What happened on Saturday, 11 January 2025
Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona
City staff outlined the 2025–26 human services funding process, timeline and online scoring tools and said 37 proposals were submitted across funding sources, producing shortfalls in several pools: CDBG public services, Scottsdale Cares and General Fund categories.
Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona
The Development Review Board approved a design review for Papago Village, a 94-unit residential project on a roughly 9.6-acre site zoned Service Residential (SR). The approval followed public opposition about density and traffic and questions from a board member about facade materials and renderings.
Delhi Hills Town Council, Delhi Hills, Hamilton County, Ohio
Fire Chief Campbell told trustees the department has placed LifePak 35 cardiac monitors into service, will add ketamine as an alternative to opioids for pain control, and has launched an internal hiring process following the resignation of a career firefighter-paramedic.
House, Introduced, 2025 Bills, Virginia Legislation Bills, Virginia
Bill seeks to amend retirement benefits for 911 dispatchers under Virginia law.
House, Introduced, 2025 Bills, Virginia Legislation Bills, Virginia
Legislation grants improved retirement benefits for dispatchers with service post-July 2026.
RSU 06/MSAD 06, School Districts, Maine
Dawn, a district staff member, told the RSU 06/MSAD 06 Budget Advisory Committee on Jan. 9 that school budgets are tightly constrained by state rules and local referendum processes and that district income sources are “very limited.”
Livingston Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
GeoSport Lighting Systems submitted the low bid of $399,800 for new poles and lights at Albany High School’s baseball and softball fields; the board ratified the award by voice vote.
Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona
The Housing Agency Governing Board voted to approve its 2024 annual report, which summarized eight meetings, program highlights and upcoming priorities including project-based voucher awards, SAFMR implementation and a renewed focus on voucher utilization.
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
Fire Chief Matt Miller said he will retire at the end of January after 22 years with the city; the city manager also announced leadership hires in the water and wastewater department, including Andrew Valdez and George Peterson.
Laramie County School District #2, School Districts, Wyoming
Superintendent staff reported that Casper Community College offered two replaced welders—one for each high school building—valued at about $15,000 each. Trustees also reviewed meeting logistics, rec board grant deadlines and approved a motion to move into executive session to discuss personnel, legal and safety.
Delhi Hills Town Council, Delhi Hills, Hamilton County, Ohio
Public works, parks and administration detailed the township’s snow response after a heavy storm, describing route splits, equipment limits, cul-de-sac priorities and a multi-department snow task force.
US Department of State
At a community culinary event, a North Korean–born speaker described family recipes, differences between North and South Korean cuisine, and how the 1998 famine drove people to forage and market goods, spurring small‑scale entrepreneurship.
Morgan County Schools, School Districts, Alabama
Students from Morgan County Schools presented work from a newly formed leadership program, NCS Leads, and thanked board members during Board Member Appreciation Month. Staff described a blind-review selection process; students highlighted career-technical opportunities, internships and concerns including student-athlete issues and mental health.
House, Introduced, 2025 Bills, Virginia Legislation Bills, Virginia
New act grants retirement benefits to dispatchers starting July 1, 2026.
Delhi Hills Town Council, Delhi Hills, Hamilton County, Ohio
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Delhi Township Board of Trustees appointed Cheryl Seavey as board chair, approved an emergency appropriation adjustment and adopted five nuisance resolutions; trustees also accepted the voluntary resignation of a career firefighter.
St. Cloud, Osceola County, Florida
Owners of Thrifty asked the council to consider amending the land‑development code to permit a solar canopy over store parking; staff said current code (section 13.14.6) and Florida building code present obstacles and recommended applicant work with city staff and the business navigator
Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona
The Scottsdale Housing Agency presented a package of landlord engagement measures — a semiannual “landlord connection” event, daily-updated courtesy property listings, an online landlord portal and affordability tools — designed to prepare landlords and voucher holders for HUD’s small area fair market rents, which took effect Jan. 1, 2025.
Livingston Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
The board adopted a resolution calling a special election on May 3 to authorize renewal of a special tax for school purposes; bond counsel said the resolution begins the process of filing with the state bond commission and Secretary of State.
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
A congressional office staffer described constituent services offered from a Portales field office, including federal agency casework, a grants search service, academy nominations and help with VA PACT Act claims; staff requested constituents submit written authorization letters for casework.
House, Introduced, 2025 Bills, Virginia Legislation Bills, Virginia
Virginia allows dispatchers to receive enhanced retirement benefits for service earned post-2026.
House, Introduced, 2025 Bills, Virginia Legislation Bills, Virginia
House Bill 1564 aims to improve retirement benefits for Virginia's 911 dispatchers.
Morgan County Schools, School Districts, Alabama
At a routine meeting, the Morgan County Schools board unanimously approved the district mentoring plan, an out-of-state field trip for two West Morgan High School students, a facilities-use agreement, authorization to remit a tax refund payment and a budget for Danville High School football upgrades.
Livingston Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
The board approved Change Order No. 1 for the South Fork Junior High School project, which included credits and extras and reduced the contract sum by $117,818.59 to a new contract total of $21,351,181.41.
Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Ashland, Kentucky, at a recessed meeting on Jan. 9 gave second reading and final adoption to six ordinances and recessed the meeting until Jan. 22 at 11 a.m.
House, Introduced, 2025 Bills, Virginia Legislation Bills, Virginia
New retirement benefits for Virginia deputy sheriffs and jail officers take effect July 1, 2026
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
Christopher R. Cortez was appointed to fill the Ward 3 seat vacated by Councilor Chappell; the council voted to confirm the appointment and will arrange a swearing‑in before he begins voting.
Barre Unified Union School District #97, School Districts, Vermont
Barre Unified Union School District #97 agreed to form a superintendent search committee and discussed timeline and next steps; consultant Dave presented a plan and asked the board to select a liaison and focus-group plan
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
The council adopted Ordinance 24‑23 to accept an emergency loan offer from the New Mexico Environment Department: $1,040,000 with 25% principal forgiveness and the remainder to be repaid, intended to fund repairs to sewer/wastewater infrastructure damaged in the October 2024 flood.
Barre Unified Union School District #97, School Districts, Vermont
Andrea, a Berry City middle school music teacher, told the Barre Unified Union School District #97 board that a proposed $3,750 cut to her program would prevent necessary supplies and repairs and reduce student access to performances.
Laramie County School District #2, School Districts, Wyoming
Board members reviewed the district’s accreditation peer-review report, discussed the teams’ scoring method and asked staff to compare the current findings with the district’s previous review to identify growth areas and system-level evidence.
Independence, Polk County, Oregon
Staff presented a housing production strategy recommending non-regulatory actions, incentives and land strategies; the council was asked to adopt the resolution and was told the plan does not itself change land-use regulations.
Plainfield Community School Corp, School Boards, Indiana
At a brief Board of Finance meeting the board elected Voca Olson as president and Barbara Bailey Burke as secretary for Board of Finance purposes and acknowledged the district's 2024 investment report and investment policy review.
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
The council voted 6‑3 to approve a zone change, floating commercial cannabis overlay and conditional use permit to allow an adult‑use retail cannabis business at 3606 North Main St., Suite 500; neighbors and at least one councilor raised concerns about applicant signage.
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
Airport staff and the airport advisory commission reported on a $17 million CIP, multiple air‑center projects including a $7 million taxiway and a $2 million electrical vault, FAA approvals, rising flight activity and preparations to host national pylon air races in 2025.
Plainfield Community School Corp, School Boards, Indiana
Board approved a personnel packet and an individual hiring under Indiana code; the meeting introduced several administrative appointments including Brent Schwana as incoming principal and internal principal moves.
Agriculture, Food Resiliency, & Forestry, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Vermont agriculture officials told the House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, & Forestry on the record that they have a USDA-approved, farm-level testing program to detect the bovine strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and that initial results from a limited number of Vermont dairy farms have been negative.
Livingston Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
After prolonged discussion and competing substitute motions, the board voted to revert the district distribution schedule for 2024–25 to the 2022–23 per-pupil distribution model. The decision followed extensive comments about equity, security upgrades and deferred maintenance across districts.
St. Cloud, Osceola County, Florida
The City of St. Cloud approved the purchase of 3.25 acres on Nolte Road from the Furdick family for the Orange Avenue extension and agreed to work with the family on related right‑of‑way vacations, waiving the city application fee for vacation applications.
Independence, Polk County, Oregon
The council ratified collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local 324 and the Independence Police Officers Association and recommended approval of annual liquor-license renewals.
Yuma Union High School District (4507), School Districts, Arizona
During the Jan. 8 Yuma Union High School District meeting three public speakers criticized recent campaign tactics, urged the district to provide clearer evidence of student proficiency and raised concerns about personnel procedures after a coach’s separation and reinstatement.
Independence, Polk County, Oregon
Council considered a resolution to authorize up to $7.5 million in interim borrowing to complete design for a proposed surface-water treatment plant; debate centered on water availability, pump failures at existing wells, and the need to put purchased water rights to beneficial use.
Batavia, Kane County, Illinois
The Batavia Chamber reported $20,120 in Chamber Bucks sales plus a $5,000 Chamber donation, and downtown brewery Sturdy Shelter described expansion plans and community partnerships. City staff reported riverbank stabilization behind the brewery, a new salt‑smart certification and recent planning and transportation awards.
Laramie County School District #2, School Districts, Wyoming
Trustees discussed State Board changes to Chapter 22 that shift calendar application timing and require districts with alternative schedules to submit evidence of effects on student learning. The board agreed to identify evaluation metrics and prepare an April application for continued alternative schedule approval.
Livingston Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
Robert A. Seals Jr. was sworn in as the Live Oak District 2 board member. The board elected Steve Link as president and selected a vice president in its 2025 organization votes.
Yuma Union High School District (4507), School Districts, Arizona
Finance staff presented a midyear budget update showing maintenance and operations percentages, a capital budget figure and a student activities fund ending cash balance of $780,136.76; presenters noted the district is about halfway through the school year.
Plainfield Community School Corp, School Boards, Indiana
Board accepted the district's Dec. 31 financial summary, authorized several transfers (including moving curriculum materials funds into the education fund), and approved claims 67848 68100.
Independence, Polk County, Oregon
The Independence City Council adopted an ordinance amending multiple development-code subchapters to tighten downtown parking counts, allow angled on-street parking as an option, and adjust landscaping and buffering standards.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Trustees were told new heat pumps are in place on the building exterior but installers did not submit all required building permits for interior mechanical work; town staff identified firestop and ceiling-sealing issues and National Grid work for a three-phase service pole remains pending.
Supreme Court , State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, North Dakota
The state and defense urged the court over whether testimony that the defendant removed the victim’s pants was admissible and whether the defense preserved the objection for appeal. The state said the testimony was corroborative and necessary for context; the defense said the detail was unfairly prejudicial and sought a new trial.
Plainfield Community School Corp, School Boards, Indiana
On Jan. 9 the Plainfield Community School Corp board approved nominations for president, vice presidents and secretary, appointed a parliamentarian, legislative liaison and convention delegate, and reappointed the district treasurer.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Library staff proposed an Amazon wish list for consumables and small items and pitched a ticketed 'Sip Night' with local wineries and meadery to raise funds for downstairs refurbishing and Friends seed money; trustees discussed insurance, one-day pour license, ticketing, supervised babysitting and earmarking proceeds.
Supreme Court , State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, North Dakota
At oral argument in State v. Jared Henderson, defense and prosecution disputed whether the evidence proved constructive possession of drug paraphernalia and that a seized firearm was operable; the court took the case under advisement.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Trustees agreed to pursue a Community Preservation/Capital Planning Committee (CPC) grant to address painting, flooring and ceiling repairs in two main-floor rooms to create flexible programming and meeting space; contractors are preparing quotes and the application deadline was identified as Jan. 15.
St. Cloud, Osceola County, Florida
St. Cloud City Council on Jan. 9 approved a package of ordinances and resolutions, voting 5–0 on annexations and land‑use changes, adopting a budget amendment and authorizing a right‑of‑way purchase for the Orange Avenue extension.
Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky
At its Jan. 9 meeting the Ashland Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, first readings of several ordinances, a change order for a pump-station project, routine municipal orders including two donations, HUD administrative designation, appointments, and scheduling changes for commission meetings.
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut
Members of the Board of Finance fund balance/borrowing subcommittee met in January in Fairfield to review a preliminary long‑term financial and capital plan for the Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA), and were told a recent state public act reclassifying biosolids could eliminate compost revenue and add roughly $1 million a year in sludge management costs.
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Trustees set an informational meeting for Jan. 20 to re-establish a Friends group; trustees outlined three pathways including forming an independent 501(c)(3), creating a designated fund at the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, or applying for startup support through United for Libraries.
Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky
Safe Harbor, a domestic violence service provider, briefed the commission on 41 years of operations, management of Harbor Hill apartments and reliance on city-provided project-based Section 8 vouchers and transit access; director requested continued support including preservation of bus service on election days.
Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky
Public commenters told the commission that the Ashland Conference Center proposal has lacked open meetings and could negatively affect the Paramount Arts Center; the board noted future open meetings on the topic.
Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky
The Ashland Police Department promoted four officers and introduced an electronic storage detection (ESD) canine donated through Our Rescue. The board accepted the donation by municipal order during the meeting.
Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky
Mayor Charles and newly elected commissioners were sworn in Jan. 9; officials pledged open meetings and signaled priorities including economic development, wastewater work and increased public outreach. The commission elected Commissioner DJ Reimer as mayor pro tem by voice vote.
OZARK R-VI, School Districts, Missouri
The board approved a new job description for a speech‑language pathologist (SLP) to support district recruitment; trustees approved the description unanimously.
