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  • MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE Assembly Information Memorandum No. AIM 61-2021

    Anchorage, AK
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    This Assembly Information Memorandum from the Municipality of Anchorage dated April 13, 2021, documents public testimony procedures for Assembly meetings held on March 23 and April 13, 2021. Due to COVID-19 health department guidance, community members were directed to submit written testimony via email and phone to www.muni.org/testimony rather than appearing in person. Comments for the March 23 meeting received by 5 p.m. on March 18, 2021, were included in a separate memorandum (AIM 50-2021), while comments for the April 13 meeting submitted between 5:01 p.m. on March 18, 2021, and 5:00 p.m. on April 8, 2021, are attached to this document. The memorandum was prepared by Deputy Clerk Jennifer Veneklasen, approved by Municipal Clerk Barbara A. Jones, and submitted by Chair Felix Rivera. Included testimony from Robert Crockett, dated March 19, 2021, for the March 23 meeting opposed Ordinances AO 2021-25 and AO 2021-24 regarding the Sky Ridge Subdivision rezoning from R6 to R7 zoning, citing concerns about increased density impacts on the adjacent Ptarmigan View Subdivision.

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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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  • Vital Records - VA Beach Dept. of Public Health

    Virginia Beach, VA
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    The Virginia Beach Department of Health Vital Records Office provides certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates to eligible immediate family members with valid identification during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:15 AM-5 PM, with registrar closing at 4 PM). As of April 2022, the Virginia Department of Health launched a new online application system accessible at www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/applications-for-a-vital-record/ to increase accessibility, while vital records can also be obtained through VitalChek, local health departments, and select DMV locations. Birth records become public 100 years after the event, while death, marriage, and divorce records become public 25 years after the event; death certificates can be obtained from any local health department in Virginia regardless of where the death occurred, though within 30 days of filing they must be requested from the locality where originally filed.

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  • Urban Agriculture Ordinances City of Cleveland. ...

    Cleveland, OH
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    The City of Cleveland adopted a collection of ordinances to enable and facilitate urban agriculture in support of community health, sustainability, and local economies. The Urban Garden District was established as part of the zoning code (Ord. No. 208-07, passed 3-5-07) to protect areas designated for local food production, community education, garden-related job training, and environmental enhancement. Additional measures include a zoning update permitting the keeping of chickens, bees, and other livestock in all zoning districts; a licensing policy administered through the Cleveland Department of Public Health; amendments allowing farm stands and agriculture as a principal use on vacant lots in residential districts; and a clarification of the permitting process for high tunnels and hoop houses issued by the Department of Building and Housing in December 2012. An Urban Agriculture Overlay District (draft) was introduced to Cleveland City Council to allow more intensive urban agriculture uses in designated areas and remains pending.

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  • Make a Public Records Act Request

    Los Angeles, CA
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    The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk provides a public records request portal (NextRequest) for submissions under the California Public Records Act, with the caveat that Los Angeles County does not maintain a centralized record-keeping system and departments maintain their own records. Requesters should direct inquiries to the responsible department or agency head, with a directory available at lacounty.gov listing all county departments, agencies, commissions, and committees. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk handles requests for election-related information, RR/CC contracts and RFPs, and training manuals, while other departments handle records such as arrest records (Sheriff), zoning and planning documents (Department of Regional Planning), inspection reports (Department of Public Health), and court records (Superior Court). Certain records including birth, death, and marriage records; real estate records; fictitious business name records; and military discharge records are subject to specific statutory requirements and limitations under California Health and Safety Code, Family Code, Government Code, and Business and Professions Code, and may be available for public viewing at RR/CC offices by appointment.

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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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  • Public Records | Lucas County Court

    Toledo, OH
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    This document describes the public records access process for Lucas County, Ohio, governed by the Ohio Public Records Act. It explains how individuals and organizations can request various types of government documents, including land records (available through the County Recorder at $2 per page), birth and death certificates (available through the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department at $25 per certified copy), and permits (available from various county offices). The Lucas County Records Center maintains approximately 27,000 boxes of records for 38 county departments, with requests directed to the office where documents originated.

