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  • CITY OF SPOKANE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Spokane, WA
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    The City of Spokane scheduled City Council meetings for February 9, 2026, including an Agenda Review Session at 3:30 p.m. and a Legislative Session at 6:00 p.m., held in City Council Chambers at City Hall with virtual participation available via WebEx and live streaming on Channel 5 and online platforms. Members of the public may provide testimony during the meetings by signing up online between February 6-9, 2026, or in person on February 9 starting at 8:00 a.m., with testimony limited to matters related to city affairs, operations, and services.

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  • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS RULES – PUBLIC DECORUM

    Spokane, WA
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    The document establishes public decorum rules for City Council meetings, prohibiting clapping, cheering, booing, and outbursts, with a three-minute time limit for public comments and a restriction limiting individuals to speaking once per month during open forum. Additional rules specify that open forum discussions must relate to City affairs and exclude current or pending agenda items, profanity, and personal insults, while public testimony on legislative items is also limited to three minutes per speaker unless the Chair determines less time is needed to accommodate all speakers.

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  • multi-municipal comprehensive plan

    Hazleton, PA
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    The "Thrive 2035" comprehensive plan is a multi-municipal planning document for the Greater Hazleton area, developed collaboratively by the City of Hazleton, Borough of West Hazleton, and Hazle Township. The plan establishes a shared vision and overarching goals while addressing five priority areas: Housing, Economic Vitality, Youth, Services and Amenities, and Resilient Systems. The document includes community outreach efforts, a catalyst project, and an implementation strategy to guide regional development through 2035.

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  • Shelbyville, IN | Official Website

    Shelbyville, IN
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  • i RULES OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE As authorized by

    Jacksonville, FL
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    This document is the Rules of the Council of the City of Jacksonville, updated September 13, 2022 to reflect amendments through Ordinance 2022-645-E, which establishes procedures and governance standards for city council operations. The rules cover council organization, including the roles and election of officers (president, vice president, sergeant-at-arms, chaplain), employee structure, and standards of conduct for council members. The document is a 95-page procedural manual authorizing governance under Section 10.101 of the Ordinance Code.

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  • Township - Michigan

    Lansing, MI
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    This is the December 2025 issue of Township Focus, the official publication of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). The issue features articles on the fiduciary responsibilities of township boards, township recognition for election administration excellence, and a message from 2025 MTA President Kevin Beeson reflecting on the recent passing of former president Harold Koviak and his vision for continuing MTA's mission to serve Michigan townships. The publication serves as a resource for township officials across the state, highlighting governance practices and organizational updates.

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  • Scranton, Pennsylvania - Licensing, Inspections & Permits

    Scranton, PA
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  • Leon County Government

    Tallahassee, FL
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    Leon County extended its burn ban through Friday, April 17 at 5 p.m. in response to an exceptional drought persisting across the region. The document also highlights Leon County's 2025 Annual Report, upcoming community events including free CPR training and a spring home expo, and features positive testimonials about county services such as Emergency Medical Services and Veteran Services. The county's vision centers on creating a safe, healthy, and vibrant community through strategic priorities in economy, environment, quality of life, and governance.

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  • July 2024 Township Focus

    Lansing, MI
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    This July 2024 publication from the Michigan Townships Association features an editorial discussing the role of township government in local democracy, with MTA Executive Director Neil Sheridan and President Connie Cargill reflecting on what unites Michigan's 1,240 townships—primarily their residents and officials working to improve community quality of life, public safety, and economic opportunities. The issue includes articles on topics such as board engagement and effective meetings, July and December boards of review procedures, new state rules expanding overtime pay and banning noncompete agreements, and bridging the digital divide in Michigan communities. The publication serves as an official resource for township officials and includes information about MTA training programs for newly elected officials.

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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP HANDBOOK ____________________________________ March 2019

    Cincinnati, OH
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    This Ohio Township Handbook, published by the State Auditor's office in March 2019, is a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist township officials in understanding their roles, responsibilities, and procedural requirements. The handbook covers multiple sections including township officers and employees, administration and finance, fire and ambulance services, and police protection, with appendices providing additional reference materials. As an informational resource rather than legal guidance, the handbook aims to help local government officials meet administrative challenges by providing accessible, regularly updated information on township governance and operations.

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  • Code of Ethics (Ch. 12A)

    Dallas, TX
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    Chapter 12A of the City Code establishes a Code of Ethics that sets standards for city officials, employees, and those conducting business with the city. The policy declares that public officials must be independent and impartial, avoid conflicts of interest, and refrain from using public office for personal gain, while maintaining the city council as a nonpartisan body. The code outlines essential ethical principles including commitment to the public good, obedience to law, accountability, truthfulness, fairness, and responsible use of resources, and serves as a cumulative standard for official conduct and discipline alongside existing city charter, ordinances, and state and federal laws.

