What happened on Thursday, 16 October 2025
City staff explained how tree removal requests are handled: resident requests are evaluated, may involve arborist review and advisory board consideration, and appeals or removals are processed under the Carpinteria municipal code (chapter 12.28).
Flower Mound, Denton County, Texas
Flower Mound police leaders briefed the council on staffing, calls for service, program activity and budget pressures; leaders highlighted recruitment challenges, a heavy personnel cost base and several unfunded requests including upgrades to the radio system and recruiting capacity.
Sarasota City, Sarasota County, Florida
The Bay Park Improvement Board voted unanimously to recommend that the City of Sarasota and Sarasota County approve $16 million for Centennial Park resiliency improvements (3A) and $4 million for planning the park center (3B).
Humboldt County, California
Deputy director Jennifer Dart briefed council on the regional housing needs allocation process and said Arcadia’s seventh‑cycle target rose sharply — driven by growth in low‑income categories — while funding for deeply subsidized units lags.
Pottsgrove SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Superintendent and school leaders described rising special-education caseloads, training and interventions at Ringing Rocks Elementary; two independent reviews were approved after county safety specialists and multiple parents and teachers urged more oversight and staffing.
The city’s parks director said staff will issue an RFP for architectural services in October; the city has applied for two state grants totaling $750,000 that require local matching funds and will pursue additional fundraising and financing as design advances.
Lexington County, South Carolina
Lexington County planning staff told the planning commission that single‑family building permits are above recent years’ levels and that the county selected Stantec to develop a transportation improvement plan intended to guide future road projects and a potential capital penny sales tax referendum.
Humboldt County, California
Consultants presented a five‑year rate plan and two revenue scenarios at an Arcadia City Council meeting; staff said the proposals respond to large capital needs in the water and wastewater enterprises and must follow Prop 218 notice and protest rules before adoption.
Warren County, Virginia
A county supervisor asked the liaison committee whether the town would be willing to cost‑share a strategic planning consultant to evaluate the institutional landscape for economic development and recommend integration and implementation steps; town leaders said they would discuss the idea at council.
Middlesex Borough School District, School Districts, New Jersey
Residents at the Middlesex Borough School District meeting pressed the district for explanations of nearly $65,000 in vendor charges dated March 2024, a roughly $56,000 van purchase, a $23,000 Forward Progress payment and $32,355 in unpaid lunch balances.
The Surfliner hotel proposal on Parking Lot 3 is formally complete, staff said. City officials said a draft Environmental Impact Report will be prepared, public comment will follow a 45-day review period, and the Planning Commission will consider certification before any city council decision.
Flower Mound, Denton County, Texas
Town staff and representatives from T-Mobile and AT&T briefed the Flower Mound Town Council on local cellular coverage gaps, saying terrain, the lake and limited siting options constrain service and that co‑location, fiber backhaul and early developer coordination are key tools.
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
Oktibbeha County supervisors met to discuss how to allocate proceeds from the recent sale of the county hospital amid a City of Starkville claim and an Attorney General opinion that said hospital‑sale proceeds are not ad valorem tax revenues.
Lexington County, South Carolina
The planning commission approved variances for Fry Branch Road permitting two additional lots accessed by an easement through a Dominion Energy transmission right-of-way; approval included standard conditions and a requirement that any further subdividing return to planning commission.
Middlesex Borough School District, School Districts, New Jersey
At its meeting the Middlesex Borough School District Board of Education approved minutes, personnel actions, education, policy, and facilities & finance action items. The board recorded roll call votes; a small number of abstentions were recorded for the minutes approval.
Warren County, Virginia
Town officials raised enforcement challenges when mandatory water restrictions apply to town customers who live in the county; a county supervisor also presented a proposed Warren County Groundwater Protection Ordinance aimed at limiting large industrial/consumptive groundwater withdrawals and protecting private wells.
Bay County, Florida
Bay County parks staff reported completed and upcoming playground and pier projects, discussed pump-track and mountain-bike planning and grant opportunities, noted community donations for tree planting, and approved prior meeting minutes by voice vote.
Lexington County, South Carolina
The Lexington County Planning Commission approved a variance allowing the subdivision of a 12.77-acre parcel on Lenore Drive to create a two-acre parcel containing an existing mobile home, with a condition that any further subdividing on the private road return to the planning commission.
Carpinteria City Manager Michael Ramírez told residents attending the State of the City event that the city’s reserves are projected to fall below $1 million in 2026–27 and could be fully depleted by 2028 unless the council takes action.
Middlesex Borough School District, School Districts, New Jersey
District leaders announced two competitive grants—a LIFT grant and a five‑year coach grant whose remaining years total $2.8 million—and the board approved a literacy coach job description that the district says will be funded by the coach grant.
Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia
A council member asked staff to draft an ordinance or enforcement approach after residents reported non‑electric vehicles occupying EV charging spaces and blocking chargers; staff agreed to research options and implementation details.
Amherst, Lorain County, Ohio
The Design Review Board approved a vinyl sign change requested by applicant Jeremy Watson to divide an existing storefront sign into two panels for separate upstairs and downstairs tenants, with design tweaks suggested by board members.
Comal County, Texas
A resident asked Comal County to convene a new meeting with towing companies after a recent workshop, saying the earlier session shifted emphasis from safety to fairness among towers.
Marin County, California
During public comment at the Aug. 26 special meeting, Ed Ruskie of Mill Valley urged the board to consider adopting a resolution condemning alleged unconstitutional federal actions and submitted draft language to the clerk.
Sonoma City, Sonoma County, California
A compact list of formal votes taken Oct. 15 by the Sonoma City Council including consent calendar approval, a design‑review code amendment for awnings, and direction to the city's WAC representative on the Potter Valley decommissioning statement of interest.
Warren County, Virginia
School and county officials told liaison members the county’s fiscal impact/proffer model dates to 2018 and is effectively 'locked' on old media; the county has a laptop with the model but cannot access the program and has solicited quotes of about $50,000–$60,000 to modernize or rebuild it.
Benbrook, Tarrant County, Texas
Council approved renewals for Tyler Technologies finance and municipal-court software ($52,842.59) and Sam Houston State University's CRIMES RMS ($55,650). Both renewals were budgeted for FY 2025–26 and approved unanimously.
Marin County, California
At the Aug. 26 special meeting, Betty Price, board secretary of Oak Knows Co op in Marin City, asked the board to record an urgent need for a retaining wall to hold dirt governed by CSD ahead of winter storms.
Comal County, Texas
After bids exceeded earlier cost estimates, the county moved $80,000 from parks contingency to property improvements to fund the $287,000 low construction bid for a new concession stand at Hidden Valley Sports Park; the Little League had previously donated $5,000.
Sonoma City, Sonoma County, California
Several speakers urged the City of Sonoma to reconsider proposed mixed-use land‑use language for the Sebastiani parcels, warning that high-density rules would alter historic vineyard land; others urged an urgent update to the city’s mobile-home park closure and conversion ordinance ahead of a Nov. 5 workshop.
Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia
Staff recommended terminating the city's speed‑detection contract with RedSpeed for the single school‑zone camera, citing diminished citation revenue and anticipated state law changes.
Benbrook, Tarrant County, Texas
The council approved one-year renewals with Cigna for employee health and dental coverage effective Nov. 1, 2025; staff said health negotiations reduced an initial proposed 19.37% increase to a 9% increase and projected city health costs below budget.
Marin County, California
At a special Aug. 26 meeting, Supervisor Rodoni announced he owns an interest in property at 1555 Third Street, Point Reyes Station and recused himself from a closed-session agenda item; the board went into closed session and reported no announcements afterward.
Comal County, Texas
Commissioners approved the release of RFQ 2025-595 to solicit qualified medical examiner providers; staff outlined a multi-step evaluation and contracting process.
Sonoma City, Sonoma County, California
The City Council voted 4-0 to amend Sonoma Municipal Code design-review exemptions to allow standard awnings, marquees and canopies that meet objective criteria to proceed without design review; atypical or building-covering awnings remain subject to planning commission review.
Warren County, Virginia
Town and county representatives reviewed the jointly owned McKay Springs property and discussed renewed outreach to potential buyers and interest from a battlefield/heritage organization; work on boundary adjustments, pad‑site studies and marketing has occurred in past years but no sale or development has been finalized.
Benbrook, Tarrant County, Texas
Benbrook council approved the city’s proposed hotel-motel occupancy tax distributions for fiscal year 2025–26: $127,512 for marketing and promotion, $24,400 for Heritage Fest and $25,600 for advertising and promotion, totaling $177,512.
Comal County, Texas
The Comal County Commissioners Court on Oct. 16 approved routine claims, multiple plat amendments, several proclamations and a series of donations and budget transfers, including an $80,000 transfer to cover a higher-than-estimated bid for a Canyon Lake Little League concession stand.
Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California
On Oct. 15, 2025, the Monrovia Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend city council approval of Ordinance 2025-11, which would allow minor exceptions to setback rules so decorative, non-habitable features such as arbors and trellises can be placed in courtyard areas of bungalow courts.
Sonoma City, Sonoma County, California
The City of Sonoma voted 4-0 to instruct its Water Advisory Committee representative to back a joint statement of interest aimed at protecting local contractors’ water supply and cost-allocation priorities in the Potter Valley Project decommissioning and proposed new Eel–Russian diversion facility.
Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia
Staff asked council to approve an application for a federally funded GDOT transportation alternatives grant to help pay for Phase 1 of the Dresden Trail; staff also reported recognition of 2025 general obligation bond proceeds and a task order for South Chamblee/Wood Acres Park design.
Benbrook, Tarrant County, Texas
The council voted Oct. 16 to adopt a resolution finding Encore's requested rate changes unreasonable and denying the application; staff briefed the council on the proposed residential and street-lighting increases.
Fauquier County, Virginia
A recent rezoning amendment for Remington Technology Park would allow a temporary private gas turbine yard to supply power to data center build‑out until Dominion Energy’s substation build‑out can deliver sufficient electricity, staff told the commission.
Talbot County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
Members discussed the district academic calendar, asked the calendar committee to seek creative options while considering state requirements, and suggested including student, parent and educator perspectives; Queen Anne’s County’s public vote model was cited as an example.
