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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-05-27

    May 27, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Council Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on May 27, 2026, with Presiding Officer Councilmember Maritza Rivera and three other members present (Joy Hollingsworth, Eddie Lin, and Alexis Mercedes Rinck), with Dionne Foster excused. The Committee heard an information item on the Department of Neighborhoods Community Liaison Programs and recommended confirmation of six appointments and reappointments by unanimous vote: Olivia Barlow and Negash Hassen to the Community Involvement Commission (terms to May 31, 2027 and 2028 respectively, each approved 4–0); Nate Lessler and Bryce Seidl to the Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council (terms to November 30, 2028, each approved 3–0 with Hollingsworth absent); and Christopher Scott, Devin McComb, and Paul Neal to the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council (Scott's term to June 30, 2026, and McComb and Neal's reappointments to June 30, 2029, all approved 4–0).

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Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-05-13

May 13, 2026

·Seattle, WA
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The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on May 13, 2026, at 9:31 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with four members present (Rivera, Foster, Lin, Rinck) and one excused (Hollingsworth). The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Quynh Pham as Director of the Department of Neighborhoods for a term through December 31, 2029, with all four present members voting in favor. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 121197, which imposes historic preservation controls on the Woodin House and adds it to Seattle's Table of Historical Landmarks under Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code, with all four present members voting in favor. The meeting adjourned at 10:04 a.m.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-04-22

    Apr 22, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on April 22, 2026, at 9:32 a.m., chaired by Councilmember Rivera with all five committee members present. The committee discussed the appointment of Quynh Pham as Director of the Department of Neighborhoods for a term extending to December 31, 2029. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-04-09

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee of the Seattle City Council met on April 9, 2026, at 3:02 p.m., with Councilmember Rivera presiding and four of five members present. The committee heard an information item (Inf 2875) regarding a $4 million investment for refugee and community support. The meeting adjourned at 3:51 p.m.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 4/9/2026

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council's Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on April 9, 2026, with four of five members present. The committee reviewed an information item regarding a $4 million investment for refugee and community support services. The meeting lasted approximately 49 minutes and included standard procedural items such as agenda approval and public comment.

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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 4/8/2026

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On April 8, 2026, Seattle's Select Committee on the Library Levy unanimously approved Council Bill 121181, recommending it advance to the full City Council. The ordinance would authorize the City to submit a proposition to voters on August 4, 2026, requesting approval for regular property tax levies exceeding state limitations for up to seven years to fund library operating hours, collections, technology, programming, maintenance, and a seismic retrofit of one library facility. All seven committee members present voted in favor of passage, with no opposition.

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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 2026-04-08

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Library Levy met on April 8, 2026, to consider CB 121181, an ordinance authorizing Seattle to submit a proposition to voters on August 4, 2026, for a seven-year property tax levy exceeding state limitations. The levy would fund library operating hours, collections, technology, programming, maintenance, and a seismic retrofit of one library facility. All seven committee members present voted in favor of recommending the ordinance pass, with no opposition.

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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 2026-04-02

    Apr 2, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Library Levy met on April 2, 2026, to hold a public hearing on CB 121181, an ordinance proposing a property tax levy for up to seven years to fund library operating hours, collections, technology, programming, maintenance, and a seismic retrofit of one library facility. Seven committee members were present, with one excused absence and one late arrival, and Chair Rivera presiding. The committee adjourned at 6:30 p.m. following the public hearing, with the ordinance scheduled for submission to qualified electors in an election on August 4, 2026.

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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 2026-03-31

    Mar 31, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Library Levy met on March 31, 2026, at 9:32 a.m. in Seattle's City Council Chamber with seven members present and two excused. The committee discussed Council Bill 121181, an ordinance proposing a regular property tax levy to be submitted to qualified voters on August 4, 2026, to fund Library operating hours, collections, technology, programming, and maintenance, as well as a seismic retrofit of one Library facility, for up to seven years. The committee recessed from 10:29 a.m. to 10:34 a.m. and adjourned at 10:56 a.m. No vote outcome or formal action was recorded in the minutes.

