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  • LEBANON COMMUNITY LIBRARY 38-437-6 N.0595 GASB 68 Report Measurement Date of:

    Lebanon, PA
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    This GASB 68 report provides accounting and financial reporting information for Lebanon Community Library's participation in the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System (PMRS), a defined benefit pension plan, as of December 31, 2023. Key findings show the library had a net pension asset of $297,327 (compared to $247,787 in 2022), total payroll of $277,378, and total pension expense of $21,429, representing -7.73% of payroll. The report includes detailed information on employee coverage, net pension liability calculations, deferred inflows and outflows, employer contributions, and actuarial assumptions and methods.

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  • SLC.gov

    Salt Lake City, UT
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On May 5, Mayor Erin Mendenall presented her recommended Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which includes proposed updates to property tax, utility, and waste rates. The City Council will review the proposed budget, consider resident feedback, and adopt a final balanced budget no later than June 30. The page also highlights recent initiatives including the Love Your Block neighborhood improvement program reopened on May 1, 2026, offering mini-grants to residents and organizations in designated Westside neighborhoods (Glendale, Poplar Grove, Fairpark, Rose Park, Westpointe, Jordan Meadows, and Guadalupe) and the Ballpark area. On April 22, 2026, the Salt Lake City Council adopted an ordinance enabling community-wide participation in the Community Clean Energy Program with Rocky Mountain Power and 18 other Utah communities to expand access to net-100% renewable electricity.

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  • City of St. Petersburg Seeking Public Input at Annual Budget Open House on April 13

    St. Petersburg, FL
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    The City of St. Petersburg is holding an annual Budget Open House on April 13, 2026, at 6 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers to gather public input on Fiscal Year 2027 budget priorities. The meeting will include remarks from Mayor Kenneth T. Welch and City Council, with residents given three minutes each to share their budget priorities, with a continued focus on community resilience and recovery from climate-related impacts including flooding and sea-level rise from recent hurricanes. Residents can participate in person, virtually via Zoom, or by watching live on St. Pete TV.

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  • West Chester, Pennsylvania | Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

    West Chester, PA
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    West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Quaker-settled county seat chartered in 1799, experienced significant architectural and cultural development in the 19th century under architects William Strickland and Thomas U. Walter, earning it the designation "The Athens of Pennsylvania." The borough's historic district, established in the 1980s and expanded in 2005 to cover nearly 80 percent of the borough, has become a model for preservation and heritage tourism, leading to its recognition as a National Trust for Historic Preservation Dozen Distinctive Destination in 2006 and Preserve America Community designation in 2006. Community preservation efforts include annual Town Tours and Village Walks programs and participation in Pennsylvania's Elm Street Project, which focuses on revitalizing historically significant neighborhoods like the East End, West Chester's largest African American community.

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  • Austin Boards and Commissions | City of Austin | AustinTexas.gov

    Austin, TX
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    This webpage provides an overview of Austin's Boards and Commissions system, explaining that these bodies enable public participation in city government and help shape policy by offering diverse viewpoints to City Council. The page outlines how community members can comment at meetings (by phone or in-person) and provides access to resources including an application process to become a board member, meeting video archives, and recommendations. It lists over 60 active boards and commissions covering areas such as public safety, economic development, environmental issues, and quality of life for various community groups.

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  • District 5 Advisory Board (DAB 5) | Wichita, KS

    Wichita, KS
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    District 5 Advisory Board (DAB 5) is a public advisory board in Wichita, Kansas that meets at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of every month (except holidays) at the Community Room, Westlink Branch Library, 8515 Beckemeyer Street. DAB 5 receives reports from the Wichita Police Department, Fire Department, Public Library, Public Works & Utilities, and Park & Recreation; hears presentations from city staff and community partners; and votes on zoning cases from the Metropolitan Area Planning Department. Meetings are open to the public with agendas and minutes posted on the Friday before each Monday meeting. Residents can address the board during the Public Agenda at the beginning of each meeting by emailing Teresa Veazey at district5@wichita.gov to be listed as a speaker, or participate remotely via Microsoft Teams or the District 5 YouTube channel and Facebook page.

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  • Public Input | City of Lexington, Kentucky

    Lexington, KY
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    This webpage describes the City of Lexington, Kentucky's public input and civic engagement resources. It provides information on how residents can participate in local government, including finding their councilmember, joining boards and commissions, submitting public comments, and using the "Engage Lexington" platform to provide feedback on city issues and legislation. The page also lists contact information and directs citizens to resources such as council meeting agendas, minutes, live meeting broadcasts, and details about the legislative process.

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  • COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN 2025

    Worcester, MA
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    The Community Preservation Committee of Worcester adopted the Community Preservation Plan 2025 on March 11th, 2025. The plan addresses four key areas: historic resources, open space, recreation, and community housing. The document includes acknowledgements of contributions from city government, community organizations, residents, and the Community Preservation Coalition, along with a comprehensive list of participating city officials and committee members representing various municipal departments.