Cook County, Minnesota
At the October meeting the HRA director reported a $350,000 grant for the North Scoggin workforce housing project, discussed housing needs at lower AMI levels, noted a near-complete audit, and the board considered local revenue sources including contributions from Cascade Vacation Rentals and the condition of an HRA-owned billboard.
Warren County, Virginia
Town staff told the liaison committee the town is considering a $15 per‑load fee for county residents using the Manassas Avenue 'farm' yard‑waste drop‑off to reduce cross‑jurisdictional costs; no fee has been adopted and the town was consulting the liaison group before proceeding.
Benbrook, Tarrant County, Texas
At its Oct. 16 meeting, the Benbrook City Council declared four decommissioned ambulances surplus and authorized their sale to the Fort Worth Fire Department for a combined $240,000; proceeds will be deposited to the city's capital asset replacement fund.
Cook County, Minnesota
The HRA approved amended resolution 25-19 to add the City of Grand Marais as a contributing party to a road-improvement portion of the Bjorkberg development application to the I triple r, clarifying a $220,000 contribution from John Petters and a $150,000 contribution from the city for a $370,000 total.
Queen Creek, Maricopa County, Arizona
The council approved the consent agenda and a public‑hearing consent item unanimously and adopted Ordinance 876‑25 on special events by a 4‑1 vote.
Talbot County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
The board reviewed a new-format policy and administrative regulation on student searches, questioning and arrests that adds a documentation requirement and clarifies when reasonable belief permits searches.
Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia
Public works staff proposed on-call stormwater services with Integrated Science & Engineering and a separate survey/retrofit analysis for a failed detention pond affecting downstream flooding; staff said many stormwater assets were inherited and need documentation and remediation.
Pulaski County, Arkansas
Sheriff's office described a Tyler Technologies upgrade and an increased internet/bandwidth cost tied to body-camera uploads; committee forwarded enforcement and detention budgets after voting down an amendment to remove a $75,000 fuel/lubricant increase.
Cook County, Minnesota
The HRA voted to terminate its amended and restated development and purchase agreement with Temperance Trail Development Company LLC for property near Birchgrove School and discussed next steps including consulting the town board and exploring broader development opportunities on adjacent county land.
Fauquier County, Virginia
Staff summarized the history of approvals and ongoing compliance issues at the former Smith Equipment property and presented a request to amend special exceptions and permits to allow a contractor’s office and farm equipment sales/service with conditions and a required site plan.
Talbot County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
The Talbot County Board of Education adopted updated staff and student acceptable-use policies and discussed a longer-term technology plan and AI guidance, with one board member voting against the student policy citing the need for a broader rewrite.
Warren County, Virginia
Town officials told the liaison committee that delayed reassessment data and new software hindered timely production of tax books and tax bills; the town moved its payment due date to June 20 and requested a joint session with county officials, treasurer and commissioner of revenue to refine the process.
Pulaski County, Arkansas
Human Resources presented pilot advertising results and requested a modest increase to a professional services/advertising line to expand LinkedIn and ZipRecruiter use; committee approved forwarding the budget and asked for 12-month ROI and hires data.
Cook County, Minnesota
The Cook County HRA voted to apply for up to $600,000 from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation in Grand Marais, funding up to $25,000 per household in rounds if awarded.
Talbot County Public Schools, School Boards, Maryland
At its Oct. 15 meeting the Talbot County Board of Education approved two contracts (Chapel District window glazing and Easton High auditorium lighting), adopted multiple policy updates and accepted a personnel report in closed session.
Queen Creek, Maricopa County, Arizona
The Town Council voted 4‑1 to adopt Ordinance 876‑25 creating a new special‑events permitting chapter and amending offenses; debate focused on amplified sound standards, submittal timelines and enforcement mechanisms.
Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia
Staff proposed bundling medical, dental and vision with UnitedHealthcare and modest plan-design changes to limit a potentially large premium increase; Cigna’s proposed renewal would have been far costlier, staff said.
Pulaski County, Arkansas
The Pulaski County Quorum Court committee advanced a package of department budgets to the full court on procedural votes and separate motions, including the Election Commission, Human Resources and Sheriff's offices. An amendment to cut a sheriff fuel/lubricant increase failed.
La Porte City, LaPorte County, Indiana
The Urban Enterprise Association approved the Sept. 17 minutes, the claim docket (four payments) with one abstention, and monthly financial statements; staff will include bank reconciliation statements in future packets and investigate duplicate checks in QuickBooks.
York City SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At its Oct. 15 meeting the School District of the City of York board approved the district's 2026 fleet plan and a policy governing electronic attendance at meetings after debate and public comment; the consent agenda and minutes were also approved.
Fauquier County, Virginia
Staff presented a category 20 special exception request from Dominion Energy to expand the Morrisville substation by roughly 3 acres; commissioners raised visibility, buffering and transmission‑line safety questions, and public comment letters were received.
Warren County, Virginia
Town and county representatives told the liaison committee they support reexamining a joint tourism program; staff and local stakeholders were asked to produce short proposals and reports for discussion within about four weeks.
La Porte City, LaPorte County, Indiana
The Urban Enterprise Association reviewed logo concepts and directed staff to have designer Jessica (and Lindsey) refine concept 2 with color and black-and-white versions for board review at the next meeting.
Huber Heights, Montgomery County, Ohio
The parks board heard a YMCA report showing 561 youth in fall sports, plans a Nov. 14 ribbon cutting for a facility expansion, and sought volunteers for tree planting, a trunk-or-treat on Oct. 26 and a Haunted Trail; the board also set several 2026 tentative event dates and noted staff coverage during a January–March leave.
Queen Creek, Maricopa County, Arizona
A regional MAG study presented to the Queen Creek council maps dozens of roadway, pedestrian, transit and freight projects for the 2030 and 2050 horizons covering the Superstition Vistas subregion; staff said some projects are currently programmed while others lack funding.
York City SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
District ELD staff told the school board on Oct. 15 that targeted instruction, new curriculum and coaching produced measurable gains for English learners, including roughly 100 exits from the program and higher-than-average growth on state metrics.
La Porte City, LaPorte County, Indiana
UEA staff reported duplicated checks in QuickBooks and an aging laptop that won't accept Windows 11; the board authorized staff to obtain costs within a $1,000 equipment budget and asked for emailed cost details and a plan for subscription payments.
Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia
Pruitt Health asked the Chamblee City Council on Oct. 16 for approval of variances and waivers to expand parking and add private rooms at its Ashton Woods Drive rehabilitation facility while neighbors warned that buffer encroachment could harm a nearby forest.
Huber Heights, Montgomery County, Ohio
The Huber Heights Parks & Recreation Board approved a draft survey developed with Centerville firm Topo Studio to gather neighborhood preferences for Dial Park amenities; the board plans two follow-up community work sessions and will fit any changes into the capital improvement plan.
Baldwin Park City, Los Angeles County, California
At a special meeting Oct. 15, the Baldwin Park City Council approved a motion to excuse Mayor Pro Tem Damien from the meeting by a 4-0 vote; no public comments were received and the council did not enter closed session.
Fauquier County, Virginia
Planning staff presented a category 20 special exception to allow an alternative individual sewage treatment system for a four‑bedroom house at 5277 Old Alexandria Turnpike after the Virginia Department of Health issued an intent to deny a conventional on‑site system.
La Porte City, LaPorte County, Indiana
The Urban Enterprise Association approved three grants: a sign grant for Enzo (50% of $15,810.80), a $10,000 parking-lot grant for 910 State Street, and a $500 community enhancement grant for Plaza 618 decorations and tree purchase.
Manteca, San Joaquin County, California
The commission recommended that City Council adopt the 2025 Climate Action Plan and tiered Initial Study/Negative Declaration (SCH 2025071350) but amended measure TR‑5.4 to exclude public-safety vehicles in the city fleet from the near-term zero‑emission purchase target.
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District, School Districts, Iowa
At its Oct. 20 meeting the Clear Creek Amana Community School District board approved construction payouts, a farm lease, acceptance of ELL excess-cost funding, a voluntary retirement program, and policy updates; all motions carried by voice vote.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Councilmember Castillo moved and the council voted to postpone item 16 — a requested reduced separation for a wireless-communications facility — to Dec. 4 after public commenters raised visual and proximity concerns and AT&T representatives cited coverage and 911 reliability.
Queen Creek, Maricopa County, Arizona
Town staff told the council the Recreation and Aquatic Center sold thousands of day passes, signed nearly 3,000 memberships and is roughly meeting first-year budget expectations while addressing warranty repairs and programming adjustments for preteens and gym floor replacement.
La Porte City, LaPorte County, Indiana
The Urban Enterprise Association voted to adopt a $500 fee to cover the administrative costs of processing waiver of noncompliance requests for investment deductions; board members said the fee can be waived in special circumstances and county auditor involvement will follow.
Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia
Developers returned to the council seeking variances and waivers for a 141-townhome and small commercial project at 5007 New Peachtree Road and 1100 VJ Drive; city staff recommended denial of most variances and one waiver.
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District, School Districts, Iowa
School finance staff told the board the district will appear before the School Budget Review Committee in December to explain categorical carryover that exceeded the unspent authorized balance; staff outlined strategies including transfer to the flexibility account and spending plans.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
At its Oct. 16 zoning and land use session the San Antonio City Council approved multiple rezoning items (including Item 14 and Item 17), approved the consent agenda, and continued Items 10, 11 and 16 to Dec. 4; the meeting included public comment on alcohol variances and a proposed wireless tower.
Carson City, Ormsby County, Nevada
The Board of Supervisors approved a final subdivision map for Little Lane Phase 3 (SUB-2025-119) by a 4–1 vote and unanimously set the first 2026 meeting for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. The consent agenda and minutes from Sept. 18 were also approved unanimously.
Seaside, Clatsop County, Oregon
Members of the Seaside Convention Center Commission reviewed a draft citywide policy for boards and commissions, discussed membership and quorum rules, and heard operational updates on event bookings and budget pressures including higher electricity and insurance costs.
Manteca, San Joaquin County, California
The City of Manteca Planning Commission on Oct. 16 voted to recommend that the City Council repeal a 1997 Planned Development ordinance covering the St. Dominic’s/Kaiser campus and approved environmental clearance and entitlements for a 27,476-square-foot Kaiser Permanente emergency department expansion.
