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  • CITY OF SPOKANE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Spokane, WA
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    The City of Spokane distributed information regarding its February 9, 2026 City Council meetings, including an Agenda Review Session at 3:30 p.m. and a Legislative Session at 6:00 p.m., both held at City Hall and available for virtual participation via WebEx and live streaming. Public testimony sign-up opened February 6 at 5:00 p.m. and closed February 9 at 6:00 p.m. through an online form or in-person registration, with the open forum limited to matters relating to city affairs, legislative, fiscal, or regulatory purview as defined by council rules.

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  • CITY OF SPOKANE NOTICE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

    Jun 13, 2022

    ·Spokane, WA
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    The City of Spokane resumed in-person City Council meetings on March 14, 2022, held in City Hall's Lower Level chambers, with virtual participation via WebEx available for all meetings except Executive Sessions. The notice provides WebEx call-in information and instructions for the week of June 13, 2022, including a 1:15 p.m. Committee Meeting, 3:30 p.m. Briefing Session, 6:00 p.m. Legislative Session, and Thursday Study Session, with public testimony sign-up available from 5:00–6:00 p.m. both in-person and virtually. The document also outlines rules of public decorum requiring a three-minute time limit for comments, prohibiting clapping, cheering, booing, and outbursts, and specifying that Open Forum discussions must relate to City affairs and exclude items on current or pending agendas.

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  • Resolution Establishing the CAPS Electronic Meetings Policy This Resolution adopts an Electronic Meetings Policy according to the Indiana legislature’s statute enacted in the wake of the Covid-19 disaster emergency allowing for electronic meetings in certain circumstances. This policy establishes the procedures that apply to electronic participation in meetings by CAPS members, city staff, and the public. Resolution 21-01, passed 6/24/2021

    Jun 24, 2021

    ·Bloomington, IN
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    Atlanta, GA
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    This memorandum from the Georgia Employees' Retirement System Executive Director announces the Annual Meetings of multiple retirement and assurance boards scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, beginning with an Investment Committee meeting at 8:30 A.M. followed by sequential board meetings for the Employees' Retirement System (10:00 A.M.), Georgia Judicial Retirement System (11:00 A.M.), Public School Employees Retirement System (11:15 A.M.), and State Employees' Assurance Department (11:30 A.M.). The meetings will be held at Two Northside 75 in Atlanta with public participation available via conference call using provided toll-free numbers and access codes.

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  • Virtual Meeting Instructions for Viewing and Participating

    Mahanoy City, PA
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    This document provides instructions for participating in a Schuylkill County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 13, 2023 at 6 PM, held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options via Zoom. The public can view and participate in the meeting through Zoom (via computer, smartphone, or phone), with public comment available through raising a hand on Zoom, entering "*9" on the phone line, or submitting written comments by noon on the meeting day. The agenda includes routine items such as attendance, public comment, and approval of minutes, along with consideration of two county-governed plans, including conditional final plan approval for the Blackwood/Withelder project in Reilly Township by December 12, 2023.

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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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  • 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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  • Search Public Files - Public Records - Baton Rouge Clerk

    Baton Rouge, LA
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    The West Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court provides online public access to civil, criminal, and land records through three platforms: ClerkConnect for civil suits and probates (including pleadings, divorces, property disputes, and child support cases); ClerkNet for criminal charges, Bills of Information, and traffic violations from the 18th Judicial District Court; and ESearch for conveyance, mortgage, and map indexes, with document images available for purchase. Civil records date to Louisiana's statehood and many have been digitized. The office also participates in the Louisiana Clerks Remote Access Authority (LCRAA), a multi-parish portal enabling searches across conveyance and mortgage indexes in participating parishes. Records not currently available electronically may be requested by contacting the Clerk of Court at 225-383-0378.

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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 Meetings | City of Boise

    Boise, ID
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    This document provides information about the City of Boise's public meetings system, including how to access and participate in city council and planning meetings through hybrid formats (in-person at City Hall or virtually via Zoom and YouTube). It outlines procedures for submitting written testimony (by 5 p.m. Thursday before hearings), registering to testify in advance (with sign-up closing at noon on the meeting day), and technical guidance for virtual participation. The page includes a May 2026 calendar, meeting archives, and links to upcoming meeting schedules and agendas.

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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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  • Public Meetings Online | Luzerne County, PA

    Nanticoke, PA
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    This webpage provides information about Luzerne County Council meetings and related committee meetings, including details on how to attend meetings online via Zoom or by phone. The page lists an upcoming Luzerne County Council Voting Session and Work Session scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 6:01 PM, which will be held both in-person at the County Courthouse and via Zoom webinar. The page also provides access information for standing committee meetings, including the Act 13 Committee (January 30, 2025) and Authorities, Boards and Commissions Committee (January 28, 2025), along with multiple options for public participation such as joining via web browser, phone call, or submitting emailed comments by 3:00 PM on meeting days.

