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  • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR THE MEETING AT 11:00 AM, TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026

    Apr 28, 2026

    ·Fort Worth, TX
    Agenda

    The Fort Worth City Council agenda for April 28, 2026 includes nine special presentations and recognitions honoring local officials, community members, and organizations, followed by a consent agenda with multiple items requiring minimal deliberation. The consent agenda addresses financial matters including a $153,398.48 appropriation to the Library Special Revenue Fund from the Addie Levy Trust, acceptance of approximately $658,707.58 in grants from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for homeless housing and services programs, and amendments to the Downtown Public Improvement District fiscal budget. The meeting was scheduled for 11:00 AM at the City Council Chamber in Fort Worth, Texas.

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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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  • 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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  • 0244X-2024: To Celebrate Columbus Public Health as the National Association of County and City Health Official’s (NACCHO) 2024 National Champion of Local Government Public Health

    Sep 12, 2024

    ·Columbus, OH
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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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  • 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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  • Tommy Battle, Mayor John Hamilton, City Administrator Trey Riley, City Attorney

    Huntsville, AL
    Agenda

    The Huntsville City Council held a regular meeting on April 23, 2026, with Mayor Tommy Battle and other city officials present to address multiple agenda items including special recognitions, proclamations, and resolutions. The meeting included proclamations declaring April 2026 as Fair Housing Month and May 2026 as Building Safety Month, as well as resolutions honoring local institutions and businesses such as John Blue Company (140 years of operation), Drake State Community & Technical College (65th anniversary), Alabama A&M athletic teams, and G's Country Kitchen (30 years of service). The agenda also included public hearings on property nuisance issues and an update from Huntsville Hospital regarding a health system transaction.

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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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  • Current Progress - 2025

    Tulsa, OK
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    The City of Tulsa's Office of Financial Empowerment and Community Wealth (OFE), officially launched in January 2023 under the Department of Resilience and Equity, provides programs and resources to improve financial stability and reduce economic disparities. The OFE was formally added to the City's General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, including two positions: Director and Financial Empowerment Program Assistant, with $330,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding secured for Financial Empowerment Center operations and $95,000 from private local foundations. For fiscal years 2026–2027, the office will receive an additional $150,000 in funding. The Tulsa Financial Empowerment Center, whose planning began in February 2020, operates as part of the city's broader resilience strategy and has leveraged Community Development Block Grant, ARPA, and private foundation grants to support its operations.

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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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  • Wind Gap Wind Gap Welcome To The Borough of Welcome To The Borough of

    Wind Gap, PA
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    This Fall/Winter 2021 newsletter from the Borough of Wind Gap provides municipal contact information, meeting schedules, and updates on local initiatives. Key topics covered include community programs such as a expanded community garden funded by Slate Belt Rising, a trick-or-treat event, curbside trash and leaf collection services, and snow emergency procedures. The document also includes directory information for borough officials, council members, and local service providers.

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  • – 1 – M IN ER S’ JO UR N A L Official Publication Borough of Minersville

    Minersville, PA
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    This is the February 2025 issue of the Miners' Journal, the official publication of Minersville Borough, Pennsylvania. The newsletter highlights the borough's improved website as a reliable source of local information, announces a search for a combined Borough and Sewer Authority manager with interviews underway, and promotes upcoming community events including an Easter egg hunt on April 19 and a call for pool and lifeguard staff applications for the 2025 season. The publication also references upcoming content on ordinance changes, library events, police reminders, and heating assistance programs.

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  • Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act) - borough mayors of pa

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    This is a government guidance document, not a meeting record. It is the Fifth Edition (July 2022) of Pennsylvania's "Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act)" guide published by the Department of Community and Economic Development for borough mayors and local officials. The document outlines legal requirements and procedures for public meetings under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, including sections on open meeting requirements, exceptions for executive sessions, and related regulations. It was prepared with input from the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and serves as an informational resource rather than documenting any specific meeting decisions or budget figures.

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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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  • San José City Records, 1850-1950 | San Jose Public Library

    San Jose, CA
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    This collection contains San José City Council Minutes, Ordinance and Resolution Records, and Office of the City Clerk documents spanning primarily from 1850 to 1950, covering the period from the city's official incorporation on March 27, 1850 through the mid-twentieth century. The San Jose Public Library's digital collections include photographs and records from this archival material, with additional archived recordings of city council and planning meetings available online from 2005 to the present. The collection serves as a historical record of local government decisions and administrative activities during San José's formative period and early development.

