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6 results for “citizen referendum”

  • May 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    May 20, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on May 20, 2026 at 5:05 PM in City Hall, Conference Room A, with Chairwoman Allison Keegan presiding and four of seven members present. The Commission approved the May 6, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously and authorized a $87.60 payment to the Standard Speaker for advertising an April 22 meeting. PEL Consultants presented and discussed draft articles on Citizens Petition and Referendum, Administrative Code, and Ethics, with updated drafts to be provided for further review; the Commission will continue discussing the Ethics Article and scheduling a public hearing at the next meeting on June 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM on the second floor of City Hall.

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  • May 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    May 6, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on May 6, 2026, at 5:04 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with Chairwoman Allison Keegan and all seven commissioners present. The Commission approved the April 22, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously on a motion by Joseph Yannuzzi, seconded by Thomas Bruno. PEL Consultants reviewed updated drafts of Article VII–Ordinances and Resolutions and Article VIII–Budget and Finance, and led discussion on Article VII–Authorities, Boards and Commissions, Article XXI–Annual and Special Independent Audits, and the Citizen's Petition and Referendum Process, with commissioners providing feedback on referendum procedures and requirements. The meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM, with the next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the 2nd floor of City Hall.

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  • March 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Mar 4, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on March 4, 2026, at 5:09 PM in City Hall Conference Room A with Vice Chairwoman Rossanna Gabriel presiding in the absence of Chairperson Allison Keegan. The Commission reviewed the Final Draft of Article I (General Powers), Article II (City Council), and Article III (Mayor) of a charter document prepared by PEL Consultants, noted revisions needed, and engaged in discussion regarding the drafts. The February 18, 2026 meeting minutes were approved unanimously on motion by Joseph Yannuzzi, seconded by Thomas Bruno. A citizen asked whether residents could petition for a referendum and what role the Government Study Commission held in that process, which PEL Consultants addressed. The Commission adjourned at 6:55 PM and scheduled the next meeting for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the second floor of City Hall.

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  • Citizens’ Guide to the Government Study Commission

    Hazleton, PA
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    This Citizens' Guide describes the Hazleton City Government Study Commission, established by voter referendum in May 2025, which will conduct a nine-month study of the city's current Optional Plan B government structure. The Commission will review Hazleton's form of government, compare it to eight comparable Home Rule municipalities (Altoona, Carlisle, Easton, Lancaster, Nanticoke, New Castle, Pittston, and Wilkes-Barre), and interview Hazleton's Mayor, Council President, Council Members, and Department Heads to assess structural strengths and weaknesses. Meeting twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday, the Commission will then vote on whether to draft a home rule charter; if approved, it will have an additional nine months to draft the charter before it goes to voter referendum. The guide emphasizes that Home Rule authority allows cities to take any action not prohibited by law, whereas without Home Rule municipalities can only do what state law permits.

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  • Guía Ciudadana para la Comisión de Estudio del Gobierno

    Hazleton, PA
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    This citizen guide describes Hazleton, Pennsylvania's Government Study Commission, created by voter referendum in May 2025 to evaluate the city's current governmental structure (Plan B Optional) and determine whether to adopt home rule status. The Commission will conduct a nine-month study period involving interviews with current and former Hazleton officials, department heads, and officials from eight comparison municipalities with home rule (Altoona, Carlisle, Easton, Lancaster, Nanticoke, New Castle, Pittston, and Wilkes-Barre) and one with an alternative third-class plan structure (Williamsport). Meetings are scheduled twice monthly on the first and third Tuesdays, with agendas and minutes posted online at the city's authorities, boards, and commissions webpage. Following the study phase, the Commission will vote whether to draft a home rule charter within nine months; if approved, the charter proceeds to voter referendum for acceptance or rejection, and if rejected, the Commission dissolves and the city retains its current structure.

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    Hazleton, PA
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