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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 2026-03-25

    Mar 25, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Library Levy met on March 25, 2026, to discuss CB 121181, an ordinance proposing a regular property tax levy for up to seven years to fund Seattle library operations, collections, technology, programming, and maintenance, with provision for a seismic retrofit of one library facility. The committee, presided over by Councilmember Rivera with seven members present, would submit the proposition to qualified electors at an election scheduled for August 4, 2026. The meeting began at 9:35 a.m. and adjourned at 12:03 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 2026-03-11

    Mar 11, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Library Levy met on March 11, 2026, at 9:32 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber, presiding over by Councilmember Rivera with seven members present and one excused absence. The committee heard Information Item 2856 regarding an overview of the 2019 Library Levy. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-02-25

    Feb 25, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on February 25, 2026, from 9:32 a.m. to 11:23 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber, with Councilmember Rivera presiding and four members present (Maritza Rivera, Dionne Foster, Eddie Lin, and Alexis Mercedes Rinck), plus one late arrival (Joy Hollingsworth). The committee heard Information Item 2839 regarding the Seattle Public Library 2019 Levy Background and Overview. The agenda was approved and the meeting included a public comment period before adjournment.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-02-19

    Feb 19, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on February 19, 2026, from 2:02 p.m. to 4:06 p.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with Councilmember Rivera presiding and four members present (Rivera, Hollingsworth, Lin, and Saka), one excused absence (Rinck), and one late arrival (Foster). The committee heard Information Item 2839 regarding the Seattle Public Library 2019 Levy Background and Overview.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-01-28

    Jan 28, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on January 28, 2026, from 9:34 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, with five members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Rivera. The committee heard Information Item 2824 regarding OIRA's efforts to support Seattle's immigrant and refugee communities. The agenda was approved and public comment was received, but no formal votes or actions are documented in these minutes.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-01-14

    Jan 14, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On January 14, 2026, the Seattle Council's Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber with five members present—Councilmembers Rivera (presiding), Hollingsworth, Foster, Lin, and Rinck. The committee heard Information Item 2817, a 2026 Seattle Public Library Overview Presentation. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-12-12

    Dec 12, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee held a meeting on December 12, 2025, at 9:34 a.m., with four members present (Councilmembers Rivera, Rinck, Hollingsworth, and Lin) and one excused (Councilmember Juarez). The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of eight appointments to various preservation and landmark boards, including Alex Rasmussen to the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council (term to June 30, 2029), Ras Peynado to the Pike Place Market Historical Commission (term to December 1, 2028), four appointees to the Pioneer Square Preservation Board with terms ending between March 1, 2026 and March 1, 2028, Joe Krentz to the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board (term to June 30, 2026), and Matthew D. Zinski to the Landmarks Preservation Board (term to August 14, 2028). All eight appointments passed 4–0 with no opposition.

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  • October 21, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Pocono Township, PA
    Minutes

    The Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors met on October 21, 2025, with four of five board members present to discuss regular business including a request from the Pocono Mountain Public Library Director for a $150,000 tax anticipation loan in three installments to address state budget impasse concerns, along with a request for a de minimis millage increase of 0.076 mills. The board approved October 7 meeting minutes and received a police report indicating a finalized budget draft for board consideration and new vehicles in service. The library funding request was tabled for discussion at a future work session due to concerns about potential tax base impacts from anticipated government layoffs.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL October 21, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    On October 21, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting that included several resolutions recognizing October as Michigan Library Appreciation Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as well as honoring The Pink Sisters nonprofit organization and community member Mary Petlichkoff. The consent agenda included multiple contract awards and authorizations, including $119,500 to Muck-Men for irrigation pond dredging at Dearborn Hills Golf Course, $449,500 to Fuse It Piping LLC for irrigation system repairs at the same facility, $412,576 to Stryker Sales for powered stair chairs for the Fire Department, and acceptance of a $475,000 FY2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant.

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  • PALMERTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Palmerton, PA Tuesday, September 16, 2025

    Sep 16, 2025

    ·Palmerton, PA
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    The Palmerton Area School District Board of School Directors held a regular meeting on September 16, 2025, in the High School Library with all nine directors present. Student reports highlighted various activities including junior high science experiments, drama productions, band and chorus rehearsals, and student council initiatives, while high school updates featured homecoming preparations (themed Rio with events on September 26), scholastic competition teams, and upcoming fall drama auditions. Executive sessions were held before and after the regular meeting to address legal and personnel matters.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-09-11

    Sep 11, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on September 11, 2025, and recommended City Council confirmation of two appointments to the Landmarks Preservation Board: Erica J. Thomas and VJ Kopacki, each for terms ending August 14, 2028, approved 4–0. The Committee also recommended passage of ordinance CB 121075 to designate Tolliver Temple Church of God in Christ as a landmark under Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 25.12, approved 4–0. The Committee discussed the reappointment of Dwane Chappelle as Director of the Department of Education and Early Learning for a term ending August 1, 2029, with no action taken on this item during the meeting.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-07-24

    Jul 24, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on July 24, 2025, at 9:32 a.m., with four members present (Rivera, Rinck, Hollingsworth, Solomon). The committee unanimously recommended confirmation of seven appointments by a 4–0 vote: three members to the Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council (Alistair Cerretti, Jonathan Moore, and Raam D. Wong) for terms ending November 30, 2027; and four members to the Pike Place Market Historical Commission (Alex Apostolopoulos, Pfeiffer Bloecker, Olivia Vermaak, and Jonathan Cracolici) for terms ending December 1, 2026 or 2027. All recommendations passed without opposition.

