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  • CB 121248: An ordinance relating to controlled substances; updating City policy for the enforcement of the crimes of knowing possession and use of controlled substances; amending Section 3.28.141 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and repealing Section 4 of Ordinance 126896.

    Jun 23, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2026-06-05

    Jun 5, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee met on June 5, 2026, from 9:34 a.m. to 11:32 a.m., with Councilmembers Alexis Mercedes Rinck (presiding), Dionne Foster, and Rob Saka present and Councilmembers Joy Hollingsworth and Debora Juarez excused. The Committee recommended that City Council adopt Resolution 32207, which updates policies for the establishment and management of Parking and Business Improvement Areas in Seattle and supersedes Resolution 31657, approved 3–0 by the Committee members present. The Committee also heard information items on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority Forensic Evaluation Status Update and Public Health Approaches to Substance Use Disorder in Seattle and King County.

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  • Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2026-05-29

    May 29, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee met on May 29, 2026, at 9:32 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with five members present: Alexis Mercedes Rinck (presiding), Dionne Foster, Joy Hollingsworth, Debora Juarez, and Rob Saka. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Sandra J. Valenciano as Director of Public Health – Seattle and King County, with all five members voting in favor and none opposed. The Committee also heard informational items on updated policies for Parking and Business Improvement Areas and on the King County Crisis Care Center Levy implementation. The meeting adjourned at 11:29 a.m.

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  • Inf 2899: Overview of Resolution Updating Policies for Establishing and Managing Parking and Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)

    May 26, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • 1293-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a service contract with Amanda Kind dba Spatialist, LLC to extend the term of the contract from May 29, 2026, to August 31, 2026, for the purpose of updating Department’s HOME policies for all programs for compliance with the HOME Final Rule; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    Apr 24, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • Res 32207: A resolution adopting updated policies regarding the establishment and management of Parking and Business Improvement Areas for The City of Seattle; and superseding Resolution 31657.

    Apr 21, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • April 21, 2026 Meeting #25

    Apr 21, 2026

    ·Charleston, WV
    Agenda

    The Mineral County Board of Education held its regular meeting on April 21, 2026, at the Administrative Office in Keyser, West Virginia, with agenda items covering financial reports for March 2026, policy updates related to suspension procedures, and personnel matters including teacher placements and transfers across multiple schools. The board also discussed a request to name Keyser High School's tennis courts facility and approval of a Panhandle 8 Cooperative Purchasing Agreement. The meeting included time for public comments and was livestreamed on YouTube.

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  • April 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on April 15, 2026, at 5:05 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with all seven commissioners present including Chairwoman Allison Keegan. PEL Consultants reviewed updated draft provisions of the city charter covering Article II (City Council), Article III (Mayor), Article VI (Other Appointed Officials), and Article VIII (Budget and Finance), with revised drafts of Articles VI and VIII to be provided at the next meeting. Public commenters raised questions about hiring procedures including criminal background checks for department heads, ethics policies, whistleblower protections, charter provisions protecting the Mayor from Council, budget constraints, property tax caps, and establishment of a neighborhood watch or police board, which were addressed by the Commission. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM.

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  • 26-0465: A resolution approving a proposed Third Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and United HealthCare Services, Inc. to include 2026 policy coverage updates, and updating the confidentiality term to continue providing health insurance to qualified Denver civilian and uniformed employees. Amends contract between United Health Care Services, Inc. and the City and County of Denver to add $150,000,000.00 for a new total of $415,000,000.00, to add two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027, and to include 2026 policy coverage updates, and updating the confidentiality term to continue providing health insurance to qualified Denver civilian and uniformed employees, citywide (CSAHR-202265732/CSAHR-202265732-03). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-11-2026. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-7-2026.

    Mar 31, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
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  • Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes — Minutes 2026-03-05

    Mar 5, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes met on March 5, 2026, from 2:03 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. in Seattle City Council Chamber with 8 members present and 1 late arrival (Debora Juarez). The committee recommended adoption of Resolution 32194, which reaffirms data and privacy protections for persons accessing city programs or services, requests a review of the city's data collection and sharing practices to limit exposure to federal and other jurisdictions, and directs departments to incorporate privacy standards into future contracting requirements; the resolution passed 9–0. The committee also heard information items on the Federal Response Update (Inf 2850) and Seattle Police Department Immigration Response (Inf 2851).

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  • 26-0251: BIO Fund Policy Update

    Mar 4, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 26-0252: Municipal Sentencing Policy Update

    Mar 4, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 26-0200: Update on proposed Civic Assembly Policy

    Feb 18, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 26-0190: Update on Expanding Housing Affordability Policy

    Feb 17, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 1 Council Committee Assignments Last Updated: February 11, 2026

    Feb 11, 2026

    ·Los Angeles, CA
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    This document outlines the committee structure and assignments for a local government council, last updated March 25, 2026. It lists 11 committees across various policy areas including arts and parks, budget and finance, civil rights and equity, economic development, energy and environment, housing and homelessness, and public safety, with designated chair and vice chair members, meeting times and locations, and assigned legislative assistants. The committees meet on a regular schedule throughout the month, with most meeting bi-weekly on designated days of the week.

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  • 26-0017: Municipal Sentencing Policy Update

    Jan 7, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
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  • Community Development - January 7, 2026.pdf

    Jan 7, 2026

    ·Kansas City, MO
    Agenda

    The Community Development Committee held a meeting on January 7, 2026, to review departmental updates and consider policy matters including annual reports on the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead and Aquatics operations, a housing needs assessment overview, and action items including a bid tabulation for a Sustainable Medians Pilot Program and adoption of the 2024 Commercial Series of the International Building Codes and 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code. The meeting included information items, discussion items, and action items presented by various city staff members and department managers.

