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  • Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District — Agenda 2026-07-06

    Jul 6, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This is an agenda for a special meeting of the Seattle City Council's Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District scheduled for July 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The committee is chaired by Rob Saka with eight members listed: Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Vice-Chair), Dionne Foster, Joy Hollingsworth, Debora Juarez, Robert Kettle, Eddie Lin, Maritza Rivera, and Dan Strauss. The agenda document provides procedural information for public participation, including registration deadlines and methods for remote and in-person public comment, but does not list specific agenda items for discussion or action.

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  • Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Agenda 2026-07-02

Jul 2, 2026

·Seattle, WA
Agenda

This agenda document announces a special meeting of the Seattle City Council's Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee scheduled for Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. The five-member committee is chaired by Alexis Mercedes Rinck, with Dionne Foster as Vice-Chair and Joy Hollingsworth, Debora Juarez, and Rob Saka as members. The document provides procedural information for public participation, including remote and in-person comment registration (online registration opens one hour before the meeting; in-person registration closes 15 minutes after start time) and a four-business-hour deadline for written comments submitted to Council@seattle.gov. No specific agenda items, votes, or dollar amounts are listed in the document.

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  • Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee — Agenda 2026-06-29

    Jun 29, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This document is the agenda for a special meeting of the Seattle City Council's Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. The committee is chaired by Dionne Foster, with Vice-Chair Eddie Lin and members Joy Hollingsworth, Debora Juarez, and Alexis Mercedes Rinck. The agenda provides procedural information for public participation, including registration deadlines for remote and in-person public comment (online registration opens one hour before the meeting and closes at the end of the public comment period; in-person registration requires sign-up at least 15 minutes before the meeting), and specifies that written comments must be submitted no later than four business hours prior to the start. The document does not list specific agenda items or substantive business to be addressed.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Agenda 2026-05-15

    May 15, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This document is the agenda for a special meeting of the Seattle City Council's Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee scheduled for May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104). The committee is chaired by Dan Strauss, with Maritza Rivera serving as Vice-Chair and Joy Hollingsworth, Robert Kettle, and Rob Saka as members. The agenda provides logistical details for public participation, including procedures for remote and in-person public comment registration (online registration opens one hour before the meeting; in-person registration requires sign-up at least 15 minutes prior), and establishes a deadline of four business hours before the meeting start for written comment submission to Council@seattle.gov.

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  • 26-0687: A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election on November 3, 2026, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to expressly clarify that the Auditor’s Office may continue to enforce wage laws, worker protection laws, and other workplace rights laws in accordance with ordinances passed by City Council. Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election on November 3, 2026, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to expressly clarify that the Auditor’s Office may continue to enforce wage laws, worker protection laws, and other workplace rights laws in accordance with ordinances passed by City Council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-19-2026.

    May 13, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Agenda 2026-04-29

    Apr 29, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This is a meeting agenda for the Seattle City Council's Land Use and Sustainability Committee special meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. The committee is chaired by Eddie Lin with Dan Strauss as Vice-Chair, along with members Dionne Foster, Joy Hollingsworth, and Alexis Mercedes Rinck. The agenda provides public comment procedures, including remote registration beginning one hour before the 9:30 AM start time and in-person registration required 15 minutes prior, with written comments due four business hours before the meeting. No specific agenda items or votes are detailed in the document provided.

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  • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR THE MEETING AT 11:00 AM, TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026

    Apr 28, 2026

    ·Fort Worth, TX
    Agenda

    The Fort Worth City Council agenda for April 28, 2026 includes nine special presentations and recognitions honoring local officials, community members, and organizations, followed by a consent agenda with multiple items requiring minimal deliberation. The consent agenda addresses financial matters including a $153,398.48 appropriation to the Library Special Revenue Fund from the Addie Levy Trust, acceptance of approximately $658,707.58 in grants from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for homeless housing and services programs, and amendments to the Downtown Public Improvement District fiscal budget. The meeting was scheduled for 11:00 AM at the City Council Chamber in Fort Worth, Texas.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Agenda 2026-04-24

    Apr 24, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This is an agenda for a special meeting of the Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. The committee is chaired by Robert Kettle, with Rob Saka serving as Vice-Chair and Debora Juarez, Eddie Lin, and Maritza Rivera as members. The meeting agenda includes a call to order, approval of the agenda, a chair report, and public comment, with specific procedures allowing remote or in-person public comment registration beginning one hour before the meeting and written comments accepted until four business hours prior to the start time.

