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  • Land Records & Licenses Division – Circuit Court For Baltimore City

    Baltimore, MD
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    The Land Records & Licenses Division of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City provides document recording, licensing, and related services at 100 North Calvert Street, Room 610, Baltimore. Chapter 538 of the 2020 Maryland General Assembly continued a $40 surcharge on recordable instruments effective July 1, 2020. The division charges $20 for basic document recording (up to 9 pages) with the $40 surcharge, $85 for marriage applications (cash only), and tiered copy fees of $0.50 per page for standard copies or $5.00 per certified instrument. Operating hours vary by service: Recording/Lien Section and Marriage & Business Licenses operate Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., while the Library extends to 6:15 p.m. Monday–Thursday. The division also collects state transfer taxes at ½% of consideration or assessed value, and provides notary commissions for $11.00 (new) or $8.00 (change of name/address).

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  • OOR - Request OOR Records

    Palmerton, PA
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The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records provides guidance on requesting records from the OOR itself, which maintains only records related to its own operations including open records appeal files. The OOR's Open Records Officer is Janelle Sostar, reachable at RTK-OOR@pa.gov, 717-346-9903, or by mail at 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101. The OOR generally issues responses to record requests within five business days of receipt, though a thirty calendar day extension may be invoked under the Right-to-Know Law if additional time is needed. The OOR will not process appeals or respond to requests where the requester's identity is anonymous or misrepresented. The document directs users to agency databases and resource charts for records requests to other government entities and commonly requested record types such as vital records and police reports.

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  • OOR - Request OOR Records

    Minersville, PA
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    The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records provides guidance and processes requests for records created by OOR employees related to open records appeals and OOR operations. Requests can be submitted online, via email, mail, fax, or in person to Open Records Officer Janelle Sostar at 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101, or by email at RTK-OOR@pa.gov or phone at 717-346-9903. The OOR will issue a response to record requests within five business days of receipt, with the option to invoke a thirty calendar day extension under the Right-to-Know Law if additional time is needed. The document directs requesters seeking records from other local government, school districts, or state agencies to consult the Agency Open Records Officers database, and those seeking vital records or police reports to consult a chart of commonly requested records.

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  • City Clerk | Boston.gov

    Boston, MA
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    The City Clerk's Office accepts, files, records, and maintains all municipal records for Boston while providing public services including notarization (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. without appointment), business certificates, marriage and domestic partnership filings, and injury or damage claims. The office operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1 City Hall Square, Room 601, and can be reached at 617-635-4601. The City Clerk maintains public notices and records related to City Council meetings, which occur every Wednesday at 12 p.m., with agendas available online or at the office after 4 p.m. on the Monday before each meeting; meeting minutes are available online or through the office after 4 p.m. on the Friday following each meeting.

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  • Baltimore County, Maryland Public Records Lookup | BaltimoreRecords.us

    Baltimore, MD
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    Baltimore County maintains public records pursuant to Maryland's Public Information Act § 4-101, which establishes presumptive public access to government documents created or received by county agencies. The county's records span ten categories: court records (civil, criminal, traffic, and family cases from the Circuit Court), property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and tax assessments), vital records (birth certificates from 1939-present, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees), business records (licenses, permits, and fictitious business registrations), tax records, voting records from the Board of Elections, government proceedings (Council meeting minutes, agendas, and video recordings), financial documents (budgets, expenditure reports, and statements), law enforcement records (with restrictions), and land use records (zoning maps, building permits, and development plans). The Baltimore County Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains court and land records, while the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and Maryland Department of Health Division of Vital Records hold respective property and vital records. Baltimore County complies with Maryland's Open Meetings Act and operates a public information portal and dedicated request process to provide digital access to commonly requested documents.

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  • Finance | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
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    The Newark Department of Finance oversees all fiscal operations and asset management for the city, including employee and vendor payments, revenue collection, tax billing, and financial reporting, under the leadership of the Director of Finance/Chief Financial Officer. The department comprises several divisions: the Director's Office maintains custody of city assets including cash, investments, and capital authorizations; the Employee's Retirement Systems manages pension enrollment and retiree payments; the Office of Tax Abatement and Special Taxes collects and enforces revenue from payroll taxes, parking, hotel occupancy, and business licenses and permits; Assessments determines real property and personal property taxability and maintains tax maps; Accounts and Control records financial transactions across all city funds; and Revenue Collections handles property tax billing and citywide revenue collection and reporting.

