard Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on May 19, 2025, at the Don Stroh Administration Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The agenda included routine matters such as approval of previous meeting minutes and bills, followed by unfinished business on two support services policies regarding accounts receivable and employee expense reimbursement. New business items covered multiple policy reaffirmations and approvals related to human resources, student services, and support services, including a contract for paving replacement, approval of high school graduates, and personnel actions.

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