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  • May 14, 2025 1 Pocono Township Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes

    May 14, 2025

    ·Pocono Township, PA
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    The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 13, 2025, where members discussed and tabled a motion regarding 611 Land Development LLC's waiver requests pending further review. The board approved two grant applications: Resolution 2025-16 for the Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) Grant and Resolution 2025-17 for a Pennsylvania small water and sewer program grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which included discussion of a sewer line extension on Sullivan Trail. The meeting also included public comments regarding library relocation and concerns about dog waste affecting local wetlands and water, and the board announced that township offices would close May 20-21 for file relocation to a new building.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-03-27

    Mar 27, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Council's Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on March 27, 2025, from 9:31 a.m. to 10:44 a.m., with five members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Rivera. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Janet Ceballos's appointment as a member of the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026, with all five members voting in favor. The Committee also heard an information item regarding the Status of Federal Immigration Actions.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-03-13

    Mar 13, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on March 13, 2025, at 9:31 a.m., presided over by Councilmember Rivera, with four members present and one excused. The Committee unanimously recommended Council confirmation of Carmen A. Bendixen's reappointment to the Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees for a term through April 1, 2030, and reappointments of Evan M. Smith and Linda Thompson-Black to the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee for terms through December 31, 2026, with all four voting members in favor. The Committee also heard an information update on Chinatown International District Community Capacity Building before adjourning at 10:27 a.m.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-02-27

    Feb 27, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on February 27, 2025, from 9:32 a.m. to 10:33 a.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, with Councilmember Rivera presiding and three members present (Rivera, Rinck, Hollingsworth), one excused (Solomon), and one late arrival (Moore). The committee heard Information Item 2637 regarding the Seattle Public Library Annual Levy Update. No formal votes or specific budget figures were documented in the minutes.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-02-13

    Feb 13, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On February 13, 2025, the Seattle Council's Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met at 9:32 a.m. in the City Council Chamber with five members present, including Presiding Officer Councilmember Rivera. The committee heard Information Item 2620 regarding the Neighborhood Matching Fund Overview. The meeting adjourned at 10:31 a.m.

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  • Directors’ Meeting Minutes for Monday, February 3, 2025

    Feb 3, 2025

    ·Lincoln, NE
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    On February 3, 2025, the Lincoln City Directors met to discuss stormwater management, library services, and zoning updates. The city issued a $13.9 million stormwater bond approved by voters in November to fund flood mitigation and water quality improvements, with specific projects including urban drainage improvements and stream stabilizations across the city. Additionally, the Libraries Department reported a strategic plan for 2024-27 focused on maximizing access and growing support, with system-wide services and checkouts up 3-16% year-over-year, and Planning presented zoning district updates scheduled for City Council consideration in mid-March.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-01-09

    Jan 9, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on January 9, 2025, at 9:31 a.m., with Councilmembers Rivera, Rinck, and Moore present and Hollingsworth arriving late. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of four governing council appointments: Gabriel F. Grant to the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority through June 30, 2026 (3–0); Andrew Robinson to the same authority through April 30, 2026 (3–0); Gundeep Singh's reappointment to the same authority through June 30, 2028 (3–0); and Bert Gregory to the Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority through November 30, 2027 (4–0). The meeting adjourned at 9:48 a.m.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2024-12-12

    Dec 12, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on December 12, 2024, from 9:31 a.m. to 10:28 a.m. in the Council Chamber, with Councilmember Rivera presiding and four members present (Rivera, Rinck, Hollingsworth, Moore); Councilmember Morales was excused. The committee heard an information item regarding the Seattle Public Library's 2024-2033 Strategic Plan but took no formal action on it during the meeting.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2024-09-12

    Sep 12, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On September 12, 2024, the Seattle City Council's Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee, presided by Councilmember Rivera with all five members present (Rivera, Hollingsworth, Moore, Morales, and Woo), heard the Seattle Public Library's 2024 Mid-Year Update and considered four ordinances designating historic landmarks. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120479 (East Pine Substation), CB 120480 (Georgetown Steam Plant Pump House), CB 120562 (former Fire Station 26), and CB 120849 (Bloch House), each with a 5–0 vote in favor and no opposition. These ordinances impose historic preservation controls on the designated landmarks under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code and add them to the Table of Historical Landmarks in Chapter 25.32.

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