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  • Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Public Records Lookup | OklahomaRecords.org

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    Oklahoma County operates as an open records county under the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. §§ 24A.1-24A.31), which establishes the public's right to access government records with limited exceptions. The county maintains nine categories of public records across multiple departments: property records through the Assessor and County Clerk; court records through the Court Clerk; vital records with limited access; business records; election records through the Election Board; tax records through the Treasurer; law enforcement records through the Sheriff's Office; land records; and meeting records from county boards and commissions. County agencies are required to provide prompt and reasonable access during regular business hours, designate record custodians, and charge only reasonable fees for document searches and copies. The Oklahoma County Clerk maintains a public records portal to facilitate access to many county records.

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  • Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Public Records Lookup | LehighRecords.us

    Allentown, PA
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    This document describes Lehigh County, Pennsylvania's public records system and compliance with state transparency laws. It defines public records according to Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) and outlines the major categories of accessible records, including court documents, property records, vital records, business licenses, tax information, and budget documents, with responsibility distributed among various county offices such as the Clerk of Judicial Records and Recorder of Deeds. The document confirms that Lehigh County operates as an open records jurisdiction, fully complying with the RTKL's presumption of openness and the Sunshine Act's public meeting requirements, with designated Open Records Officers in each department to facilitate citizen access to government information.

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  • Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk - Norwalk

    Los Angeles, CA
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    The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk office in Norwalk records and maintains vital records including births, deaths, marriages, real property, real estate documents, and fictitious business name filings. The office is located at 12400 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk CA 90650 and operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with contact available at (800) 201-8999. The department also performs marriage ceremonies for a fee, with payment and scheduling completed in-person after a marriage license purchase. Additional information and record request procedures are available at lavote.net.

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  • Business the right way Annual Report and Financial Statements

    Wilmington, DE
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    This is an annual report and financial statements document for Wilmington plc for the year ended 30 June 2021. The company, which helps customers with governance, risk, and compliance solutions through Information & Data and Training & Education services, reported flat revenues of £113.0 million compared to the prior year. Key highlights include 38% subscription and membership revenue, 104% conversion of operating profit into cash, a diverse customer base with low concentration, and a commitment to dividend payments, with the company emphasizing its 26+ years of experience and digital innovation capabilities.

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  • Norfolk County, Virginia Public Records Lookup | NorfolkRecords.org

    Norfolk, VA
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    Norfolk County, Virginia operates as an independent city and maintains public records under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), with all records defined as writings, papers, maps, photographs, and other documentary materials prepared or retained by public bodies in conducting public business. The city adheres to Virginia's open records framework, requiring all public bodies to respond to records requests within five working days of receipt under § 2.2-3704. Public records available include court filings (maintained by Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk and General District Court serving the 4th Judicial District), property records (deeds, mortgages, assessments via the Circuit Court Clerk and City Assessor), vital records (managed by Virginia Department of Health and Circuit Court Clerk), business licenses and permits (held by Commissioner of the Revenue and State Corporation Commission), tax records (maintained by City Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue), election data (Norfolk City Registrar), meeting minutes and agendas (City Clerk), budgets and audits (Department of Finance), law enforcement records (Police Department), and zoning permits (Department of Planning and Community Development). Public bodies must provide access during regular office hours without requiring requesters to state a reason for seeking records, except in limited circumstances.

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  • Worcester County, Massachusetts Public Records Lookup | WorcesterRecords.us

    Worcester, MA
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    This document describes Worcester County, Massachusetts's public records system and compliance framework rather than summarizing a specific budget, policy decision, or government action. It defines categories of accessible public records (court records, property deeds, vital records, business licenses, tax records, election data, meeting minutes, financial documents, law enforcement reports, and zoning records) and identifies custodian agencies including the Worcester City Clerk's Office, Worcester Registry of Deeds, and Massachusetts Trial Court system. Worcester County operates under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 66, § 10, which requires records custodians to provide requested documents within 10 business days, and the county complies with state open meeting laws under Chapter 30A, §§ 18-25. The document does not contain specific budget figures, named initiatives, votes, dates, or quantitative metrics beyond the 10-business-day response requirement.