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  • Guidance for Public Meetings Page 1 of 4 August 2024

    Phoenixville, PA
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    This August 2024 guidance document provides best practices for historic preservation review bodies conducting public meetings in compliance with state and federal requirements. It outlines procedures for before, during, and after meetings, including requirements for public notice under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, accessibility accommodations, professional conduct standards, and prohibitions on discussing agenda items outside advertised public meetings. The guidance emphasizes that all deliberations and official actions must occur during open public meetings and that meetings should be welcoming and inclusive regardless of participants' race, color, gender, religion, or national origin.

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  • ANNUAL REPORT 2022-2023

    Hartford, CT
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    The Hartford Business Improvement District (HBID) is a 60-block nonprofit serving Hartford's commercial core through services focused on cleanliness, safety, marketing, and placemaking for property owners, residents, and visitors. The 2022-2023 annual report documents the HBID's governance structure and board composition, representing approximately 90 property owners across 300 parcels, and highlights the organization's participation in multiple city and regional committees including the Hartford Chamber of Commerce, Greater Hartford Arts Council, and International Downtown Association. The HBID delivers supplemental services beyond municipal offerings to enhance economic vitality and quality of life while providing measurable returns on property owners' investments.

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  • city council meeting schedule

    Anchorage, AK
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    The Unalaska City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Community members can attend in person, via Zoom, by telephone, or listen via local television and radio, with all participation details and contact information provided. The council welcomes public comment at meetings pursuant to its Public Comment Policy.

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  • 2025 Agendas and Minutes

    Carlisle, PA
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    This document is an index of agendas and minutes for 2025 public meetings held by a borough government. The Borough Council held 13 regular meetings plus one special meeting on May 23, 2025, with agendas posted at least 24 hours in advance and minutes approved and posted typically at the following month's meeting. Additional boards and commissions—including the Board of Appeals, Borough Council Workshop, Civil Service Commission, Historical and Architectural Review Board, Human Relations Commission, and Municipal Authority—held meetings throughout 2025, with agendas and minutes available online. Virtual/hybrid meetings included Zoom participation options, subject to potential technical difficulties, with meetings proceeding in person if needed.

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  • MEETING NOTICE Orlando City Hall, Veterans Conference ...

    Orlando, FL
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    This is a meeting notice for the July 31, 2024 Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board meeting held at Orlando City Hall. The agenda includes election of officers, approval of previous minutes, public comment, and new business items including a retail program funding agreement with Limitless Jewelers LLC, service authorizations for engineering and transportation services related to the Church Street Festival Street Project and Magnolia Avenue Project, and a license agreement with Ivanhoe District, Inc. The notice provides procedures for public participation, including requirements for oral comments (limited to 3 minutes per item) and written comments (maximum 700 words per item, submitted 24 hours in advance).

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  • Virtual Meeting Instructions for Viewing and Participating

    Pottsville, PA
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    This document provides instructions for public participation in virtual Schuylkill County Planning Commission meetings held via Zoom. The public and applicants can attend in person or join remotely through Zoom (using a provided link, Meeting ID, and passcode) or by calling a toll-free phone number listed on the agenda. To provide public comment during the designated portion of the meeting, participants can use the "raise hand" feature on Zoom with a working microphone, dial "*9" on the phone line, or submit written comments by email to ssmith@schuylkillcountypa.gov or via a courthouse dropbox by 12:00 PM on the meeting day. The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Personal contact information and signatures have been redacted from all publicly shared documents for privacy and security purposes.

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  • Submit a Public Records Request | Nashville.gov

    Nashville, TN
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    This document provides guidance on submitting public records requests to Nashville's Metropolitan Government, explaining that the Metropolitan Clerk's office coordinates requests for most departments in accordance with Tennessee state law and Metro Code. The document directs residents to available online resources including department directories and the Nashville Open Data Portal, and instructs those seeking records not available online to submit a request through the centralized Records Request Form, specifying which departments participate in the centralized process and noting that some records may be exempt from disclosure under state law.

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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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  • Boards and Commissions | Raleighnc.gov

    Raleigh, NC
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    This webpage provides information about Raleigh's boards and commissions, which advise City Council on various community topics and are established through the City Charter, North Carolina General Assembly, or City Council. The page lists over 25 boards and commissions covering areas such as arts, planning, housing, transit, and environmental management, and explains that residents can apply to serve two-year terms with a maximum of six consecutive years on any single board and no more than two boards simultaneously. City Council members nominate and appoint candidates, requiring five votes for appointment, with additional details and vacancy information available through individual board pages, a dashboard, or the City Clerk's Office at 919-996-3040.