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District, School Districts, Iowa
Administrators reported high proficiency rates at Amana Elementary, class-size breakdowns and program highlights, and presented middle school data including proficiency rates, 19 clubs, expanded band participation and pre-AP offerings.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The City Council approved a broad consent agenda including several rezonings, approved a 12-unit assisted living rezoning, approved a multi-district rezoning with multiple conditional uses, postponed two agenda items (10 and 11) and deferred a wireless-communications variance to Dec. 4.
Carson City, Ormsby County, Nevada
At a Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting, two residents and a relative described suspected E. coli contamination at Terrace Garden Apartments, saying multiple tenants became ill, some were hospitalized, and bottled water distribution and communication were inadequate.
Seaside, Clatsop County, Oregon
Committee received updates on public-art installations, a trash-receptacle art rollout and logistics for a giant pumpkin display and drop scheduled for late October; staff will continue outreach and scheduling details.
Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah
The Sandy City Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for off‑premise beer sales at Midway Convenience, 9187 S. 700 E., conditioned on the store not operating as an alcohol‑and‑tobacco specialty shop and meeting display and signage limits enforced by the city and state.
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District, School Districts, Iowa
District transportation reported a rise in assigned riders, more regular routes and staffing pressures including reliance on substitute drivers and overtime; the department flagged capacity issues on Wednesdays, preschool routing challenges and planned fleet upgrades.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The San Antonio City Council on Oct. 16 approved a multi-parcel rezoning in the area bounded by Pettus Street, Watkins Lane and Culebra Road that establishes mixed residential and commercial districts and allows several conditional uses, including auto repair, motor-vehicle sales and a fitness center.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Recreation and Park Commission approved the consent calendar, a shared‑use agreement for HERS Recreation Center with the Boys and Girls Club, and the Koshland Park community garden conceptual design at its Oct. 16 meeting.
Seaside, Clatsop County, Oregon
Committee members discussed adding a third weather/visitor webcam for Seaside, reviewing costs, placement options and potential benefits for promoting sunny beach conditions to drive visitation.
Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit to add a second 1,500‑square‑foot accessory structure at 11075 South 1700 East for vehicle storage, subject to conditions limiting use and appearance.
Riverside Local, School Districts, Ohio
Committee previewed two OSBA platform changes (finance/property‑tax and student learning) that will go to the board for delegate guidance; staff and superintendents met with Lake County officials, including Commissioner Beveridge and Treasurer Mike Zern, to discuss property‑tax proposals and countywide financing options.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
After public comment for and against a proposed monopole at 603 Pruitt Avenue, the council voted to continue the item to Dec. 4; staff recommended denial and the Zoning Commission recommended approval. AT&T representatives and the property owner spoke for the project; one public commenter urged denial.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Zoo staff told the Recreation and Park Commission that a new silverback gorilla, Cecil, debuts to the public Oct. 18, a mobile app launched to enhance visitor experience, attendance remains below pre‑COVID levels and the zoo is cooperating with an ongoing audit.
Seaside, Clatsop County, Oregon
Tourism staff reported TV ad schedules in Portland and Seattle, strong web and email metrics, and distribution numbers for visitor guides as part of the committee’s marketing update.
Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah
Commissioners recommended City Council adopt amendments to Sandy’s land development code to implement state law changes (Senate Bill 140) that create simplified "simple" boundary adjustments and a separate process for full boundary adjustments.
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District, School Districts, Iowa
The Clear Creek Amana Community School District board formally recognized student-of-the-month and staff-of-the-month honorees, including the high school cheer team, elementary student Cooper, middle school student Jordy Ford and several staff members.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The San Antonio City Council approved a rezoning from R-5 to MF-25 for properties at 1730 and 1714 Saltillo Street to allow a 12-unit mixed-use project that includes four assisted-living units; staff had recommended denial but the Zoning Commission and neighborhood associations supported the project.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Department and India Basin staff reported more than 19,000 visitors and over 50 events in the first year at the India Basin Waterfront Park, and said continued construction will expand the site toward a planned 10‑acre core and new waterfront access.
Seaside, Clatsop County, Oregon
Members debated expanding the advisory committee from five to seven, residency and sector representation, term limits, and whether the panel should set tourism direction or implement city council directives.
St. Augustine, St. Johns County , Florida
City historic-preservation staff reported two FY25 matching grants that funded 441 site surveys and interactive story maps covering modern-period resources; staff said three individual properties were flagged as eligible for listing and recommended outreach on potential Davis Shores district work.
Riverside Local, School Districts, Ohio
Human resources updated the committee on part‑time vacancies, a new bus driver who completed CDL training paid for by the district, a veteran recruitment incentive administered through the Department of Education and Workforce that provides a retention bonus after one year, and a staff vaccine clinic offered on PD days.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents and community groups urged the Recreation and Park Commission to limit multi‑week ticketed concerts in Golden Gate Park and improve transparency about permits after recent months of closures that they say have blocked park access for school groups and neighbors.
Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga County, New York
Recreation staff presented a package of budget changes including a $24,499 net request to maintain programming, expand Camp Saradac to 220–230 campers, and cover minimum-wage and union-contract impacts. Staff also described reliance on DPW overtime and changes to earlier recreation-managed parking revenue.
Seaside, Clatsop County, Oregon
The Seaside Tourism Advisory Committee approved a $5,000 grant to Beach Books to support marketing and commemorative merchandise for the store's 20th anniversary.
Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah
The Sandy City Planning Commission voted to recommend that City Council rezone 2140 East Creek Road from R‑1‑40 to R‑1‑15A, a change the applicant said would bring existing structures into compliance; nearby residents raised worries about short‑term rentals, parking and animals.
Riverside Local, School Districts, Ohio
Committee members pressed district staff for clearer numbers and amortization schedules for proposed Tax Anticipation Notes (TANS) and Certificates of Participation (COPS), saying current board documents do not show whether the PI forecast payment covers combined debt service.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Recreation and Park Commission approved a $1.625 million conceptual renovation of Koshland Park and its community garden on Oct. 16, while neighbors and garden stewards clashed over plans for a lockable security gate to protect plots from vandalism and encampments.
Winchester City, Frederick County, Virginia
Staff told the Board of Architectural Review that a recent decision has been appealed and will be heard by Winchester City Council on Oct. 28; staff also outlined work to update the board's guidelines (murals, garage doors, plaques, financial-hardship language) with a planned first pass in December.
Troutdale, Multnomah County, Oregon
A Sunrise Park neighbor urged the Parks Advisory Committee to leave the park's open character intact; the committee voted to approve the Sept. 17 minutes with added public-comment letters and agreed to devote the November meeting to Sunrise Park follow-ups and community input options.
St. Augustine, St. Johns County , Florida
The board voted to support an update to the Model Land Company National Register historic-district nomination, extending the period of significance and modestly expanding boundaries; staff will coordinate owner notification and follow state review procedures.
Riverside Local, School Districts, Ohio
Superintendent reported the district is proposing to switch to a self‑insured employee health plan, projecting a 10% increase in costs compared with an estimated 19% if it remained in the consortium; staff said the district will start with no reserves and must build them to cover run‑out claims.
Sarasota City, Sarasota County, Florida
The board approved a $79,001.44 purchase-order component for the district’s holiday decorations (425 decorative spritzers, 269 light poles and a holiday tree). The total purchase-order value is $154,144; board noted separate procurement for permanent tree/lighting remains open.
Troutdale, Multnomah County, Oregon
Friends of Trees presented its neighborhood- and green-space planting programs, reported sign-ups for Troutdale's February planting event and said the group aims to plant about 30 city-funded street trees next season while offering additional yard trees where grant funding applies.
Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga County, New York
At an Oct. budget workshop, Saratoga Springs City officials said rapidly rising personnel and contract costs are squeezing the Department of Public Works budget and proposed extending paid parking, establishing a property transfer tax to seed a community preservation fund, and charging for electric vehicle (EV) charging to generate revenue for DPW.
Imperial County, California
Council members and partners announced multiple veterans-focused events and services, including turkey donations and meals, Dia de los Muertos participation, a SkillsUSA haunted house, Thanksgiving baskets for 20 families, plans to revive a mobile medical/dental outreach, and a veterans 'stand up' on Nov. 22.
Encinitas, San Diego County, California
Finance Analyst Leslie Gulley told the San Dieguito Water District board on Oct. 15 that the district will launch a redesigned utility billing website in November and that staff is preparing the system to integrate with future AMI smart meters.
Sarasota City, Sarasota County, Florida
NexMark presented plans for a free Black Friday ‘shopping bag’ promotion on Nov. 28, an expanded Light Up the Night holiday event with media sponsorship, and a printable/digital downtown guide. The board asked NexMark to produce map mockups (including a Delray-style version) and for staff to pursue merchant and sponsor participation.
Troutdale, Multnomah County, Oregon
Dudek Consulting presented findings from Troutdale's Urban Forestry Master Plan and a street-tree code audit, reporting a largely healthy street-tree inventory, public support for stronger tree policy, and next steps including a December administrative draft and public review early next year.
Winchester City, Frederick County, Virginia
The Board of Architectural Review tabled two items—BAR25-293 (408 North Kent Street) and BAR25-300 (703 South Loudoun Street)—requesting applicants provide specifications or appear in person before the board will act.
St. Augustine, St. Johns County , Florida
HARB continued consideration of two Verizon small-cell antenna installations at Tokes Place parking lot and near 69A Cordova Street, directing applicants to supply lower-height options, clearer scaled renderings and equipment-placement alternatives that reduce visual impact.
Encinitas, San Diego County, California
Water Resources Specialist Ogawa told the San Dieguito Water District board on Oct. 15 that the 2025 water year produced below-average local rainfall, increasing potable demand in fiscal 2025. The district reported no current emergency restrictions, continued voluntary conservation, and plans to update its urban water management plan.
Sarasota City, Sarasota County, Florida
New Public Works Director Nick Patel and City Engineer Saji Kamia updated the DID on sidewalk and sidewalk-café cleaning schedules, the Pineapple/Oak reconstruction design timeline and planned infrastructure upgrades to support Main Street lighting.