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  • OOR - Request OOR Records

    Carlisle, PA
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    This document is an informational web page from the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records (OOR) explaining how to request records from the OOR itself. It clarifies that the OOR handles appeals of denied right-to-know requests and only maintains records related to its own operations, not general government records. The page provides multiple submission methods for record requests, contact information for the Open Records Officer (Janelle Sostar), and notes that responses are typically issued within five business days, with a possible thirty-day extension available under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law.

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  • Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Public Records Lookup | LebanonRecords.us

    Lebanon, PA
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    Lebanon County, Pennsylvania maintains public records according to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.102), defined as information documenting agency transactions or activities created, received, or retained pursuant to law. The county's public records include court records (civil, criminal, family, and probate) maintained by the Court of Common Pleas; property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, assessments) maintained by the Recorder of Deeds Office; vital records (birth and death certificates from 1893–1905, marriage licenses, divorce decrees); business licenses and permits; tax records; voter registration and election results; county meeting minutes and agendas; budgets and financial statements; law enforcement records where permitted; and land use and zoning records. Lebanon County operates as an open records county under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq.), with a presumption that all records are public unless prohibited by law, protected by privilege, or specifically exempt under Section 708 of the RTKL. The county has designated Right-to-Know Officers in each department to respond to public records requests and complies with Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act requiring open public meetings with proper notice.

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  • Greenville County, South Carolina Public Records Lookup | GreenvilleRecords.org

    Greenville, SC
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    Greenville County, South Carolina maintains public records across ten categories—including property records, court records, vital records, tax records, voter registration, law enforcement, GIS data, business records, government meeting records, and financial records—pursuant to South Carolina's Public Records Act (Title 30 of the South Carolina Code of Laws). The county operates as an open records jurisdiction under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act and Public Records Act, governed by principles established in S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-15 that emphasize transparent public business. Greenville County facilitates public access through a dedicated Public Records Office offering both in-person and online access, with statutory response timeframes of 15 business days for records less than 24 months old and 30 business days for older records. Certain exemptions and restrictions apply under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-40, though the document does not detail specific exemptions.

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  • Newsletter

    Moore Township, XX
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    This Moore Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania newsletter from Summer 2025 reports on historic property renovations led by local business owners Dan and Mimi Tanczos. The Klecknersville Hotel, a stone building, is undergoing exterior repointing and facade work with upstairs rooms converted to apartments, while downstairs will house expanded catering operations, a casual deli, grab-and-go market, and potential bakery offerings. Across Point Phillips Road, the historic Daniel Kleckner House is being restored into a bed-and-breakfast-style short-term rental with proposed meal voucher coordination with the Klecknersville Hotel. The Tanczos family acquired the Point Phillips Hotel in 2008 and opened it five years later, indicating a similar extended timeline for these current restoration projects. The newsletter also references content on township parks and recreation planning, fire company activities, and a historical commission, though those sections are not fully detailed.

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  • City Clerk's Office | City of Dearborn

    Dearborn, MI
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    The City of Dearborn's City Clerk's Office, located at 16901 Michigan Ave and open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., is responsible for managing city records, overseeing local elections, and issuing licenses and permits including business licenses, dog licenses, and garage sale and block party permits. The office administers all election operations including voter registration, election worker recruitment and training, absentee ballot issuance and tabulation, and secure ballot storage, while also certifying birth and death certificates in coordination with Wayne County and the State of Michigan and providing notary services. The City Clerk is elected by Dearborn voters every four years, chairs the Election Commission, attends all City Council meetings as Clerk of the Council, and ensures all ordinances are recorded in the public record. George T. Darany has served as Dearborn City Clerk since January 1, 2016, and is a Certified Municipal Clerk.