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  • 2025-2621: Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title 2: Fiscal, Article I: Administration, Chapter 202: Debt Management Policy, by updating the language in the chapter following the periodic review outlined in Section 202.14.

    Dec 5, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 3121-2025: To authorize the amendment of Ordinance 0939-2023 so that the Director of the Department of Development may update the loan forgiveness policy associated with the Housing Division Homeowner Services programs on loans closed on behalf of the City of Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    Nov 10, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 3095-2025: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a service contract with Amanda King, dba Spatialist LLC in an amount up to $45,000.00 for the purpose of updating Department’s HOME policies for all programs for compliance with the HOME Final Rule; to authorize the expenditure of up to $45,000.00 from the department’s 2025 General Fund budget; and to declare an emergency. ($45,000.00)

    Nov 6, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • CITY OF OAKLAND BUDGET ADVISORY COMMISSION

    Oct 22, 2025

    ·Oakland, CA
    Agenda

    This is an agenda for a City of Oakland Budget Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Council Chambers. The seven-member Commission, comprising Mandela Bliss, Larisa Casillas, Mike Forbes, Ben Gould, Mike Petouhoff, Jane Yang, and Stephisha Ycoy-Walton, will address commissioner appointments and elections, review the adopted FY25-27 budget, and consider a Council Finance & Management Committee report on options to raise an additional ongoing $40 million in General Purpose Fund revenues. The agenda also includes discussion of a Community Engagement Ad Hoc assessment on the 2025-2027 budget process and a Consolidated Fiscal Policy amendment recommendation regarding real estate transfer tax revenues. The Finance Department will provide updates, and the public may observe via KTOP Granicus, Zoom webinar, or in person.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-10-20

    Oct 20, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Select Budget Committee met on October 20, 2025, from 2:01 p.m. to 3:02 p.m. to consider the 2026 Proposed Budget and Economic and Revenue Forecast update. Seven committee members were present (Councilmembers Strauss, Rivera, Juarez, Kettle, Rinck, Saka, and Solomon), with Sara Nelson excused and Joy Hollingsworth arriving late. Central Staff presented analyses on budget balance and policy options for both general and department-specific considerations. The committee heard Information Item 2766 on the Economic and Revenue Forecast.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-09-18

    Sep 18, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on September 18, 2025, at 9:36 a.m. in the Seattle City Hall Council Chamber with seven members present and one late arrival. The committee voted unanimously 8–0 to recommend passage of CB 120985, an ordinance that repeals and replaces the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with a major update including new goals, policies, elements, and a new Future Land Use Map, and amends 127 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee recessed at 12:20 p.m. and reconvened at 12:35 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-09-12

    Sep 12, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on September 12, 2025, at 9:35 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with nine members present, presided over by Councilmember Hollingsworth. The committee discussed and held a public hearing on CB 120985, an ordinance that repeals and replaces the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, amending numerous sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to land use and zoning. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards in other zones to comply with state laws by amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • CB 121100: AN ORDINANCE relating to automated traffic safety cameras; updating financial and fund policies related to the use of cameras and the name of the associated fund; and amending Ordinance 124230.

    Sep 8, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Pocono Township BOC Agenda September 2, 2025 1 POCONO TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONERS

    Sep 2, 2025

    ·Pocono Township, PA
    Agenda

    The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. will address several items including approval of Resolution 2025-32 regarding audio and video recording policies for public meetings, ratification of expenditures totaling $283,693.42, and hiring for a vacant part-time DPW position. The agenda also includes approval of 2026 pension plans for non-uniformed and police personnel, adoption of multiple police department policies, and updates on projects including a solar field, kennel, Golden Slipper, and tent city initiatives. The meeting will feature reports from the Police Department, Zoning, and Township Manager, and includes a revised public comment policy limiting speakers to 3 minutes for non-agenda items and 1 minute for action items.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-08-04

    Aug 4, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on August 4, 2025, with 8 members present and 1 excused, presided over by Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth. The committee discussed CB 120985, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that repeals and replaces the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, amending over 100 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards in other zones to comply with state laws by amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Agenda 2025-08-04

    Aug 4, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This agenda convenes the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan for a meeting on August 4, 2025, at 9:30 AM in Seattle City Council Chamber to consider an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that would repeal and replace the Seattle Comprehensive Plan through a major update, including new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map. The committee consists of nine members chaired by Joy Hollingsworth, with written public comment accepted only and required to be submitted no later than four business hours before the meeting start. The ordinance involves amendments to multiple Seattle Municipal Code sections covering planning, zoning, and land use regulations.

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  • Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes — Minutes 2025-07-18

    Jul 18, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    This Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes meeting was held July 18, 2025, from 9:42 a.m. to 11:29 a.m. in Seattle's City Council Chamber, presided over by Councilmember Rinck with five members present and three excused. The committee heard two information items: Inf 2710 regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Analysis and Inf 2711 on a Panel on Human and Social Services System Providers, while Inf 2709 Congressional Update was not heard.

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  • 2025-2025: To amend various agreements within the HOPWA Program as well as loan packages within the HOME and or HOME-ARP programs, to allow for new language to be inserted into the documents from the Columbus City Attorney’s Office as well as allow for any current modifications needed to address federal regulation or policy changes or updates to the existing documents for compliance purposes; and to authorize for future modifications to be authorized without having to go back to City Council if/when federal regulations or policies change to assure the City is in compliance; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    Jul 10, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
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