Santa Clara County, California
County staff told the Public Safety and Justice Committee they are developing a multiyear alternatives‑to‑incarceration and reentry strategic plan that will fold in ATI recommendations, reentry services, treatment court improvements and the CalAIM justice‑involved initiative; staff will return to the committee in January and seek Board adoption in
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The City Council approved minutes, proclamations and the consent agenda Sept. 16, 2025 (items 4'29), with item 5 pulled for separate consideration. The council proclaimed October 2025 as National Archives Month and approved multiple consent items highlighted by councilmembers, including funding actions and appointments.
Imperial County, California
The Veterans Advisory Council selected one of three proposed logo designs and approved adoption by voice vote; members asked staff to circulate color files and suggested shortening the wording to "Imperial County."
Ringgold SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Board members commended police and security staff for live active-shooter and intruder drills conducted at four schools; Chief Shell reported on the drills and visiting students and officers from the high school attended the meeting.
Sarasota City, Sarasota County, Florida
Directors approved language edits to the proposed Downtown Improvement District ordinance—changing several instances of “ensure” to “support,” removing a business-specific reference, and clarifying the role/title of the district manager—and voted to advertise the revised ordinance and present it to the City Commission for consideration.
Santa Clara County, California
Santa Clara County's intergovernmental relations staff presented edits to the county's 2026 legislative policies for the Public Safety and Justice chapter, reviewed recent state actions and reported several bills had been signed; the committee received the report and staff will bring the full platform to the Board Nov. 4
Winchester City, Frederick County, Virginia
After returning to the Board of Architectural Review with wood-window specifications, the applicant for 26 West Boscawen Street received approval to replace six front vinyl windows with wood units.
St. Augustine, St. Johns County , Florida
The Historic Architecture Review Board continued a long-running application to rehabilitate and adaptively reuse the Atlantic Bank tower at 24 Cathedral Place, asking the applicant for detailed shop drawings, window specifications and terracotta testing before final approval.
Ringgold SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The board approved, by roll call 8-0, an agreement between the district and the parents of a student identified in the agenda as 25DA10 to exclude the student from in-person instruction under terms in the agreement.
Sarasota City, Sarasota County, Florida
The Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market requested $59,250 from the Downtown Improvement District for marketing, gardening supplies and safety barricades; the DID voted to pledge $5,000 contingent on a formal grant application and a staff-prepared grant agreement.
Santa Clara County, California
The Santa Clara County Public Safety and Justice Committee on Oct. 15 received a report from the Probation Department on staff use-of-force incidents in juvenile custodial settings covering Jan. 1–July 31, 2025; staff said 71 unique youths were involved and custody health reported "0 instances of use of excessive force."
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The City Council on Oct. 16 approved an ordinance awarding a construction contract to Easy Bell Construction LLC not to exceed $11,477,500 to build a trail connection from Himner Creek to Flour Court Drive; funding is from the 2022 general obligation bond and the tree preservation fund.
Imperial County, California
The Imperial County Veterans Advisory Council approved cancelling regular meetings for November and December and deferred a planned bylaws review to its January meeting, citing holiday scheduling conflicts and member availability.
Ringgold SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At the meeting the board approved letters of retirement, resignations, hiring ratifications, a three-year contract for Christopher Wilson as a truancy and security officer (subject to solicitor review), teacher tenure for Bridal Angelo, a conference request for Dr. Greg Saracini and a school nurse job description—all motions passed 8-0.
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Hearing Officer Dawn Grace Jones presided over City of Miami ticketing appellate hearings in which multiple alleged violators agreed the violations occurred and accepted civil fines; several cases were marked no-shows and upheld or reset, and a small number of cases were voided or postponed for power-of-attorney follow-up.
Rankin County, Mississippi
Supervisors voted to adopt the insurance option presented at the Oct. 15 meeting (referred to in the record as "Massive") and authorized staff to work on deductible levels for volunteer fire department properties to reduce premiums.
Winchester City, Frederick County, Virginia
The Winchester Board of Architectural Review approved a certificate of appropriateness allowing an upper-level porch at 324 North Braddock Street to be infilled, with options for siding and windows and a requirement that the addition be painted to match the existing house.
St. Augustine, St. Johns County , Florida
The Historic Architecture Review Board approved a certificate of appropriateness for 72 Spanish Street allowing a window-to-door conversion and wider porch steps, with a condition that all door, porch and stair materials be wood.
Ringgold SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Board heard updates that Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) launched at RESN with student medals, a middle-school STEM partnership with EQT and Penn State, and a spring musical scheduled for spring.
Sarasota City, Sarasota County, Florida
At an Oct. 16 City of Sarasota code compliance hearing, Special Magistrate Richard Ellis heard multiple enforcement cases stemming largely from post-hurricane repairs and vegetation or trash complaints. Several properties were found corrected; others were continued for inspections or assessed fines/costs.
Rankin County, Mississippi
The board approved a property tax exemption for the Primary Purpose Club Incorporated, which the applicant said operates as an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting space funded by member contributions only.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
At the Oct. 16 meeting City Manager Eric highlighted the city’s Community Tool Shed program, which lends lawn and basic landscaping equipment to residents free of charge to help them address vegetation and code compliance issues.
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
Staff presented a rewritten sign chapter that groups districts into sign‑type groups, restricts content‑based rules per Reed v. Gilbert, clarifies electronic message board allowances, and created a sign‑code review subcommittee to refine technical standards and illumination links in the online draft.
Ringgold SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Board members were briefed on a proposed state bill that would require near-immediate parent notification when a weapon is found on school property; the district plans a local notification procedure and said it will publish details to parents next week.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
At the meeting the Planning & Zoning Board approved three agenda items — Holy Cross site plan at 200 E. Sunrise, a city amendment to reallocate unused affordable flex units to the unified flex pool, and a text change to lift a residential restriction in the Uptown Urban Village area — and deferred a separate Central City rezoning discussion after
Rankin County, Mississippi
The Board of Supervisors approved a series of routine and project‑specific items including payouts, subdivision final plats, conditional use permits, a digital mapping services agreement, and insurance coverage; votes and dollar amounts are summarized below.
Houston, Harris County, Texas
The Houston Planning Commission on Oct. 16 approved scores of plats and granted several variances after public hearings that focused on traffic, stormwater and claims that a property in Harris County was operating as an event hall without commercial permits.
Revenue Estimating Conference, Legislative, Iowa
The Iowa Revenue Estimating Conference on Oct. 16, 2025 adopted Legislative Services Agency projections for the state general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 after hearing a presentation that FY2025 net general fund revenue fell about $816.6 million, or 8.4%.
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
The commission reviewed proposed attainable‑housing sections that raise the town's ADU minimum to 15% across project types, discussed allowing state‑funded AHUs to count toward the ADU requirement, and formed a small subcommittee to dig deeper into MOU, AMI targets, parking and implementation details.
Rankin County, Mississippi
After neighborhood opposition, the Rankin County Board of Supervisors granted a conditional use permit allowing Thomas Ainsworth to operate a by‑appointment used‑car business at 822 Bethel Road with limits on displayed vehicles and signage coordination.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
On Oct. 16 the San Antonio City Council approved an $11,466,500 construction contract for the Hebner Creek–Medical Center Drive trail and passed a consent package that included $300,000 for an East Side animal care services feasibility study and a pet deposit assistance pilot program.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
The Fort Lauderdale Planning & Zoning Board approved a site‑plan level 3 conditional‑use permit to build the Amalfi, a 39‑unit condominium at 2317 North Ocean Boulevard, in a 9‑to‑2 roll call that adopted staff conditions and the applicant's written agreement with the adjacent Everglades condominium association.
Town of Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
At its Oct. 15 meeting the Millis Finance Committee reviewed the draft 16-article fall town meeting warrant, voted to recommend approval of every article as written (most votes 8–0), and discussed timing of Department of Revenue certification of free cash and MSBA review of the school article.
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
The commission discussed and generally supported proposed provisions allowing the zoning administrator to waive certain application submittal requirements and to approve limited "minor modifications" to approved plans under strict criteria; staff said the provisions increase flexibility and reduce processing time.
Commission to Study , House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
The commission completed member introductions, accepted three briefings, appointed an interim secretary for minutes, scheduled the next meeting for Nov. 12 and adjourned by voice.
Town of Brownsburg, Hendricks County, Indiana
The Brownsburg Economic Development Commission voted to adopt Resolution 2025-01 EDC on Oct. 16, approving the issuance of bonds supported by a pledge of tax-increment financing (TIF) revenue to help fund construction of a proposed Project Falcon headquarters in Brownsburg.
Cass County, Missouri
Collector Chris Moldover told the Cass County Commission that 2025 tax bills will be mailed Oct. 31, a new online portal for escrow and bulk payers will go live Nov. 1, and merchant-license renewals for next year were mailed to businesses.
Town of Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Millis Capital Planning Committee reviewed a 10-year inventory of capital needs, ranked four near-term projects (about $208,000) and gave its highest-priority endorsement to the proposed Millis Middle/High School addition and renovation, estimating a $125 million project with state participation.
Commission to Study , House of Representatives, Committees , Legislative, New Hampshire
Plume founders described a public, EVM-compatible network and asset-management protocols intended to make real-world asset tokenization accessible to institutional investors and retail holders, and highlighted regulatory models and pilot incentives from Hong Kong, Bermuda and Singapore.
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
Staff and the commission agreed to separate the town registry from zoning, keep a residency-based operator requirement, narrow operator/lessee limits, and in a straw poll set an annual short‑term rental duration at 90 days; staff will revise the draft town code and zoning permit language accordingly.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
At its Oct. 16, 2025 meeting the Mobility Committee unanimously approved the minutes of the Sept. 18, 2025 meeting and adopted the Mobility Committee calendar for 2026. Four members voted in favor; Vice Chair Cadrey was absent.
Cass County, Missouri
At its Oct. 15 meeting the Cass County Commission authorized a solicitation for engineering services for multiple roof replacement projects, approved a small WIC contract reduction and ordered payment of two tax-sale surplus refunds to the bidder Bedrock Capital 2025 LLC.
Santa Barbara City, Santa Barbara County, California
The director reported an organizational transition to a Water Resources department effective July 1, 2026, recent promotions in distribution and announced a barge deployment for intake-structure hardening arriving next week; staff also flagged potential general-fund pressures at the city level.
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Wyoming’s Stable Token Commission told New Hampshire’s Stable Token Study Commission it is building a fiat-backed, fully reserved stablecoin to be issued by a state authority, with public rulemaking, audited reserves and plans to route interest to the state school fund.