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  • City of Columbus 2023 ANNUAL REPORT Andrea Blevins, City Clerk Columbus, Ohio 1

    Columbus, OH
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    The City of Columbus 2023 Annual Report is a comprehensive document covering departmental activities and accomplishments across all city agencies for the year 2023, with Andrea Blevins serving as City Clerk. The report includes sections on 21 different city departments and offices, ranging from the City Attorney and Finance to Public Health, Recreation and Parks, and Education. Key highlights include the City Attorney's Office handling over 10,000 criminal prosecutions, launching a diversion program that helped 63 offenders, shutting down 17 problem properties, and increasing enforcement against domestic violence, drunk driving, and street racing.

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  • Greenville County Public Records - Greenville County Court

    Greenville, SC
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    Greenville County Public Records is an informational document describing the types, accessibility, and governance of public records maintained by local government offices in Greenville County. Public records in the county include property records (deeds, tax assessments, plats, liens) maintained by the Assessor and Register of Deeds; court records (civil, criminal, probate, traffic, family) maintained by the Clerk of Court; criminal records (arrest reports, convictions, law enforcement logs) from police departments and state repositories; and vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) maintained by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Access to these records is governed by South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which establishes public right of access while permitting exemptions for law enforcement reports, personal medical data, and active investigations to protect privacy and safety. The document emphasizes that the Greenville County Court plays a central role in maintaining and providing access to records to ensure transparency and accountability.

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  • Public Records | Knox TN County Court

    Knoxville, TN
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    Knox County maintains court records across multiple departments with distinct access points for different record types. Criminal Court, General Sessions-Criminal, and Fourth Circuit Court records are available through Mike Hammond, Criminal Court Clerk, at 400 Main Street SW, Suite 149; Circuit Court, Civil Sessions, and Juvenile Court records through Charles D. Susano III at P.O. Box 379; and Chancery Court records through J. Scott Griswold, Clerk and Master, at 400 W. Main Street, Suite 125. Marriage records are obtained from Sherry Witt, County Clerk, at the Old Courthouse; divorce records from the Fourth Circuit Court Clerk at 400 Main Street, Suite M-15; deeds from Nick McPride, Register of Deeds, at 400 Main Street, Suite 225; and birth and death certificates from the Health Department at 140 Dameron Avenue. Most court records are available online, and most county departments have designated Public Records Request Coordinators for formal record requests.

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  • Budget Hearing Schedule 2022

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee, chaired by Senator Pat Browne, scheduled budget hearings for fiscal year 2022-23 across four weeks from February 22 through March 17, 2022, in Harrisburg. The hearings were organized by department and agency, with sessions held mornings at 10:00 a.m. and afternoons at 2:30 p.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building to review budget requests from numerous state departments including Human Services, Education, Transportation, Corrections, Health, and Higher Education, among others.

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  • Open Records Request for Mesa County - CORA | Mesa County

    Mesa, AZ
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    Mesa County provides public access to government records under Colorado's Open Records Act (C.R.S. §24-72-201, et seq.) through a formal request process outlined in its adopted Policy for Open Records Requests (revised 2015). Commonly requested records include Sheriff's Office documents (arrest records, law enforcement reports), Board of County Commissioners meeting materials (agendas, minutes, supporting documents), recorded documents (marriage licenses, land titles, ordinances), building and planning records, assessor property information, and public health records. Requests must be specific to enable record location, and records may be provided via inspection at a Mesa County office, email, or mail. Processing fees apply for paper copies, and requests requiring more than one hour of processing time will receive a cost estimate; some Mesa County departments maintain separate fee structures and policies. Court records are not maintained by Mesa County Government and must be obtained directly from the Mesa County Justice Center.

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  • city of stamford building department

    Stamford, CT
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    The Stamford Building Department document outlines its mission to protect public health and safety by enforcing building codes and regulations. The department processes approximately 180 building permits weekly and 252 inspections weekly, with recent accomplishments including reduced permit issuance times, hiring of four new staff members, and improved inter-department coordination. For FY 2023-2024, the department plans to modernize its permitting systems using digital tools like Viewpoint Cloud and Bluebeam, streamline the application process, establish a monthly walk-in center for residential permits, and request funding for two additional staff members and updated state-mandated code books.

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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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  • Government Open Records | Delaware County, Pennsylvania

    Minersville, PA
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    This Delaware County, Pennsylvania government webpage provides information about submitting open records requests through the JustFOIA online platform, which allows residents of the United States to electronically submit requests, track status, and download records, with fees following Pennsylvania's official fee schedule. The page notes that a Delaware County Court order issued February 28, 2024 prohibits the Health Department Environmental Health Division from providing services (including food safety, pool inspections, sewage/wells oversight, and vector-borne disease control) to thirteen specified townships and boroughs in the county. The document also provides a directory of commonly requested records and their online locations, such as budget information, court dockets, tax records, and deed services.