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  • City Council Meetings | City of Boise

    Boise, ID
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    The City of Boise City Council holds regular public meetings every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Maryanne Jordan Council Chambers at City Hall (with fourth Tuesday meetings at noon), following a standard order of business from roll call through adjournment. Executive sessions are permitted only for specific purposes authorized by law, such as personnel matters, labor negotiations, legal discussions, and real property acquisition, and require a two-thirds vote with recorded individual votes; however, no final decisions may be made in executive sessions, only in open public meetings.

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  • Public Records | Eugene, OR Website

    Eugene, OR
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    The City of Eugene's City Recorder coordinates public records requests and maintains compliance with Oregon state records law. The City Recorder preserves historic documents permanently, including City Council minutes, the Municipal Charter, Eugene Code, ordinances, and resolutions, and operates a secured archive facility for inactive records. Public records requests can be submitted online through the JustFOIA portal or by mailing a completed form to the City Recorder at 500 East 4th Ave, Suite 302, Eugene, Oregon 97401. Per Oregon Revised Statutes 192.324(2), the city must acknowledge receipt of or complete a request within 5 business days. Each city department designates a Public Record Coordinator to respond to requests submitted to their division, with requests assigned to one of three complexity levels with varying fee structures as outlined in Admin Order 21-18-01.

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  • City Clerk | South Portland, ME

    Portland, ME
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    The City Clerk's Office of South Portland, Maine, led by Jessica A. Hughes, serves as the municipal record keeper and is responsible for vital records, business and event permits, elections administration, and voter registration. The office issues birth, marriage, and death certificates; business licenses; garage sale permits; event permits; dog licenses; hunting and fishing licenses; marriage licenses; and notary services, while also maintaining city ordinances, records, and district maps. The City Clerk's Office accepts cash, checks, credit cards (with a 2.6% convenience fee for MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover; 3% for business credit cards), and debit cards (with a 1.5% fee). Located at 25 Cottage Road, South Portland, ME 04106, the office operates Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday from 9 am to 6 pm, and is closed Fridays; contact is available at 207-767-3201.

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  • Public Records Request | City of San Diego Official Website

    San Diego, CA
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    The City of San Diego provides a webpage explaining its public records request process under the California Public Records Act (CPRA). The city operates an online Public Records Portal (NextRequest) where residents can submit records requests, track their status, and search previously published requests and documents. The page clarifies that public records include writings related to public business, that requests can be submitted anonymously (though updates cannot be provided for anonymous requests), and that request submitter information is itself considered public record under state law.

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  • OOR - Request OOR Records

    Lansford, PA
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    The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records provides guidance for submitting records requests directed to the OOR itself, which maintains only records related to its operations, not a general repository for government records. Requesters can submit records requests via online form, email, mail, fax, or in person to Open Records Officer Janelle Sostar at 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101, or email RTK-OOR@pa.gov. The OOR will issue a response within five business days of receiving a request, with the option to invoke a thirty calendar day extension under the Right-to-Know Law if additional time is needed. The OOR will not docket appeals or process requests where it has reason to believe the requester's identity is anonymous or misrepresented.

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  • Presentation Slide Deck (.pdf)

    Houston, TX
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    This presentation from the Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department outlines enforcement activity and regulatory updates to Chapter 46, Article III governing pedicabs as of April 24, 2026. In 2026 enforcement activity, 788 pedicabs were inspected, resulting in 117 citations issued to operators, 10 pedicabs towed, and 3 operator arrests. Key Chapter 46 updates include new definitions for "Electric Assist" and updated "Pedicab" language to specify human-powered vehicles, new permit requirements for operators to maintain a bona fide fixed place of business, restrictions on LED lighting to non-flashing amber only, and a requirement for drivers to wear reflective vests. A new Section 46-177 prohibits operation of electric assist pedicabs that exceed 15 miles per hour assisted top speed, can operate on electric assist alone without human input, or lack a non-combustible protective container for the battery. Public comment runs from April 24 to May 1, 2026, with City Council agenda scheduled for May 20, 2026, and new ordinance provisions effective June 11, 2026.