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
The Planning Commission reviewed proposed 'major' and 'minor' public-utility categories in the zoning rewrite, raised health and safety concerns about treatment and storage facilities near homes, and directed staff to draft use standards addressing odor, noise and separation distances after consulting the utilities department.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
Assistant City Manager Mike Rogers briefed the Mobility Committee on Oct. 16 about electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs), urging early local land‑use planning, safety standards, grid and charging preparedness, and community engagement to avoid the equity harms that accompanied past highway construction.
Alpena County, Michigan
The Finance Ways and Means Committee approved routine fiscal items including the 2025 apportionment report, a multiyear audit contract with MGT, credit‑card limit increases for 9‑1‑1 and the airport, and several budget transfers and adjustments. Key votes and amounts are listed below.
Santa Barbara City, Santa Barbara County, California
The commission approved two consent items Oct. 26: (1) approval of Aug. 21 minutes (Chair Keller abstained) and (2) an increase to on-call control-systems integrator contract authority (unanimous).
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A Global Blockchain Business Council researcher told New Hampshire's Stable Token Study Commission that stablecoins and tokenization are growing worldwide, driven by payments, remittances and institutional use, but said regulatory uncertainty and reserve transparency remain key risks.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
Austin Transportation and Public Works presented its FY26 proactive maintenance service plans to the Mobility Committee on Oct. 16, 2025, outlining a data‑driven program covering streets, signals, sidewalks, trails and signs, an interactive map for public review and the economics behind chip seal and fog seal preservation work.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
Summary of roll call outcomes for action items taken by the Indigo Board of Directors on Oct. 16, 2025.
Glendale, Los Angeles County, California
The Glendale Building and Fire Board of Appeals unanimously voted to recommend that City Council adopt the 2025 update to the Glendale Building and Safety Code, a mostly carryover package with targeted fire-code changes and an effective date of Jan. 1, 2026.
Santa Barbara City, Santa Barbara County, California
Staff described a planned replacement of the Vic Trace reservoir, neighborhood outreach, CEQA schedule and the city's decision to pursue construction manager at risk (CMAR) procurement to reduce risk and incorporate constructability review and guaranteed maximum pricing.
Alpena County, Michigan
The Finance Ways and Means Committee voted 4–2 to hire Nick Myszynski as Peanut County’s full‑time emergency manager, with a Nov. 3 start date and the full 2026 salary already budgeted.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
CapMetro presented a phased 5–10 year Transit Plan 2035 to the Austin Mobility Committee on Oct. 16, 2025, emphasizing data‑driven route changes, public engagement that reached about 10,000 people, and a rollout of service changes beginning in 2026. The plan recommends further study of alternatives for Guadalupe‑Lamar bus service after light rail,
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
The board authorized Supplement No. 2 to the Kimley‑Horn on‑call design contract, adding scope for rear lighting, concrete boarding pads at 36 stops and two new pedestrian signals; total design cost will be $889,180.
Churchill County, Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management updated Churchill County commissioners on public-land projects including a new prescribed-grazing fuels-reduction pilot in Pleasant Valley, a pending Nevada-specific sage-grouse Record of Decision, corrected wild-horse census numbers and geothermal and mineral activity in the region.
Santa Barbara City, Santa Barbara County, California
City staff and USGS-updated modeling show a combined sustainable pumping yield for Santa Barbara basins of about 980 acre-feet per year and maximum basin storage of roughly 16,000 acre-feet without pumping; staff recommended developing management guidance and a possible "GSP light."
Scotland County, North Carolina
Members unanimously approved a rezoning application and debated simplifying the county's subdivision ordinance to comply with North Carolina General Statute 160D and ease minor subdivisions and driveway rules.
Lago Vista, Travis County, Texas
A joint session with the Planning & Zoning Commission and council produced broad agreement to form focused subcommittees (FLUM/density and parks) rather than finalize the comprehensive plan immediately; P&Z cited misalignment between draft and CPAC/community input.
Santa Barbara City, Santa Barbara County, California
City staff told the Water Commission that inspections of the South Coast Conduit inside the Sheffield Tunnel found significant joint and band deterioration and that CCWA settled a 2021 lawsuit with the county, including a $5.8 million payment to the county.
Churchill County, Nevada
The Churchill County Board of Commissioners approved a settlement with River Homes in Fallon LLC and a set of sale and easement agreements with Vertex Fund 3 LLC, and the final subdivision map for the Riverstone project, moves that county staff said will secure a planned bridge landing, utility corridors and advance two housing projects.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
The board authorized a three‑year contract (with two one‑year options) with Swiftly for fleet tracking, transit signal priority, operator performance data and rider alerts; three‑year cost not to exceed $1,318,833.
Orem, Utah County, Utah
The planning commission approved a site plan for Abenisian Motors at 662 East 1700 South in the C-2 Community Commercial zone that upgrades the lot surface, adds ADA access and defined parking, and improves landscaping and storm drainage.
Hutto, Williamson County, Texas
A compact list of formal votes taken Oct. 16, including approval of an MOU for police EMT credentialing, adoption of ICE policy direction, protocol updates, executive-session resolutions and other formal actions.
Riley, Kansas
During the meeting commissioners approved several routine administrative items, including a public-health nurse refill, employee-action forms and multiple contract extensions and agreements; staff also received direction on larger matters such as the Stottle sewer petitions.
Churchill County, Nevada
After debate over cost, independence and staff time, Churchill County commissioners voted to pursue an external compensation and classification study to guide pay and staffing decisions, asking PayPoint and Baker Tilly to present detailed proposals at a workshop.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
Forvis Mazars LLP issued unmodified opinions on Indigo's 2024 financial statements and the single federal grant audit; auditors reported no reportable findings and one internal control deficiency tied to a recorded accounts‑payable accrual.
Orem, Utah County, Utah
The planning commission granted preliminary subdivision approval to convert an existing duplex at 241 West 310 North into two fee-simple townhome lots under the city's condominium/townhome conversion code (22.16.9(a)); staff said a building permit for a second-floor addition has already been issued.
Lago Vista, Travis County, Texas
A citizen presenter described lower‑cost modular filtration and urged the city to pursue converting irrigation to effluent for school and park fields; the irrigation subcommittee reported 90% design completion and asked staff to pursue support letters for a pending TCEQ request.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The Education and Workforce Development Committee voted 4‑0 to move CB 89 favorably with amendments, a bill to create a year‑round employment program for underserved youth in Prince George's County.
Riley, Kansas
Riley County Health Director Diane Creek asked the commission to approve refilling a maternal-and-child public health nurse position after a retirement; she said the position is funded through KDHE aid-to-local MCH grant and a county match and that failure to replace the nurse could jeopardize grant deliverables.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
Indigo’s board authorized a contract not to exceed $150,000 to study workplace utilization and inform the agency’s fiscal sustainability and 2026 capital budget planning.
Hutto, Williamson County, Texas
A Hutto resident told the council she faces long school pickup times, unsafe walkability near Hutto High School and rising utility and tax costs that make retirement unaffordable; she urged the council to require developers to fund sidewalks and other infrastructure.
Orem, Utah County, Utah
The Orem City Planning Commission approved a consent agenda that included a plat amendment for Centennial Acres (1670 North 680 West) and the minutes from the Oct. 1, 2025 meeting.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The Education and Workforce Development Committee voted 4-0 to hold CB 87, which would match a state stipend for national board‑certified teachers who work in state‑identified low‑performing Prince George's County schools. Committee members asked staff to seek clarifications from the bill sponsor before moving it to the Committee of the Whole.
Riley, Kansas
Caitlin Speth, WIC supervisor, and Diane Creek, county health director, told commissioners that local WIC administrative funds have been exhausted and state and federal allocations remain uncertain.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
The board heard an introduction of proposed ordinance 2025‑02 authorizing Indigo to acquire property interests for local bus stop improvements and the Blue Line BRT project; a public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 20.
Hutto, Williamson County, Texas
Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding enabling Hutto Police Department officers to be credentialed as EMT‑B through Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 3; city and ESD representatives said the program has produced documented life‑saving interventions.
South Salt Lake , Salt Lake County, Utah
Council reviewed several small changes to the consolidated fee schedule—brand name wording for online payments, modest increases to insufficient-funds and stop-payment fees, residential waste charges and new can-delivery fees—and moved the items to unfinished business for Oct. 29.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miami-Dade commissioners directed the mayor to solicit best-and-final-offers from the two top-ranked proposers and approved a 90-day extension of the current sargassum removal contract, subject to the incumbent's agreement, while cautioning about environmental and cost risks.
Lago Vista, Travis County, Texas
After hours of discussion about inspection rules, fees and grandfathering for short‑term rentals, the council formed a subcommittee (council and staff plus citizen members) to craft a data‑driven ordinance and fee schedule.
Riley, Kansas
Riley County police reported a drop in Part 1 property crimes and vehicle thefts but a rise in violent incidents for the month described; staff also updated the commission on a homelessness working group survey, a draft MOU with Prairie Paws focused on operational roles, and several grant applications.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
At its Oct. 16 board meeting, Indigo recognized multiple long‑tenured employees for retirement, presented employee awards and introduced new board director Stan Smith.
South Salt Lake , Salt Lake County, Utah
Council discussed rezoning city-owned parcels at or near 2650 South Main from Commercial Neighborhood to City Facility to formalize a public parking lot and improve site management; the council voted to move the item to unfinished business with a return date of Oct. 29 for action.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miami‑Dade County’s airport director told the Airport Committee that Miami International Airport had not experienced disruptions as of the meeting, but warned that TSA and CBP payroll arrears could cause staffing issues in the coming weeks and said county staff are monitoring the situation.
Hutto, Williamson County, Texas
After extended debate, council directed staff to develop a process for the Hutto Economic Development Corporation to oversee selected capital improvement projects. Staff and council outlined four candidate projects and reviewed recent water, wastewater and spine‑road costs tied to the mega‑site and Cottonwood area.
Riley, Kansas
Amanda Webb, planning director for Riley County, told commissioners that updated contractor bids for the proposed Stottle Sewer Benefit District have come in substantially higher than the estimates used when property owners first signed petitions.