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  • Annual Report 2024 For Fiscal Year Ending December 31 • Published June 2025

    Scranton, PA
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    The Township of Langley's 2024 Annual Report covers fiscal performance for the year ending December 31, 2024, published in June 2025. Key highlights include the identification of an additional $3.5 million in annual savings through budget efficiencies, maintaining the lowest property tax rates in Metro Vancouver while continuing infrastructure investments in roads, parks, and public facilities. The township expanded public safety services by adding firefighters and RCMP officers, achieved a 3 percent decline in the Crime Severity Index for the fourth consecutive year, and made progress on major capital projects including the 208 Street corridor improvements.

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  • City of Columbus 2023 ANNUAL REPORT Andrea Blevins, City Clerk Columbus, Ohio 1

    Columbus, OH
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    The City of Columbus 2023 Annual Report is a comprehensive document covering departmental activities and accomplishments across all city agencies for the year 2023, with Andrea Blevins serving as City Clerk. The report includes sections on 21 different city departments and offices, ranging from the City Attorney and Finance to Public Health, Recreation and Parks, and Education. Key highlights include the City Attorney's Office handling over 10,000 criminal prosecutions, launching a diversion program that helped 63 offenders, shutting down 17 problem properties, and increasing enforcement against domestic violence, drunk driving, and street racing.

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  • Lawful township expenditures

    Lansing, MI
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    This February 2025 publication from the Michigan Townships Association addresses lawful township expenditures and serves as a guide for township officials. The document notes that approximately 25% (roughly 1,600) of Michigan's elected township officials are new to office as of the 90-day mark, and emphasizes the importance of budgeting as a tool to translate township resources into planned action. The MTA encourages new officials to seek mentorship from experienced board members and predecessors, and highlights available training resources and publications to support officials in their leadership roles.

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  • Annual Report 2024 For Fiscal Year Ending December 31 • Published June 2025

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Township of Langley's 2024 Annual Report documents the municipality's achievements during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, published in June 2025. Key highlights include the identification of an additional $3.5 million in annual budget savings while maintaining the lowest property tax rates in Metro Vancouver, continued investments in public safety with expanded firefighter, RCMP officer, and bylaw staff levels, and progress on major capital infrastructure projects including the 208 Street corridor improvement. The report demonstrates a commitment to closing infrastructure gaps and managing cost pressures while supporting continued community growth across the Township's various neighborhoods including Aldergrove, Fort Langley, Murrayville, Walnut Grove, and Willoughby-Willowbrook.

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  • Portland, ME - Official Website

    Portland, ME
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  • The HSPS Regional Comprehensive Plan

    Stroudsburg, PA
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    The HSPS Regional Comprehensive Plan 2022 is a multi-municipal land use policy adopted by Hamilton Township (August 23, 2022), Stroud Township (September 6, 2022), Pocono Township (August 15, 2022), and Stroudsburg Borough (August 2, 2022) to update their regional development framework originally established in 2005. The plan was funded by grants from the State Department of Community and Economic Development and the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, and covers analysis and recommendations across land use, economy, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and open space with a 10-year planning horizon. It serves as a policy guide for municipal decision-making, establishing desired land use patterns and recommending tools such as zoning regulations, capital improvements, and adjustments to municipal services.

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  • Portland, ME - Official Website

    Portland, ME
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  • Greenville Borough & Hem Greenville Borough & Hem Greenville Borough & Hem

    Greenville, SC
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    This document is the cover and introductory pages of the 2004 Joint Comprehensive Plan for Greenville Borough and Hempfield Township, with the tagline "Building on the past and planning together for the future." The plan was prepared by Mackin Engineering Company and Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson, with funding support from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program (LUPTAP) grant. The plan was developed collaboratively with input from representatives of both municipalities' councils, planning commissions, county planning agencies, school boards, economic development organizations, hospitals, and community groups.

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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP HANDBOOK ____________________________________ March 2019

    Eugene, OR
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    This document is the Ohio Township Handbook published in March 2019 by the Ohio Auditor of State's office, designed to serve as a reference guide for township officials on governance, administration, and operations. The handbook covers multiple sections including township officers and employees, administration and finance, and fire and ambulance services, with appendices containing additional regulatory information. The Auditor of State notes the handbook is intended to be regularly updated and clarifies that it should not be considered legal advice, recommending officials consult appropriate legal counsel for legal questions.

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  • The Case for Reparations

    Evanston, IL
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    On April 18, 2019, City Clerk Devon Reid submitted a memo to Alderwoman Robin Rue Simmons outlining historical evidence of racial discrimination by the City of Evanston to support development of a reparations framework. The research identified multiple instances of harm including forced relocation of Black homes in the 1920s and red-lining policies in the 1930s that confined African Americans to segregated neighborhoods while denying them access to FHA-backed mortgages, resulting in increased crowding and higher housing costs. The Clerk's office proposed forming a working group with representatives from local institutions and community organizations to continue research and draft a specific reparations model for Evanston.

