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30 results for “transparency”

  • Public comment

    May 6, 2026

    ·Portland, OR
    Agenda

    A May 6, 2026 City Council meeting scheduled five public comment speakers to address topics including automated vehicle taxi services, a Marine Drive development project by OnTRAK Developers LLC, rental assistance, enforcement concerns, and budget transparency issues. An alternate speaker was also designated in case of cancellations, with all public comment slots filled for the week.

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  • 2026-0819: Resolution in support of administrative transparency, equitable student and community representation, and freedom of speech in higher education.

    Apr 13, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2026-0812: Order for a hearing to discuss Boston's alleged noncompliance and lack of transparency in the use of federal funds.

    Apr 13, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • City Council — Agenda 4/7/2026

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
    Agenda

    The Boston City Council scheduled a Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee hearing on April 7, 2026, to examine the Boston Police Department's protocols for releasing police body camera and dashboard camera footage under Docket #0638. The agenda item indicates the council intended to review and potentially modify existing policies governing the public disclosure of recorded law enforcement materials.

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  • 2026-0701: Resolution in support of the "DHS Use of Force Transparency Act."

    Mar 26, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 0886-2026: To authorize the City Clerk to extend an existing contract with Heart & Hunter Inc, dba Hunter Marketing, for communications services regarding salary transparency to March 31, 2027; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    Mar 17, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2026-0587: Order for a hearing to review administrative transparency, equitable student representation, and student freedoms in higher education.

    Mar 16, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • RS2026-1858: A resolution requesting that Nashville Electric Service and the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County submit existing and future contracts, agreements, and related documents to the Metropolitan Clerk to promote transparency and public access.

    Mar 10, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 2026-0406: Order for a hearing on transparency and accountability of private fundraising in Boston Public Schools.

    Feb 23, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2026-0388: An Ordinance Modernizing and Increasing Transparency at the Zoning Board of Appeal.

    Feb 20, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2026-0329: Order for a hearing to review the mission, goals, objectives, and challenges at the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (OPAT).

    Feb 4, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2026-0276: Order for a hearing on transparency and accountability in service provision and spending for English Learners.

    Feb 2, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2026-0199: Order for a hearing on government accountability, transparency, and accessibility of decision making protocols in city government.

    Jan 26, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2026-0170: Resolution in support of more transparency and community engagement with respect to extending the temporary designation status of and investments in the Parcel P-3 and Madison Park Project.

    Jan 22, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2026-0192: Order for a hearing to audit government transparency and accountability towards surveillance equipment.

    Jan 15, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • Affirm Council support for transparency and accountability in law enforcement and urge all law enforcement personnel operating within the City to fully identify themselves and refrain from wearing masks while engaging with the community

    Jan 13, 2026

    ·Portland, OR
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  • 2026-0113: Order for a hearing to examine Boston Public Schools closure and merger actions related to the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years and transparency in the Long-Term Facilities Plan.

    Dec 30, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2026-0111: Communication was received from Evandro C. Carvalho, Executive Director of the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency, regarding an update on the cases reviewed and adjudicated by the Boston Police Department's Internal Affairs Division.

    Dec 23, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • RS2025-1712: A resolution opposing The Boring Company’s proposed tunnels within Nashville and Davidson County; objecting to the company’s lack of transparency, inadequate community and Metropolitan Council engagement, and troubling labor and safety practices; affirming that public land and public infrastructure decisions must prioritize the welfare, safety, and expressed needs of Nashville residents; and reiterating the Metropolitan Council’s commitment to real, equitable, community-driven transit solutions.

    Dec 9, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 2025-2088: Resolution in support of comprehensive, transparent, and inclusive decision-making in Boston Public Schools in closure and reconfiguration decisions. On motion of Councilor Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Durkan, Coletta Zapata, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

    Dec 8, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 3430-2025: To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a service agreement with Heart & Hunter Inc, dba Hunter Marketing to provide communications services regarding salary transparency; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $40,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)

    Dec 4, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • PN0340-2025: Notice/Advertisement Title: Pay Transparency Public Hearing Contact Name: Amaris Lemus Contact Telephone Number: 614-327-1257 Contact Email Address: aslemus@columbus.gov

    Oct 24, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2898-2025: To amend Chapter 2335 of the Columbus City Codes in order to require pay transparency in job postings; to repeal the existing Chapter 2335.

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2025-1843: Communication was received from Evandro C. Carvalho, Executive Director, regarding the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency's Annual Report FY25.

    Oct 20, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • PN0312-2025: Notice/Advertisement Title: Pay Transparency Public Hearing Contact Name: Jessica Caceres Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7032 Contact Email Address: jicaceres@columbus.gov On Thursday, October 23 at 3:00 p.m., Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla will chair a hearing to discuss the next phase of her pay equity legislation. She will be introducing proposed pay transparency legislation that seeks to require employers within the City of Columbus to include reasonable salary ranges in job postings. To provide written or public testimony, please email Jessica Caceres at jicaceres@columbus.gov with the subject: “October 23 Hearing Testimony” with your name and address by noon on October 23. The meeting will be live-streamed on the City’s YouTube channel and Council’s Facebook. Speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes.

    Oct 8, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • Hazleton City Council Meeting Minutes August 12, 2025 Page 1 MINUTES

    Aug 12, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    On August 12, 2025, Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting where several ordinances and resolutions were discussed, including Ordinance 2025-6 authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds not to exceed $15,000,000, with approximately $10,000,000 earmarked for city road paving projects. An executive session was held prior to the meeting regarding personnel and litigation issues, and a resolution authorizing enhanced security measures for the mayor and employees was added to the agenda. The council also discussed ordinances related to tree regulations and eminent domain proceedings at 630 Hanover Court, with public comment raising questions about project costs, arborist qualifications, and transparency procedures for the city's borrowing and debt management.

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  • 2025-0974: Order for a hearing on fiscal transparency, equitable access, and Council oversight in the expansion of the Museum Access program.

    Apr 28, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2025-0326: Order for a hearing to examine accountability, transparency, and accessibility in administrative procedures for complying with Boston Landmarks Commission recommendations. Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation. Councilor Mejia doubted the decision of the chair, recommending that the docket be placed in the Committee on Post-Audit: Government Accountability, Transparency & Accessibility. Seconded by Councilor Flynn. A roll call vote was conducted to determine if the decision of the Chair should prevail. Decision of Chair prevailed; yeas 7, nays 5 (Fernandes Anderson, Flynn, Mejia, Murphy and Worrell). Remains in the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation.

    Jan 29, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2025-0176: Order for a hearing on government accountability, transparency, and accessibility of decision making protocols in city government.

    Jan 8, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2025-0174: Order for a hearing to audit government transparency and accountability towards surveillance equipment.

    Jan 8, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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