South Salt Lake , Salt Lake County, Utah
The South Salt Lake City Council approved ordinance amendments to establish a definition of “luxury vehicle,” expand the automotive restoration definition, and permit automotive restoration in the Business Park District; staff said the change responds to a request by Alpine Auto and adds limits on outdoor storage and proximity-based hours.
Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
The city has consolidated fleet maintenance, bringing Park & Rec equipment into the central fleet and naming John Wyankoff fleet manager; staff said the move standardizes maintenance but mechanics staffing shortages remain a near-term challenge.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Public comment at a Miami‑Dade County Airport Committee meeting was divided over item 3A, a lease supplement involving Bunker Aviation Partners and owner Eric Greenwald.
Lago Vista, Travis County, Texas
The council voted 5–2 to approve formation documents for a Type B EDC, naming initial board members and registered agents; the council declined to adopt any funding ordinance at this time.
West Haven, Weber County, Utah
Summary of formal actions taken at the Oct. 15 West Haven City Council meeting: approval of consent agenda payments, appointment to events committee, rezoning ordinance adoption, tabling of personnel-policy amendment, authorization to apply for RAMP grants and adjournment.
Quincy City, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
At its Oct. 15 meeting the Quincy Planning Board approved the meeting minutes, endorsed several approval‑not‑required plans, elected Member Kelly vice chair, and recorded votes on major agenda items including certificates for Hancock Street and site plan approval for 80 Independence.
New Bedford City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
After discussion of changes to the state’s TIF/STA program, the finance committee tabled further action and asked the city solicitor to provide a drafted standard operating procedure, application, and compliance forms; EDC and assessors will work together on eligibility and monitoring.
Bay County, Florida
At a Bay County special magistrate hearing, staff recommendations were accepted for a series of code-enforcement cases: permits or compliance were confirmed for some properties, while staff were authorized to abate or demolish other unsafe structures and to record liens for costs; one case's fines were held pending title transfer.
Hutto, Williamson County, Texas
TxDOT representatives presented safety and operational analyses supporting modern roundabouts and other innovative intersections; council directed staff to implement the FHWA/TxDOT Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) process for project decisions.
Eaton County, Michigan
Treasurer Darius Reyna said the county completed a land‑bank lot sale and will hold a small foreclosure auction; he also raised staff safety concerns and requested a physical barrier between the courthouse security station and the public hallway.
Quincy City, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
A public hearing on a proposed three‑story, eight‑unit building at 3 Thayer Street was continued to Nov. 19 to allow a peer review of drainage and other technical submissions. The developer proposes 13 parking spaces and an underground retention system to manage roof runoff.
Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
City staff reported rising parking-permit revenue after automated permit systems were implemented and said security positions at transit and city facilities are being staffed by city employees rather than private firms.
Bay County, Florida
Bay County special magistrate accepted code enforcement's abatement costs and ordered a lien against 19916 Highway 131, reduced a $1,000 fine to $500 after evidence the property was brought into compliance following county abatement.
Quincy City, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The board approved site plan review and a parking waiver for a four-unit townhouse-style condominium at 80 Independence Avenue, contingent on construction management, stormwater, sidewalk coordination and several other standard conditions; the applicant agreed to revise rear doors to match the front elevation.
Lago Vista, Travis County, Texas
The council voted 6–1 to table a consent‑agenda item that would have released a utility easement, directing staff to require a lot consolidation application and removal of an unlawfully parked vehicle before further action.
New Bedford City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Finance committee voted 6–1 to send a $750,000 appropriation for health insurance to the full City Council after staff warned the city’s medical claims trust fund balance has fallen below recommended levels.
West Haven, Weber County, Utah
West Haven — The council voted Oct. 15 to table proposed changes to the West Haven City personnel policy handbook (Resolution 49-20-25) that would clarify when nonexempt employees may work through lunch and have that time count as work time.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
OMB staff presented a historical and operational overview of county CBO funding, noting a competitive human-and-social-services pot of roughly $15–16 million that drew 500 applications requesting about $124.6 million; the committee asked the administration for a consolidated report.
Hutto, Williamson County, Texas
Finance Director Alberta Barrett presented the preliminary September 2025 financial report showing higher-than-budget revenue driven partly by settlement proceeds, lower-than-budget expenditures, and specific fund balances including nearly $8.5 million in the Economic Development Corporation fund.
Quincy City, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Quincy Planning Board on Oct. 15 approved a certificate of consistency for redevelopment at 1620 and 1630 Hancock Street, contingent on a suite of conditions and a planned city acquisition of a Mechanic Street parcel to remove a Hancock curb cut and locate utilities and trash access off Hancock.
New Bedford City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Finance committee tabled an administration request for a $175,000 appropriation to waste collection and disposal purchase-of-services; committee asked Department of Public Infrastructure leadership to appear at the next meeting to address operational questions.
Eaton County, Michigan
The board approved routine and substantive items including a retirement recognition, holiday schedule, a fire training MOU, a command officers wage agreement, a hike to the sheriff’s notary fee, and payment of county bills; canvasser appointments were also made.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
The committee considered and approved a slate of late add‑on items (3g–3l) ranging from Homeless Trust contract ratification to supplemental construction funding at Dadeland; several items were requested for placement on the full board agenda.
Lago Vista, Travis County, Texas
The Lago Vista City Council voted unanimously to approve two rezoning ordinances for parcels near Bronco Lane, adding conditions recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission including shared access and parking-stub requirements.
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Trustees authorized reclassifying $50,000 from a contracts account to the grants-in-aid line so that funds can flow as a board-directed grant to Hui Mālama O Kānā‘ula‘ōluma for acquisition of Ki‘i and Mea Kapu used in cultural restoration work at Kāne‘ōlua (Kaneoluma) heiau on Kaua‘i.
Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
IT Director Chris Polfa told the finance committee the city has signed a CAD vendor contract, will move to an integrated CAD/RMS system and completed near-term Windows 10 device upgrades; the department will pursue policy work and contract renegotiations in 2026.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Committee members approved a substitute agreement to reimburse Miami Dade College roughly $3 million for scholarship awards that the college already issued; county staff said the funds were budgeted but the reimbursement contract had not been executed until now.
West Haven, Weber County, Utah
The council voted to rezone 3481 South 2700 West from A-1/A-2 to R-2, reversing the planning commission's recommendation to deny a P-H (patio home) request. The applicant had proposed P-H to offset land taken for the planned 33-to-36 connector road; the council adopted a staff-recommended R-2 that conforms with the general plan.
Task Force Created by Act 170, Executive , Hawaii
The Budget and Finance Committee approved incorporating a new federally funded EPA Brownfields Assessment cooperative agreement into the OHA fiscal‑year biennium budget and authorized staff to begin required assessments on priority parcels, with a path toward future cleanup funding applications.
Hutto, Williamson County, Texas
City financial advisor and staff outlined a plan to issue certificates of obligation (COs) and general obligation (GO) bonds to fund wastewater projects and design of a Justice Center, with a timeline that could bring execution in January and closing in mid-February.
New Bedford City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Committee voted to refer a mayoral order establishing a Cable Television Public Education and Government (PEG) Access stabilization fund—expected to hold about $4.859 million from a prior revolving fund closing—to the full City Council for approval.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
A proposed expansion of the Northwest Seventh Avenue Community Redevelopment Area was deferred for boundary revisions after commissioners raised concerns about including the Golden Glades multimodal/FDOT parcels in the CRA expansion area.
Eaton County, Michigan
A local resident told commissioners Oct. 15 that some drain assessments in Eaton County have reached tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars and urged elected officials to seek relief for affected property owners.
Evansville City, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
The Evansville Board of Zoning Appeals on Oct. 16, 2025, approved a string of land‑use actions including a special‑use permit for a dog training and boarding facility at 2628 North Cullen Avenue and a downtown office expansion at 209 Southeast Third Street that reduces required parking from 137 spaces to 39, the board said at a meeting in the Civic Center Complex.
Task Force Created by Act 170, Executive , Hawaii
A contested proposal to raise the Office of Hawaiian Affairs administrator’s base salary prompted legal, procedural and governance questions from trustees. Trustees questioned process, contract language and whether administration was appropriately involved; the committee did not finalize a permanent raise and directed further review.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miami-Dade commissioners voted to approve the Naranja Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) fiscal year 2025–26 budget totaling $41,861,108 and suspended Rule 5.06(a) to avoid a timing delay that would have blocked project expenditures.
Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Clean Water Plant staff reported progress on lowering effluent chloride levels under a new DNR permit and said the city is offering rebates for water-softener removal and engaging high-use businesses to reduce discharges.
West Haven, Weber County, Utah
Waste Management representatives outlined an optional recycling program, discussed opt-in vs. opt-out enrollment, pricing drivers and local processing options. Council members raised concerns about opt-out billing, service for multifamily housing and clocking/notification if local processors stop accepting material.
Committee on Transportation and the Environment, Committees, Legislative, District of Columbia
At an Oct. 16 hearing the Committee on Transportation and the Environment considered a bill requiring DDOT to build an automated curbside management system and a smart loading‑zone program. Private firms and business groups cited traffic and double‑parking reductions; DDOT said mandated procurement timelines and funding language should be revised.
Task Force Created by Act 170, Executive , Hawaii
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Budget and Finance Committee approved multiple event sponsorships for early 2026 totaling several hundred thousand dollars in requested support, deferred one application for further scoring review and asked staff to better document OHA’s event deliverables.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
Marion County Community Corrections Director Scott Hole reported an ongoing peer review of the Duval facility, removal of a metal storage hut, disagreement with some facility-assessment findings and noted staffing constraints in security.
New Bedford City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Finance committee debated restoring $63,662 to MIS to cover contractual software and subscription costs; a motion to report the supplemental to full council failed in committee 3–4.
Eaton County, Michigan
The Charlotte Downtown Development Authority requested inclusion of four parcels on East Harris into the downtown district; county commissioners signaled support, saying the revenue impact is minimal and the expansion supports downtown continuity.
Sarasota City, Sarasota County, Florida
Parks and Recreation General Manager John DePazos told the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection Board on Oct. 6 that in‑house crews and contractors completed a reconstruction of St. Armands Circle irrigation, plantings, electrical work and other repairs, and that the work was funded by the Parks & Rec general fund with potential FEMA reimbursement.
