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30 results for “public input”
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, in Burlington with all three supervisors present, conducted via in-person and electronic platforms. The board approved accounts payable claims totaling $297,338.45, personnel actions including a new maintenance hire and a correctional officer step increase, and canvass results from the November 4th city/school election. Department head reports indicated normal operations across county offices, with recognition given to County Engineer Scott Salisbury for 19 years of service as he retires, and public input focused on appreciation for the County Engineers Office's communication on projects and comments regarding wind turbine development.
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The Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on September 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM to advance its review of the city's government structure. The Commission approved August 19 minutes unanimously and established three subcommittees, each consisting of two board members and Chairwoman Allison Keegan, tasked with distributing questionnaires to nine comparable Home Rule municipalities to gather insights on government operations. Allison Keegan was appointed as Public Relations Contact by unanimous vote. The Commission scheduled at least two public meetings during October and November in different city sections to present its role and process while gathering public input, with details to be posted on the city website. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM on the second floor of Hazleton City Hall.
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The Charter Township of Lansing adopted a 2025 Master Plan document that outlines community development goals and recommendations. The plan was developed through a comprehensive process including review of existing plans, public input from community members, and SWOT analysis, with input from township leadership, planning commission, and staff. The document includes sections on the planning process, community profile with demographic and housing data, and public facilities assessment.
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On July 18, 2023, the Clairemont Community Planning Group held a meeting at the Cathy Hopper Clairemont Friendship Center, though a quorum was not established with only 5 of 10 members present. Public comment focused on community concerns about a proposed large homes and ADU project at 3417 Idlewild Way, including questions about environmental preservation, infrastructure implementation, and opportunities for community input, as well as updates on other local projects including Pure Water construction and the Mt Etna affordable housing project. Committee members also discussed operational matters such as heat emergency awareness, the need to properly agenda the Idlewild Way proposal, and updates on developments including an Aldi market opening on Balboa Avenue and the operational "Beach Bug" free shuttle service.
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The City of Oakland Bicyclist & Pedestrian Advisory Commission held a teleconference meeting on May 20, 2021, with nine commissioners present, chaired by Andrew Campbell. The commission discussed recent crashes including a severe injury to a 95-year-old in Chinatown and a fatal pedestrian crash on Park Boulevard, and reviewed two California Assembly Bills—AB 43 (Speed Limit Setting) and AB 550 (Speed Safety Systems)—that implement Safe Oakland Streets strategies and have been supported by the City Council and Mayor. Tim Courtney requested commission input on advancing work on 8th Street in West Oakland, where centerline hardening has been installed at two locations and data collection is underway, with potential City legislation to change the street's functional classification.
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The City of St. Petersburg will hold its annual Budget Open House on April 14, 2025, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers to gather public input on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget priorities. The 2026 budget will emphasize resilience in response to back-to-back hurricanes in 2024, with city departments tying budget proposals to resilience efforts related to climate impacts including flooding and sea-level rise. Residents can participate in person, virtually via Zoom, or watch live on St. Pete TV, with each speaker given three minutes to address the mayor and city officials.
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San José, Northern California's largest city with nearly one million residents, faces ongoing multi-year budget shortfalls with expenses outpacing revenues over the past decade. The city's general fund relies primarily on property and sales taxes, though San José receives only a small percentage of taxes collected (9% of property taxes and 12% of sales taxes), with 61% of expenditures dedicated to public safety and community services. The city is required by charter to approve a balanced budget annually by June 30 through a nine-month community-based process that includes multiple opportunities for public input.
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The City of St. Petersburg is holding an annual Budget Open House on April 13, 2026, at 6 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers to gather public input on Fiscal Year 2027 budget priorities. The meeting will include remarks from Mayor Kenneth T. Welch and City Council, with residents given three minutes each to share their budget priorities, with a continued focus on community resilience and recovery from climate-related impacts including flooding and sea-level rise from recent hurricanes. Residents can participate in person, virtually via Zoom, or by watching live on St. Pete TV.
