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

    Jan 14, 2026

    ·Baton Rouge, LA
    Minutes

    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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  • 2025-1425: Ordinance Directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2025 May Primary Election a referendum question, “Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article One, Home Rule Powers - Definitions, be supplemented by adding a new Section, “105. Local Governance”, by prohibiting the discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, disability, place of birth, national origin or association or affiliation with any nation or foreign state in conducting business of the City?” (Public Hearing held 2/3/25)

    Jan 22, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Urban Design Commission January 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes MEETING MINUTES

    Jan 16, 2025

    ·Fort Worth, TX
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    The Urban Design Commission held a public meeting on January 16, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, to review urban design matters and hear public testimony. The agenda included a work session on officer elections and pedestrian light spacing, followed by a public hearing where the commission unanimously approved December 2024 meeting minutes (10-0 vote) and began reviewing new cases, including UDC-2024-234 regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness request at 904 Cooks Lane for a waiver from the Urban Forestry Ordinance's tree preservation requirement. The meeting was held in-person with remote participation options available via WebEx, teleconference, and local television channels.

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  • A0213-2024: Appointment of Quinten L. Harris JD, MPA, City of Columbus, 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Scioto Peninsula New Community Authority Board of Trustees as the local government representative member, in his official capacity, replacing Rory McGuiness, with a term expiration date of September 16, 2027, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new local government representative member is duly appointed or elected to serve for the remainder of such term. (resume attached).

    Dec 5, 2024

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • A0209-2024: Re-Appointment of Quinten Harris, JD, MPA, of 111 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215, to continue to serve on the RiverSouth Development Authority Board of Trustees as the local government representative, in his official capacity, for the current term expiring June 22, 2025, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new local government representative member is duly appointed or elected to serve for the remainder of such term. (résumé attached).

    Dec 3, 2024

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • A0212-2024: Reappointment of Lark Mallory, Mallory Economic Development Advisors, to serve on the RiverSouth Development Authority Board of Trustees as a citizen member with a new term expiration date of June 22, 2026, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new local government representative member is duly appointed or elected to serve for the remainder of such term.(résumé attached)

    Dec 3, 2024

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 24-1676: A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 15, Article III concerning campaign finances. Amends Chapter 15, Article III of the Revised Municipal Code to reorganize and clarify the city's campaign finance laws, prohibit anonymous contributions to candidates running for local elected office, and make other conforming changes. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 1-28-2025.

    Nov 12, 2024

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 2024-1507: On the message and order, referred on October 9, 2024, Docket #1507, requesting and recommending that the city hold in-person early voting for both the September 9, 2025, Preliminary Municipal Election (presuming this body acts favorably on my separate submission related to the date of the Preliminary) and the November 4, 2025, Municipal Election. I make this request in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c.54, § 25B (c)(1) upon the request of the registrars of the City of Boston. That statute provides a local option to allow for in-person early voting for any Preliminary or Municipal Election, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to pass in a new draft. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. The report was accepted; the order was passed in a new draft.

    Oct 7, 2024

    ·Boston, MA
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  • Res 32148: A RESOLUTION regarding Initiative 137 concerning excess compensation payroll taxes to fund the Social Housing Developer (which the City Council determined not to enact on September 19, 2024); authorizing the City Clerk and the Executive Director of the Ethics and Elections Commission to take those actions necessary to enable proposed Initiative 137 to appear on the February 11, 2025 ballot and the local voters’ pamphlet in conjunction with the Payroll Expense Tax proposal (City Council Bill 120864), which is a proposed alternative measure dealing with the same subject matter in accordance with Charter Article IV; requesting the King County Elections Director to place the proposed Initiative 137 and its alternate on the February 11, 2025 election ballot in accordance with applicable law; and providing for the publication of such proposed Initiative Measure and its alternate.

    Sep 16, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Res 32142: A RESOLUTION regarding Initiative 137 concerning a payroll expense tax to fund the Social Housing Developer; authorizing the City Clerk and the Executive Director of the Ethics and Elections Commission to take those actions necessary to enable the proposed Initiative Measure to appear on the November 5, 2024, ballot and the local voters’ pamphlet; requesting the King County Elections Director to place the proposed Initiative Measure on the November 5, 2024, ballot; and providing for the publication of such proposed Initiative Measure.

    Jul 30, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • 2107-2023: To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2023-08 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which creates a 2023 Precinct Election Official Leave Program for City employees in Local 1632 to work the 2023 Special Election and the 2023 General Election as a poll worker for the Franklin County Board of Elections; and to declare an emergency.

    Jul 6, 2023

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2844-2022: To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2022-14 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which creates a 2022 Precinct Election Official Leave Program for City employees in Local 1632 to work the 2022 General Election as a poll worker for the Franklin County Board of Elections; and to declare an emergency.