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  • Appoint members to the Noise Review Board

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Portland, OR
    Proposal

    The Mayor requests City Council confirmation to appoint two members to the Noise Review Board: Jeremy Maxwell and Martin Leima, both to the Community-at-Large category with five-year terms beginning in May and June 2026. The Noise Review Board is a five-member quasi-judicial body responsible for reviewing noise variance applications for construction and special events, advising on sound-related policy, and meeting monthly to balance community livability with sound-generating activities. Maxwell brings volunteer experience in community engagement and environmental restoration, while Leima contributes technical expertise in acoustics and noise reduction from a high-tech career background.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Agenda 2026-04-09

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This agenda convenes the Seattle City Council's Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee on April 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall (600 4th Avenue). The committee, chaired by Maritza Rivera with Vice-Chair Joy Hollingsworth and members Dionne Foster, Eddie Lin, and Alexis Mercedes Rinck, will conduct a special meeting that also constitutes a full City Council meeting under committee procedures. The public may submit written comments by 4 business hours before the meeting start time to Council@seattle.gov or by mail, and may register for remote or in-person public comment beginning one hour before the meeting (online) or at least 15 minutes prior (in-person).

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Agenda 4/9/2026

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This document is the agenda for a Seattle City Council Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee special meeting scheduled for April 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. The committee is chaired by Maritza Rivera, with Joy Hollingsworth as Vice-Chair and members Dionne Foster, Eddie Lin, and Alexis Mercedes Rinck. The agenda provides logistical details for public participation, including registration procedures for remote and in-person public comment, written comment submission deadlines (four business hours prior to the meeting), and accessibility accommodations contact information (206-684-8888). No substantive agenda items or discussion topics are detailed in the provided document excerpt.

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  • Des Moines City Council Agenda for 4/6/2026 Regular Meeting

    Apr 6, 2026

    ·Des Moines, IA
    Agenda

    The Des Moines City Council agenda for April 6, 2026 includes a closed session to discuss litigation strategy, a Fair Housing Month proclamation, and consent items covering routine alcoholic beverage license approvals and renewals for establishments throughout the city, as well as special event licenses for various April activities. The agenda also proposes ordering construction on traffic signal replacement at Merle Hay Road/Meredith Drive and I-80/I-35 with an engineer's estimate of $600,000 and a hearing scheduled for May 4, 2026, along with additional public improvement projects.

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  • City Council — Minutes 4/1/2026

    Apr 1, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
    Minutes

    On April 1, 2026, the Boston City Council held a regular meeting where it approved two grants: a $20,000 Local Food Policy Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to support food purchasing initiatives between Boston Public Schools and anchor institutions, and a $13,735 MassHire grant for workforce development programs serving individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The council also received communications regarding the city's financial status and budget challenges for the current fiscal year, and passed a special law petition regarding pension benefits for Firefighter Leo J. Bracken.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Agenda 2026-03-30

    Mar 30, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This document is an agenda for a special meeting of the Seattle City Council's Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, Seattle. The committee is chaired by Dan Strauss with Maritza Rivera as Vice-Chair and members Joy Hollingsworth, Robert Kettle, and Rob Saka. The agenda specifies procedures for public comment registration—online registration opens one hour before the meeting start time, and in-person registration must occur at least 15 minutes before the meeting begins. Written comments must be submitted no later than four business hours prior to the meeting start time to be distributed to Councilmembers before the meeting.

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  • SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    The Dearborn City Council held a special meeting on February 24, 2026, with all seven members present, to address three main items: confirming the appointment of James Carter Fisher as Corporation Counsel (which was approved unanimously), considering ACCESS's request for a one-year extension on a recovery center construction project, and reviewing the assessing contract. The resolution for Corporation Counsel confirmed the Mayor's appointment and established that the position would receive full-time employee benefits including pension, health care, and life insurance, with salary adjustments tied to citywide employee increases.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Agenda 2026-02-19

    Feb 19, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This is an agenda for a special meeting of the Seattle City Council's Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall (600 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104). The committee is chaired by Maritza Rivera with Joy Hollingsworth as Vice-Chair, and includes members Dionne Foster, Eddie Lin, and Alexis Mercedes Rinck. The document provides procedures for public participation, including remote and in-person public comment registration that opens one hour before the meeting, with written comments due four business hours prior to the start time. No specific agenda items, votes, or budgetary matters are detailed in the provided content.