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  • Meetings and Minutes – SLCCRA

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    This document describes the meeting structure and public participation procedures for the Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA). The Board of Directors meets on the second Tuesday of each month as the policy-making body, the Reinvestment Advisory Committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month to provide advisory input, and the Finance Committee meets as needed to review loan applications, tax increment reimbursement agreements, and land write-downs. All meetings are held at City Hall (451 S. State Street) with virtual attendance options, and agendas are posted at least 24 hours in advance. Upcoming meetings include Board meetings on November 18 and December 9, and RAC meetings on December 3 (with the November 5 RAC meeting cancelled). Meeting materials, recordings, and minutes are archived with the Salt Lake City Recorder's Office.

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  • city council meeting schedule

    Anchorage, AK
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    The Unalaska City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Community members can attend in person, via Zoom, by telephone, or listen via local television and radio, with all participation details and contact information provided. The council welcomes public comment at meetings pursuant to its Public Comment Policy.

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  • MEETING NOTICE Orlando City Hall, Veterans Conference ...

    Orlando, FL
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    This is a meeting notice for the July 31, 2024 Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board meeting held at Orlando City Hall. The agenda includes election of officers, approval of previous minutes, public comment, and new business items including a retail program funding agreement with Limitless Jewelers LLC, service authorizations for engineering and transportation services related to the Church Street Festival Street Project and Magnolia Avenue Project, and a license agreement with Ivanhoe District, Inc. The notice provides procedures for public participation, including requirements for oral comments (limited to 3 minutes per item) and written comments (maximum 700 words per item, submitted 24 hours in advance).

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  • Boards and Commissions – City of Hartford

    Hartford, CT
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    This webpage provides information about Hartford's boards and commissions, which are volunteer-led organizations that assist in managing city affairs. The page describes the structure, purpose, and meeting schedules of various commissions including the Advisory Commission on Food Policy, Civilian Police Review Board, Commission on Aging, Board of Education, and others that address issues such as property assessment appeals, historic preservation, and architectural selections for infrastructure projects. The city encourages residents to volunteer and participate in these boards and commissions as a way to contribute expertise and help shape the community.

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  • Climate and Resiliency Planning | Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
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    The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board voted on February 12, 2026 to recommend climate policies to the Plan Commission for inclusion in Plan Spokane 2046, following Phase 2 discussions on climate policy development across 11 sectors required by Washington State (agriculture, buildings, transportation, water resources, waste management, and others). The City of Spokane is updating its Comprehensive Plan, mandated by the Growth Management Act and due in 2026, to integrate climate considerations and address community resilience to climate hazards while promoting equity, protecting infrastructure, and preserving environmental resources. The planning effort incorporates input from community engagement, board feedback, and city staff, with opportunities for public participation through workshops, town halls, and surveys.

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  • Boards and Commissions | Raleighnc.gov

    Raleigh, NC
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    This webpage provides information about Raleigh's boards and commissions, which advise City Council on various community topics and are established through the City Charter, North Carolina General Assembly, or City Council. The page lists over 25 boards and commissions covering areas such as arts, planning, housing, transit, and environmental management, and explains that residents can apply to serve two-year terms with a maximum of six consecutive years on any single board and no more than two boards simultaneously. City Council members nominate and appoint candidates, requiring five votes for appointment, with additional details and vacancy information available through individual board pages, a dashboard, or the City Clerk's Office at 919-996-3040.

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  • Pottstown Metropolitan Region Comprehensive Plan ● 2015 Update

    Pottstown, PA
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    The Pottstown Metropolitan Region Comprehensive Plan 2015 Update is a regional planning document prepared by the Montgomery County Planning Commission covering eight municipalities across Montgomery and Chester counties, including Pottstown Borough and surrounding townships. The plan establishes regional goals and objectives across economic development, housing, parks and recreation, open space, natural resources protection, agriculture, transportation, and community facilities, while documenting the region's socio-economic conditions, natural and historic resources, and existing land use patterns. The document was finalized in April 2015 and was developed by a regional planning committee with representatives from each participating municipality.

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  • Meeting Notice Orlando City Hall, Veterans Conference Room, ...

    Orlando, FL
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    This is a meeting notice for the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board scheduled for September 24, 2025, at Orlando City Hall. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, public comment, and consideration of a Downtown Orlando (DTO) Restaurant Program Funding Agreement with I Love Orlando Café, LLC. The notice outlines procedures for public participation, including requirements for appearance requests, oral comment limitations of 3 minutes per item, and written comment submissions of up to 700 words per item through multiple channels.

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  • ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2022

    Bristol, PA
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    Pathways to Housing PA's Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report highlights significant organizational growth and expanded programming, including the launch of Pathways Housing Wellness Corporation, which has gained control of 20 properties for affordable housing development, and the creation of Good Haul, a junk hauling social enterprise to support employment and furniture donation initiatives. The organization currently serves 550 participants through its Housing First program and expanded services including an Integrated Care Clinic that provided 3,844 medical and behavioral health visits, a Center of Excellence serving 131 monthly participants (a 70% increase from the prior year), and Housing First University training over 5,000 individuals since 2019. The Philadelphia Furniture Bank furnished nearly 1,400 homes during the fiscal year, demonstrating the organization's continued commitment to housing stability and community support services.