    Oct 12, 2022

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2787-2022: To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2022-08 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502 to amend the Collective Bargaining Agreement, dated April 24, 2020 through April 23, 2023, by creating a 2022 Precinct Election Official Leave Program for City employees to work the 2022 General Election as a poll worker with the Franklin County Board of Elections; and to declare an emergency.

    Oct 5, 2022

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • Res 32069: A RESOLUTION regarding Initiative 135 concerning developing and maintaining affordable social housing in Seattle; authorizing the City Clerk and the Executive Director of the Ethics and Elections Commission to take those actions necessary to enable the proposed Initiative Measure to appear on the February 14, 2023, ballot and the local voters’ pamphlet; requesting the King County Elections Director to place the proposed Initiative Measure on the February 14, 2023, ballot; and providing for the publication of such proposed Initiative Measure.

    Sep 8, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Res 32057: A RESOLUTION regarding Initiative 134 concerning allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates in primary elections (rejected by the City Council on July 14, 2022); authorizing the City Clerk and the Executive Director of the Ethics and Elections Commission to take those actions necessary to enable proposed Initiative 134 to appear on the November 8, 2022, ballot and the local voters’ pamphlet in conjunction with the Ranked Choice Voting proposal (City Council Bill 120369), which is a proposed alternative measure on the same subject matter in accordance with Charter Article IV; requesting the King County Elections Director to place the proposed Initiative 134 and its alternate on the November 8, 2022, election ballot in accordance with applicable law; and providing for the publication of such proposed Initiative Measure and its alternate.

    Jun 28, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • 1146-2022: To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2022-04 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and the Communications Workers of America, (CWA) Local 4502 to amend the Collective Bargaining Agreement, dated April 24, 2020 through April 23, 2023, by creating a 2022 Precinct Election Official Leave Program for City employees to work the 2022 Primary Election and Special Election as a poll worker for the Franklin County Board of Elections; and to declare an emergency.

    Apr 15, 2022

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 1123-2022: To approve Memorandum of Understanding #2022-05 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which creates a 2022 Precinct Election Official Leave Program for City employees in Local 1632 to work the 2022 Primary Election and Special Election as a poll worker for the Franklin County Board of Elections; and to declare an emergency.

    Apr 12, 2022

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2021-0896: On the Communication referred on August 18, 2021, Docket #0896, was received from Eneida Tavares, Chair, of the Board of Election, for your approval a citizen petition entitled "An Elected Boston School Committee" for the placement of a local nonbinding public opinion advisory question on the ballot of the next regular municipal election on November 2, 2021, submits a report recommending that the petition ought to pass. The report was accepted; the petition was passed.

    Aug 13, 2021

    ·Boston, MA
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  • Res 32012: A RESOLUTION regarding the voter-proposed City Charter Amendment 29 (Clerk File 321942); authorizing the City Clerk and the Executive Director of the Ethics and Elections Commission to take those actions necessary to enable the proposed amendment to appear on the November 2, 2021 ballot and in the local voters’ pamphlet; requesting the King County Elections Director to place the proposed City Charter amendment on the November 2, 2021 ballot; and providing for publication of the amendment.

    Jul 28, 2021

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • February 28, 2013

    Feb 28, 2013

    ·Huntsville, AL
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    The Huntsville City Council held a regular meeting on February 28, 2013, featuring mayoral recognitions of local achievers including the Randolph School Boys Cross Country Team as state champions and Coach Lennie Acuff of UA Huntsville. The council adopted seven resolutions honoring pioneering African American leaders during Black History Month, recognizing individuals who achieved historic firsts in education, government, and judiciary, including Dr. Ann Roy Moore (first African American superintendent of Huntsville City Schools), Dr. George W. Grayson (first African American elected to Alabama House from Huntsville District 19), and Judge Martha Lynn Sherrod (first African American elected to a county-wide seat in Madison County).

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  • OLD TOWN SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY PLANNING GROUP General Monthly Meeting

    San Diego, CA
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    The Old Town San Diego Community Planning Group held a general monthly meeting on July 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at the Whaley House Courtroom, with a new earlier start time. The agenda included standard items such as approval of meeting minutes, a treasurer's report, upcoming board member elections, community updates, and announcements from various local officials and agencies representing city, county, and state government levels. The meeting was scheduled to adjourn at approximately 4:30 p.m., with the next meeting set for August 10, 2022.

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  • Michigan's Freedom of Information Act

    Lansing, MI
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    Michigan's Township Focus magazine (September 2025) features an article on Michigan's Freedom of Information Act as part of the Michigan Townships Association's official publication. The issue includes coverage of the ESTA program's October 1 implementation for small business townships, professional development retreat announcements, and specific rules governing township board meetings. MTA President Harold Koviak's message emphasizes the need to recruit younger individuals into township service, noting that only 3% of elected township officials are under age 40 according to a 2024 survey, and calls for education initiatives to engage residents and young people in local government.