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  • NOTICE OF MEETING AND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

    Jan 20, 2026

    ·Kansas City, MO
    Agenda

    The Jefferson City Council met on January 20, 2026, to address various agenda items including recognizing posthumous and service awards, approving a special exception permit for a conference center and hotel exceeding 100,000 square feet at 201 Madison Street and 210 Monroe Street, and making mayoral appointments to multiple boards and commissions. The consent agenda included approval of several contracts for wastewater management, yard waste removal, and transit software services, while pending bills addressed the creation of a Downtown Jefferson City Conference Center Community Improvement District.

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  • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR THE MEETING AT 6:00 PM, TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026

    Jan 13, 2026

    ·Fort Worth, TX
    Agenda

    The Fort Worth City Council meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, includes special presentations honoring Bob Semple Day, the Texas Forge Taekwondo team, and Anorexia Nervosa Awareness. The consent agenda covers routine items including authorization of the city's $384,824.72 pro-rata allocation to the Denton Central Appraisal District for 2026, a $100,000 donation return to the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation, a $40,000 agreement with the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center for construction support, and denial of a 50% property tax exemption request for a housing development at Marine Creek Parkway.

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  • SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL

    Dec 29, 2025

    ·Newark, NJ
    Agenda

    This is an agenda for a special meeting of the Mayor and Borough Council of East Newark, New Jersey, scheduled for Wednesday, December 29, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at 34 Sherman Avenue. The meeting includes three ordinances for hearing and final adoption: Ordinance 16-2025 addressing affordable housing compliance obligations, Ordinance 17-2025 creating affordable housing development fees in Chapter 32, and Ordinance 18-2025 adopting the Silvi Concrete Plant Redevelopment Plan. Five resolutions are scheduled, including Resolution 172-25 authorizing a redevelopment agreement with Penn Jersey Certified Concrete, Inc. (dba "Silvi Materials") for rehabilitation of properties at 800 and 246 Passaic Avenue, and Resolution 174-25 approving bill payments of $81,754.08 through December 29, 2025. Resolution 173-25 addresses amendments to employee handbook policies, and Resolution 175-25 concerns 2025 budget transfers.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-12-16

    Dec 16, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council held a special meeting on December 16, 2025, called to order at 1:12 p.m. by Council President Sara Nelson with eight members present (Debora Juarez excused). By unanimous consent, the Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar and approved the agenda. The Council passed Council Bill 121144, an ordinance appropriating money for claims from December 1–5, 2025, by an 8–0 vote. Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck requested the removal of Appointment 03382 from the Consent Calendar, which was subsequently adopted with that exception. The public hearing was moved to follow Committee Reports.

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  • City Council — Agenda 2025-12-16

    Dec 16, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This is a Seattle City Council meeting agenda for December 16, 2025, scheduled as a special session from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. followed by a regularly scheduled 2:00 p.m. meeting at the Council Chamber, City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. The nine-member Council is chaired by Sara Nelson and includes members Joy Hollingsworth, Debora Juarez, Robert Kettle, Eddie Lin, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Maritza Rivera, Rob Saka, and Dan Strauss. The agenda includes presentations and public comment periods, with remote registration opening one hour before the meeting and in-person sign-ups required 15 minutes prior; written comments must be submitted by 10 a.m. to be distributed before the meeting.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Agenda 2025-12-04

    Dec 4, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This document is the agenda for a special meeting of the Seattle City Council's Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee scheduled for December 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at 600 4th Avenue, Seattle. The committee is chaired by Sara Nelson, with Robert Kettle as Vice-Chair and members Joy Hollingsworth, Eddie Lin, and Maritza Rivera. The agenda provides procedures for public participation, including remote and in-person public comment registration that opens one hour before the meeting, with written comments due four business hours prior to the start time. No specific agenda items, votes, or dollar amounts are listed in the document.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-11-21

    Nov 21, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council held a special meeting on November 21, 2025, at 1:04 p.m., with eight of nine members present (Robert Kettle arrived late). The Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 501) by unanimous consent with an 8–0 vote and approved the agenda by the same margin. The Council passed two ordinances on the consent calendar appropriating money for claims: CB 121127 for claims from November 3–7, 2025, and CB 121128 for claims from November 10–14, 2025, each approved 8–0. Four members of the public—Pastor Steve Jerbi, Tara Miller, Bennett Haselton, and Karina Patel—provided public comment after the Council suspended its normal rules to permit comment at the special meeting.