Blair County, Pennsylvania
Blair County approved its consent agenda Jan. 9, which included internship placements for a Penn State student and St. Francis job-shadowing and internship agreements for the juvenile probation department; the internship placements were for credit only and at no cost to the county.
Hollidaysburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania
A Hollidaysburg resident urged council to keep updates on the Gaysport stormwater facility as a standing agenda item; council members and staff indicated they will continue to place updates on future agendas and noted recent contractor meetings on related stormwater mitigation work.
Laramie County School District #2, School Districts, Wyoming
Laramie County School District #2 trustees heard a presentation on changes to Wyoming’s Chapter 10 academic standards and agreed to begin drafting a new district IKF (Individual K–12 Framework) for next year’s freshmen while keeping current rules for students already in high school.
Bonney Lake City, Pierce County, Washington
The commission approved the Dec. 4 minutes and adjourned by voice vote; staff announced that Lauren has accepted the permanent Development Services Manager role and that the City Council confirmed the Public Services Director on Dec. 16.
Rock County, Wisconsin
Rock County supervisors approved the consent agenda including contracts and state grant acceptances, and adopted an ordinance change to align county tax‑foreclosure procedures with 2023 Wisconsin Act 207.
OZARK R-VI, School Districts, Missouri
After reviewing proposals, the board approved hiring the Quality Coach to facilitate a one‑year/ five‑year strategic planning process, with an estimated cost between $24,000 and $29,000.
Rock County, Wisconsin
The Rock County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 9, 2025 adopted an ordinance giving the county the authority to set inmate charges and approved a resolution fixing the per‑day cost of incarceration at $135.95; officials said fees will be limited to sentenced inmates and collecting the money will be difficult in many cases.
Hollidaysburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania
The borough's community development staff reported 421 permits issued in 2024, 209 complaints investigated and 147 cases closed; three new businesses recently opened and one is expected soon on Allegheny Street.
GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico
District academic services presented three draft school calendars for 2025–26, with the main difference being start/end dates and placement of professional development days; staff said the fall break date may shift to align with neighboring districts.
Batavia, Kane County, Illinois
The Batavia City Council approved the consent agenda Jan. 6, including payroll of $1,109,622.66, accounts payable of $7,523,581.48, and Resolution 2025‑1‑R renewing a contract with the Association for Individual Development for an in‑house victim services social worker.
OZARK R-VI, School Districts, Missouri
After issuing an RFQ, the board chose Raymond James to serve as the district's bond underwriter, replacing Stifel following staff concerns about continuity; the selection was approved unanimously.
Yuma Union High School District (4507), School Districts, Arizona
The board approved a combined, interactive district course catalog that consolidates core and career-technical course information into a mobile-friendly flipbook, with linked resources and a PDF/translation option to follow.
Eugene , Lane County, Oregon
City planning staff published draft goals and 16 draft policies for Chapter 1 (Community Engagement) of the Envision Eugene comprehensive plan and opened a public survey that will remain available through the end of July 2025.
Los Banos, Merced County, California
The Los Banos City Council appointed Evan Sanders to fill the District 2 vacancy and Marcus Chavez to fill the District 3 vacancy on Jan. 8, 2025, following multi-round interviews and a disputed voting procedure that led council members to adjust the selection method midstream.
GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico
An independent auditor presented the fiscal year 2024 audit to the Gadsden Independent School District board, reporting unmodified opinions for the financial statements and single-audit programs while noting IT controls, cash disbursements, and financial close process items for corrective action.
Hollidaysburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania
Council approved bill list No. 1 ($50,911.97) and passed resolutions appointing First National Bank as depository and named solicitor, consulting engineer and auditor for 2025; motions were moved, seconded and recorded as "motion carried."
Blair County, Pennsylvania
Blair County Commissioners approved the federal fiscal year 2021 CDBG contract monitoring activity progress report for July 1 through Dec. 31, 2024; staff explained the report timing reflects multi-year contracts and biannual monitoring.
OZARK R-VI, School Districts, Missouri
Board members questioned how the district would implement suspicion‑based and random drug testing for students and staff, and they voted to table the employee alcohol and drug testing policy for additional edits.
Seattle, King County, Washington
The committee voted 4-0 to recommend appointment 03048 — Bert Gregory — to the Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council; the recommendation goes to the Jan. 14 City Council meeting.
Seattle, King County, Washington
The Library's Education and Neighborhoods Committee voted 3-0 to recommend appointment of Gabriel "Gabe" Grant and Andrew Robinson and the reappointment of Gundeep Singh to the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council; the recommendation will be sent to the Jan. 14 Seattle City Council meeting.
Hollidaysburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania
Hollidaysburg Ambulance told council it responded to 1,368 borough calls in 2024, about 91% of dispatched calls, and described mutual aid, non-dispatched activity and membership outreach.
OZARK R-VI, School Districts, Missouri
KPM CPAs presented the fiscal year audit, reporting an unmodified opinion and highlighting fund balances, ESSER revenue, and capital project spending; the board approved the audit unanimously.
Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington
Commissioner Joshua Wilson called the Lake Stevens Civil Service Commission to order on Jan. 9, 2025, and the panel formally elected Commissioner Ray Mitchell as the commission chair for 2025 and Commissioner Brian McManus as vice chair.
Bonney Lake City, Pierce County, Washington
City staff told the planning commission that the Viking Dog Park has widespread laminated root rot; the City Council approved a two-part CIP to remove affected trees, reforest with non-susceptible species and add an ADA-compliant loop; timing is not yet finalized and volunteer group Beautify Bonney Lake may assist with planting.
Lakota Local, School Districts, Ohio
Julie Schaefer was elected president of the Lakota Local Board of Education and Kelly Casper was elected vice president during the board’s organizational meeting on Jan. 9.
Yuma Union High School District (4507), School Districts, Arizona
The governing board approved a revised employee compensation packet that moves social workers from salary grade 6 to grade 2 for social workers hired after Jan. 8, 2025; staff said the change aligns district pay with other districts and social workers retain Prop 301 monies.
Batavia, Kane County, Illinois
The Batavia City Council on Jan. 6 approved a proclamation honoring retiring Police Chief Sean Mazza and swore in Eric Blowers as chief effective Jan. 14, 2025; detective sergeant Gary LaBarbara was promoted to deputy chief, also effective Jan. 14.
Jennings County School Corporation, School Boards, Indiana
The board tabled the Sand Creek Roofing project contract while staff verify bid information; five bids were reported and board members said competition produced favorable pricing.
Blair County, Pennsylvania
The Blair County Commissioners approved a work statement Jan. 9 permitting the coroner's office to submit case-level data to the Pennsylvania Department of Health; the county will receive $10,000 under the agreement.
Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Commissioners requested a work session to clarify how the county's master plans and the Unified Development Code interact for subdivisions (citing Talavera), and discussed local traffic concerns tied to heavy truck routing near Santa Teresa and the City of El Paso.
OZARK R-VI, School Districts, Missouri
The board accepted the resignation of member Guy Callaway, effective Dec. 31, 2024, and discussed appointing a replacement; state Rep. Jamie Gregg urged letting voters decide given ongoing candidate filings.
Lakota Local, School Districts, Ohio
The Lakota Local School Board approved a second reading of board policies, an ordinance and personnel and donation items. Superintendent Dr. Weidley highlighted staff recognition at monthly awards and reported a modest enrollment decline; trustees noted a forthcoming review of property-tax reform impacts on district finances.
BURNSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
The Independent School District 191 board accepted Director Safia Mersal's resignation effective Jan. 7, 2025, and discussed a plan under Minnesota Statute 123B.09 to appoint a replacement; the board set a special meeting to finalize the application timeline and agreed on a candidate-review schedule leading to a March swearing-in date.
Leavenworth, Chelan County, Washington
Commissioners spent significant time discussing accessory dwelling units (ADUs), triplex development, lot-coverage bonuses and data updates to support infill housing policy adjustments.
OZARK R-VI, School Districts, Missouri
Representatives from the MSTA told the Ozark R-VI Board that new calendar committees and expanded staff fora produced positive feedback and improved collaboration around bargaining topics this year.
Jennings County School Corporation, School Boards, Indiana
At its organizational meeting, the Jennings County School Corporation board elected Amy Pettit president, filled key administrative roles, approved three school nurses and multiple donations, adopted compensation for board meetings, and approved Neola policy updates; a roofing contract was tabled for further verification.
Duxbury Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
The School Committee reviewed the status of the FY26 budget, described the school budget as a single town line item, and discussed uncertainty over an override number and program availability; committee and staff outlined upcoming joint meetings with the select board and finance committee and moved one meeting date.
Bonney Lake City, Pierce County, Washington
Planning Manager Bilinski told the Bonney Lake Planning Commission on Jan. 8 that staff has prepared a draft 2025–26 planning commission work plan focused on finishing the city’s comprehensive-plan periodic update and a set of statutory and code updates.
Yuma Union High School District (4507), School Districts, Arizona
The governing board approved a development agreement permitting Von Verde Partners LLC to begin housing construction on district land in San Luis/Somerton; board members said there is currently no cost to the district though infrastructure costs could be negotiated later.
Savannah-Chatham County, School Districts, Georgia
Ken Slantz, speaking for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, described Groves High School career pathways that include certifications and two Blueworks simulators that can train about 10–20 students per week and produce completion certificates.
Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Floodplain administrator Michael Garza briefed commissioners on existing flood map data, required elevation certificates, subdivision requirements for base flood elevations and the county's plan to commission a drainage design manual (WSP) to clarify technical standards.
Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Council approved the consent and regular agendas, adopted Ordinance No. 14-2024, awarded multiple contracts and authorized fundraising and license reports. Key votes were unanimous (10-0) unless noted below.
SOUTH HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
As part of the district’s centennial celebrations the board heard presentations from Birchwood Intermediate School (chorus, student video and a mural piece), a World Language Month preview at Walt Whitman High School and a marching-band report on a performance at Walt Disney World.
Mills County, Texas
The court tabled a budget-amendment item after staff explained that the state controller will pay a prorated supplement immediately and that the supplement amount had already been budgeted; commissioners asked for clarification and payroll processing details.
BURNSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
Burnsville High School administrators proposed changes to the 2025-26 course catalog, including a new English 11 A/B semester sequence, expanded pathway access and wording changes that give administrators flexibility to offer classes even when specialty enrollment fluctuates.
Blair County, Pennsylvania
Commissioners approved a $3,345 brochure-distribution partnership and a $675 advertising agreement with the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau to promote Fort Roberdeau; both payments will be drawn from the Fort Roberdeau Fund (Fund 8).
SOUTH HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
The board adopted the agenda and approved routine consent items, a health-services contract with Huntington SD for 87 parochial students, a confidentiality agreement with Avant Assessments, special-education placements, a conference attendance resolution and multiple personnel schedules.
Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Council approved awarding the Elm Street reconstruction contract to Advanced Construction (lowest responsible bidder). The project includes road widening, shoulder widening, new sewer and water work, and wetlands-related design modifications; bids opened in a $1.07M–$1.5M range and the low bidder was within budget, per staff.
Yuma Union High School District (4507), School Districts, Arizona
The governing board approved an IGA to implement a grant-funded interoperability system (including the Rave app and CAD integration) to allow district staff to alert first responders and share floor plans and camera feeds during critical incidents.
Duxbury Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
The School Committee’s policy subcommittee presented extensive revisions to nondiscrimination and harassment policies (AC, ACR, ACAB, ACA, ACAR, ACGA) and updates to public comment rules; the committee will schedule a second reading and provide clean copies before final action.
Savannah-Chatham County, School Districts, Georgia
Five members of the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education took the oath of office at a public ceremony that introduced returning and newly elected district representatives.
Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Council approved a not-to-exceed $258,300 agreement with McMahon Associates for design of the Bowlby (Bovie) lift station, funded by sewer revenue bonds; design will include an underground steel-tube station, a new force main and water-line loop.
SOUTH HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
At a March budget work session the South Huntington Union Free School District reviewed tax-levy mechanics, reserves and a proposed capital reserve to replace aging portables; staff said $3.5 million could be available and the district outlined plans to buy buses and continue an energy performance contract.
Institutions, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At an organizational meeting, the Senate Committee on Institutions reviewed its jurisdiction — including the two‑year capital bill, state building projects, and newly added information technology oversight — and scheduled briefings from the treasurer, legislative counsel, fiscal staff and the Buildings and General Services commissioner.
Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Commissioners asked county building staff to clarify how permit fees and enforcement fines are calculated, to provide clearer, user-facing checklists and to explore an online chat or expanded web guidance to help residents and businesses comply with permitting rules.
Leavenworth, Chelan County, Washington
Commissioners held a public hearing on proposed edits to the administrative-deviation section (T.04.15) intended to narrow an administrative pathway for building-height and related variances; no formal vote was recorded.
Mills County, Texas
The Commissioners Court voted to reinstate a county-wide burn ban effective immediately after officials reported 12 fires in two weeks and the Keetch-Byram drought index average hit 575; several fire chiefs had urged action.
BURNSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
At its annual organizational meeting the Independent School District 191 Board of Education elected officers by acclamation, approved a motion setting board member pay and confirmed the district's regular meeting schedule and consent items; all motions carried unanimously.
Leavenworth, Chelan County, Washington
The Planning Commission voted to adopt amendments to Leavenworth Municipal Code (LMC) 18.36 that revise definitions and placement standards for manufactured, modular and tiny homes and remove a size-limiting designation for manufacturers.
IROQUOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
At the meeting the board approved the consent agenda 5–0 (two members absent), later voted unanimously to enter executive session and adjourned on a 5–0 tally.
Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Council approved staff to begin fundraising for a multi-phase EchoPark improvement that would add a natural playground, accessible paths and a plumbed bathroom; phase 1 is estimated at about $435,000 with Friends of Waupaca Parks pledging $25,000 and staff exploring DNR Land & Water Conservation Grant options.
Capitola City, Santa Cruz County, California
Council decided to pursue an appointment process using results of the recent election to consider Margot Morgan or Enrique Domo, and scheduled a special meeting on Jan. 16 for interviews and a vote rather than calling a costly special election.
Town of Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Developers seeking a reasonable accommodation to open a 33-bed sober recovery residence at a former nursing home at 8 Butler St. gave a public presentation; town officials heard concerns about ambulances, staffing, parking, screening and neighborhood fit and said no decision would be made at the hearing.
Duxbury Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
A representative of the Duxbury Recreation Collaborative urged the School Committee to prioritize substantial upgrades to athletic and recreational fields; the committee discussed how gifts and in-kind donations are recorded and moved a consent agenda that included several donations and an overnight student trip for later formal vote.
Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
The council awarded S and S Excavating the low bid to raise and clear the uninhabitable structure at 113 Oman Street, approving a base bid of about $21,200 and an asbestos-abatement allowance not to exceed $10,000 to be charged to the property owner’s tax bill.
Blair County, Pennsylvania
Blair County approved a purchase agreement Jan. 9 with Freightliner of Altoona for vehicle repair and maintenance pursuant to county purchase orders; county staff noted the truck involved is a 2019 model.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
The committee reviewed a draft 2025 work plan covering monthly topics from CIP updates to shellfish protection and source-control outreach; staff said source-control business outreach will focus about 10% on the Marina District and the rest across the city, including Pacific Highway.
GALENA PARK ISD, School Districts, Texas
Galena Park ISD hosted its 8th annual French spelling bee in 2025, featuring multiple rounds, district judges and staff, and a district champion, Isaiah Flores. Two district French teachers served as pronouncers and judges; students from several campuses competed.
Yuma Union High School District (4507), School Districts, Arizona
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Yuma Union High School District governing board elected Jackie Kravitz president and Christie Craddock vice president, accepted nearly $29,000 in donations, and approved an intergovernmental agreement on a school safety interoperability program along with other personnel and administrative items.
House Committee on Education, House of Representatives, Legislative , Hawaii
Mokalapua Lancaster, chair, and Ed Ngo, executive director of the Hawaii Public Charter School Commission, told the House Committee on Education that Hawaii’s charter sector enrolls about 13,054 students across 38 charter schools and that the commission seeks targeted funding to address teacher differentials, early learning and facilities constraints.
Corte Madera Town, Marin County, California
Corte Madera Climate Action Committee reviewed a draft 2025 work plan and advanced follow-up steps on EV chargers, fleet electrification, building ordinances and an updated street-tree list, while urging caution on tree plantings because of fire and outage risk.
CUSD 200, School Boards, Illinois
Summary of motions and board outcomes from the Jan. 8, 2025 CUSD 200 meeting: consent agendas, facilities and policy approvals, curriculum postings/purchases, interim fund transfers, and bond parameters resolution all approved by roll call.
IROQUOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Board members agreed with staff recommendations to create a student board representative selected via student vote with teacher recommendations; implementation aimed for July 1, 2025 and a work session will draft a governing policy.
Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
The Waupaca Common Council on Jan. 7 adopted Ordinance No. 14-2024 to rezone a triangular parcel north of the airport from I-1 (industrial) to R-1 (low-density residential), a second-reading approval that staff said aligns with the city's future land-use map.
Corte Madera Town, Marin County, California
Corte Madera attendees summarized a Nov. 14 inter-jurisdictional meeting focused on electrification, resiliency hubs and local rebate programs; committee members flagged outreach lessons and follow-up steps.
Capitola City, Santa Cruz County, California
The council voted to direct staff to coordinate with the Monti Foundation to apply for a California Coastal Commission coastal development permit to continue the annual fireworks show, while asking staff to work with the Commission on the Environment on environmental analysis.
Doña Ana County, New Mexico
The commission approved the meeting agenda and minutes, elected officers (chair, vice chair, secretary), adopted the 2025 meeting schedule/annual notice and approved bylaws.
CUSD 200, School Boards, Illinois
The board approved policy 6-135, which implements state guidance on accelerated placement for students who meet proficiency thresholds; members discussed teacher feedback, semester data review and processes for parents or students to request changes if placement proves unsuitable.
House Committee on Education, House of Representatives, Legislative , Hawaii
Felicia Villalobos, executive director of the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, told the House Committee on Education that HTSB has broadened licensure surveys to every application, is piloting Educators Rising in high schools and is laying groundwork for a registered teacher apprenticeship (estimated initial program cost ~$4.6M).
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
After amendments and debate over wording ("waterfront" vs. "marine"), the City Council adopted an updated mission/vision/values statement to guide city priorities; council members requested final edits before publication.
IROQUOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Superintendent said the district responded to parent concerns about practice space, singlets and mats, provided separate practice times and ordered equipment; the district confirmed it is funding singlets, transportation, tournaments and plans for mats and pads next year.
HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRIC, School Districts, New York
Superintendent highlighted student awards in science, theater and debate, named a Regeneron STS Scholar, and updated the board on bond referendum projects and staff retirements including Harrison Avenue School principal Valerie Himes.
Mills County, Texas
Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the current accounts-payable docket, citing the county treasurer's upcoming audit and with staff to follow up on several line-item questions.
GALENA PARK ISD, School Districts, Texas
Galena Park ISD held a school spelling bee at Galena Park High School. Organizers read contest rules in Spanish, multiple students competed across rounds, and the pronouncer announced a champion; participants gathered for photos and family members were thanked.
Corte Madera Town, Marin County, California
Committee reviewed turnout and feedback from the Dec. 4 heat pump water heater workshop, agreed to post the transcript and recording, circulate a draft FAQ, and ask technical experts to refine answers before publication.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
City staff and consultants presented design alternatives for the Des Moines Creek Estuary Restoration Project, currently funded to about 30% design, and sought committee feedback on a staff-preferred plan that would open the creek mouth, restore intertidal marsh and raise portions of the meadow to reduce frequent inundation.
House Committee on Education, House of Representatives, Legislative , Hawaii
Yuko Arikawa Cross, director of the Executive Office on Early Learning, told the House Committee on Education that EOEL has expanded public pre-K seats, opened Hawaiian-language sites and is seeking funding to add 50 classrooms over two years, with staffing and coaching supports specified.
GALENA PARK ISD, School Districts, Texas
Galena Park ISD hosted a Spanish-language elementary spelling bee in which students progressed through multiple rounds under rules allowing requests for repeats, definitions or example sentences; organizers named Jesús Paz the champion and said district winners will compete at Region 4.
Blair County, Pennsylvania
Commissioners approved two payments Jan. 9 to contractor HRI totaling $566,326.82 for work on County Roads 105 and 105A; officials said final milling and overlay work remains for spring.
Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas
At a policy workshop staff circulated a multi‑year capital improvement worksheet. Council members proposed additions — including a Blackwood Park redevelopment, a citywide camera program and moving up reconstruction of Fire Station 5 — and debated priorities against a backdrop of competing street funding needs.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
At the Jan. 9 Community Preservation Committee meeting members approved the Jan. 8 minutes (with a correction) by roll call and later voted to adjourn by roll call; no funding awards were made that night.
Pacific Grove Unified, School Districts, California
The Pacific Grove USD board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and passed a series of staff recommendations and administrative items at its Jan. 13 meeting, including acceptance of the FY2023–24 audit and interim independent‑study revisions.
Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas
Communications and neighborhood teams reviewed outreach strategies, digital subscriber growth and a proposed migration of the city’s request/311 system to a more user‑centric platform (seeClickFix); staff recommended meshing email lists and investigating texting to expand reach.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Leaders of the Saint John’s Holy Ghost Club on Jan. 9 asked the Community Preservation Committee for $225,000 to install a fire-suppression and sprinkler system in their 1975 Pleasant Street building so the nonprofit can legally use more of the space and increase fundraising capacity.
Newfields School District, School Districts, New Hampshire
After repeated odor problems in two classrooms, the district recommended purchase of two energy‑recovery units (about $30,000 total) and a plan to encumber funds now while monitoring whether the issue recurs in higher humidity months.
Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas
City staff increased single‑family and multifamily rental license fees, added inspectors, and began 100% inspections of apartments; staff reported over 2,000 inspections in 2024 and ~5,143 licensed single‑family rentals on file.
CUSD 200, School Boards, Illinois
CUSD 200 approved a construction management agreement with Nicholas and Associates and accepted bids from E. Hoffman Inc. for summer 2025 playground renovations and related alternates at Weesbrook and Whittier elementary schools.
Washington County, Pennsylvania
At a Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board approved more than a dozen contracts, a state grant, an oil-and-gas lease and committee appointments, and rejected one bid set. Most motions passed on recorded roll calls with unanimous votes.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Representatives for the Derby Block project described a multimillion-dollar redevelopment that includes replacement of 132 windows and financing that relies on tax credits and a TIF; committee members noted the project has no affordable units and questioned the distribution of housing types in the city.
Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas
Public works staff presented a pavement-condition assessment showing a citywide average PCI of 64 and proposed a multi-year, hybrid strategy to address very poor and poor streets. Council members pressed for higher recurring street investment and discussed tradeoffs with other priorities.
IROQUOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
High school principal Christian Nesri told the board the district leverages multiple regional BOCES centers to offer students industry certifications, college credit and work-based experiences; about 30–50% of current juniors/seniors visited or participate in CTE programs, staff said.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
Council approved Resolution 24‑108 authorizing the city manager as the designated representative to apply for and manage a grant for Redondo Boat Ramp improvements; staff said the work replaces worn north‑side floats and will not undo recently completed south‑side work.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The Fall River Historical Commission requested Community Preservation Committee funds to hire a consultant to research and prepare a Form D submission to the Massachusetts Historical Commission to expand the Highland local historic district; commissioners described outreach plans and explained protections the local designation provides.
Southern Kern Unified, School Districts, California
The district held a reclassification recognition for students newly designated as English-proficient, highlighted assembly art contest winners from Rosemont High, and announced attendance awards for Rosemont Elementary and Rosemont High.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Owners of four Pleasant Street properties requested Community Preservation Act grants totaling $600,000 for renovation and historic-stewardship work on two separate mixed-use buildings, prompting questions from the Community Preservation Committee about bidding, timelines and potential historic tax-credit restrictions.
Southern Kern Unified, School Districts, California
District leaders described planned projects funded by a November bond, including a potential third elementary site on district-owned land, a proposed CTE building at Rosemont High, and multiple campus modernizations; timelines and some costs remain provisional.
Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said she invited the president-elect to visit affected communities; she and Mayor Karen Bass said FEMA and county libraries will provide direct assistance and that Gov. Newsom issued an executive order to suspend permitting reviews to accelerate rebuilding.
Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County officials confirmed 14 deaths in the county jurisdiction and said search operations that have started grid searches and will expand are likely to find additional victims; family assistance centers and missing-person reporting remain active.
HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRIC, School Districts, New York
Board members described opposition to a state proposal to compel districts to participate in regionalization surveys and approved a resolution to withdraw from the compelled-participation requirement after lobbying prompted the state commissioner to back down.
Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County Sheriff Luna and LAPD Chief Jim McDonald described an expanded law-enforcement response—curfews, arrests for looting and impersonation, National Guard and CHP support—and urged residents to avoid evacuated areas and verify donation requests.
Santa Rosa Elementary, School Districts, California
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Santa Rosa City School Board approved a student expulsion, adopted a resolution recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, established a standing fiscal committee and a one-year ad hoc policy committee, and tabled a contract for electronic-lock design to the next meeting.
Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County and city fire chiefs said the Eaton and Palisades fires are holding but not contained fully; tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders or warnings and repopulation will wait until areas are deemed safe.
CUSD 200, School Boards, Illinois
The school board approved posting Savvas My Perspectives ELA materials for grades 6–8 for community review and approved purchases to pilot two K–5 math intervention programs for the coming year.
IROQUOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
After discussing multiple approaches including a two-proposition plan, directors signaled preference to pursue a $23 million project focused on roofs and key heating work that staff say can be done without an immediate tax increase; full $34 million scope remains an option for later.
Woodstock, Grafton County, New Hampshire
The budget committee approved acceptance of a previously tabled agenda item and approved meeting minutes, then voted to adjourn. All were voice votes; no roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript.
Casper, Natrona, Wyoming
A council liaison told the Planning and Zoning Commission the city-owned 9-acre Robertson Road parcel is currently labeled 'Urban Ag' as a placeholder to reduce appraisal value and encourage affordable housing; a corridor traffic study was also announced.
IROQUOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
District leaders told the school board they expect little growth in foundation aid and outlined tax-cap and revenue constraints that will shape the 2025–26 budget; Rockefeller Institute recommendations and BOCES costs are uncertainties.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
The City Council introduced franchise ordinances for two fiber providers — EZ Fiber and Zipli Fiber — and voted to move both proposed ordinances to a second reading; the matters require a second council reading under state law before final action.
Congressman Blake Moore, Utah Senators and Congress Representatives, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
In a recorded message to constituents, Congressman Blake Moore outlined how the Senate’s Byrd Rule limits reconciliation and said the Ways and Means Committee will work in the coming quarter to extend tax provisions that expire at year’s end.
Blair County, Pennsylvania
The Blair County Commissioners approved an agreement Jan. 9 to hire Cambria Restoration Services (SERVPRO) to perform duct and hood-range cleaning at the Blair County Prison to address issues ahead of a state inspection.
