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  • Resolution on Protection of LGBTQ Rights & Freedom CAPS Resolution 23-01 asks the City of Bloomington Common Council and the Mayor to declare the City a Safe Haven for Transgender Youth in response to state legislation passed in 2023 that bans gender-affirming health care for minors, restricts educational materials with LGBTQ+ themes in municipal schools, and requires parental notification of nomenclature and pronoun change requests from students in municipal schools. The Commission asks the City to adopt a policy or policies consistent with the principles set forth in the resolution. Resolution 23-01, passed 8-0-1, 11/2/2023

    Nov 2, 2023

    ·Bloomington, IN
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  • Resolution on Protection of Reproductive Rights & Freedom CAPS Resolution 22-2 expresses the concern of the Community Advisory on Public Safety Commission over the Supreme Court's recent Dobbs decision and Indiana's Senate Bill 1. The resolution makes recommendations on policies and actions the Commission feels the city should take to help protect reproductive rights & freedom. Resolution 22-2, passed 8/22/2022

Aug 22, 2022

·Bloomington, IN
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  • 2021 Municipal Directory Monroe County Planning Commission

    Pocono Township, PA
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    This is a 2021 municipal directory for Monroe County Planning Commission that serves as a reference guide containing contact information, meeting schedules, and administrative details for the county's planning bodies and municipalities. The document is organized as a table of contents listing Monroe County departments, the Planning Commission and Conservation District boards and staff, and individual township and borough entries. No budget figures, policy decisions, or meeting discussions are presented in this directory document.

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  • Records | City of OKC

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    The Office of the City Clerk operates the Archives and Records Management Program, which provides public and employee access to City administrative and historical records in accordance with Oklahoma public records laws. The office manages record retention and preservation policies, administers the electronic records management system for City Council, Boards, Commissions, and Trusts, and assists City employees with managing electronic and physical records. In 2014, the Office of the City Clerk received a grant from the National Archives and Records Administration, National Historical Publications and Records Commission to preserve permanent records dating back to 1890. The office is located at 200 N. Walker Ave., 2nd floor, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with contact available at (405) 297-2391.

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  • Austin Boards and Commissions | City of Austin | AustinTexas.gov

    Austin, TX
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    This webpage provides an overview of Austin's Boards and Commissions system, explaining that these bodies enable public participation in city government and help shape policy by offering diverse viewpoints to City Council. The page outlines how community members can comment at meetings (by phone or in-person) and provides access to resources including an application process to become a board member, meeting video archives, and recommendations. It lists over 60 active boards and commissions covering areas such as public safety, economic development, environmental issues, and quality of life for various community groups.

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  • Meeting Agendas & Minutes

    Springfield, IL
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    This document is a webpage index for Springfield Township's meeting agendas and minutes, providing links to current and archived meeting documents for various boards and commissions including the Township Board, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Park Commission, and Library Board. The page includes meeting logistics such as the 7:00 PM start time for Township Board meetings, live streaming access via Zoom and phone, and instructions for public comment and accessibility accommodations. Specific meeting dates and available documents are listed for 2026 and late 2025, though no substantive discussion or policy decisions are detailed in this index document.

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  • Administrative Code

    Mahanoy City, PA
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    The Borough of Mahanoy City adopted this Administrative Code in September 2021 to operationalize its Home Rule Charter and establish comprehensive procedures for governmental operations, following findings by the Government Study Commission that revealed past inconsistencies and gaps in Borough administrative policies. Developed cooperatively by Baker Tilly and Borough officials and employees, the code addresses Borough structure and organization, financial policies and procedures including accounting and budgeting, and human resource administration including employment guidelines and performance management. The code establishes legislative and administrative procedures, defines responsibilities of Borough officials, and establishes fiscal controls, while explicitly preserving existing Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Police Department and Teamsters Local Union No. 429 and Civil Service requirements, which govern in case of conflict.

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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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  • Urban Forestry Commission | City of Cleveland Ohio

    Cleveland, OH
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    The Urban Forestry Commission (UFC), originally established as the Tree Commission in the early 1990s and dormant since the early 2000s, was revived in 2021 through Cleveland City Council legislation amending Chapter 163 of the Codified Ordinances. The UFC advises the Mayor and City Council on policies and regulations to increase tree canopy and neighborhood vibrancy, with responsibilities including adoption of an urban forest management plan, development of a comprehensive tree inventory, policy recommendations, monitoring of implementation, and grant solicitation. The commission holds quarterly public meetings that are live-streamed on Sustainable Cleveland's YouTube and broadcast on TV20, with scheduled Budget Committee meetings on May 8, 2026 and July 10, 2026, and a Policy Committee meeting on June 10, 2026. Public comments are accepted online (by noon ET on the day of the meeting) and in-person (with sign-in required at least 5 minutes before the meeting), with each speaker limited to 3 minutes and comments required to be relevant to the posted agenda.