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  • 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW CITY OF DEARBORN MAYOR ABDULLAH H. HAMMOUD

    Dearborn, MI
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    This 2024 annual report from the City of Dearborn, covering the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, highlights Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud's administration's accomplishments in modernizing city operations, including a new city website, implementation of public health protections against air pollution, improved road safety, and revitalization of commercial districts. The report emphasizes expansion of parks and recreation amenities, enhanced public transparency through performance dashboards, improved multilingual communication services, and technology-driven city service improvements, all maintained within a balanced budget. The document covers departmental activities across assessing, communications, economic development, finance, fire, library, police, public works, and other city services.

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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP HANDBOOK ____________________________________ March 2019

    Columbus, OH
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    This Ohio Auditor of State handbook, published in March 2019, serves as a comprehensive guide for township officials covering governance, administration, finance, and services including fire and ambulance operations and police protection. The document provides regulatory and procedural information organized by sections addressing township officers and employees, administration and finance, emergency services, and police protection, with various appendices included for reference. This handbook is designed to assist local township officials in understanding their responsibilities and meeting governance challenges, though it explicitly does not constitute legal advice.

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  • Scranton Fire Department’s Notice of Examination | PDF

    Scranton, PA
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    The Scranton Civil Service Commission announced a recruitment examination for Firefighter/EMT positions with the City of Scranton Fire Department, with written testing administered through National Testing Network beginning August 8, 2025 and closing October 17, 2025. Candidates must achieve a weighted score of 70% or above on the written exam to advance to subsequent testing stages. The Scranton Fire Department operates 139 full-time firefighters across seven stations, with Academy Firefighter salaries starting at $49,871.64 and reaching $83,119.40 by the fifth year, plus comprehensive benefits including health coverage and longevity increases per the collective bargaining agreement.

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  • Evanston Policies and Practices Directly Affecting the African American Community, 1900 - 1960 (and Present)

    Evanston, IL
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    This report, compiled by the Shorefront Legacy Center and Evanston History Center in 2021, documents historical and contemporary policies and practices by the City of Evanston that segregated and discriminated against the African American community from 1900 to the present. The working document systematically examines segregative practices across employment, housing, zoning, schooling, policing, cultural representation, and public services, drawing on published sources, historical documents, and policy records. Created at the request of City of Evanston staff, the report aims to provide factual evidence of instances where the city may have facilitated, participated in, or remained neutral regarding discriminatory acts against its Black residents.

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  • Economic Development Plan

    Lebanon, PA
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    The Economic Development Plan for Lebanon County outlines a comprehensive strategy focused on promoting business expansion, workforce development, economic investment, and organizational cooperation. The plan emphasizes leveraging regional cooperation and cost-effective initiatives while strategically targeting specific industries, recognizing the county's limited resources. The document presents findings on employment trends, economic strengths and weaknesses, potential target industries, and a detailed action plan designed to address identified opportunities and threats.

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  • ARPA Evaluation | December 2023

    Scranton, PA
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  • Legislative Budget and Finance Committee

    State College, PA
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    The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee conducted a study pursuant to Senate Resolution 2011-147 examining the need for public community college programs in rural Pennsylvania, completed in December 2011. The committee found that while Pennsylvania's 14 local independent public community colleges play an important role in workforce development and economic growth, they are not geographically, programmatically, or financially accessible to residents of rural communities. The report recommends that the Commonwealth consider various approaches used by other states to strategically place public community colleges statewide to ensure equitable access to publicly supported postsecondary education.

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

    Orlando, FL
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    This is a meeting notice for the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board meeting held on February 22, 2023, at Orlando City Hall. The agenda included approval of previous minutes, public comment, and new business items covering a District Gastro Bar License Agreement, an amendment to an Open Space Agreement, and a Retail Stimulus Program application for Eola Nails Skin Care Bar. The notice outlines procedures for public participation, including limits on spoken comments (3 minutes) and written comments (700 words maximum), and provides contact information for accessibility accommodations and submission of public comments.

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  • HOUSE COMMITTEE PRINT " ! 111TH CONGRESS 2d Session A CONCISE HISTORY OF THE

    Carlisle, PA
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    This House Committee Print from the 111th Congress (December 2010) provides a concise historical overview of the House Committee on Appropriations, covering its development from 1865 to the present. The document lists the committee membership during the 111th Congress under Chairman David R. Obey, including 36 Democratic and 24 Republican members, and notes significant personnel changes such as the death of member John P. Murtha in February 2010 and the election of Mark Steven Kirk to the Senate in November 2010.

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