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  • PA Micromobility Fact Sheet [PDF - 1 page]

    Bristol, PA
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    This May 2021 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation fact sheet outlines regulatory requirements for six categories of micromobility devices under PA Vehicle Code. Electric scooters require a minimum age of 16, mandatory registration, insurance, and helmet use, with a maximum speed of 25 mph and prohibition on sidewalk and bike lane riding. Motor scooters require age 16 or Class M/C licensing, registration, insurance, helmet use, and 5 brake horsepower maximum, also prohibited on sidewalks and bike lanes. Segways require age 16, registration, insurance, helmet use, and optional sidewalk riding unless municipally prohibited. E-bikes require age 16, helmet use for riders under 21, maximum 750-watt motor and 25 mph design speed, permitted on sidewalks outside business districts and on bike lanes. Motorized pedalcycles require age 12 helmet use, maximum 20 mph motor-only speed, and permitted on sidewalks outside business districts. Traditional bicycles require only lighting at sunset-to-sunrise and have no age restriction. Electric scooters, skateboards, and unicycles cannot legally operate on public roadways in Pennsylvania.

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  • Kanawha County, West Virginia Public Records Lookup | KanawhaRecords.us

    Charleston, WV
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    This document describes the types of public records maintained by Kanawha County, West Virginia, and outlines the county's compliance with the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Public records in Kanawha County, as defined by §29B-1-2, include court documents, property records, vital records, business filings, tax records, election data, meeting minutes, financial documents, law enforcement records, zoning materials, and school records, with the County Clerk serving as the primary custodian for many of these records. The county operates under West Virginia's FOIA statute (§29B-1-3), which establishes a presumption of public access to government records.

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  • Los Angeles County, California Public Records Lookup | LosAngelesRecords.org

    Los Angeles, CA
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    Los Angeles County maintains public records across ten categories—including vital records dating to 1852, property records, court files, business licenses, election data, law enforcement records, financial statements, meeting minutes, land use permits, and health inspections—through departments including the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Assessor's Office, Superior Court, and Sheriff's Department. The county operates as an open records jurisdiction under the California Public Records Act (Government Code § 6250-6276.48) and Board Policy 3.030, which requires county departments to make non-exempt records available during business hours and respond to requests within 10 calendar days. The county provides electronic records when feasible and operates the Los Angeles County Open Data Portal to enable public access to datasets and government information.

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  • Letter of Support - North Houston Association

    Houston, TX
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    The North Houston Association, a regional organization representing 150 member businesses, wrote to Governor Greg Abbott on April 24, 2023, requesting state funding support for the Lake Houston Spillway Dam Improvement Project being considered under Senate Bill 1, Article XL. The project, which aims to add flood control gates to allow rapid water management during weather events, has secured $48 million in federal funding and a $30 million local match from the City of Houston, but requires additional state resources to proceed. The Association emphasized that the project is essential for regional flood control and would enable coordinated operation between Lake Houston and Lake Conroe during critical situations.

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  • About City Council Meetings | City of Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ
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    This document describes the structure and procedures for Phoenix City Council meetings. All formal, policy, and special meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at 200 W. Jefferson St. and are broadcast live on PHXTV Channel 11 and Phoenix.gov. Policy sessions are generally held on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m., where the council discusses general issues and hears staff presentations, while formal meetings are generally held on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. to take official action. The Mayor's Consent Agenda comprises items recommended by city staff or council subcommittees that typically have unanimous support and are voted on as a package. The City Clerk's office provides sign language interpreting services with 72 hours advance notice by calling 602-262-6557, and lobbyists must register with the City Clerk prior to or within five business days of lobbying.

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  • ANNUAL REPORT

    Tampa, FL
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    The Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce's 2024 Annual Report highlights a year of significant achievements across its three strategic pillars: serving as a catalyst for business success, operating as an inclusive organization, and functioning as a hub for business development. Key accomplishments include securing $256 million in transportation funding for Hillsborough County, passing two tax referendums for education and infrastructure, generating over $39 million in gross sales through the Minority Business Accelerator program (which created 286 jobs), hosting 180 events, and providing $100,000 in professional training. The Chamber maintained its position among the top 2% of chambers nationally with a 5-star U.S. Chamber of Commerce rating, while a nationwide study found that 90% of surveyed businesses recognized the direct link between chambers and job creation and economic growth.

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