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  • Lansingtwpmi

    Nov 26, 2024

    ·Lansing, MI
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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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  • Bethlehem Township Active Transportation Plan Steering Committee Meeting #1

    Bethlehem, PA
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    Bethlehem Township initiated an Active Transportation Plan with a total project cost of $42,500, funded by a $27,500 WalkWorks Grant, with a September 29, 2023 deadline. The steering committee met on January 23, 2023, as the first of three planned meetings (with subsequent meetings scheduled for March 27 and May 22, 2023) to guide plan development over approximately nine months. The plan will measure performance through the number of linear miles of multi-use paths, sidewalks, bike lanes, and transit routes; the number of connected destinations; and the number of new or enhanced sites linked by activity-friendly routes. The steering committee's responsibilities include providing guidance and input, reviewing draft deliverables, serving as liaison between partner organizations and the project team, and assisting with two public workshops and additional stakeholder engagement. The plan builds upon previous efforts including the 2017 Township Comprehensive Plan, the 2020 Walk/Roll LV Active Transportation Plan, and ongoing LANTA transit studies.

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  • A new master plan is in the works for Cleveland

    Cleveland, OH
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    Cleveland Township is developing a new master plan to guide future development and resource management, with the existing plan last updated in 2009. Township officials began work on the updated plan in April 2016, focusing on natural resource preservation, economic strengthening, and community vision. A public visioning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 25th, 2016, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at Cleveland Township Hall (955 W. Harbor Highway), featuring interactive stations on environment, economy, housing, and land use topics, plus results from a planning survey mailed to all township addresses. Residents can also provide input by completing a survey (due August 5th), signing up for e-newsletter updates, or attending monthly planning commission meetings held at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

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  • City of St. Petersburg to Seek Public Input at Annual Budget Open House on April 14

    St. Petersburg, FL
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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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  • City of St. Petersburg Seeking Public Input at Annual Budget Open House on April 13

    St. Petersburg, FL
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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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  • 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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  • Public Input | City of Lexington, Kentucky

    Lexington, KY
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    This webpage describes the City of Lexington, Kentucky's public input and civic engagement resources. It provides information on how residents can participate in local government, including finding their councilmember, joining boards and commissions, submitting public comments, and using the "Engage Lexington" platform to provide feedback on city issues and legislation. The page also lists contact information and directs citizens to resources such as council meeting agendas, minutes, live meeting broadcasts, and details about the legislative process.

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  • MADISON PEOPLE'S BUDGET CITY OF MADISON 2021 PRESENTED BY FREEDOM, INC.

    Madison, WI
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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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  • Places2040-final public draft

    Lancaster, PA
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    Places2040 is a comprehensive plan for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, prepared by the Lancaster County Planning Commission in August 2018 with extensive input from county residents and a diverse coalition of stakeholders including businesses, agricultural organizations, environmental groups, and community development partners. The final public draft document was developed through a collaborative process involving the County Board of Commissioners, Planning Commission staff, and numerous local organizations focused on guiding the county's future development and quality of life.

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  • Meetings and Minutes – SLCCRA

    Salt Lake City, UT
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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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  • Upcoming Commissioners' Meetings & Broadcasts | Larimer County

    Fort Collins, CO
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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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  • 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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  • Mesa Transportation Master Plan - Phase I Public Outreach ...

    Mesa, AZ
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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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  • City Council | City of Virginia Beach

    Virginia Beach, VA
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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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  • Lower Paxton Township, PA | Official Website

    Harrisburg, PA
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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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  • Annual Budget Process and Timeline | City of Boise

    Boise, ID
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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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  • Presentation Slide Deck (.pdf)

    Houston, TX
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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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  • MEETINGS | Tulsa City Council

    Tulsa, OK
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    The Tulsa City Council holds regular meetings on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. (excluding holiday weeks) at One Technology Center in downtown Tulsa, with agendas posted 48 hours in advance and addenda within 24 hours of the meeting. Residents may sign up in person to speak on agenda items with a five-minute total time limit across all items, except for Public Hearings (Section 3) and Public Comments (Section 11), which do not count against this limit. Public Comments must be submitted by noon on the preceding Thursday, are limited to two items per person per agenda, and cannot address topics discussed within the previous 180 days. Public input is not received during Committee meetings, which are designed for information gathering among Council members. Some agendas and backup materials may be unavailable due to a City of Tulsa ransomware attack, and residents can contact the Council Office at 918-596-1990 or secretary@tulsacouncil.org for assistance.

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  • Meeting Information | Spokane County, WA

    Spokane, WA
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    The Spokane County Citizen's Advisory Review Board (CAB) holds regularly scheduled meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., with meeting venues and times subject to change and posted at least 10 days in advance. Meetings are open to the public, where attendees are asked to sign in and may provide input recognized by the chair, though the board reserves the right to hold closed sessions as declared by the chair. The CAB's mission is to provide civilian oversight of law enforcement, and meetings are conducted according to standards of proper decorum as determined by the chair.

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  • February 2021 Governor releases her proposed budget. What can you do:

    Lansing, MI
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    This document outlines Michigan's state budget cycle and public engagement opportunities, beginning in February 2021 when the Governor releases her proposed budget. The Legislature must present final budget bills to the Governor by July 1, with the signed budget due by October 1. Key stages for public input include February through April when House and Senate appropriations subcommittees craft spending plans, April through May when amended budgets move through both chambers, and late May through early June when joint conference committees reconcile differences between House and Senate versions. The document provides specific recommendations for civic engagement at each phase, including attending subcommittee testimony, contacting legislators, and building community partnerships. The cycle repeats in October 2021 through February 2022 as preparation begins for the 2022-23 budget.

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  • This is a word document of pages (5-8) of the Knoxville-Farragut-Knox

    Knoxville, TN
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    The Knox County Growth Policy Coordinating Committee updated the Knoxville-Farragut-Knox County Growth Policy Plan, originally developed in 2001, to incorporate findings from a two-year integrated land use and transportation planning process completed in 2021. The revised plan updates rural and planned growth areas based on current conditions, infrastructure, and input from government departments, utilities, emergency services, and the school board, while introducing updated terminology such as "placetypes" for land use categorization and maintaining existing urban growth boundaries for Knoxville (47.5 square miles) and Farragut. The policy recommendations address unincorporated Knox County development while complying with Tennessee's Public Chapter 1101 annexation and growth management law.

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