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  • 25-1960: A bill for an ordinance making a rescission from and appropriation in the City Council General Fund to make a cash transfer to and appropriations in the City Council Special Revenue Fund. Rescinds $97,500.00 from City Council Districts’ 2025 General Fund appropriations and authorizes appropriations to transfer cash to the City Council Special Revenue Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-25-2025.

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Denver, CO
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  • City Council — Agenda 2025-11-03

    Nov 3, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This is an agenda for a special Seattle City Council meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber. The meeting, chaired by Council President Sara Nelson and including nine council members, will address the Mayor's Proclamation declaring a civil emergency due to a lapse in federal SNAP benefits, with possible council actions including adoption, modification, or rejection of the proclamation and potential passage of an ordinance. The council will also discuss and sign a letter drafted by the Puget Sound Regional Council regarding the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's Continuum of Care Program. Written public comment only is accepted and must be submitted at least four business hours before the meeting.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-11-03

    Nov 3, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    On November 3, 2025, the Seattle City Council held a special meeting with 9 members present (Council President Nelson presiding). The Council unanimously adopted Resolution 32186, which modified the October 30, 2025 Mayoral Civil Emergency Proclamation regarding the federal government shutdown and disruption to SNAP benefits for Seattle residents. Additionally, eight councilmembers—Hollingsworth, Juarez, Nelson, Rinck, Rivera, Saka, Solomon, and Strauss—agreed to sign a letter drafted by the Puget Sound Regional Council related to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's Continuum of Care Program. The meeting adjourned at 2:51 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Agenda 2025-10-31

    Oct 31, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This document is a meeting agenda for the Seattle City Council's Land Use Committee scheduled for October 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. The committee is chaired by Mark Solomon, with Dan Strauss as Vice-Chair and members including Debora Juarez, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and Maritza Rivera. The agenda designates this as a special meeting and public hearing, with members of the public able to register for remote or in-person comment beginning one hour before the 10:00 AM start time, with written comments due four business hours prior. Accessibility accommodations and language interpretation services are available through the Office of the City Clerk at 206-684-8888, with a 72-hour notice recommended for most requests.

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  • 25-1714: A bill for an ordinance amending Ordinance 915, Series of 2025, concerning the “Denver Downtown Development Authority” Fund (11893). Amends Ordinance 915, series of 2025 to change the “Denver Downtown Development Authority” Special Revenue Fund (11893), from appropriated to revenue-based, in Council District 10. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-4-2025.

    Oct 27, 2025

    ·Denver, CO
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  • Des Moines City Council Agenda for 9/29/2025 Regular Meeting

    Sep 29, 2025

    ·Des Moines, IA
    Minutes

    The Des Moines City Council held a regular meeting on September 29, 2025, featuring a closed session at 3:30 PM for litigation strategy discussions and a proclamation honoring Fire Prevention Week. The consent agenda included routine approvals of 55 items, including 5 new alcoholic beverage license applications (for establishments like Des Moines Marriott and Platform), 27 renewal applications for existing liquor licenses, and special event permits for Apres Bar Co.

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  • 25-1456: A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Denver Rescue Mission to continue funding for a specialized team of case managers to support people experiencing homelessness with high acuity needs exit homeless to safe and permanent housing, citywide. Amends a contract with Denver Rescue Mission by adding $1,010,445.00 for a new contract total of $2,210,445.00 and adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to continue funding for a specialized team of case managers to support people experiencing homelessness with high acuity needs exit homeless to safe and permanent housing, citywide (HOST-202369423/HOST-202581156-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 11-10-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 10-7-2025.

    Sep 26, 2025

    ·Denver, CO
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