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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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The Madison People's Budget is a 2021 initiative by Freedom, Inc. designed to give Madison residents direct input into municipal budget allocation, with particular emphasis on voices from low to no-income Black, Southeast Asian, disabled, queer, trans, and gender non-conforming communities. The project gathered data from over 1,500 Madison residents through surveys and focus groups to identify community budgeting priorities, with the goal of creating a budget that reflects community needs rather than government decisions made with minimal public input. The report frames budgets as moral documents and advocates for resource allocation that addresses systemic disparities including police violence, housing affordability, food insecurity, and economic displacement.
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This document describes the meeting structure and public participation procedures for the Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA). The Board of Directors meets on the second Tuesday of each month as the policy-making body, the Reinvestment Advisory Committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month to provide advisory input, and the Finance Committee meets as needed to review loan applications, tax increment reimbursement agreements, and land write-downs. All meetings are held at City Hall (451 S. State Street) with virtual attendance options, and agendas are posted at least 24 hours in advance. Upcoming meetings include Board meetings on November 18 and December 9, and RAC meetings on December 3 (with the November 5 RAC meeting cancelled). Meeting materials, recordings, and minutes are archived with the Salt Lake City Recorder's Office.
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This document describes Larimer County's meeting schedule and formats for public commissioners' meetings. Commissioners' meetings are typically held at 9:00 am on Tuesdays, with the first 30 minutes reserved for public comment, while work sessions are staff discussions without decisions or public input. Land Use Hearings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 3:00 pm, with high-interest items scheduled at 6:30 pm monthly, and all meetings are broadcast live with agendas and details available on the county's Boards and Commissions page.
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The Phoenix Community Budget Guide outlines the city's fiscal structure and challenges. Phoenix's 2025-26 General Fund faced a baseline deficit of $36 million, with projected shortfalls of $83 million in 2026-27 and $6 million in 2027-28, primarily caused by state legislative actions eliminating residential rental sales tax (SB 1131) and reducing the individual income tax rate to 2.5 percent (SB 1828). On March 18, 2025, the City Council approved budget balancing strategies including an increase to the Transaction Privilege Tax and Use Tax rate from 2.3 percent to 2.8 percent, effective July 1, 2025, resulting in a projected one-time General Fund surplus of $17 million for 2025-26. The document describes the city's budget structure, revenue sources, operating costs for public safety and community services, and the budget process including a planned City Council adoption in June 2026 with community input opportunities at phoenix.gov/budget.
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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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The Mesa Transportation Master Plan Phase I conducted public outreach from January to April 2023 to gather community input on transportation challenges and needs through an online survey, mapping exercise, and informational booths at community events. The city utilized multiple engagement methods including a project website (TomorrowsMesa.com), social media, press releases, and flyers to reach residents, visitors, and employers. Key feedback themes included requests for additional bike paths and protected bike facilities, safety and comfort enhancements along canal paths and bike routes, and improved roadway and canal path maintenance.
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The Virginia Beach City Council is an 11-member legislative body that holds formal sessions on the first four Tuesdays of each month in City Hall, with exceptions for Federal holidays and specific dates (last two Tuesdays in July and December, first Tuesday in August, and the first Tuesday of November if it is Election Day). Formal sessions occur on the first and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber for public input and action on agenda items, while the second and fourth Tuesdays are held in Conference Room #2034 for closed sessions regarding appointive agency appointments. Informal sessions are scheduled as needed in Conference Room #2034 to discuss matters of interest and receive briefings from the City Manager. Council meetings are broadcast live on VB NOW Cox Cable channel 48 and Verizon Cable channel 45, with reruns on Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 9 a.m., and Sunday at 9 a.m. Council presentations from 2024 onward are available on the eDocs archive within 24 hours of meetings; the City Clerk's office can be reached at 757-385-4303 or ABarnes@vbgov.com.