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  • CODE OF ORDINANCES of the BOROUGH OF AMBLER Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

    Ambler, PA
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    The Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was adopted by Borough Council on August 15, 2005, and published by General Code Publishers Corp. The document contains 27 chapters of current ordinances organized by subject matter, along with an appendix of temporary ordinances, a key to disposition of all ordinances ever enacted, and an alphabetical index. The Borough, originally settled in 1832 and incorporated in 1888, is governed by elected officials including Mayor Bud Wahl and a nine-member Council, with appointed officials including Borough Manager Rocco Wack and Solicitor Joseph Bresnan.

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  • About - Bloomington Township Trustee - Indiana

    Bloomington, IN
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    The Bloomington Township Trustee office, led by Trustee Efrat Rosser (elected 2022), provides relief, support, and community connection services to township residents in need through collaboration with local organizations. The office's mission emphasizes enhancing quality of life, accessibility, compassion, responsible stewardship of public funds, and preserving township history. Rosser brings 25 years of Monroe County residency and extensive local government and nonprofit leadership experience, including prior roles with the City of Bloomington Utilities and United Way of Monroe County.

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  • City Clerk - City of Jersey City

    Jersey City, NJ
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    The Office of the City Clerk for Jersey City, headed by Sean J. Gallagher, serves as the Secretary to the Municipal Council, keeper of the City Seal, Chief Election Officer, and Records Manager. The office issues Vital Records, manages Open Public Record Act (OPRA) requests, registers landlords and lobbyists, and certifies local elections. Located at 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302, the office operates by appointment only during regular hours Monday–Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with marriage and civil union license services available Monday–Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM by appointment; the contact number is (201) 547-5150.

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  • July 2024 Township Focus

    Lansing, MI
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    This July 2024 publication from the Michigan Townships Association features an editorial discussing the role of township government in local democracy, with MTA Executive Director Neil Sheridan and President Connie Cargill reflecting on what unites Michigan's 1,240 townships—primarily their residents and officials working to improve community quality of life, public safety, and economic opportunities. The issue includes articles on topics such as board engagement and effective meetings, July and December boards of review procedures, new state rules expanding overtime pay and banning noncompete agreements, and bridging the digital divide in Michigan communities. The publication serves as an official resource for township officials and includes information about MTA training programs for newly elected officials.

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  • Office of the City Clerk | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
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    The Office of the City Clerk of Newark, New Jersey provides administrative support to the Municipal Council including budget and legislative research, maintains official city records, manages licensing requirements, and conducts municipal elections in compliance with state law and local ordinance. The office is headed by City Clerk Kecia Daniels and is located at 920 Mayor Kenneth A Gibson Boulevard, Room 306, with phone contact at 973-733-6574. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The office provides resources including Municipal Council agendas, voting information in English and Spanish, Open Public Records Act request processing, and a 2026 Municipal Council Meeting Calendar.

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  • Naperville Township Republican Org

    Naperville, IL
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    The Naperville Township Republican Organization is an active political action committee established in 1989 with headquarters at 1567 North Aurora Road in Naperville, Illinois, currently led by Chair Andrew Manno and Treasurer Nina Trivedi. The committee supports local Republican candidates across township offices including supervisor, trustee, clerk, assessor, and highway commissioner positions. Recent financial filings from 2025-2026 show quarterly reports and year-round contribution disclosures, with one amended filing clarifying a $10,000 investment deposit and associated interest accrual that had been incorrectly categorized in the initial submission.

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  • Michigan's overlapping property tax limitations and the ...

    Lansing, MI
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    This November 2021 issue of Township Focus, the official publication of the Michigan Townships Association, features an analysis of Michigan's overlapping property tax limitations and their unsustainable impact on local governments and taxpayers, noting that Michigan has some of the strictest property tax limits in the country. The publication also covers Canton Charter Township's national recognition for election innovations developed during the pandemic and reports on the Michigan Townships Association's return to in-person learning at the UP North Summit, which drew over 100 township officials and legislators in September.

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  • MINUTES of REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD of ...

    Knoxville, TN
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    The Bowling Green, Kentucky Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on September 16, 2008, where Mayor Elaine N. Walker recognized local achievements including Boy Scout Troop 79's attendance, Fire Prevention Officer Marlee Boenig's election as Vice President of the National Information Officers Association, and the city website's two national awards. The board conducted public hearings on the proposed 2008 property tax rate of $0.206 per $100 assessed value (a decrease from the previous year that included a 4% growth rate and compensation for the new Warren County Library District tax), with no public comments received, and reviewed proposed uses of Municipal Aid Program funds, including Fiscal Year 2009 Liquid Fuel Tax projected revenues of $955,700. Plant Manager Paul Graham presented on General Motors' 100th Anniversary, discussing the Corvette Plant's operations and GM's future energy diversification goals, leading Mayor Walker to proclaim the day as General Motors Corporation 100th Anniversary Celebration Day.

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