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  • Meeting Notice Orlando City Hall, Veterans Conference Room, ...

    Orlando, FL
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    This is a meeting notice for the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board scheduled for September 24, 2025, at Orlando City Hall. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, public comment, and consideration of a Downtown Orlando (DTO) Restaurant Program Funding Agreement with I Love Orlando Café, LLC. The notice outlines procedures for public participation, including requirements for appearance requests, oral comment limitations of 3 minutes per item, and written comment submissions of up to 700 words per item through multiple channels.

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  • Virtual Meeting Instructions for Viewing and Participating

    Pottsville, PA
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    This document provides instructions for the public to view and participate in Schuylkill County Planning Commission meetings, which are held both in-person and virtually via Zoom. The public can watch meetings through Zoom (web, app, or phone), ask questions using the "raise hand" feature or by pressing "*9" on phone calls, or submit written comments by noon on the meeting day. The document also includes the agenda for the August 11, 2021 Planning Commission meeting, which was scheduled to address subdivision applications including the Kovalewski Subdivision and Moon Lake Major Subdivision.

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  • City Clerk | City of Oakland, CA

    Oakland, CA
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    The Office of the City Clerk serves the Oakland City Council, City Administration, and residents by producing City Council agenda materials, conducting municipal elections, managing political filings, and administering citywide records management services. The office provides free public access to Council meeting materials and operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Key services include viewing past and present agenda materials, participating in virtual Council and committee meetings, processing Statement of Economic Interest/Form 700 filings, administering domestic partnerships, managing elections, providing public records access, and livestreaming public meetings.

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  • City Council Rules of Procedure – Spokane (2024)

    Spokane, WA
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    This document establishes the Spokane City Council's revised procedural rules for 2025, governing legislative sessions and public participation. Council sessions are regularly video and audio recorded and made available online at https://vimeo.com/spokanecitycouncil, and members of the public may photograph or film proceedings provided they comply with fire codes, ADA requirements, and do not obstruct views or access. Individuals with limited English language proficiency are encouraged to contact the council office director at least five business days prior to a session to arrange translation or interpretation assistance. Public testimony on legislative agenda items can be submitted online or in person, with sign-up beginning no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding the session and closing at 6:00 p.m. on the meeting date; in-person sign-up also begins at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the legislative session. Use of city council facilities for electioneering or campaign purposes is prohibited under RCW 42.17A.555, though public comment on the merits of council resolutions or ballot propositions is permitted.

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  • California Budget & Policy Center Independent Analysis. Shared Prosperity.

    Los Angeles, CA
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    This California Budget & Policy Center guide provides an overview of county budgeting in California, covering the structure, revenue sources, regulatory framework, and annual process for the state's 58 counties. The document emphasizes that county budgets reflect community values and priorities, funding critical services from health care to the justice system, and stresses the importance of public participation in the budget process. California's counties vary significantly in size and population, ranging from Los Angeles County with 9.9 million residents to Alpine County with fewer than 1,200 residents.

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  • ATTACHMENT C How to Watch and Participate in Oakland City Council Meetings

    Oakland, CA
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    This document explains how Oakland City Council meetings operate and how the public can watch and participate. The City Council comprises eight members—seven representing geographic districts and one Councilmember-at-Large—and holds regularly scheduled meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 1:30 p.m., with meetings open to the public and streamed live on KTOP (Xfinity Channel 10, AT&T Channel 99) and online via Zoom. The Council has eight four-member committees that review staff reports and policies before full Council consideration, with all committee meetings also open to the public and schedules available at https://oakland.legistar.com/calendar.aspx. Members of the public can participate by submitting eComments before meetings or by using the "raise your hand" feature during designated public comment periods on Zoom.

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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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  • Outline of Nebraska Open Meetings Act | Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers

    Omaha, NE
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    This document outlines Nebraska's Open Meetings Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-1407 through 84-1414), which establishes the state policy that all public body meetings must be open to the public to enable citizen participation in democratic processes. The Act, originally passed as part of LB 325 in 1975 and formally named in 2004, covers various provisions including meeting definitions, notice requirements, virtual conferencing options, emergency meetings, public rights, minutes procedures, closed sessions, circumvention prohibitions, enforcement actions, and criminal sanctions. The fundamental purpose of Nebraska's open meetings laws is to ensure that public policy formation occurs transparently at open meetings rather than in secret, except when protection of the public interest clearly requires a closed session on specific matters.

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