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9 results for “elected officials” · minutes

  • June 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 17, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on June 17, 2026, at 5:07 PM with six of seven members present to advance charter development work. PEL Consultants presented and discussed draft Transition and Accountability, Conduct, and Ethics articles, with updated versions to follow, enabling PEL to proceed toward a completed charter draft. Solicitor Sean Logsdon reviewed proposed edits to the Contract Article for consideration at the next meeting. Public commenter David Dominguez raised questions about charter enforcement mechanisms, potential Police and Fire Board oversight structures, and orientation for newly elected officials. The Commission approved June 3 meeting minutes unanimously and adjourned at 7:31 PM, scheduling the next meeting for June 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

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  • i LPSC B&E Open Session January 14, 2026 Baton Rouge, LA

    Jan 14, 2026

    ·Baton Rouge, LA
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    The Louisiana Public Service Commission held its January 14, 2026 Business and Executive Open Session in Baton Rouge with all five commissioners present. The meeting included elections for 2026 leadership positions (Chairman, Vice Chairman, and representatives to OMS, ERSC, and SPP), consideration of several docketed and undocketed matters including cases involving Entergy Louisiana and Dixie Electric Membership Corporation, and discussion of topics such as the Commission's Lightning Initiative and retention of outside counsel. The session also included announcements welcoming new regulatory staff and congratulations to local officials.

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  • November 5, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Nov 5, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on November 5, 2025, with seven commissioners present to discuss the development of a potential Home Rule Charter. The Commission must report its findings and recommendations within nine months from the election date, with options to extend work by an additional nine months to prepare a proposed charter and 2 additional months if recommending district-based council elections. The Commission consulted with officials from Altoona and Williamsport, Pennsylvania, reviewing governance structures including Altoona's strong City Manager model and Williamsport's strong mayor-council form with a 7-member council. A charter and final report must be submitted to the county 13 weeks prior to an election for ballot inclusion, followed by a one-month revision period. Commissioners expressed differing readiness to vote on pursuing a charter, with some requesting additional time to study government models and gather further input before proceeding.

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  • August 5, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Aug 5, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on August 5, 2025, at 4:33 PM with seven members present (Allison Keegan, Chairperson; Rossanna Gabriel arrived at 4:39 PM; Philip Bonafair, Thomas Bruno, Jeffrey Cusat, Joseph Yannuzzi, and Joseph Zeller III). The Commission approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and invoices unanimously. Pennsylvania Economy League representatives presented materials on the Commission's purpose, bylaws, a work plan, and the Optional Third-Class City Plan B for elected officials, with a recommendation to form sub-committees to interview officials from comparable cities with Home Rule Charters regarding government structure strengths and weaknesses. The study is scheduled for completion within nine months, after which voters will decide on adopting a new government form; if a charter is proposed, the Commission will have an additional nine months to draft it. The next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 4:30 PM on the second floor of Hazleton City Hall.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2025-05-22

    May 22, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on May 22, 2025, with five members present, presided over by Councilmember Sara Nelson. The committee unanimously recommended City Council adoption of Resolution 32170, which grants the Downtown Seattle Association conceptual approval to install and operate interactive media kiosks in public spaces within the Metropolitan Improvement District and participating Business Improvement Areas, with all five members voting in favor. The committee also recommended passage of Council Bill 120978, which amends the Seattle Municipal Code to require elected officials to disclose financial interests or conflicts of interest before participating in legislative matters, though only two members voted in favor and three abstained. An information item regarding a Digital Kiosk Programmatic Term Permit was heard and discussed.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2025-05-08

    May 8, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on May 8, 2025, with five members present, chaired by Councilmember Sara Nelson. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of three appointments to the Seattle Film Commission—Lawrence Alexander III, Davis R. Powell, and KD Hall—each for terms ending April 23, 2028, with all five committee members voting in favor of each appointment. The Committee also discussed Resolution 32170 regarding conceptual approval for the Downtown Seattle Association to install and operate interactive media kiosks in public places within the Metropolitan Improvement District and participating Business Improvement Areas, and Council Bill 120978 concerning amendments to the Code of Ethics requiring elected officials to disclose financial interests or conflicts of interest prior to participating in legislative matters.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2024-01-02

    Jan 2, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council met on January 2, 2024, at 2:02 p.m. with all nine members present. Council President Pro Tem Morales presided over the election of the 2024–2025 Council President, during which Councilmember Sara Nelson was elected unanimously by a 9–0 vote. The meeting included Oath of Office ceremonies for six councilmembers: Rob Saka, Tammy J. Morales, Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera, Cathy Moore, and Dan Strauss, each administered by family members or designated officials.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2022-08-09

    Aug 9, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council met on August 9, 2022, at 2:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber with eight members present and one excused (Dan Strauss). The Council adopted the Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended, including Resolution 32065 condemning harassment, threats, and political violence against elected officials and those seeking elected office, which was introduced by Councilmember Mosqueda and referred to the City Council. The Council also adopted the Consent Calendar, which included approval of minutes from August 2, 2022, and passage of ordinance CB 120390 appropriating money to pay claims for the week of July 25–29, 2022. All votes on adopted items were unanimous, with no opposition.

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  • ABATE of Alaska/ ABATE of Anchorage Board Meeting Minutes

    Anchorage, AK
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    ABATE of Alaska/ABATE of Anchorage held a board meeting on December 3, 2020, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM with six of seven board members present, establishing quorum. The board approved the November 5, 2020 meeting minutes and conducted elections for Anchorage ABATE, resulting in Ken Coston as President, Tim Kelly as Treasurer, and new board members Katarzyna Sowa-Lapinskas, Tiffany Karling, and Dan "Spider" Schneider. Anchorage ABATE achieved Business license, EIN, and 501(c)(3) status, with finalized bylaws signed and approved by the board. Planning for the 2021 Bike Blessing event is underway, with Alaska Veterans assigned to present colors and coordinate the official afterparty, and Tom Evans tasked with obtaining proclamations from the Governor and new Anchorage mayor.

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