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  • Carlisle, PA

    Carlisle, PA
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    On October 1, 2025, Carlisle Borough Council held a workshop meeting to discuss community concerns regarding how the borough treats immigrants and undocumented individuals and interacts with federal immigration officials. The council had previously adopted a statement on this issue in September 2025 and continued deliberations on potentially adopting a Community Trust and Local Autonomy ordinance or resolution (formerly referred to as a "Welcoming City" measure). The meeting was held in-person at 53 West South Street with remote Zoom participation available.

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  • California Budget & Policy Center Independent Analysis. Shared Prosperity.

    Los Angeles, CA
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    This California Budget & Policy Center guide provides an overview of county budgeting in California, covering the structure, revenue sources, regulatory framework, and annual process for the state's 58 counties. The document emphasizes that county budgets reflect community values and priorities, funding critical services from health care to the justice system, and stresses the importance of public participation in the budget process. California's counties vary significantly in size and population, ranging from Los Angeles County with 9.9 million residents to Alpine County with fewer than 1,200 residents.

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  • The 2026 National Community Survey (NCS) asks residents to share their feedback about the quality of life in Naperville and City services. The results will inform 2027 priorities and budgetary planning. Learn more about the NCS and how to participate.

    Naperville, IL
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  • Meeting Agendas | City of San Diego Official Website

    San Diego, CA
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    This webpage provides information about San Diego's community planning groups and their meeting agendas. Community planning groups are officially recognized private organizations that advise the city on land use issues, and their monthly meeting agendas—containing dates, times, locations, and agenda items—are posted online as a courtesy service. The page notes that planning groups are responsible for their own legal noticing requirements under the Ralph M. Brown Act, must maintain official records for five years, and can request translation and interpretation services to improve public participation.

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  • CPC Agendas

    Cleveland, OH
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    This document presents the Cleveland Planning Commission's 2026 meeting schedule and procedures for virtual participation. The City Planning Commission meets at 9:15 am on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month in Room 514 at City Hall, with contact Evelyn Rueda (216.664.3802). Five Design Review Committees meet on rotating schedules via WebEx: Downtown/Flats (2nd and 4th Thursdays at 9:00 am), Central East (2nd and 4th Thursdays at 8:30 am), Far West (1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 9:00 am), Near West (2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 8:30 am), and Northeast (1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 8:00 am). Community members may participate in WebEx meetings by contacting the Planning Commission office (cityplanning@clevelandohio.gov preferred) and must submit written comments to the committee administrator no later than 48 hours before the presentation date. All meetings are live-streamed on YouTube.

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  • 2026 meeting schedule for salt lake city council, community ...

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    This document announces the 2026 annual meeting schedule for the Salt Lake City Council, Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA), and Local Building Authority (LBA), effective December 1, 2025. Council meetings are held on Tuesdays and include a 2 p.m. work session and 7 p.m. formal session, with CRA meetings scheduled on select dates throughout the year (January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, and subsequent months). All meetings are open to the public with at least 24 hours' advance notice, posted on the Salt Lake City Council website and Utah Public Notice website, and the City & County Building provides accessible facilities with accommodations available upon request with two business days' notice. Council members may participate via electronic means in accordance with state statute and city ordinance.

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  • orlando.gov/ilead Updated January, 2024 PREPARED BY EFFECTIVE MEETINGS

    Orlando, FL
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    Orlando's iLead program, launched in 2014 by the city's Neighborhood Relations team, provides comprehensive online training and resources for neighborhood leaders and organizations through guides, videos, webinars, and workshops. The program covers over 25 topics including effective meetings, communication tools, event planning, leadership skills, and parliamentary procedures, accessible at orlando.gov/ilead. The document emphasizes that well-organized, efficient meetings—those that start on time, follow an agenda, and produce clear outcomes—are essential to increasing membership participation and maintaining neighborhood association engagement.

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  • Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
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    Engage Spokane is an online community platform created by the City of Spokane's Long Range Planning division to enable public participation in policy and planning decisions affecting land use, transportation, housing, and economic development. The platform highlights current projects including the PlanSpokane 2046 Periodic Update, Climate and Resiliency Planning, BUILDSpokane Code Modernization, Division Street Transit-Oriented Development, the 27 x 2027 Urban Mobility Network, and Safe Streets for Spokane initiatives, along with past completed projects. The City maintains regular Plan Commission Workshops on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month to engage residents in shaping Spokane's future through planning documents and regulations.

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  • MEETING NOTICE Orlando City Hall, Veterans Conference ...

    Orlando, FL
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    This is a meeting notice for the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board meeting held on February 22, 2023, at Orlando City Hall. The agenda included approval of previous minutes, public comment, and new business items covering a District Gastro Bar License Agreement, an amendment to an Open Space Agreement, and a Retail Stimulus Program application for Eola Nails Skin Care Bar. The notice outlines procedures for public participation, including limits on spoken comments (3 minutes) and written comments (700 words maximum), and provides contact information for accessibility accommodations and submission of public comments.

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