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  • Virtual Board & Commission Meetings – Welcome to the City of Fort Worth

    Fort Worth, TX
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    The City of Fort Worth announced policy changes regarding virtual participation in board and commission meetings, effective September 1, 2025, prohibiting virtual participation by applicants, consultants, and public speakers due to incidents involving inappropriate content displayed by unauthorized individuals. Additionally, beginning October 1, 2025, all board and commission members serving on development and land use bodies must attend meetings in person to improve efficiency and reduce technical issues. Residents can continue to watch recorded meetings on the FWTV page or contact relevant city staff for additional information.

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  • Public Meeting Notices | City of Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ
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    This document is an index of public meeting notices for the City of Phoenix, providing access to meeting schedules for the City Council, subcommittees, boards, commissions, and committees. The official bulletin board for posting notices is located at Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St., and is viewable 24 hours daily from outside the building along Third Avenue. Meeting notices are available in downloadable PDF format with staff liaison contact information included in each notice. The index shows meetings scheduled for May 5–6, 2026, including the Fire Pension Board (9:00 AM), Police Pension Board (9:00 AM), City Council Policy Session (2:30 PM), and multiple subcommittees and planning committees throughout the day. The platform directs residents to the city's official bulletin board as the authoritative source for notices under Open Meeting Law compliance.

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  • Commission Meetings & Archive – Prosper Portland

    Portland, OR
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    Prosper Portland's Board of Commissioners holds regular meetings generally on the third Wednesday of each month, with meetings open to public attendance and testimony. The Board is authorized by the City Charter to adopt policies through resolutions at public meetings, with agendas and reports posted in advance on the agency's website. Recent meetings in 2026 have addressed matters including tax increment finance district progress reports, modifications to small business loan programs, a commercial property loan of up to $10.8 million, and approval of the Cully Action Plan, with all meetings recorded and available via live stream on YouTube and rebroadcast on Comcast Cable.

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  • Boards & Commissions - City of Huntsville

    Huntsville, AL
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    The City of Huntsville maintains approximately 60 local and regional boards and commissions with volunteer positions appointed by the Mayor and City Council to provide advisory, policy, and governing roles that shape community quality of life. Membership terms range from two to six years with time commitments varying from a few hours to over 20 hours monthly, and positions may require specific professional expertise, residency within the city, ethics training, and background checks. Interested residents are encouraged to review individual board requirements and submit applications via email or an online interest form.

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  • Boards, Committees & Commissions City of Tucson

    Tucson, AZ
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    The City of Tucson is accepting applications for the Civil Service Commission through its City Clerk's Office. The Commission meets four times per year and ensures equal opportunity and merit principles in personnel administration; commissioners receive $2,400 annually and the chairperson receives $3,000 annually. Applicants must be residents and qualified electors of Tucson for at least five years, cannot hold any other public office, and are accepted from any political party. The City of Tucson additionally maintains a complete list of boards, committees, and commissions that serve in advisory capacities to the Mayor and Council, with a policy (Resolution 15881) requiring all appointments to be gender balanced and reflect the ethnic and racial composition of the City. Interested residents can apply online or contact the City Clerk's Office at (520) 791-4213 for assistance.

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  • Honolulu Fire Commission | Honolulu Fire Department

    Honolulu, HI
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    The Honolulu Fire Commission is a civilian oversight body whose commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Honolulu City Council, serving without compensation. The Commission's mandated responsibilities include appointing and removing the Fire Chief, reviewing the annual budget and departmental operations, conducting at least annual performance evaluations of the Fire Chief, reviewing personnel actions for policy compliance, hearing citizen complaints, and submitting an annual report to the Mayor and Council. The current Commission consists of six appointed members—Butch Galdeira (Chair, term through 12/31/26), Debbi Eleneki (Vice Chair, through 12/31/29), Gerard Gibson (through 12/31/26), Dennis Morton (through 12/31/27), Gaison Ontai (through 12/31/29), and Arnold Wong (through 12/31/28)—plus one vacant seat. The Commission maintains public records of meeting agendas and minutes dating back to at least 2017.