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This webpage from Lower Paxton Township, PA serves as a municipal portal providing community information and announcements. The site highlights ongoing projects including a Prince Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project seeking public input through April 17 and a Koons Park Master Plan with Phase 1 basketball court improvements underway, while also promoting community events such as a Kite Festival on April 18 and a compost facility opening on March 24. The page provides navigation to government services, permit purchasing, online payments, and features employee spotlights and upcoming meetings and events for township residents.
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The City of Boise follows an annual budget development process that runs from January through early fall, with the fiscal year operating from October 1st through September 30th. The budget funds essential services including police and fire departments, emergency medical services, libraries, parks, and utilities, as well as major capital investments like water line replacement and airport expansion. The process involves multiple stages: early planning (December–February), department budget requests and public input (March–May), department presentations (May–June), draft budget release and public workshops (June), public hearings and final adoption (July–September), and publication of the final budget before the fiscal year begins.
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This presentation from the Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department outlines enforcement activity and regulatory updates to Chapter 46, Article III governing pedicabs as of April 24, 2026. In 2026 enforcement activity, 788 pedicabs were inspected, resulting in 117 citations issued to operators, 10 pedicabs towed, and 3 operator arrests. Key Chapter 46 updates include new definitions for "Electric Assist" and updated "Pedicab" language to specify human-powered vehicles, new permit requirements for operators to maintain a bona fide fixed place of business, restrictions on LED lighting to non-flashing amber only, and a requirement for drivers to wear reflective vests. A new Section 46-177 prohibits operation of electric assist pedicabs that exceed 15 miles per hour assisted top speed, can operate on electric assist alone without human input, or lack a non-combustible protective container for the battery. Public comment runs from April 24 to May 1, 2026, with City Council agenda scheduled for May 20, 2026, and new ordinance provisions effective June 11, 2026.
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The Corporation of the Township of Billings held a town hall meeting on February 1, 2024, from 2pm–4pm and 6pm–8pm at Park Centre in Kagawong to gather public input on the Township's Strategic Plan 2024–2029. Mayor Barker called the meeting to order, with Steve Lichty from Capital Park Consulting facilitating discussion based on results from resident online surveys, focus groups, and internal stakeholder engagement with Council and Staff. The meeting posed three key questions to attendees: what kind of community they want Billings to become, what innovative ideas or opportunities to pursue, and what changes they would make to improve the Township. The agenda included presentation of the Strategic Plan 2024–2029 Interim Report No. 1 (dated October 10, 2023), followed by public questions and remarks.
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The City and County of Denver adopted its 2025 budget under Mayor Mike Johnston's administration for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The budget document, which received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, was prepared by the Department of Finance under Chief Financial Officer Nicole Doheny and includes input from all major city departments and Denver City Council. The 882-page adopted budget document outlines financial allocations and policy directions for the city's various departments including public safety, transportation, parks and recreation, human services, and other municipal services.
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Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on February 4, 2019, with an agenda including discussion of draft amendments to the Township's Zoning and Subdivision and Land Development ordinances, which have been in development since 2017 with planning firm Environmental Planning & Design. The meeting also included a special report on the Clearwater Conservancy Scotia Young Forest Conservation Initiative, approval of previous meeting minutes, and several new business items including a public hearing resolution on agreements with Thistlewood Homeowners Association and a liquor license modification request for Giant Food Stores. The Board planned an open house on February 21st to gather citizen input before presenting the ordinance amendments for public hearing and potential adoption in May 2019.
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This July 19, 2017 public meeting agenda for the Barrio Logan Planning Group in San Diego covered staff reports from various city and state agencies, ongoing community issues including noise, handicap accessibility, parking, and traffic concerns, and information items on water accessibility, stadium redevelopment, and neighborhood input research. A key action item involved consideration of a Site Development Permit for demolition and construction of a new mixed-use building with 24 residential units, 10 hotel rooms, and 5 retail spaces at 2257-2275 Logan Avenue in the Coastal Zone. The next meeting was scheduled for September 20, 2017.
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