Waynesboro, Augusta County, Virginia
Summary of final formal actions from the Oct. 15 Waynesboro City Council meeting, including votes on appointments, a resolution on wastewater borrowing, and tabling of an MOU.
Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha’s transit manager told the finance committee the city reduced service hours to improve efficiency, but demand for Metrolift paratransit has surged; city subsidy and county intergovernmental funding remain significant budget components.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
The Indianapolis Veterans Court board approved a requested transfer of Veterans Court grant funds from drug-testing line items to salaries, citing lower-than-budgeted testing demand.
Committee on Transportation and the Environment, Committees, Legislative, District of Columbia
At an Oct. 16 Committee on Transportation and the Environment hearing, companies and restaurant groups supported raising the District's personal delivery device weight limit from 90 to 275 pounds; DDOT said it has paused new permits while it develops regulations addressing device size, sidewalks and multi‑operator interactions.
Waynesboro, Augusta County, Virginia
Council voted to table a proposed memorandum of understanding among Stanton, Waynesboro and Augusta County on a new regional animal shelter at 1011 Lee Highway in Verona pending staff review of recent changes to the draft MOU.
Eaton County, Michigan
The board approved a two‑thirds override under PA 152 to set custom county health‑insurance cost‑sharing and increase employees' premium share by 5% to match the cost‑of‑living adjustment, after administration recommended the change to preserve benefits and budget stability.
Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha shifted its curbside residential contract into a special revenue fund and began charging a new fee; city staff told the finance committee the public drop-off center remains subsidized and may require about $50,000–$60,000 from the general fund this year.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
The Indianapolis Veterans Court board approved a one-year, $79,200 contract with PACE for reentry services at the Duval Rehabilitation Center; board members requested employment outcome data.
Sarasota City, Sarasota County, Florida
Assistant City Engineer Alisa Thomas told the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection Board that the U.S. Army Corps will dredge New Pass and place an estimated 200,000–300,000 cubic yards of sand on Lido Beach as beneficial disposal; the city will follow with dune construction and walkover replacement, with work extending into 2026–2027.
Waynesboro, Augusta County, Virginia
Waynesboro on Oct. 15 adopted a resolution declaring the city's official intent to reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds of a borrowing for wastewater treatment plant improvements.
Toquerville, Washington County, Utah
At its meeting the Toquerville City Council approved minutes and expenditures, a street name change, a subdivision vacation ordinance, an employee handbook, a consultant supplemental agreement and three contractor change orders; it also denied an MOU for Westfield access.
New Bedford City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The Committee on Finance agreed to receive and place on file an order transferring $132,572 for firewall subscriptions from the Police budget to the City MIS budget; final action will be on the Oct. 23 council agenda.
Committee on Transportation and the Environment, Committees, Legislative, District of Columbia
At an Oct. 16 public hearing of the Council's Committee on Transportation and the Environment, witnesses including safety experts and industry representatives supported the Micro‑Mobility Fire Safety Standards Act of 2025 but debated whether the law should require both OSHA‑recognized NRTLs and ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation for certifiers.
Waynesboro, Augusta County, Virginia
Miller and Associates is seeking a conditional-use permit to convert the former General Wayne Hotel at 620 West Main Street into 38–45 market-rate apartments. The council introduced the CUP on Oct. 15, contingent on the developer acquiring the property; final consideration is set for Oct. 27.
Sullivan County, New York
County HR reported an upcoming UKG (Kronos) upgrade to handle leave management, added Aflac dental coverage with open-enrollment sessions in November, PERMA safety audits of transfer stations and a projected 8% administrative increase in the dental program.
Eaton County, Michigan
County officials and residents warned of reduced out‑county patrols and uncertainty for townships after Delta Township’s policing contract change; administrators outlined staffing gaps, short windows for state academy reimbursements and ongoing talks with Windsor and Delta officials.
Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Human Resources Director Marquise Vasquez told the finance committee the department completed an employee engagement survey, will require active benefits enrollment after switching carriers and plans a Leadership Academy and internal compensation review for 2026.
San Francisco County, California
The committee approved a six-month behested-payment waiver for the mayor's office to raise funds for the "Breaking the Cycle" homelessness and behavioral-health initiative and added a requirement that departments report donors, amounts and interested-party relationships within 60 days of waiver expiration.
Waynesboro, Augusta County, Virginia
City staff presented three related measures to enable a multi-story addition at Waynesboro High School. Council introduced ordinances on Oct. 15 to rezone school-owned parcels to Central Business, to exempt parts of the project from the district build-to-line, and to close small rights-of-way; final consideration was set for Oct. 27.
Sullivan County, New York
Sullivan County staff told the Human Resources Committee a regrading package in the IT division will eliminate three positions and create three new ones, producing a net salary-and-benefits savings of about $285,000; committee members requested a detailed salary-and-benefits spreadsheet for full-board review.
Toquerville, Washington County, Utah
The Toquerville City Council adopted a joint regional water conservation plan after brief discussion emphasizing that the regional plan sets goals but does not change local enforcement authority.
Leander, Williamson County, Texas
Council approved edits to its rules of procedure to adopt a OneDrive document storage policy and change deadlines and speaking-recognition language; members asked staff to return with proposed enforcement and code-of-conduct options for executive-session confidentiality.
Nye County , Nevada
At its Oct. 16 meeting the Northern Nye County Hospital District board approved the Sept. 18 meeting minutes and voted to pay invoices presented to the board; both motions passed by voice vote with a 3-0 tally.
Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan
Powwow organizers praised the Sept. 21 event as spiritually meaningful and urged the city to create an event checklist addressing parking, permit lines and cultural awareness; they also raised a concern about a small sacred fire that drew a police response and asked for clearer property-line guidance.
Sullivan County, New York
Sullivan County Human Resources Committee approved four resolutions including abolishing and creating positions, an agreement for defensive driving training and a new grand-jury stenographer post; votes were unanimous where recorded.
Toquerville, Washington County, Utah
After extended debate about cost, maintenance and liability, the Toquerville City Council voted to deny a proposed memorandum of understanding that would have allowed temporary, licensed access from the Westfield neighborhood onto the parkway.
San Francisco County, California
The committee approved a resolution renewing behested-payment waivers allowing city officials to solicit donations for legal and other services in five policy areas, and created a duplicate file limited to the Assessor-Recorder's office that the committee forwarded to the full board without recommendation.
Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Municipal Judge Steve Wimmer told the finance committee the municipal court has seen a substantial increase in citations since early 2024, raising revenue and increasing court caseloads.
Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan
Two residents told the council the city's billing and assistance timelines do not allow time for outside assistance programs to process requests before water shutoffs; residents also criticized communication on the ongoing road and utility project after repeated unannounced service interruptions.
New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York
At a City Hall ceremony, New Rochelle promoted seven police officers — one to lieutenant, three to sergeant and three to detective — recognizing years of service, specialized training and awards, City Manager Wilfredo Melendez and Police Commissioner Neil K. Reynolds said.
Middleton, Canyon County, Idaho
The Middleton City Council on Oct. 15 approved routine consent items, a resolution conveying a traffic signal to the Idaho Transportation Department, renewed its school resource officer contract with the Middleton School District, and adopted a debt management policy with a requested numerical correction.
Nye County , Nevada
District staff told trustees that payments to SIXCO are delayed while invoices move through purchase-order and multi-person approval steps, and that approved checks are typically cut on Wednesdays; HRSA grant work continues, staff said.
Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan
Finance Director Gray presented the revenue and expenditure report through Sept. 30, 2025, outlined projected year-end balances, explained how CWSRF/DWSRF reimbursements affect utility fund statements and previewed items for the 2026 budget process.
Leander, Williamson County, Texas
Council approved a slate of board and commission appointments by ballot (unanimous). Council also directed staff to convene a subcommittee/workshop to revise board composition, recruitment and volunteer onboarding to better match skills and subject-matter needs.
Sullivan County, New York
Dorothy Sanchez, who identified herself as the mother of a man who died of an overdose, told the Sullivan County Health and Human Services Committee that the county’s dominant addiction treatment model keeps people “managed in addiction” rather than achieving lasting recovery.
Middleton, Canyon County, Idaho
After developers said Middleton’s connection and impact fees were far higher than neighboring cities, the City Council voted to bill a proposed Starbucks at River Pointe at 1-inch meter rates instead of 2-inch rates and to hold a workshop to reexamine transportation impact fees.
San Francisco County, California
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee voted Oct. 16 to amend and send to the full Board of Supervisors an ordinance that would add new ways airport employers can meet the city's healthcare-spending requirement for certain airport workers and create a tiered structure based on household size.
Queen Anne's County, Maryland
The Board of Appeals granted a variance (BOA25070223) for Paul and Elizabeth Sachs to replace an existing 616-square-foot waterfront deck with a screened porch inside an expanded critical-area buffer, subject to approval of a buffer management plan and mitigation plantings.
Howard County, Maryland
The Howard County Board of Appeals on Oct. 16 heard an appeal from Aghila Sundaram and Mukesh Kumar challenging a Department of Planning and Zoning panel decision denying waivers to remove specimen trees and to disturb a 75‑foot stream buffer for a proposed two‑lot subdivision at 3956 Old Columbia Pike in Ellicott City.
Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan
The Ishpeming City Council approved a package of routine resolutions and 2025 third-quarter budget amendments, extended a contract with the Lake Superior Community Partnership and declared a DPW utility vehicle surplus in voice votes; exact roll-call tallies were not specified in the record.
Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
The Waukesha City Finance Committee approved the minutes of its Oct. 14 meeting by unanimous consent and moved on to the continuing review of the 2026 operating budget.
Nye County , Nevada
The Northern Nye County Hospital District Board of Commissioners of Trustees set a special meeting for Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m. to resolve a contract with Frontier Medical Group after district and clinic representatives said the temporary agreement is scheduled to expire at the end of the month.
Somerville City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
At the Oct. 15 Somerville committee meeting, city staff reviewed a memo from Eversource summarizing repeated outages near Magoun Square, equipment replacements already made and a plan to convert a 4 kilovolt circuit to 13.8 kV within the next 10 years; councilors asked for a clearer timeline.
El Paso County, Colorado
The commission unanimously recommended approval of VR2310, the vacation and replat of Manley Subdivision filing 2, forwarding the item to the Board of County Commissioners with six conditions, four notations and a finding of water sufficiency.