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  • Pennsylvania Bulletin

    Lansford, PA
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    This Pennsylvania Bulletin document from June 21, 2014, lists public official positions across multiple boroughs in Pennsylvania that have duties and responsibilities relating to gaming issues or licensing under the Gaming Act. The document identifies covered positions in boroughs across Allegheny, Carbon, and Dauphin counties, including roles such as chief of police, borough council members, mayors, solicitors, and various board and commission members. No specific budget figures or policy changes are discussed; the document serves as a reference list of positions subject to gaming-related regulations.

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  • Boards and Commissions – City of Hartford

    Hartford, CT
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    This webpage provides information about Hartford's boards and commissions, which are volunteer-led organizations that assist in managing city affairs. The page describes the structure, purpose, and meeting schedules of various commissions including the Advisory Commission on Food Policy, Civilian Police Review Board, Commission on Aging, Board of Education, and others that address issues such as property assessment appeals, historic preservation, and architectural selections for infrastructure projects. The city encourages residents to volunteer and participate in these boards and commissions as a way to contribute expertise and help shape the community.

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  • 1 CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF LODI PART TWELVE - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE

    Akron, OH
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    This document is the table of contents and organizational framework for the Codified Ordinances of Lodi Part Twelve, which comprises the city's Planning and Zoning Code. It outlines three main titles: Planning (including the Planning Commission and Development Policy Plan), Subdivision Regulations (covering general provisions, administration, procedures, and design standards), and Zoning (detailing various zoning districts from residential to industrial, along with regulations for signs, parking, flood prevention, and unsafe buildings). The code, last updated in 1993, includes multiple appendices with zoning maps, flowcharts, and technical specifications for implementation and enforcement.

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  • Climate and Resiliency Planning | Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
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    The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board voted on February 12, 2026 to recommend climate policies to the Plan Commission for inclusion in Plan Spokane 2046, following Phase 2 discussions on climate policy development across 11 sectors required by Washington State (agriculture, buildings, transportation, water resources, waste management, and others). The City of Spokane is updating its Comprehensive Plan, mandated by the Growth Management Act and due in 2026, to integrate climate considerations and address community resilience to climate hazards while promoting equity, protecting infrastructure, and preserving environmental resources. The planning effort incorporates input from community engagement, board feedback, and city staff, with opportunities for public participation through workshops, town halls, and surveys.

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  • Carlisle Borough Climate Action Plan

    Carlisle, PA
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    Carlisle Borough approved a comprehensive Climate Action Plan on January 13, 2022, developed by the Borough's Climate Action Commission in partnership with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, to outline local actions and policies for reducing the borough's greenhouse gas emissions. The plan was created through collaboration among local government officials, external agencies including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and community stakeholders, with funding support from the US Department of Energy State Energy Program. The document serves as a roadmap for implementing climate mitigation strategies at the local level.

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  • SPUR REPORT MAY 2025 Balancing Oakland’s Budget Sound Fiscal Policy Structural

    Oakland, CA
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    This SPUR report from May 2025 analyzes Oakland's structural budget deficit and proposes nine recommendations to achieve fiscal solvency and economic growth. The report identifies a decades-long imbalance where revenue growth has not kept pace with rising pension, healthcare, insurance, and operational costs, exacerbated by post-pandemic challenges including labor shortages, decreased tax revenues from real estate, tourism, and retail sales, and a 78% disapproval rating of city government according to an Oakland Budget Advisory Commission survey. The analysis notes that Oakland's fiscal crisis mirrors broader challenges in comparable California cities including San Francisco and San José, and occurred against a backdrop of governance disruption following the former mayor's recall in November 2024 and subsequent federal indictment.

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  • Historical Commission | Past Meeting Agendas & Minutes

    Dallas, TX
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    This document is a webpage index for the Dallas County Historical Commission listing past meeting dates from 2021 through December 2024, with placeholder links for agendas and minutes. The page provides contact information for the commission (located at 500 Elm Street, Suite 3100, Dallas, TX 75202) and indicates that several meetings were cancelled during this period, including sessions in January 2024, June 2024, August 2024, February 2023, and October 2022. No specific meeting content, decisions, or policy changes are detailed in this document.