Education, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Legislative Council staff briefed the House Education Committee on how Vermont’s supervisory unions and school districts are structured, their legal powers, and how services and taxes are allocated.
House Committee on Finance, House of Representatives, Legislative , Hawaii
Hawaii Tourism Authority said it is developing a destination‑management visitor app, targeting niche markets in Japan and China through sales agents, and exploring sports and partnership marketing while monitoring short‑term impacts from West Coast wildfires.
Pacific Grove Unified, School Districts, California
Pacific Grove USD staff presented district enrollment projections of 1,701 students for 2025–26 — a decline from current counts — driven by smaller cohorts at several grade levels and uncertainty in transitional kindergarten (TK) participation; staff will refine projections when spring preschool outreach finishes.
Fayette County, West Virginia
A single bid for county equipment totaling $209,392.65 was received; commissioners voted to postpone awarding until the Jan. 22 meeting to allow further review and matching of specifications.
CUSD 200, School Boards, Illinois
Wheaton Warrenville CUSD 200 authorized interim fund transfers and approved a parameters resolution to issue up to $76.5 million in general obligation bonds to finance middle school capital projects approved by the Nov. 5, 2024 referendum; staff and the district’s municipal advisor outlined timing, IRS tax rules and spending milestones.
Newfields School District, School Districts, New Hampshire
At a public hearing on the operating budget the district presented a proposed 5.98% increase driven by contractual obligations, special‑education costs and facilities items including LED upgrades; trustees described proposed allocations to maintenance and other trust funds.
Village of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
The Village of Waukesha Plan Commission and Village Board on Jan. 9 adopted an amendment to village ordinance chapter 42‑35 D5 clarifying contiguous living space for in‑law units and took multiple land‑use and infrastructure actions including approving a certified survey map, an agricultural accessory building, a contract closeout change order for the 2024 road program (while withholding final retainage over a culvert concern), joining a Fox‑Illinois TMDL consortium and advancing the 2025 road paving plan to bid.
Casper, Natrona, Wyoming
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved SUB 7362024, a City of Casper replat that dedicates the northwest portion of Lot 5, Block 226 as public right-of-way; approval includes a condition to amend the certificate of dedication.
Woodstock, Grafton County, New Hampshire
Members asked why program coordinator wages rose, discussed adding an early June week to summer programs, and urged restoration of referee/umpire pay after it was removed from the budget.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
ZEV CO‑OP, a nonprofit zero‑emissions vehicle cooperative, has installed an electric vehicle and charging station at the Des Moines Marina and plans a ribbon cutting on Jan. 22; the cooperative said it offers subsidized rates for qualifying low‑income users and seeks to expand sites regionally.
Natural Resources & Energy, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee held an organizational meeting on Jan. 10 to set committee norms, confirm meeting procedures and schedule briefings, including a joint hearing on the clean heat standard report planned for the 16th. The session was briefly interrupted by a building evacuation that was later resolved.
House Committee on Finance, House of Representatives, Legislative , Hawaii
DBEDT told the finance committee it is prioritizing workforce pipelines, targeted industry supports and strategic land‑use planning and requested staffing and planning funds plus several project asks aimed at expanding food, value‑added and manufacturing capacity.
HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRIC, School Districts, New York
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Harrison Central School District Board of Education approved the consent agenda including 11 retirements, revised bylaws and wellness policy, student travel, donations, change orders and technology and equipment purchases; all motions carried on voice votes.
Santa Rosa Elementary, School Districts, California
The board and its School Consolidation and Closure Advisory Committee scheduled town-hall dialogues in January and a series of meetings culminating in a February 19 board action. Dozens of students, staff and parents testified against proposed closures and urged alternatives to closing Pioneer High School and other campuses.
Woodstock, Grafton County, New Hampshire
Members asked staff to provide year‑to‑date, line‑by‑line figures for solid waste and community center budgets, raised questions about contracted services and offsetting revenues, and noted transfers into a capital reserve.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
After a staff presentation and questions about methodology and safeguards for low‑income or defense counsel requests, the Des Moines City Council adopted an amended public‑records fee schedule that charges a per‑minute rate for staff time and a separate rate for body‑worn camera redaction.
Pacific Grove Unified, School Districts, California
The district implemented a VisitorAware visitor‑management system at seven sites to track visitors, check Megan’s Law and coordinate fingerprinting. District staff reported nearly 5,888 check‑ins from August–December and said 0 registered Megan’s Law matches were triggered; the system cost $13,000 (plus $1,500 implementation) paid from Measure A.
House Committee on Finance, House of Representatives, Legislative , Hawaii
Hawaii State Public Library System told the House finance committee it needs $1.2 million added to base for security, funding for temporary branches during renovations, and recurring repair-and‑maintenance support plus investment in an automated materials handling system.
HENRY CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
The board accepted a Virginia Department of Education school security equipment grant of $244,000 for camera upgrades at three schools and approved matching funds to be drawn from operations as required.
Aurora City, Douglas County, Colorado
The committee reviewed council rules allowing virtual emergency FSIR meetings during the legislative session and staff clarified guidance for members testifying before the legislature when the city's position differs from a member's personal view.
Newfields School District, School Districts, New Hampshire
After 18 months of planning and public discussion, the Newfields School District amended its warrant article downward, setting a $1,400,000 cap for a safety project that would move a crosswalk, add parking, and bring ADA access into compliance.
Fayette County, West Virginia
With $378,000 in Brownfields funding and about $200,000 remaining for projects, county staff won commission approval to contract asbestos testing and related structural analysis on select county-owned properties and to publicize a $520,000 dilapidated‑housing REAP grant for demolition applications.
Dawsonville, Dawson County, Georgia
At its first meeting of 2025 the City of Dawsonville amended the agenda to remove three items, approved a vape license for SI Investments LLC, authorized the write-off of aged/uncollectible utility accounts, approved consent items and announced a state grant toward a wastewater treatment project.
Brecksville-Broadview Heights City, School Districts, Ohio
At its Jan. 8, 2025 organizational meeting the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Board of Education unanimously elected Mark Dossin president and Ellen Kramer vice president, set member pay at $100 per meeting and approved a slate of administrative authorizations, memberships and appointments for 2025.
Dawsonville, Dawson County, Georgia
Hardiman Communities asked to withdraw two variance applications affecting lots in the Creekstone subdivision; neighbors cited safety, parking and property-value concerns. Council allowed withdrawal without prejudice and will consider any refiling later.
Woodstock, Grafton County, New Hampshire
Committee members said a joint meeting next week at Lincoln will address a combined ambulance budget and distribution of costs after members raised questions about missing wage breakdowns, call volumes and a roughly $197,000 contingency figure.
Santa Rosa Elementary, School Districts, California
An outside review commissioned by Santa Rosa City Schools identified inconsistent procedures, high special-education placement rates and fragmented services, and recommended a 3–5 year strategic plan to develop districtwide policies, standardized student-study-team processes and targeted steps to reduce costly out-of-district placements.
Aurora City, Douglas County, Colorado
City staff presented a set of state and federal legislative priorities and the FSIR committee agreed to move both packages to the council study session and to support three bills or draft proposals affecting local registration/enforcement, firearm-theft penalties, and landlord receivership authority.
Casper, Natrona, Wyoming
The Casper Planning and Zoning Commission elected Andrew Beamer chair and Anne Ruble vice chair for 2025 and voted to approve the Dec. 12, 2024 minutes. The commission also opened volunteer slots for liaison duties and set its next meeting date.
HENRY CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
The board awarded a contract for roof replacement at Laurel Park Middle School to John T. Morgan (Roanoke) after receiving bids; staff noted a 20-year materials warranty and presented base and alternate cost totals.
Pacific Grove Unified, School Districts, California
Pacific Grove USD’s board approved interim revisions to its independent‑study practices to conform with SB 153 (2024), expanding short‑term independent study to as few as one day and up to 14 days and loosening evidence‑of‑work rules; staff will finalize policy language at the policy committee meeting.
Decatur City, Adams County, Indiana
At a meeting that began at 4:30 p.m., the Decatur City Planning Commission approved its December minutes, made proof of publication a matter of record, appointed Anne Raza as the commission attorney and kept Barb Engel, Tyler Solankham and Lisa in their current officer roles.
Delaware Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The district shared an updated capital project list, rescheduled an architect’s presentation to next Thursday, noted potential cost‑estimate stability and flagged a forthcoming Westfall Township sewers meeting and related grant proposal. Staff also reminded members that the district has an unused three‑hour delay schedule for inclement weather.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
Surface‑water staff and consultants presented conceptual alternatives for the Des Moines Creek estuary and beach‑park shoreline, emphasizing habitat benefits, flood resilience, permitting constraints and grant eligibility.
Estacada SD 108, School Districts, Oregon
Superintendent Carpenter presented a plan to form a district equity committee to meet a new state requirement (Senate Bill 732); the board discussed representation, timeline and implementation steps ahead of a July 1, 2025 start.
Fayette County, West Virginia
The commission approved a letter to state regulators allowing Luna Music to hold special events under a limited-capacity arrangement while it completes fire-suppression upgrades, pending confirmation of capacity from the fire marshal and receipt of documentation.
Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs committee opened with introductions and staff assignments. Sen. Allison Clarkson was introduced as chair, Sen. Randy Brock as vice chair, and legislative counsel staffing, office moves and communications procedures were discussed.
House Committee on Finance, House of Representatives, Legislative , Hawaii
EOEL told the House finance committee it expanded classroom capacity in recent years and is requesting funds to add 50 classrooms over two years, including teacher and assistant hires and coaching supports.
Aurora City, Douglas County, Colorado
Laurie of Holland & Knight briefed Aurora's FSIR committee on early congressional activity, the continuing resolution that runs to March 14 and topics Aurora will press during the city's annual Washington visit.
Cullman County, Alabama
The Cullman County Commission declared a state of emergency and approved closing county facilities on Jan. 10, 2025, citing National Weather Service forecasts of snow and ice and authorized administrative weather pay under the county handbook.
Delaware Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Board members were presented an audit schedule and multi‑month budget timeline, discussed using expected state revenues to make transfers and considered steps to fully fund health insurance and pension obligations after an actuarial shortfall.
HENRY CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
The board approved annual middle- and high-school program-of-studies documents. Administrators removed Warrior Tech from the general catalog (current cohorts may finish), added career tracks and DE/dual-enrollment clarifications, and proposed a 9th-grade academy pilot to support incoming cohorts.
Agriculture, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Senators and stakeholders met for an introductory session of the Vermont Senate Agriculture Committee. Chair Russ Ingalls set ground rules emphasizing punctuality and respect for witnesses. The meeting was repeatedly interrupted by a building evacuation announcement; no legislation was taken up.
Pacific Grove Unified, School Districts, California
Auditors delivered an unmodified opinion on Pacific Grove Unified School District’s FY2023–24 financial statements but the board heard findings including a $140,000 state penalty tied to missing high-school instructional minutes, errors in unduplicated pupil counts and ADA documentation, and follow-up steps to fix controls.
House Committee on Finance, House of Representatives, Legislative , Hawaii
Superintendent and DOE finance staff told the House Committee on Finance the department is proposing a ‘flat’ two-year operating request, pressing for lump-sum capital funding to prioritize school repairs and manage a projected enrollment decline.
Decatur City, Adams County, Indiana
At a Board of Works meeting, members approved automatic‑aid fire agreements and authorized signatures, made the resignation of a reserve officer a matter of record, approved hiring a new firefighter, and voted to table a Community Crossroads (CCMG) grant award pending further review.
Fayette County, West Virginia
Representatives from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources asked the commission to preserve a small access path and informal parking when a state highway bridge project proceeds; commissioners approved the request and asked that work be coordinated with the county park director.
Estacada SD 108, School Districts, Oregon
The board approved switching audit services to ClearTrails CPA after the previous firm PolyRogers split; district leaders said the same auditors will continue the work and fees will not increase.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
Staff reported a successful Department of Defense DCIP grant kickoff, planting of 176 trees to rebuild canopy, the City Services Center (formerly Bethany) nearing completion, and expansion of a business 'Compass' discount program; staff also discussed snow-route communications.
Johnson County, Kansas
The board approved a consent agenda and a series of separate motions including appointments, plat and development approvals, an appraisal correction, the county auditor appointment, renewal of a conditional use permit and other routine items; all recorded votes were unanimous 7–0.
Decatur City, Adams County, Indiana
Council members discussed a request to allow alcohol at events at the Merit Center (example: wine-and-canvas classes). Council asked the Merit Center board and staff to draft a proposal with rules, hours and tenant notifications; no formal vote was taken.
Agriculture, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At an organizational meeting, the Senate Agriculture Committee chair emphasized respect and an agricultural-first approach, signaled intent to pursue a milk-pricing framework for dairy producers and flagged rodenticide impacts on wildlife for future work. Committee scheduling and procedural practices were also discussed.
HENRY CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Multiple residents urged the board to address teacher retention, citing turnover, pay, and the effect of state requirements such as the Virginia Literacy Act on classroom practice.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
Moline City Council members directed staff to prepare a scope for a comprehensive downtown parking management study to inventory spaces, review leases and propose operational and revenue options; the council asked for peer benchmarking and public engagement.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
After two responsive bids far above the engineer's estimate, staff recommended rejecting bids for the Des Moines Marina Steps project and presented three possible paths: value‑engineer and rebid; delay and pursue additional funding; or reframe the project as part of a longer downtown strategy.
