30 results for “public engagement”
30 results for “public engagement”
The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on February 4, 2026, to review proposed charter language for a new legislative body structure. PEL Consultants presented and facilitated discussion on the method of election for the City Council section of the Charter, with Commissioners Cusat, Zeller, and others engaging in deliberation to identify consensus points. PEL distributed previously reviewed materials including "Questions for Consideration for the Method of Election of Council" and a Draft Article II City Council dated February 4, 2026, which incorporated narrative language from prior meetings. PEL committed to incorporating feedback from this meeting into an updated draft for future Commission review. Public commenters, including Dave Dominguez, raised considerations such as a seven-member council structure and law enforcement coordination with state or federal agencies for discussion at the next meeting.
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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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The Metro Arts Commission held its September 25, 2025 meeting to discuss several action items, including the approval of William Denton Massey as the selected artist for the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment public art project, chosen for his community engagement commitment, trauma-informed approaches, and experience with repurposed materials. The Nominating Committee recommended the slate of officers for 2025-2026, with Campbell West continuing as Chair, Tré Hardin as Vice Chair, and Heather Lefkowitz as Secretary, with terms beginning November 1, 2025. The meeting also featured artist Devin Kern presenting on the connection between criticism and collaboration, and included public comment from community members regarding grant applications.
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The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on July 15, 2025, at 4:30 PM with seven members present, including Chairperson Allison Keegan. The Commission unanimously approved meeting minutes from June 17 and July 1, 2025. The Commission unanimously voted to engage PEL as a consultant to provide guidance on Home Rule processes and to retain Karpowich Law Firm as legal counsel. Solicitor Sean Logsdon provided an overview of Optional Plan A and Plan B governance structures and the possibility of a custom Home Rule Charter. The Commission discussed developing bylaws for committee structure and reviewed legal requirements under the Sunshine Act and Right-to-Know Law regarding transparency and public access to government information.
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The Port of Portland Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 14, 2025, at which all nine commissioners were present along with Executive Director Curtis Robinhold. The meeting included approval of previous meeting minutes and an Executive Director's report covering topics such as the Port's receipt of the Governor's Award for PDX Next, successful REAL ID compliance with less than 2% non-compliance among travelers, and upcoming community engagement events including the Public Werks! Career Fair and Pathways to Prosperity workshop series. No specific budget figures or major policy changes were detailed in the available portion of the minutes.
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