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  • Public Meetings, Boards, Committees & Commissions City of Tucson

    Tucson, AZ
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    This document is a directory listing of public meetings, boards, committees, and commissions within the City of Tucson's Planning & Development Services Department. It provides brief descriptions of 13 different advisory and review bodies, including historic zone advisory boards for multiple districts, the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and specialized committees addressing topics such as stormwater management, outdoor lighting codes, and building standards. No specific meeting dates, budget figures, or policy decisions are included in this informational reference page.

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  • Board of Supervisors | Jackson County, MS

    Jackson, MS
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    The Jackson County Board of Supervisors is composed of five supervisors elected by district to four-year terms with no term limits: Barry Cumbest (District 1), Ennit Morris (District 2), Ken Taylor (District 3), Troy Ross (District 4), and Randy Bosarge (District 5). The Board meets at 9 a.m. on the first Monday of every month at 2915 Canty Street, Pascagoula, MS, with holiday meetings moved to the next non-holiday date and regular meetings typically recessed and resumed on the third Monday as decided at meetings. Primary Board duties include adopting an annual budget, establishing the annual property tax rate, setting policies and objectives for county growth and development, adopting ordinances and regulations for the general welfare, and carrying out responsibilities set forth by Mississippi State statutes. Agendas are prepared the week prior to meetings by the County Administrator's office (228-769-3088) and must receive agenda item requests by noon on Wednesday before the Board meeting; official minutes are available online from January 2015 forward and in the Archives Department for earlier dates back to September 7, 2007. The Board also appoints members to various boards and commissions serving Jackson County communities and selects a president and vice president from its members annually to preside over meetings and sign county documents.

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  • Borough Government

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Borough of Carlisle operates under a Home Rule Charter with a Council-Manager form of government, allowing the municipality greater autonomy in crafting local ordinances and policies. The Borough is governed by seven elected Council members serving staggered four-year terms, along with an elected Mayor, who set policy and approve budgets, while an appointed Borough Manager handles day-to-day operations and department supervision. The Borough holds two public meetings monthly—a workshop meeting and a regular Council meeting—and encourages citizen participation through board and commission volunteer opportunities.

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  • Homepage | City of Lexington, Kentucky

    Lexington, KY
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    This is the homepage for the City of Lexington, Kentucky, providing navigation to city services and official information. The Urban County Council serves as the legislative body with 12 district councilmembers and three at-large councilmembers, who vote on budgets, policies, and taxes. Mayor Linda Gorton's message emphasizes priorities including attracting new businesses, supporting local firms, promoting agriculture, and strengthening the economy. The site offers residents tools to apply for jobs, access boards and commissions, look up districts and representatives, and manage services such as waste collection and traffic updates.

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  • Board of Supervisors - Des Moines County Government -Iowa

    Des Moines, IA
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    The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors is a three-member legislative body composed of Jim Cary, Tom Broeker, and Shane McCampbell, serving staggered four-year terms with elections held every two years. The Board's primary responsibilities include overseeing the county budget, setting tax levies, making county policies, approving bonds and ordinances, establishing public highways, and promoting economic development. The Board also serves on various county boards and commissions and facilitates cooperative efforts among government entities within Des Moines County.

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  • COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PLANNING REPORT NO. 293 A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE TOWN

    Hartford, CT
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    This is the cover and staff page of Community Assistance Planning Report No. 293, presenting a comprehensive plan for the Town of Hartford through 2035. The document, prepared by the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, lists Town of Hartford officials, Plan Commission members, and SEWRPC staff involved in the plan's development, along with representatives from the five-county SEWRPC board. The comprehensive plan appears intended to guide town development and policy decisions over the coming years in coordination with regional planning efforts.

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  • 148 Updated January 2026 CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU https://honolulu.gov/

    Honolulu, HI
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    This is an organizational directory for the City and County of Honolulu's Legislative Branch, updated January 2026, listing contact information for the 9-member City Council, the Salary Commission, and key administrative offices including the City Clerk and Office of Council Services. The document provides names, districts, phone numbers, email addresses, and term end dates for council members and commission appointees. No budget figures, policy changes, or meeting decisions are discussed in this reference document.

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  • City Zoning Commission | City of Billings, MT - Official Website

    Billings, MT
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    NULL The document is a webpage describing the City Zoning Commission's structure, meeting schedule, and contact information rather than a record of a specific meeting or decision. It does not contain discussion points, budget figures, or policy changes to summarize.

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