Talking Rock, Pickens County, Georgia
At a January council meeting, Talking Rock leaders approved routine minutes and the financial report, confirmed a $150,000 special-projects account and near-term infrastructure priorities (including a $26,000 pedestrian study), authorized immediate restroom repairs and storage rental, and voted to raise the candidate qualifying fee from $1 to $2.
Delaware Valley SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At a Delaware Valley SD school board meeting, board members began a first review of multiple district policies, discussed the professional education plan’s public-inspection requirement and set a timeline for approval at the February voting meeting if no further questions arise.
Decatur City, Adams County, Indiana
The board granted a modification to operating hours at 500 North 9th Street to 8 a.m.–5 p.m. with a 2:30 p.m. cutoff for trucks entering the yard, and asked the operator to pursue noise-reduction and loading-process changes following extensive neighbor complaints.
Fayette County, West Virginia
After hearing from heirs and the prosecuting attorney, the Fayette County Commission declined to remove administrator Joanna Harrell but ordered her to submit required long-form settlement paperwork within 45 days or face reconsideration of her appointment.
Finance, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At the committee's organizational meeting, Sen. Ann Cummings emphasized respectful debate, outlined the committee's bipartisan approach to complex fiscal issues and the panel approved a clerk by voice vote (the appointee's name was not clearly recorded in the transcript).
Aurora City, Douglas County, Colorado
Peggy, Aurora's state legislative representative, told the Finance, Strategy & Intergovernmental Relations Committee on Jan. 17 that Colorado lawmakers face roughly a $670 million budget shortfall and that will shape the 2025 session.
Johnson County, Kansas
County manager and emergency-management staff described activation of the emergency operations center, extensive snow-clearing, increased emergency-dispatch activity and interagency coordination during a Jan. blizzard.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
City staff and consultants briefed the Des Moines City Council on efforts to convert a 2022 two‑month foot‑ferry pilot into permanent service, and outlined related grant awards for marina electrification and analyses to support year‑round ferries served by partners such as King County.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
On voice and roll-call votes the Moline City Council approved stop-sign changes, parking-time adjustments, a mall law-enforcement agreement with Allied Universal, budget adoption for 2025 and change orders on multiple public-works projects; an alley vacation ordinance advanced to second reading.
Estacada SD 108, School Districts, Oregon
The Estacada School District board voted to authorize up to $275,000 to build a pole‑barn style fitness center at Estacada High School to ease growing PE and extracurricular space needs; the motion passed by voice vote.
HENRY CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
At its 2025 organizational meeting the Henry County School Board elected Teddy Martin as chair and elected Gravely vice chair, approved board clerks and the superintendent's designee, and adopted its meeting schedule and code-of-conduct signature process.
Milwaukee School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
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Johnson County, Kansas
Purchasing presented IFB 2024-068 recommending term-and-supply contracts with 14 dealerships for model‑year 2025 vehicles, including sedans, trucks, vans, police vehicles and motorcycles. The contracts are available for other government entities to piggyback; funding for purchases will come from the county fleet fund and individual department
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
Summary of key motions, ordinances and resolutions acted on at the Dec. 17 Moline City Council meeting, including votes and next steps.
Milwaukee School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
At a Jan. 11 special meeting the Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted 9-0 to authorize an engagement and contingent-fee agreement with Keller Rohrbeck LLP to pursue potential claims against social media companies; the board did not specify the exact claims or defendants in public session.
Decatur City, Adams County, Indiana
Staff reported that Decatur was awarded a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant covering 90% of an approximately $460,000 project to improve pedestrian crossings near three schools; engineering design selection is complete and construction likely in fiscal 2026–27.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
City staff and an engineering consultant told the Moline City Council that assessments of three downtown parking garages found concrete deterioration, chloride contamination at Center Station, roof membrane needs and lighting upgrades, and recommended a multi‑year capital improvement program.
Finance, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Sen. Ann Cummings said the Senate Finance Committee will dig into education funding — including the foundation formula and income-based proposals — and examine whether unanticipated revenue reduces the need to replace a $70 million one-time property-tax buydown used last year.
Johnson County, Kansas
The commissioners authorized a three-year agreement with the City of DeSoto for sheriff's office policing services from 2025–2027, covering about 80% of a patrol district's calls and including two city-funded dedicated deputies.
Appropriations, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Members of the Vermont Senate Appropriations Committee met for an orientation in which Joint Fiscal Office staff explained the committee’s role in producing the state budget, reviewed the midyear budget adjustment and calendar, assigned sections of the budget to members, and completed a clerk appointment.
Decatur City, Adams County, Indiana
Crossroads Community received a special exception to operate a boarding/lodging transitional home for up to seven residents at 519 North Second Street; supporters including Adams County correction and law-enforcement officials spoke in favor.
Fayette County, West Virginia
Commissioners asked county staff to review recent fire-department reimbursements — including a $12,000 tool purchase and a $14,377 HVAC deposit — and to send chiefs a letter clarifying allowable fire-levy expenses and remaining budgets.
Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington
Summary of formal actions taken by the council on Dec. 17, 2024, including agenda approval, consent agenda, municipal services campus contract, a Costco cost-sharing agreement, a Snohomish Conservation District ILA amendment, and adoption of fee adjustments and CPIU indexing (park and traffic fees set to option 3).
Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Tammy Bakke, Kingston’s elected town clerk and tax collector, urged a salary adjustment; the budget committee ultimately set the FY2025 salary line at $99,000 after debate over pay equity, wage‑matrix data and morale impacts.
Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas
The Historic Preservation Commission approved demolition and new design for a two-story/infill project at 1704 E. Taylor (items 3 and 4), ratified an Alamo-area fence/wall project and approved the Tamayo House infill; commissioners also approved the architectural review committee's 2025 meeting schedule.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
City attorney’s office proposed splitting tobacco dealer licenses into Class A (retail tobacco stores/smoking lounges) and Class B (other sellers); the draft includes a roughly one-year moratorium on new Class A licenses to allow council review and to consider caps and enforcement.
Johnson County, Kansas
Johnson County’s Department of Technology presented a proposed three‑year Microsoft Government Cloud Enterprise Agreement on Jan. 9 with Zones Inc., with a not‑to‑exceed annual amount of $2,160,715.76.
Decatur City, Adams County, Indiana
The Decatur City Common Council voted to amend local ordinance procedures so ordinances will normally require two readings instead of three and resolutions may be passed on a single reading; council suspended the rules to adopt Ordinance 2025-1 on the same night.
Government Operations & Military Affairs, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs used its first meeting of the biennium to introduce members and outline priorities for the session, focusing on veterans’ benefits, emergency response, elections and government accountability.
Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
After hours of debate over pay equity, a proposed bridge grant and contingency funding, Kingston’s budget committee approved a $9,941,369 FY2025 operating budget and moved a $1 million bridge grant to a warrant article for voter consideration.
Johnson County, Kansas
County mental-health officials won a $300,000 Kansas Fights Addiction Act grant to fund integrated services for uninsured and underinsured people with substance use disorders; commissioners authorized reallocation of fund-balance reserves to allow expenditure.
Winnebago County, Illinois
Board member Mister McCarthy asked the county board to address a letter that he said contained false information, including a false reference to him in connection with a mental-health board appointment.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
Moline staff announced a rapid application for a USDOT RAISE planning grant to advance the I-74 riverfront vision into design and engineering, targeting multimodal improvements and potential future implementation funding.
Decatur City, Adams County, Indiana
Council members authorized staff to begin researching a designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) for downtown Decatur, including mapping potential perimeters, discussing participation with downtown businesses and reviewing state law changes; no ordinance or final action was taken.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
Moline City Council members spent an extended session discussing a proposed change to Chapter 8 of the Moline City Code that would allow the city to withhold demolition permits for principal structures at least 50 years old so staff and the Historic Preservation Commission can document, salvage or pursue landmarking options before demolition proceeds.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
City staff and consultants recommended updates to Moline’s stormwater ordinance including use of Bulletin 75 rainfall data, lowering the permit threshold from 1 acre to one-third acre, required volume control for the first inch of runoff, and velocity control to reduce downstream erosion.
Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas
The Brownsville Historic Preservation Commission voted to deny a 2025 tax-exemption application for the Jesse Dennant house at 55 East Lehi, citing missing invoices and a failure to demonstrate the program's minimum substantial-rehab spending requirement.
Decatur City, Adams County, Indiana
The board approved a request to permit a detached garage short of the 800-square-foot minimum to be converted into an apartment unit, expanding a triplex to four units.
Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington
After staff presentations and a public comment from a Master Builders representative, the Lake Stevens City Council voted to adopt updated permit fees and to apply a five-year rolling CPIU adjustment, and chose the CPIU option for park and traffic impact fees (option 3).
Fayette County, West Virginia
At its first organizational meeting of 2025 the Fayette County Commission elected Commissioner John Brennaman president, confirmed purchasing and fiduciary backups, and assigned commissioners to outside boards and advisory seats.
SD U-46, School Boards, Illinois
School District U‑46 (SD U‑46) planning staff presented a proposed attendance‑boundary map that would close two elementary schools—Laurie and Washington—and two middle schools—Abbott and Ellis—reassign students to newly built or converted facilities and expand a dual‑language program, district staff said during a public presentation.
Johnson County, Kansas
Public Works told commissioners five of eight property owners have accepted offers for right-of-way needed for the Black Bob Road safety project; the county presented Resolution 004-25 authorizing condemnation if negotiations fail to secure remaining easements in time for summer construction.
SD U-46, School Boards, Illinois
School District U-46 presented a proposed attendance-boundary map intended to rebalance enrollment across 55 buildings, funded in part by the 2023 bond referendum; the plan would close two elementary schools, close two middle schools, open new facilities and shift some high-school assignments, affecting roughly 35,000 students.
Decatur City, Adams County, Indiana
The council approved a rezoning and replat request for property at 473 Line Street (applicants Daniel and Kelly Walker), changing zoning to R‑1 and subdividing the parcel into three lots with conditions including a 20-foot easement for a driveway and street signage for emergency responders.
Sweet Home, Linn County, Oregon
Members were informed of a planned bank-restoration and blackberry eradication project along Ames Creek tied to a DEQ green-infrastructure grant and coordinated with the South Santiam Watershed Council.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
By ordinance the council established three classes of tobacco dealer licenses (A: primary retailers, B: incidental sellers, C: head shops), kept a moratorium on Class A licenses, and voted to lift the moratorium on Class C head-shop licenses after council amendment.
Government Operations & Military Affairs, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs heard introductory testimony on H.10, a Barre City charter-change request, at the committee’s first meeting.
Decatur City, Adams County, Indiana
The Decatur City Board of Zoning Appeals granted National Oil and Gas a special-exception use for an I2-zoned site at 304 North 8th Street to permit dry storage, vehicle parking and future bulk-plant improvements.
Senate Transportation, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At an organizational meeting, staff and Agency of Transportation officials introduced themselves and outlined priorities for the session, including town highway aid, electric vehicle policy and a forthcoming budget adjustment; members requested an early email on the budget changes.
York County, South Carolina
On Jan. 6 York County Council conducted organization items and eight first-reading rezoning votes (plus a county-initiated rezoning), approving most measures. This roundup lists each formal action, tally and brief context.
York County, South Carolina
During public forum at the Jan. 6 York County Council meeting, residents from Fort Mill and Lake Wylie urged the council to avoid official engagement with Silfab Solar while litigation is pending and raised safety and siting concerns about a proposed photovoltaic manufacturing plant.
York County, South Carolina
Auditors from Elliot Davis presented an unmodified opinion on York County's 2024 financial statements, noting strong reserves, increased net position and continued AAA credit rating; council heard details about revenues, fund balances and a new GASB accounting rule.
Sweet Home, Linn County, Oregon
Members said Rotary expressed interest in sponsoring Weddell Bridge repairs and raised the possibility of renaming if a major donation were involved; the committee said name changes would be a council decision following a committee recommendation.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
Summary of several consent and non-controversial items approved at the Jan. 7 meeting, including equipment purchases, fleet software and traffic/meeting ordinance procedural actions.
Winnebago County, Illinois
Board members discussed a committee request for assistance identifying a location or recommendations to install a 200-foot freestanding tower to improve emergency radio communications; staff said they will gather more information and report back.
Decatur City, Adams County, Indiana
The council adopted Resolution 2024-11 amending the City of Decatur employee handbook, increasing per diem rates and adjusting the vacation accrual schedule; the resolution passed by unanimous voice vote.
MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
At the Jan. 7 Mount Vernon Board of Education meeting trustees debated school restructuring outreach and food-service problems while voting on multiple resolutions. The board approved several staff and budget items but did not approve a contested substitute-pay resolution after prolonged discussion and a roll-call poll.
Johnson County, Kansas
Public Works presented a recommended contract with Stantec to produce two-dimensional floodplain models for the Captain and Kill Creek watershed (watershed organization 5). Total contract is $1,151,989 with a county cost share of $198,819; funding comes from a FEMA grant and the adopted 2025 stormwater management program budget.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Volunteers at a YMCA in Los Angeles are sorting donated clothing for people affected by recent wildfires. A volunteer described why she joined the effort and organizers urged more people to sign up at ymcala.org.
Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington
City engineer and project managers briefed the council on completed 2024 projects and planned 2025 work, including Main Street improvements, multiuse paths, pavement preservation and a TBP pilot to convert paired neighborhood streets to a one-way couplet.
Indian Head Park, Cook County, Illinois
The board proposed quarterly Committee of the Whole workshop meetings starting Feb. 20 and discussed remote participation rules; as part of public comment, resident Rafe Galloway sought assurance local police will not assist in federal immigration enforcement and urged consideration of ranked choice voting.