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  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    Lancaster, PA
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    This is an informational guide published by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development in March 2020 that explains home rule governance for Pennsylvania local governments. The document provides an overview of home rule's meaning and development, outlines procedures for establishing Government Study Commissions, and details the operations and processes involved in local government reorganization. The publication serves as a reference resource for citizens and local officials seeking to understand Pennsylvania's home rule framework and is not a record of a specific meeting or policy decision.

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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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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP HANDBOOK ____________________________________ March 2019

    Cincinnati, OH
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    This Ohio Township Handbook, published by the State Auditor's office in March 2019, is a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist township officials in understanding their roles, responsibilities, and procedural requirements. The handbook covers multiple sections including township officers and employees, administration and finance, fire and ambulance services, and police protection, with appendices providing additional reference materials. As an informational resource rather than legal guidance, the handbook aims to help local government officials meet administrative challenges by providing accessible, regularly updated information on township governance and operations.

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  • Earned Income Tax (EIT) / Local Services Tax (LST) / ...

    Hazleton, PA
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    This document is a reference table of official tax rates as of June 15, 2014, listing Earned Income Tax (EIT), Local Services Tax (LST), and Personal Income Tax (PIT) rates across multiple Pennsylvania school districts and municipalities, along with their designated tax collectors and contact information. The document shows varying tax rates by jurisdiction—for example, Abington Township in Montgomery County has a 1.5% resident EIT rate with a $52 LST, while Adams Township in Snyder County has a 2.3% resident EIT rate—and provides administrative details for tax collection entities such as Berkheimer Tax Administrator and York Adams Tax Bureau.

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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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  • Historic District Designation in Pennsylvania Michel R. Lefèvre

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This 2005 publication from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, authored by Michel R. Lefèvre, serves as a comprehensive guide for local governments on establishing and administering historic district designations in Pennsylvania. The document, which substantially revised the previous edition from 26 years earlier, draws on accumulated experience from Pennsylvania communities in using historic district designation as a preservation strategy and tool for cultural and economic development. The guide is intended for local government officials, historic preservation organizations, and citizens considering the creation of historic preservation ordinances.

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  • Carlisle PA - Borough hall, mayor, stats, schools, attractions, and more

    Carlisle, PA
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    This document is an informational reference page about Carlisle, Pennsylvania, providing basic administrative details and general information for residents and visitors. It includes contact information for Carlisle Borough Hall (located at 501 Garland Drive), identifies Mayor Brenda Landis, and notes the official website as carlislepa.org. The page also contains demographic and geographic details, such as Carlisle's location in Cumberland County approximately 20 miles west of Harrisburg, median home prices around $200,000, and information about local services including the Building Code Department for construction permits.

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  • City of Newark, Muni Code: 0714 2014 MUNICIPAL DATA SHEET

    Newark, NJ
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    The City of Newark's 2014 Municipal Data Sheet documents the city's governing body and municipal officials as of June 30, 2014, including Mayor Mildred C. Crump as President, Vice President Augusto Amador, and key officials such as Municipal Clerk John S. James, Tax Collector Carlos M. Gonzalez, Chief Financial Officer Darrin S. Sharif, and Municipal Attorney Ronald C. Rice, all with terms expiring June 30, 2014. The document certifies that the 2014 Budget and Capital Budget were approved by resolution of the Governing Body and confirms that anticipated revenues equal total appropriations in compliance with New Jersey Local Budget Law N.J.S. 40A:4-1 et seq. The municipal address is listed as Newark City Hall, 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, in Essex County.

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  • Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code Act of 1968, P.L.805, No.247

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This document is the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code Act of 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), published in its Seventeenth Edition by the Department of Community and Economic Development in January 2003. The code establishes the legal framework for local land use planning in Pennsylvania municipalities, covering planning agencies, comprehensive planning, zoning, subdivision and land development, official maps, and capital improvements. This is a reference document providing municipalities with statutory guidance on planning procedures and requirements, rather than a record of a specific meeting or decision.

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  • 2024 Shelby County Budget Order

    Shelbyville, IN
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    The Department of Local Government Finance issued a certified 2024 Budget Order for Shelby County on January 12, 2024, following completion of required assessments and approvals including the county assessor's ratio study (approved April 12, 2023) and the auditor's certification of net assessed values (August 9, 2023). The order directs the county auditor to prepare the tax duplicate and publish tax rates for each taxing district three times in county newspapers, while requiring all legislative bodies and administrative officers to ensure expenditures do not exceed budgeted amounts and approved tax rates. The document establishes the official 2024 tax rates for Shelby County's various taxing districts, with the Addison district showing a rate of 1.5485 per $100 of assessed valuation compared to 1.560 in 2023.

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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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