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  • Public Records | Tulsa County Court

    Tulsa, OK
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    The Tulsa County Court Clerk maintains public records including court, criminal, marriage, divorce, and property documents, with many available online. The County Court Clerk's office is located at 500 South Denver Ave., Room 200, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103-3832, and can be reached at 918-596-5478 for marriage records, 918-596-5454 for divorce records, and 918-596-5420 for general court clerk matters. Michael Willis serves as Tulsa County Clerk at 218 W. 6th St., 7th Floor, Tulsa, OK 74119-1004 (918-596-5801), and handles open records requests and deed requests. Record reproduction fees are standardized: $0.25 per page for legal-sized documents or smaller, $0.50 per page for ledger-sized (11 x 17), $1.00 per page for certified copies, $1.00 for CD or DVD reproduction, and actual costs for specialty papers or electronic records. Birth and death records are obtained separately from the Oklahoma State Department of Health at (405) 426-8880.

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  • OKLAHOMA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE V - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT SECTION V-1

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    Article V, Section V-1 through V-4 of the Oklahoma Constitution establishes the state's legislative authority in a bicameral Legislature (Senate and House of Representatives) while reserving to the people the powers of initiative and referendum. The initiative requires petition signatures from eight percent of legal voters to propose legislative measures and fifteen percent to propose constitutional amendments, with petition percentages calculated based on votes cast for Governor in the last general election. The referendum can be ordered by five percent of legal voters or by the Legislature itself, except for laws necessary for immediate public peace, health, or safety. Referendum petitions must be filed with the Secretary of State within ninety days after final adjournment of the legislative session that passed the bill in question, and measures referred to voters take effect upon approval by a simple majority vote, exempt from gubernatorial veto.

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  • Search Boards and Commissions - MO.gov

    Kansas City, MO
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    This document is a search interface and directory for Missouri state boards and commissions, enabling users to identify current vacancies, expired terms, and terms expiring within 60 days. The resource provides searchable access across 21 state departments and agencies—including Agriculture, Conservation, Corrections, Health and Senior Services, Public Safety, and Transportation—as well as over 60 named boards and commissions spanning judicial circuits, licensing boards, and advisory committees. Users can filter results by board name, commissioner name, or department, or search alphabetically to locate specific board members and openings.

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  • Borough Manager's Office - Government

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Borough of Carlisle operates under a Council-Manager form of government, with a professional Borough Manager appointed by Borough Council to oversee day-to-day operations and manage all municipal departments including public works, planning, police, finance, and utilities. The Manager's office consists of five staff members responsible for maintaining vital records, preparing the annual budget, implementing Council policies, and providing legal services through the Borough Solicitor. The Manager and Assistant Manager also serve on various community boards including the Carlisle Area Health and Wellness Foundation and Cumberland County planning and homeless task forces.

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  • Page 1 Chapter 40 - NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE ARTICLE I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS

    Syracuse, NY
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    This document presents the opening sections of Syracuse's Noise Control Ordinance (Chapter 40), establishing the city's policy to prevent excessive and unnecessary noise in order to protect public health, safety, and welfare. The ordinance designates the Syracuse Police Department chief as the administrator responsible for enforcement and provides detailed definitions of key terms including emergency vehicles, construction activities, commercial operations, and various noise-related devices. The provisions are intended to be broadly interpreted to effectuate noise control purposes while preserving the police department's authority to conduct necessary activities.

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  • CITY OF WORCESTER REVISED ORDINANCES OF 2008

    Worcester, MA
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    The City of Worcester Revised Ordinances of 2008 is a comprehensive municipal code document ordained by the City Council on June 24, 2008, and amended through February 24, 2026. The document organizes regulatory ordinances into five main categories: Organizational (general provisions, administrative, and personnel), Environmental (recycling, sewers, wetlands, and water), Public Safety (health, safety, fire, and licenses), Public Streets (streets, traffic, and vendors), and Enforcement (fines and penalties). The ordinances establish foundational definitions and construction rules for Worcester's municipal governance, including definitions of key terms such as "city," "city council," "city manager," and relevant agencies and departments.

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