Decatur City, Adams County, Indiana
Council introduced and adopted Resolution 2024-10 to cover about $49,000 in HVAC completion costs at the Merritt Center after county funding and prior budgets left the bill unaccounted for; contractors reported the work is now complete.
Sweet Home, Linn County, Oregon
At its Dec. 18 meeting the Sweet Home Park and Tree Committee reviewed a near-final design for Sankey Park Phase 3, affirmed Arbor Day timing and tree-order priorities, and discussed park funding and signage needs across the city.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
A Moline resident urged council action to address crashes and pedestrian safety at the 53rd Street/5th Avenue area; council later approved adding a northbound stop sign at 53rd and advanced a related parking change for additional review.
Johnson County, Kansas
Johnson County officials presented a memorandum of understanding on Jan. 9 to allow the Johnson County Park and Recreation District to use the county’s Samaritan volunteer-management software, with JCPRD covering licensing and enhancement costs.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
Council approved a partnership agreement with Grow Quad Cities, an economic development nonprofit spun out of the Quad Cities Chamber; one alderman recused because of a chamber role and members sought confirmation that the city would not be double-billed.
Lawrence City, Essex County, Massachusetts
Speakers at a Lawrence City meeting described recurring large private parties at local venues, alleged underage drinking and interference with nearby residents; commenters referenced an LPD investigation and discussed potential licensing enforcement. No formal actions or votes were recorded in the transcript.
Government Operations & Military Affairs, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Representative Troy Hickrick told the Government Operations & Military Affairs Committee that H.22 would clarify that extensions of salary and benefits paid to public employees are public records; legislative counsel said existing law requires a case-by-case balancing of privacy and public interest under the Public Records Act.
Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona
The Tempe City Council denied an appeal of the Development Review Commission's approval for a Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA) health, housing and human services center on Apache Boulevard, while adding a condition requiring an approved security plan that must include public outreach.
MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Mount Vernon City School District Director of Health and Physical Education Lisa Mazan told the school board the department is expanding equipment, pilot curricula and safety training, including grants for lacrosse equipment, recognition for staff and Project ADAM cardiac-preparedness drills.
COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
District tech committee discussed Google add-on privacy concerns (Translate/YouTube), will decide in late January; staff also reported Magic School AI subscription and planned staff training and Parental engagement.
COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Board members unanimously elected Margaret Giller as president and Richard Jackson as vice president and accepted the resignation of board member Mrs. Carey and the retirement of teacher Danny Gibson; the board approved several consent agenda items by roll call.
LA JOYA ISD, School Districts, Texas
Dr. Sorensen outlined a four-part planning process for La Joya ISD that will gather community input through surveys, focus groups and a community design day, with a target release of the plan in July–August 2025.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
Metrolink on Dec. 17 presented a decennial report on service, funding and partnerships, emphasizing recent electrification of buses and Channel Cat vessels, student fare waivers, and community outreach projects.
Decatur City, Adams County, Indiana
The Common Council of the City of Decatur voted unanimously to reallocate municipal funding on motions to shore up an $18,000 police-pension shortfall and cover other approved projects.
Winnebago County, Illinois
The county board denied an ordinance related to a solar farm after a roll call tally of 18 no votes and two absentees, and approved two six-year reappointments to the 12 Mile Grove Cemetery Association.
Indian Head Park, Cook County, Illinois
Village administrators summarized federal and state grant allocations and reimbursements, reported ARPA funds on the village books, described pump house completion and other public works work, and outlined next steps for water-main projects funded by congressional community project funds.
COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
District staff outlined a two-year trauma-skilled schooling program and proposed near-term safety and discipline measures; board members pressed for both immediate supports and a long-term alternative-program plan.
Indian Head Park, Cook County, Illinois
Village staff presented an informational tree management plan Jan. 9 that would engage Penn High Consulting Group to develop a plan, pursue grants and support Tree City USA certification; no board vote was required.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
The council voted to designate Moline as a Bee City USA affiliate, endorsing a volunteer-led committee to manage native pollinator outreach and an initial $300 application fee pledged by the city.
Indian Head Park, Cook County, Illinois
On Jan. 9 the village board approved Resolution 202-501 to declare items from the Heritage Center and surplus public works radios, enabling disposal or sale; trustees recorded a 4-0 vote in favor.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
The council voted to advance an ordinance that creates three classes of tobacco-dealer licenses, temporarily caps new Class A licenses, and allows currently operating businesses that will need a new license to apply within 90 days (grandfathering).
Tumwater School District, School Districts, Washington
District finance staff told the board its general fund cash balance fell to about $1.38 million in December, leaving the district at risk of liquidity shortfalls and prompting a recommendation to request an interfund loan on Jan. 23; staff presented three reduction scenarios and sought board guidance on draft guiding principles for making cuts.
Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington
Summary of formal votes and motions taken by the Lakewood City Council on Jan. 6, 2025, including consent agenda approvals, contract awards and adoption of Ordinance 825 and Resolution 2025‑1.
Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
At a Jan. 8 special magistrate hearing, the Village of Royal Palm Beach adjudicated dozens of code-enforcement matters — entering fines, findings of compliance and mitigation orders; magistrate Doug McGibbon set multiple compliance deadlines and accepted several reduced payments for large outstanding fines.
Health & Welfare, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Chair Ginny Lyons opened the Jan. 10, 2025, Senate Health and Welfare meeting with introductions, procedural rules and a plan for committee briefings on Medicaid, fiscal notes and hospital transformation. Joint Fiscal Office staff said they will provide fiscal and eligibility briefings ("Medicaid 101") for new and returning members.
Indian Head Park, Cook County, Illinois
At the Jan. 9 Village Board meeting, trustees recognized Corporal John Hussain for investigative work that led the Cook County State's Attorney to approve charges in an Aug. 28, 2024 shooting and sworn in Officer Randy Bishop.
Moline City , Rock Island, Illinois
The Moline City Council unanimously approved text amendments to the city's sign and zoning code that clarify sign illumination rules, add permitted exterior materials for commercial facades and reduce or eliminate several off-street parking minimums after a series of amendments.
Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington
Lobbyist Trevor Justin presented the city's 2025 legislative agenda to the Lake Stevens City Council on Dec. 17, 2024, emphasizing transportation and capital budget requests, a new Bayview Trail funding ask, and priorities on public safety, behavioral health and housing.
Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington
Deputy City Manager Todd Krause told the council that third‑quarter revenues are up about $980,000 year‑to‑date and that permit revenue will likely exceed budget; staff outlined a pipeline of 2025 transportation and parks construction projects and flagged a Pierce County sewer main emergency on Bridgeport Way.
General & Housing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Maura Collins, executive director of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, told the House Committee on General & Housing that a VHFA housing needs assessment estimates 24,000–36,000 homes are required by 2029 and outlined cost, construction and financing pressures limiting supply.
Tumwater School District, School Districts, Washington
Students in the Tumwater School District described their one-year culinary arts class as hands-on instruction in kitchen safety, nutrition and basic cooking skills, with students saying the course produced roughly 35 dishes over the school year and helped build social bonds and time-management skills.
Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington
The council adopted Resolution 2025‑1 to reduce regular meetings from four to three per month and reorganize the meeting schedule; proponents said the change will allow more community engagement, opponents warned it could reduce oversight.
Lacey Township School District, School Districts, New Jersey
Multiple residents on Jan. 9 urged Lacey Township Committee to move regular meetings later than 6 p.m. and promoted a Jan. 28 school-district forum on a proposed $92 million bond referendum.
Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington
Partners For Parks presented a $99,000 donation for Fort Steilacoom Park’s dog park fence and told the council it has raised $2.5 million toward a $3.5 million goal to restore the H Barn, including $1 million set aside for engineering and design.
Health & Welfare, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Committee members said they will focus upcoming meetings on oversight of hospital transformation under Act 167, hear testimony from Tony Foster and Jenny Samuelson, and review recent reports and budget impacts on local services.
Boone County, Illinois
The committee approved claims, insurance and a handful of routine resolutions; larger contested items included the Prairie North solar special‑use permit (approved) and related findings votes (failed).
General & Housing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Michael Monti, CEO of Champlain Housing Trust, told the General & Housing Committee that CHT manages permanently affordable housing in northwest Vermont, is expanding shared‑equity homeownership and supportive housing projects, and operates loan and resident‑services programs to keep people housed.
Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington
The Lakewood City Council on Jan. 6 adopted Ordinance 825 to eliminate the Landmarks and Heritage Advisory Board and transfer its duties to the city’s Planning and Public Works Department after debate and a successful amendment replacing a proposed transfer to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Geneva City, Kane County, Illinois
The Geneva Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 9 approved annexation, a comprehensive‑plan amendment, rezoning to R‑6, preliminary/final plat and a subdivision-standards variation to permit a 24‑unit townhome development along Peck Road, after lengthy public comment and conditions addressing engineering, school and park fees, and parking.
Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County officials gave unified updates on wildfire size and containment, problems and fixes for erroneous emergency alerts, evacuation and curfew orders, arrests and search-and-rescue operations, and early recovery steps including a proposed survivor relief fund.
Pecos, Reeves County, Texas
Council members discussed coordinating a joint entity letter to the Texas Department of Transportation supporting the Fast Track Reeves County Truck Route; staff said environmental and archaeological work by TxDOT is ongoing and estimated completion years vary, with one cited estimate around 2031.
Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee
City staff said they are drafting formal animal-control policies after taking over animal control in October 2024; shelter managers reported 32 animals in care and said staffing, heating and parking access were key winter concerns.
Owen County, Indiana
The Owen County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 9 elected new board officers, relieved the county attorney of duties effective Jan. 31 and voted to engage outside counsel for six months, advanced plans to create a county human-resources administrator, accepted the 911 director’s resignation and approved payroll, claims and several administrative items.
During a roughly two-minute floor remarks segment, an unidentified speaker criticized the Biden administration's handling of Americans taken hostage, said four are deceased and three presumed alive, and voiced support for an "illegitimate court counteraction act" to reimpose sanctions on International Criminal Court officials.
Lacey Township School District, School Districts, New Jersey
A Lacey Township High School senior proposed installing a donated sunscreen dispenser at Lake Barnett Beach to reduce sunburn and skin-cancer risk; the committee asked staff to follow up on placement, monitoring and refill plans.
General & Housing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At a Jan. 10 hearing of the House Committee on General & Housing, Julie Lowell of the Public Assets Institute testified that rising rents and home prices, a shortfall in affordable units and potential cuts to federal voucher funding are worsening homelessness and affordability in Vermont and may require increased state investment.
Boone County, Illinois
Boone County highway director updated the committee on upcoming bridge projects, funding prospects including competitive grants and motor‑fuel tax distributions, and planned equipment replacement funded through the highway budget.
Lacey Township School District, School Districts, New Jersey
At its Jan. 9 meeting the Lacey Township Committee approved a package of ordinances, resolutions and appointments including two salary ordinances, a crossing-guard contract, a cash-management plan and several administrative cleanups.
Quakertown Community SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The Jan. 9 Facilities Committee reviewed a five-year capital plan that highlights masonry repairs at several schools, a district-wide clock/intercom replacement estimate (about $375,000), a $50,000 fence at Tremorsville Elementary, track-field quotes and an intended public meeting with designers and financial advisors in early February.
General & Housing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The House Committee on General and Housing held its introductory meeting Jan. 9, set a schedule for testimony and committee business, and heard members outline priorities including addressing the housing shortage, tenant rights, mobile-home issues and a forthcoming landlord-tenant study report.
Pecos, Reeves County, Texas
The city manager updated the council on the planned new Pecos Police Station and Criminal Justice Center projects, saying staff expects to issue a request for professional design services in Q1 after completing a site study and environmental work on a potential hospital-adjacent parcel.
Ways & Means, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
John Gray of the Office of Legislative Council summarized the 1997 Brigham decision for the joint Ways and Means and Finance committees, saying the Vermont Supreme Court requires the state to ensure substantial equality of educational opportunity but did not prescribe a single funding method.
Leavenworth City, Leavenworth County, Kansas
At the study session commissioners announced a community Christmas giveaway at Harvest Christmas International Church and reported that recent wiring work means a downtown traffic signal may be operational by week’s end if weather permits.
Boone County, Illinois
The sheriff updated the county board on staffing, recent hires and retirements, facility upgrades, new body‑worn camera deployment, and notable arrests and rescues over the past month.
General & Housing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Peter Tucker of the Vermont Association of Realtors told the House General & Housing Committee on Jan. 10 that statewide median single‑family prices reached about $415,000 in 2024 even as sales volumes declined, and he highlighted Act 181 interim exemptions and recent industry regulatory changes following an antitrust case.
Friendswood City, Galveston County, Texas
Commission received a report that City Council on Jan. 6 reviewed possible changes to appeals and landscaping regulations but chose to retain the existing appeals process; council indicated it may ask the planning commission to consider ordinance changes to allow more flexibility on landscaping and screening in some cases.
Leavenworth City, Leavenworth County, Kansas
Resident Mary Boleski told the commission that branches and large volumes of leaves from a neighbor's yard are covering her property and causing repeated expenses; staff said they would follow up with options to discuss.
Pecos, Reeves County, Texas
The council authorized the city manager to enter an agreement with EMC Strategy Group LLC for government relations and lobbying services at state and federal levels; firm principals described their bipartisan, veteran-led practice and monthly reporting commitments.
Leavenworth City, Leavenworth County, Kansas
City staff told the Leavenworth City Commission on Dec. 18 that it will monitor the upcoming Kansas legislative session and advocate for local priorities, calling out home rule, possible statewide sales-tax changes on groceries, housing strategy and mental-health funding as top concerns.
Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee
City finance staff told the board they will ask for a formal authorization Tuesday to apply for new municipal credit cards after fraud and service problems with the previous provider; staff also reported an auditor RFQ and a proposed Omni purchasing partnership would be taken to the council for approval.
Boone County, Illinois
The Boone County board approved a special use permit for a 2‑megawatt community solar installation at a 40‑acre parcel on Illinois Route 76 after hours of testimony and division among board members; opponents and planning staff clashed over agricultural impact and legal risk from state law.
Crest Hill, Will County, Illinois
The council approved pay request number 24 from Visserink Construction Inc. and approved a list of bills totaling $627,774.77; both measures passed on recorded roll calls with all members present voting yes.
Quakertown Community SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At its Jan. 9 meeting the Quakertown Community SD finance committee voted to forward a proposed 10¢ per-parcel increase in the tax collector compensation agreement to the full board for consideration Jan. 23 and reviewed the district's budget calendar and zero-based budgeting progress.
Pecos, Reeves County, Texas
The Pecos City Council authorized the city manager to negotiate a temporary pipeline right-of-way and easement letter agreement with Vital Energy for a 12-inch temporary water line across city property; staff said the company initially proposed $15 per right but city schedule suggests higher consideration.
Leavenworth City, Leavenworth County, Kansas
City staff presented the League of Kansas Municipalities’ legislative priorities and highlighted four items of particular relevance to Leavenworth: protecting home rule, opposing removal of local sales-tax authority for groceries, supporting housing incentives and pursuing state support for mental-health and homelessness services.
Leavenworth City, Leavenworth County, Kansas
At the Dec. 10 meeting, Commissioner Holly Pittman was formalized as mayor for a one-year term beginning Dec. 10, 2024; she laid out priorities including economic development, downtown housing and improved resident communication.
Hutchinson City, Reno County, Kansas
Public Works Director Cecil Wybel reported the city's snow response after the Jan. 4 storm: crews used 13 plow trucks, applied 34,000 gallons of salt brine, spread 349 tons of salt and worked roughly 860 man-hours treating or plowing about 4,000 lane miles.
Citrus County, Florida
Representatives from Wright Redder Aviation and EAA Inverness described youth outreach, Young Eagles upcoming flights and ongoing display/awareness activities.
Friendswood City, Galveston County, Texas
The Planning & Zoning Commission on Jan. 9 approved a site plan for a 0.16-acre redevelopment at 405 Laurel for APA Designs, a project combining a 1,489-square-foot floral shop and a 989-square-foot wine-bar area.
Leavenworth City, Leavenworth County, Kansas
Kellen Adams, superintendent of Unified School District 453, told the Leavenworth City Commission that a sustained decline in student enrollment and the end of federal COVID-era funding have combined with rising costs to create roughly $2.5 million in projected general-fund reductions and additional budget pressure.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
A seven‑member citizen search committee conducted 45‑minute panel interviews of seven finalists for Fort Lauderdale’s city manager job, using a standardized 10‑question format; one candidate withdrew before her slot. Committee members said they will meet next week to narrow the list for the commission.
Hutchinson City, Reno County, Kansas
During public comment a speaker, Quincy Baker, asked the council to examine Hutchinson’s investment ties to companies he said are connected to the Israel-Hamas conflict and mentioned a petition opposing a proposed natural gas plant south of Hutchinson.
Mineola, Nassau County, New York
The Village of Mineola Board of Trustees accepted two building-department resignations with separation payouts, authorized a retirement payout and promotion in Public Works sanitation, posted two labor openings and approved a LOSAP service payment to a volunteer firefighter.
Leavenworth City, Leavenworth County, Kansas
At its Dec. 10 meeting, the Leavenworth City Commission approved an accessory dwelling special-use permit, annual license renewals, budget amendments and multiple resolutions, awarded a Fire Station No. 1 HVAC contract and approved a new commercial insurance package and claims totaling $1.85 million.
Friendswood City, Galveston County, Texas
The commission approved the Wild Pines preliminary plat, which divides an 11.135-acre tract into two residential lots with access from Fencepost Road; staff recommended approval after review and required utility and safety provisions.
Crest Hill, Will County, Illinois
A motion to table the city’s proposed cameras-in-the-workplace policy (employee handbook addition) carried unanimously; Alderman Sepedy moved to table and an Alderson Oberland seconded the motion.
Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee
Police Chief Benny Jennings said a vehicle stop led to a crash that produced one fatality; the Tennessee Highway Patrol's critical incident response team has taken the investigation and possible vehicle homicide charge is under consideration.
Leavenworth City, Leavenworth County, Kansas
Dr. Adams, superintendent of Unified School District 453, told the Leavenworth City Commission that a multi-year decline in student enrollment — coupled with the end of federal ESSER funding and rising costs — requires roughly $2.5 million in general-fund reductions and other steps to rebalance the district budget.
Pecos, Reeves County, Texas
The council approved Resolution 25-01-01R authorizing the city manager to contract with Alen Corp for networking and security hardware and services not to exceed $100,000 under a three-year agreement; staff cited a roughly $20,000 savings by paying the three-year contract upfront.
San Luis, Yuma County, Arizona
Summary of formal motions and council outcomes from the San Luis City Council meeting: consent agenda approved; HireQuest ratified; salary adjustment item continued with retroactivity provision; Well Site 5 electrical change order approved.
Hutchinson City, Reno County, Kansas
The council authorized a $23,325 contract with Tesserae to update the Hutchinson Zoo master plan, exploring train exhibit enhancements, pond activation and a feasibility study for an overnight lodging experience in a native-species exhibit.
Hutchinson City, Reno County, Kansas
The council approved a real estate contract to purchase 206 West Sixth for $15,000, deed that parcel to New Beginnings, and accept two parcels from New Beginnings for future city development near 12th and Hayes.
Mineola, Nassau County, New York
The Mineola Board of Trustees on Jan. 8 approved a $641,300 contract for bituminous activated carbon for the village's water treatment systems and authorized multiple engineering services and equipment purchases for water infrastructure, a generator replacement and street lighting.
Hutchinson City, Reno County, Kansas
RDG Planning & Design presented a housing needs assessment to the Hutchinson City Council highlighting an older housing stock, affordability gaps and strategies; the council voted to approve the assessment and authorize the mayor to sign.
Ways & Means, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At a joint House Ways and Means and Senate Finance hearing, Joint Fiscal Office analyst Julia Richter described how the statewide Education Fund is financed, how the homestead and nonhomestead property taxes are calculated, and how income-based property tax credits and the Common Level of Appraisal affect bills for Vermont households.
Friendswood City, Galveston County, Texas
The City of Friendswood Planning & Zoning Commission on Jan. 9 voted to recommend that City Council change the zoning classification for a 2.29-acre tract at 311 Laurel from multifamily residential medium density (MFR-M) to Downtown District (DD).
Hutchinson City, Reno County, Kansas
At the Jan. 7 Hutchinson City Council meeting, Stacy Goss was nominated, elected and sworn in as mayor; Scott Meggers was nominated, elected and sworn in as vice mayor in separate roll-call votes.
Clay, School Districts, Florida
During public comment callers urged review and removal of certain library titles; one resident delivered a formal challenge. The board approved the consent agenda unanimously before public comment and Superintendent Broski described the district policy approach to parental choice.
Citrus County, Florida
Staff reported a first draft of airport minimum standards has been developed and will be reviewed by county counsel; members of the public were told to expect March consideration and public review opportunities.
San Luis, Yuma County, Arizona
Council approved a change order to pay $35,670 to expedite delivery of the service entrance section for the new Well Site 5 treatment unit so construction can meet a March 2025 deadline.
Iroquois County, Illinois
Speakers said meeting audio was choppy and hard to hear for attendees; they proposed an inventory of devices and consulting a specialist to resolve the problem.
Crest Hill, Will County, Illinois
City Administrator Tony Graff said one business behind on the places-for-eating tax committed to bring payments current; other businesses failed to appear at administrative hearings and the clerk's office and code enforcement are pursuing violations and tickets.
Clay, School Districts, Florida
The Clay County Classroom Educators Association presented survey results naming salary and workload as top stressors; board members and the superintendent discussed teacher pay, recent benefits funding and an upcoming Neola policy revision process and agreed to pursue a 7‑hour board-reinstatement training.
DeSoto, Dallas County, Texas
A City of DeSoto staff member demonstrated how residents and property owners can use the city's interactive map and the Hampton Road corridor plan map to view current zoning and proposed zoning districts for parcels in the Hampton Road project area.
Pecos, Reeves County, Texas
The Pecos City Council approved a Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) fund request of $205,738 for the West of the Pecos Museum to pay for signage, brochures, a stage, porch repairs and other projects the museum presented.
Agoura Hills, Los Angeles County, California
At the Jan. 8 meeting Council Member Chris Anstead announced he has appointed Merrill Plater to the Agoura Hills Planning Commission, replacing Katie Anderson, whom he also congratulated on her council seat.
Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee
Public works officials told the board they have stockpiled salt, prepared trucks and a priority street list; CDL‑trained drivers will be on call and crews plan to begin operations early in the storm with emergency routes first.
Iroquois County, Illinois
Staff warned the telecommunicator contract expires Nov. 30 and urged faster negotiations with fire departments, EMS and villages over dispatch fees; the committee discussed the need for legal review and possible outside counsel for specialized issues.
Pickens County, School Districts, Georgia
District staff told the board that midyear benchmark screening using DIBELS showed decreases in the share of kindergarten students below benchmark and gains at benchmark, with additional EOC and subject‑level improvements reported at the high school level.
Crest Hill, Will County, Illinois
City Administrator Tony Graff said engineers delivered final designs for a proposed fire district facility and the city is working on access-road and sound/lighting standards; Graff also said the city is compiling costs from the BL Duke Scribe Metal Recycling Yard fire and exploring grant funding for radios to improve interagency communication.
Pecos, Reeves County, Texas
The Pecos City Council ratified a $5,618,000 award to Smithco Construction for Phase 1 of wastewater treatment plant improvements, financed through the Texas Water Development Board; the city said only one qualifying bidder responded to the procurement for this phase.
Clay, School Districts, Florida
Superintendent Broski announced district and individual high school graduation rates, saying the district reached a 95% overall rate with Oakleaf at 98% and multiple schools above 96% during the Jan. 9 school board meeting.
Pickens County, School Districts, Georgia
The Pickens County Board of Education on Jan. 9 approved a guaranteed maximum price of $7,808,660 with Carol Daniel Construction for phase 2 of the Pickens High School renovation, approved a $63,292.40 change order on a recently completed field‑house project, voted to raise the local senior property tax‑exemption cap from $25,000 to $40,000 and elected Amy Gibson chair and Joe Wigginton vice chair for 2025.
Citrus County, Florida
Board discussed a BOCC-review of a proposed ground-lease template and updated hangar-leasing procedures; staff said new leases should allow vacancies to be filled now that a lease template exists and noted a 24-month build window in the proposed ground lease.
St. Cloud, Osceola County, Florida
The St. Cloud City Council unanimously adopted a proclamation sponsored by Council member Jennifer A. Paul denouncing the city's historical 'sundown' reputation and affirming inclusivity; NAACP Osceola County members participated in a ceremonial photo and praised the city’s direction.
Weston County, Wyoming
District leaders told the board the school pool and other facilities need significant investment; they outlined limited state major-maintenance funding, growing repair backlogs, and options including grants, donations or service reductions.
San Luis, Yuma County, Arizona
Council voted to continue discussion on salary adjustments to the next regular meeting and requested the full report and formulas be provided before action; any approved increases would be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025.
Iroquois County, Illinois
Speakers referenced a January 2024 proposal from a firm called Site Fire Consultant Service for wiring and an antenna on property at South Park; details and address were not specified in the transcript.
Agoura Hills, Los Angeles County, California
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Agoura Hills City Council applauded staff and first responders for wildfire-related work, confirmed continued trash pickups and an open EV charging station, and voted 5-0 to defer Community Wildfire Risk Assessment (CWRA) community survey questions so the public can participate.
St. Mary's County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
Superintendent and budget staff presented a proposed FY2026 budget that would raise recurring spending by $10.4 million (about 1.7%), driven mainly by negotiated salary and benefit increases; the plan also trims 10 positions and relies on $1.5 million of fund balance.
Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee
Council members and the mayor sparred over mayoral appointments and whether several Fayetteville Public Utilities board members are serving after their terms expired; a council member flagged potential charter and private‑act conflicts and requested legal confirmation before Tuesday's vote.
Crest Hill, Will County, Illinois
City Administrator Tony Graff said a compliance commitment agreement prepared with the city’s consulting engineers and interim public works director was accepted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency; two of three required improvements are complete and the city is preparing a phosphorus discharge optimization plan.
David Douglas SD 40, School Districts, Oregon
Long-serving board member Aaron Barrow announced he will step down after six years, citing family and personal projects; board members praised his service and said they will reassign liaison duties pending the election schedule.
United Nations, Federal
Deputy Secretary‑General Amina J. Mohammed visited Abuja and met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria's minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development to discuss regional cooperation, peacebuilding and inclusive development.
Iroquois County, Illinois
An insurance representative visited county offices to market benefits and collected personal information without advance notice; the committee agreed to place a solicitation policy on next month’s agenda and suggested using open‑enrollment events and an employee newsletter to coordinate vendor outreach.
Weston County, Wyoming
The board adopted a policy permitting trained staff to carry naloxone on school grounds and set reporting and storage requirements; the board discussed adding accessible storage locations.
Garland, Dallas County, Texas
Garland City Council members delayed a proposed November 2025 tax‑rate shift and spent a special Saturday session reviewing a $360 million bond package and a $575 million five‑year capital improvement plan, while staff warned of a possible near‑term bond‑rating downgrade that could raise borrowing costs.
