What happened on Saturday, 05 July 2025
Commission on Ethics, Independent Boards, Commissions, or Councils, Organizations, Executive, Nevada
During public comment a participant called the Nevada Commission on Ethics a "toothless tiger" and urged stronger enforcement. Commissioners reviewed a staff reputation survey, weighed enforcement versus education priorities, and heard outreach metrics showing increased training and newsletter signups.
LaSalle County, Illinois
The sheriff reported staffing shortages and a complex inmate-care case and asked the committee to approve seeking a one-year extension to the jail medical services contract to cover the county through its upcoming accreditation review.
Commission on Ethics, Independent Boards, Commissions, or Councils, Organizations, Executive, Nevada
The Nevada Commission on Ethics approved a stipulated agreement resolving complaint 20Four-109C alleging failure to disclose and abstain by Charles Green, secretary‑treasurer of the Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners. The agreement includes a $500 penalty (half suspended), an admonishment, and conditions if Green returns to public service.
Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana
Carmel Fest features parade led by Fire Department and VFW celebrating community spirit.
LaSalle County, Illinois
LaSalle County's coroner presented three draft budgets (general fund and two special funds) and described an apron-extension project that used roadway millings as fill. The committee discussed options to gravel and compact the apron before paving (engineer estimates $16,000
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$20,000) and voted to forward the three coroner budgets to the finance
Town of Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Town of Templeton Recreation Department is offering a five-week, drop-in summer playgroup at Gilman Waite starting July 8 with a $5-per-child daily fee and a $10 family cap; activities include rocket launches, arts projects, field games and a Red Apple Farm trip.
Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona
During Show Low's Fourth of July parade broadcast, hosts highlighted local nonprofits and veteran groups — Meals on Wheels Arizona White Mountains, the Humane Society, veteran outreach groups, search-and-rescue and volunteer clubs — many of which mentioned volunteer needs, donations and recruitment.
Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona
Show Low's Fourth of July parade attracted an estimated crowd of 'probably close to 20,000,' hosts said, with a splash zone and FreedomFest planned afterward; parade broadcasters and city officials repeated that Stage 2 fire restrictions prohibit private fireworks and urged residents to call 911 to report violations.
Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California
The Monrovia City Council on July 1 unanimously adopted an updated Local Responsibility Area fire-hazard severity zone map and approved municipal-code amendments on water backflow enforcement and park designation, city staff said during the meeting livestream.
LaSalle County, Illinois
The Public Safety committee approved a resolution that adjusts salaries per the Compensation Review Board: set state's attorney salary and formulas placing the public defender at 90% and the sheriff at 80% of that salary. The motion passed by roll call and will be forwarded for signatures and administrative processing.
General Government Operations and Appropriations , Legislative, Guam
Sen. Sabrina Solis Matinani recognized players, coaches and teams from the second Y Impact Invitational, held June 18–20 at iLearn Academy Charter School, and presented official legislative certificates of recognition signed by the Committee on Rules and legislative officers.
Madison County, Iowa
Matthew Schwartz, a forensic consultant and new resident of western Madison County, told supervisors he would emphasize process controls, staff stability and statutory compliance if appointed interim county auditor; the board closed the public interview and adjourned to deliberate.
Dolton, Cook County, Illinois
Speakers at a Village of Dolton meeting urged faster repairs to long-standing potholes on King Drive; a contractor and residents said crews were onsite to fix winter water‑break damage and repave streets as early as the end of the week.
Winona County, Minnesota
The Winona County Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing a new single-family dwelling to be sited 770 feet from a registered feedlot area instead of the 1,000-foot setback required by county practice, with conditions including an erosion- and sediment-control plan reviewed by Winona County Soil and Water Conservation District.
LaSalle County, Illinois
The Public Safety committee raised the hourly charge for deputies hired for private security from $65 to $100 and set a $200 holiday rate, citing overtime, payroll tax and vehicle-cost concerns. The change was approved by roll-call vote and applies to private entities hiring deputies for on-duty security.
Commission on Ethics, Independent Boards, Commissions, or Councils, Organizations, Executive, Nevada
Summary of formal votes recorded at the Nevada Commission on Ethics meeting: approval of minutes from Jan. 16, 2025; approval of a stipulated agreement in complaint 20Four-109C; and adjournment.
Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas
City of Mission staff and residents gathered July 4 at the Mission Event Center for an Independence Day celebration featuring music, rides and remarks thanking attendees and honoring veterans.
LaSalle County, Illinois
The committee approved forwarding an intergovernmental agreement with Serena to the full board, under which Serena would reimburse the county for a deputy assigned primarily to Serena schools (estimated $65,687 single-insurance or $81,942 family coverage). Approval was conditioned on review by the State's Attorney's office.
LaSalle County, Illinois
LaSalle County's public-safety committee voted to approve a sheltering agreement with Norway Kennels to provide temporary boarding for stray dogs and animals needing rabies quarantine.