Citrus County, Florida
Staff reported progress on Crystal River runway environmental assessment, FDOT-funded surveys and equipment grants, a fuel-tank replacement bid schedule, and early work on Phase 2 of the Inverness Business Park taxiway. No final BOCC approvals were recorded at the meeting.
St. Mary's County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
The Saint Mary's County Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included approval of Dec. 18, 2024 minutes and the Department of Fiscal Services Prudent Rx contract; votes were taken by voice and recorded as voice votes (ayes).
San Luis, Yuma County, Arizona
Council approved continuing temporary staffing services through HireQuest Inc. after staff said usage would exceed procurement thresholds; ratification covers ongoing highway users and prosecutor’s office assistance.
Iroquois County, Illinois
Meeting members discussed a recent part‑time hire (Bridget), historical staffing levels and whether current staff can cover operational duties previously outsourced.
United Nations, Federal
The World Meteorological Organization said 2024 was about 1.55°C above pre‑industrial levels and the United Nations said governments must deliver new national climate action plans this year to limit long‑term warming to 1.5°C.
Weston County, Wyoming
At its Jan. 8 reorganization meeting the Weston County School District Board elected officers, approved its annual financial audit and several policy revisions, and heard extended discussion about facilities and budget pressures.
CHARLOTTESVILLE CTY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
The Charlottesville City Schools board elected Emily Dooley as chair and Amanda Burns as vice chair during its annual reorganization, appointed clerks and approved the consent agenda. The actions were taken by voice vote during the board's regular meeting.
Utah Water Rights, Utah Department of Natural Resources, Offices, Departments, and Divisions, Organizations, Utah Executive Branch, Utah
The Utah Division of Water Rights held a Jan. 9 public meeting on the proposed determination for the Provo City North subdivision, published Dec. 19, 2024, outlining water-rights priorities, maps and a 90-day objection period ending March 19, 2025.
St. Mary's County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
The superintendent reported the district used three snow days, outlined scheduled makeup days (Presidents' Day and April 21) and reminded the public of upcoming events including a Tri‑County Chorus concert and a Tech Expo; state budget timing could affect district funding.
Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee
City staff told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen that an ADA inspector walked Market Street after a complaint, praised some corrective steps already taken and will issue a written report; officials said they will pause proposed loading-zone changes until they review the inspector’s findings and consider adding accessible parking.
Iroquois County, Illinois
Committee asked staff for a three‑year rolling budget projection, a long‑term capital improvement plan and a department‑by‑department list of bank accounts and CDs; members cited prior frauds as the reason for greater inventory and oversight and asked for tracking of incoming solar permit deposits.
Ways & Means, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Ways & Means Committee on Jan. 10 reviewed H.6, a bill that would remove a sunset on a portion of the marriage-license fee that helps fund Vermont's domestic and ****** violence special fund, but did not take a formal vote.
Prince George's County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
At its Jan. 9 meeting, the Prince George’s County Public Schools Disability Issues Advisory Board voted to create subcommittees to review Board Policy 1700 and to study school accessibility and employment/hiring practices; members also asked the Board of Education's legal staff to confirm whether the advisory board must adopt bylaws.
Board of Education, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
Dozens of public commenters asked the board to amend Rule 24 so theater and speech move from supplemental (18 credit hours) to subject endorsements (45+ hours), citing teacher shortages and the University of Nebraska at Kearney program closure; board did not act on endorsement policy at the meeting.
David Douglas SD 40, School Districts, Oregon
District staff reported progress on bond projects, detailed work at multiple campuses, warned of a potential 78-week pool closure for coating and bleacher work, and flagged a funding shortfall at Mill Park for roofing and seismic upgrades.
San Luis, Yuma County, Arizona
Staff presented a draft community grant program establishing a capped application process, a 30‑day submission window, point‑scoring review committee and a proposed $5,000 per applicant maximum; council asked for revisions including possible biannual rounds.
Board of Education, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
The Nebraska Department of Education presented a statewide literacy plan that aims to lift third-grade reading proficiency to 75% by 2030 and to expand an evidence-based professional learning system. Commissioner Maher asked the board to take no action until February so new members can review details and staff can refine the plan.
Iroquois County, Illinois
Meeting participants reviewed an existing monitoring contract billed at $300 per month, noted outsourcing costs and lack of inspections, and discussed possible new installation costs estimated at $10,000–$15,000.
Wichita County, Texas
Staff reported Cornerstone replaced a courthouse server this week, the county plans to replace a heat motor next week, and several pallets of filing cabinets plus refinished benches and chairs were discussed for storage or auction.
Van Zandt County, Texas
Van Zandt County Commissioners heard rival financial-adviser presentations and approved Jackson Walker as bond counsel with a 60-day reimbursement lookback. The court postponed choosing a financial adviser and set follow-up deadlines and meetings ahead of a February election window.
David Douglas SD 40, School Districts, Oregon
Three educators and union representatives told the board the new contract is already easing financial strain, improving prep time with teacher-directed Wednesdays and reducing out-of-pocket insurance costs for families.
Wichita County, Texas
County finance staff told the Wichita County Commissioners Court on Jan. 10 that several invoices from earlier in 2023 and 2024 were recently processed because Social Security verification only just confirmed eligibility, and that otherwise most vendor invoices were paid within the usual window.
St. Mary's County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
Ms. Faulkner presented the first reading of revisions to the St. Mary's County Public Schools Program of Studies and said a public hearing will be held Jan. 22 before the board considers final approval on Feb. 5.
San Luis, Yuma County, Arizona
City department heads reported 2024 workloads and highlighted projects under way or planned, including a major water meter replacement, court facility and technology upgrades, economic development grant activity and parks improvements.
Livingston Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
The board approved performance-based contracts for principals in multiple schools, appointed Gassaway Bankston Architects and McLenn Taylor Inc. as professionals of record for Live Oak multipurpose facility concept and site selection, and approved a substitute principal appointment at North Corbin Junior High.
David Douglas SD 40, School Districts, Oregon
Board approved the 2025-26 district calendar after administrators said it was aligned with local universities and districts and that union input was incorporated; vote was unanimous.
Iroquois County, Illinois
The finance committee voted to recommend that the county board approve an intergovernmental agreement with Livingston and Ford counties to provide regional public transportation, while flagging possible future matching‑fund obligations and representation and hiring questions.
David Douglas SD 40, School Districts, Oregon
External auditors reported a clean audit and no material weaknesses for the district; the board voted unanimously to accept the audit report.
Wichita County, Texas
Wichita County Commissioners on Jan. 10 received a salaries and overtime report that showed the county jail's daily population has increased by nearly 100 inmates compared with the same period last year, while the county currently has about 15 open positions across law enforcement and corrections.
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
The board confirmed weekly Thursday meetings at 8:30 a.m., discussed using the county's Hilton space for public access during mask mandates, and reaffirmed that departments should notify commissioner liaisons before contacting legal counsel; commissioners also reviewed authority to enter agreements under RSA 28:1-b and electronic-signature usage.
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
County long-term care leaders told commissioners that agency nursing usage has dropped, house-staff hiring is rising, and the facility expects multiple full-time hires in the coming weeks; facility census and infection-control status were also reported.
Livingston Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
Trustees approved acquiring a 2.4-acre parcel adjacent to the Lewiston (Southeastern center) / Livingston Virtual School site in Walker, describing the purchase as strategic for future expansion and noting the district will take ownership of the adjacent facility after 2027.
Kane County, Illinois
A short excerpt from a Kane County meeting transcript records an unidentified speaker saying several brief phrases and mentioning a motion to adjourn. The transcript does not record a mover, a second or any vote.
Southington School District, School Districts, Connecticut
At its January meeting the Southington Board of Education approved routine items including the 2025–26 school calendar, a new accelerated statistics course at SHS, multiple policy revisions, an out‑of‑state wrestling trip, the personnel report and revised educational specifications for the high‑school roof solar project.
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
The county's Department of Corrections outlined plans for a comfort dog named "Meatball," described proposed handlers and training, and said local partners will supply food and veterinary support at little or no cost.
David Douglas SD 40, School Districts, Oregon
The David Douglas School Board unanimously adopted a resolution declaring district schools safe and welcoming for students and families regardless of immigration or documentation status, directing staff to report implementation steps within 30 days and pledging not to assist ICE without a criminal warrant.
Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona
The Scottsdale Development Review Board approved minutes, two design review cases (Papago Village and HonorHealth Shea parking garage), a consent item, and elected Vice Chair Brand. This summary lists outcomes, motions, and vote tallies recorded in the meeting.
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners approved officer appointments, liaison assignments and multiple personnel and finance actions, including a $4,166,724.90 accounts-payable list and two motions related to employee accruals and emergency dismissal pay.
WARREN CO. R-III, School Districts, Missouri
The board approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda, the amended CSIP, set its next regular meeting and scheduled a closed session to precede the Feb. 13 open session; all listed motions passed by voice vote or unanimous consent as recorded in the meeting.
Ways & Means, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
At a January 10 committee orientation, legislative counsel Kirby Keaton and Joint Fiscal Office associate fiscal officer Chris Roop briefed the Ways & Means Committee on fundamental tax mechanics and a set of principles the committee should use to evaluate tax proposals.
CHARLOTTESVILLE CTY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Board members and the superintendent discussed safety issues after recent snow and raised ongoing concerns about leaf buildup and overgrowth at Jackson Via that a public commenter tied to a past vehicle fire. Members requested a written delineation of division and city responsibilities for grounds, snow removal and sidewalks.
CHARLOTTESVILLE CTY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
City and division staff announced Johnson Elementary received an ENERGY STAR score of 75, indicating the facility performs better than roughly 75% of U.S. schools on energy metrics. Division staff credited operations practices and a new building automation system for the score.
CHARLOTTESVILLE CTY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Human resources reported 132 new hires (as of Dec. 15) and multiple current vacancies, described reasons staff leave and outlined retention and recruitment strategies including mentoring, tuition reimbursement increases, student‑teacher placements, and an application to the state ITeach/Grow‑Our‑Own program.
Evanston, Cook County, Illinois
The Evanston Land Use Commission on Jan. 8 closed public testimony on the draft Envision Evanston 2045 comprehensive plan after hearing about 45 speakers and electing its chair and vice chair.
CHARLOTTESVILLE CTY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Project staff reported progress on the new Charlottesville Middle School (Buford campus): structural and interior work is underway, geothermal wells installed, and Phase 1 substantial completion is targeted for mid‑2025. The division described traffic, parking and interim dining logistics for the coming school year.
Southington School District, School Districts, Connecticut
District administrators told the board Southington’s in‑district special‑education continuum serves 143 students and — if those 121 students had to be placed outside the district — would have produced an estimated $16.55 million in tuition and transportation costs; in‑district staffing costs were presented at about $7.99 million.
Livingston Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
The board approved a resolution authorizing the superintendent to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to construct turning lanes at South Fork Elementary and Junior High schools.
WARREN CO. R-III, School Districts, Missouri
Two candidates — Keith Harbison and Stephanie Tibbetts — filed for two open board seats, leaving those positions uncontested; the board thanked outgoing members for their service.
Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona
The Human Services Advisory Commission approved its 2024 annual report Jan. 9. Director’s report highlighted a new human services manager, holiday program participation and estimated dollar value, food bank warehouse inspection milestone, the 2025 point-in-time count date, and ESL programming at Paiute Neighborhood Center.
CHARLOTTESVILLE CTY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Family engagement and restorative justice staff told the board the division’s partnerships have distributed food, clothing and hygiene supplies and have resolved conflicts through voluntary restorative processes.
CHARLOTTESVILLE CTY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
The Charlottesville City Schools board approved the 2025–26 program of studies. The division removed a master’s‑degree requirement for some engineering teaching roles to expand local staffing eligibility; dual‑enrollment engineering courses will remain online through Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC).
CHARLOTTESVILLE CTY PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
The Charlottesville City Schools board approved renaming two elementary schools—Burnley Moran to Sunrise Elementary and Johnson Elementary to Tall Oaks Elementary—while retaining Jackson Via and Greenbrier Elementary.
Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona
The board approved site plan, landscape and elevations for a four‑story, 472‑space parking structure on the HonorHealth Shea campus. Staff and the applicant said the design meets campus development guidelines; the applicant noted the structure is sized to allow a future fifth level if needed.
Evanston, Cook County, Illinois
At its first meeting of 2025 the Evanston Social Services Committee discussed the 2026–27 public-services grant cycle, endorsed prioritizing poverty reduction and basic needs, and signaled support for collaborative, wraparound proposals. Staff will return with a refined priorities recommendation by March and open applications in summer.
Southington School District, School Districts, Connecticut
After a multi-month bid process and detailed review by Transportation Advisory Services, the Southington Board of Education voted 8–1 to award five-year transportation services contract bid 2026.01 to New Britain Transportation, citing lower cost and local presence despite questions about long-term capacity.
WARREN CO. R-III, School Districts, Missouri
District finance staff reported a roughly $1.4 million shortfall compared with the same month last year, higher operating costs and a 24% decline in fund balances this reporting period; staff said the shortfall is expected to be temporary pending tax collections.
Delhi Hills Town Council, Delhi Hills, Hamilton County, Ohio
Police Chief Braun reported at the Jan. 8 trustees meeting that overall crime in the township fell 18.3% in 2024 compared with 2023, even as dispatch volume rose and incidents handled increased.
WARREN CO. R-III, School Districts, Missouri
The Warren Co. R-III Board of Education approved a revised Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) after discussion about targets for A+ eligibility, algebra proficiency, student surveys and action-step timelines.