Queen Anne's County, Maryland
The Queen Anne's County Board of Appeals approved a variance (BOA25060221) reducing the 35-foot front-yard setback from Cedar Road to 20 feet for Brian and Sharon Lipford, allowing a two-story single-family home to be built on a narrow, preexisting lot.
Leander, Williamson County, Texas
Council approved a special-use permit 5-1 for a small outdoor cricket practice area in Old Town with conditions: hours (weekday evenings and weekend daytime), cricket-only usage, and a five-year term.
Eagle, Ada County, Idaho
The commission approved the Watermark Villas preliminary plat and development plan, noting the developer’s proposal for private internal amenities north of the paved greenbelt, floodway permitting needs for southern amenities, and the applicant’s request to fence some private areas adjacent to the public greenbelt.
Sullivan County, New York
Public commenters—led by Sustainable Sullivan and health experts—urged the Sullivan County Legislature to abandon a proposed incinerator at the former county landfill, citing risks to children's health, dioxin emissions, and potential harm to the county's reputation and economy.
Eagle, Ada County, Idaho
The Parks, Pathways and Recreation Commission recommended approval of the Farmstead Landing modification with staff conditions but expressed a strong preference for publicly accessible sidewalks and pathways, including at the northern emergency access, and urged a 75-foot buffer along Linder Road to match the adjacent subdivision.
El Paso County, Colorado
El Paso County planners voted Oct. 16 to forward Lamar Advertising’s special‑use application to the Board of County Commissioners to remove two existing static billboards and install one double‑faced electronic message display at 7950 Industry Road, with one zoning relief request for spacing and standard sign conditions to apply.
Leander, Williamson County, Texas
Public Works reported combined Lake Travis/Buchanan storage at about 1.7 million acre-feet (about 89% full) following a drier September inflow; city peak day usage was 19.12 MGD, average about 13 MGD; conservation outreach activities ongoing.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The commission approved July minutes, voted to add 'new business' and 'old business' as standing agenda items, scheduled reorganization discussion for Oct. 28, and discussed a constructive denial for Captain's Way now under DEP review.
Somerville City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
A resolution to establish municipal standards for bus‑stop furnishings was kept in committee Oct. 15 so mobility staff can inventory existing assets, review MBTA standards and seek input from disability and aging commissions before returning with recommendations.
El Paso County, Colorado
The El Paso County Planning Commission voted unanimously Oct. 16 to approve the location for converting an existing service garage at 1015 Valley Street into a Cimarron Hills Fire Protection District station, clearing the way for an over‑the‑counter site development plan and future construction.
Leander, Williamson County, Texas
City project manager reported fire alarm and sprinkler work underway, ceiling and tile installation in progress, and a target date of Nov. 19 for substantial completion of the Leander senior center.
Ivins, Washington County, Utah
Ivins Mayor Chris Hart announced that the city has determined the petition to refer Proposition 14 — a property-tax increase challenged by residents — is insufficient after Washington County’s signature verification found the petition met the required threshold in only two of the city’s four voter participation areas.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Commissioners discussed whether to adopt the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act locally as a first step or to pursue additional rules such as a 25‑foot 'no touch' buffer. Members emphasized outreach and a stepwise approach ahead of a possible spring town meeting warrant.
Sullivan County, New York
The Sullivan County Legislature approved five Public Works resolutions in a single block vote, including a five-year waste-hauling and disposal agreement estimated at $10.5 million and a $150,000 guardrail project for County Road 19 in Claryville.
Houston, Harris County, Texas
Houston officials and families of victims recognized Houston Fire Department volunteers who traveled to central Texas after the July 4, 2025, floods; speakers praised search-and-rescue efforts and presented certificates and memory boxes to families of children lost in the storms.
Leander, Williamson County, Texas
Council adopted an amended ordinance renaming the Old Town program and establishing two grant tracks: façade reimbursements up to $30,000 and infrastructure reimbursements up to $65,000, with a streamlined application for small businesses and an Old Town Revitalization Fund.
Eagle, Ada County, Idaho
The Parks, Pathways and Recreation Commission approved a preliminary plat and rezone for the Shekinah commercial subdivision at the southwest corner of Colchester and Eagle Road, with a condition that a 10-foot regional pathway be installed along Eagle Road.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The commission opened a hearing on a proposed septic replacement at 4 Court Circle but voted to continue the matter to Oct. 28 so the project can obtain a state DEP file number and any state input can be reviewed.
Somerville City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Committee members discussed a recent incident in Ward 7 where a garbage truck snagged an overhead wire and pulled it off a house; they asked DPW staff to consult the city's lights-and-lines crew and Eversource on clearance standards and mitigation steps.
Dane County, Wisconsin
Clerk of Courts staff asked the PP&J committee to restore two Clerk 3 positions after updated state circuit-court block-grant numbers and a known retirement created available funding. Clerk Okazaki said caseloads are rising and the office has statutory and constitutional obligations that limit where additional cuts can be made.
Leander, Williamson County, Texas
Mayor Christine DeLisle submitted a letter of resignation and Council unanimously accepted it; council then adopted an ordinance ordering a special election to elect a mayor to fill the unexpired term and set election procedures.
Hooksett, Merrimack County , New Hampshire
Public Works Director Ben Berthia presented a proposed DPW budget of $5,736,333 (a $134,868, 2.41% increase). The committee discussed restoring paving funding to $650,000, testing pavement-preservation techniques, salt and fuel costs, and the impact of changing recycling-transfer Saturday hours.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Town of Lakeville Board of Health on Wednesday granted conditional approval for one of two settlement options in litigation over whether 9 Cross Street is a three- or four-bedroom home.
Dane County, Wisconsin
Committee heard competing testimony: the Deferred Prosecution Program sought a permanent Clerk 3 position; county administration urged rejecting the amendment that would eliminate a Special Projects Coordinator post as the offset. DOA leaders described cross-county projects handled by the coordinator; advocates urged restoration of DPP staffing.
Leander, Williamson County, Texas
Leander City Council unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 4298 on Thursday, adding retiree health continuity, rank reclassifications and new overtime and certification incentives.
Prince George's County, Maryland
Committee members voted to move CB 48 forward after a briefing on proposed consumer-protection-style tenant remedies; staff and agencies agreed to follow up on enforcement mechanics and cross-department referrals.
Dane County, Wisconsin
At an Oct. 16 Public Protection & Judiciary Committee meeting, supervisors debated amendments that would eliminate vacant Dane County Sheriff deputy positions and reallocate the funds to homeless shelter operations and to reduce cuts to point-of-service human services contracts. The committee postponed votes to next week after presentations from a
Leander, Williamson County, Texas
Consultants and staff briefed City Council on a FEMA Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) project that incorporates NOAA�Atlas 14 rainfall and new lidar, yielding a modeled net increase of about 2,034 acres in the 100-year floodplain and roughly 724 potentially impacted structures. Council asked staff for closer, safety-focused exhibits, a cost estimate,
Prince George's County, Maryland
Council bill CB75 (voluntary moderately priced dwelling unit program) moved favorably out of committee with non-substantive amendments; planning staff told the committee the proposal will require companion changes to the subdivision and zoning subtitles to be enforceable.
Stafford, Fort Bend County, Texas
At its organizational meeting the Commission elected Greg Holzapel chair and Clint Mendonca vice chair, reviewed the duties and six-month timeline under Section 10.15 of Stafford’s code, and set meetings in November and December to start substantive review.
Providence , Cache County, Utah
Key decisions included approval of meeting minutes, moving a council canvass date, pole relocations at Grandview Park, removing the south block from a Safe Routes grant scope, and a narrowed tree-clearing scope for First East.
Harris County, Texas
The court recognized Unite Here Local 23 and Hilton Americas Houston workers after a 40‑day strike that union leaders said won a contract raising minimum hourly pay to $20 in January and $22 by 2028; county judge presented a formal commendation.
Hooksett, Merrimack County , New Hampshire
Town Administrator Andre Garen presented a $5,238,414 Fire & Rescue budget — up $109,469 (2.13%) — while Fire Chief David Nado described rising mutual-aid needs, overtime pressures and an unexpected ladder/engine repair that may cost $20,000–$30,000.
Somerville City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
At an Oct. 15 meeting of the Somerville Public Utility & Public Works Committee, the Department of Public Works described recent cleanup work in Magoun Square, planned maintenance for public trash receptacles and limits on city capacity for power washing and routine deep cleaning.
Harris County, Texas
The court approved renewal of the Employ to Empower program, a county effort that hires people who are currently unhoused for maintenance and parks work, pays $15/hour, and provides ID restoration and case management according to program partners.
Dane County, Wisconsin
The Dane County Executive Committee adopted its Sept. 18 minutes, heard no changes to the county executive's proposed budget for the committee’s jurisdiction, and set its next meeting for Oct. 23. No registrants signed up to speak.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Town of Lakeville Board of Health voted Wednesday to grant two variances for a commercial development at 10 Harding Street, allowing the project to continue construction under conditions set by the board.
Los Alamos, New Mexico
The Los Alamos Environmental Sustainability Board voted Oct. 16 to forward staff research on single-use plastic-bag policies to county council and asked for further guidance on whether to pursue additional community engagement.
Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina
Jessica DeHart, executive director of Mooresville Arts, told the board the nonprofit served more than 600 artists in 2024, has over 300 members, and will host a three‑day Arts on Main festival in November that includes a traveling American Watercolor Society exhibit and a fine arts festival.
Harris County, Texas
The court approved a package of hiring-freeze exemptions after debate about the budgetary rationale and long-term effects on services. Commissioners set a process to track savings and asked staff for a fuller projection next month.
Dane County, Wisconsin
The committee indefinitely postponed a chapter‑7 amendment and recommended an amendment to chapter 25 requiring contract modifications be posted at least 24 hours before committee or board consideration; a supervisor amendment to extend that to 72 hours failed.
Providence , Cache County, Utah
A resident delivered copies of racially offensive literature found in Providence and asked the council to issue an official statement condemning the material. Councilors expressed support for residents and discussed county-level library funding concerns raised earlier in the meeting.
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Consultants from Stantec presented a two-part study to the Environmental Sustainability Board on Oct. 16: a county fleet conversion plan and a communitywide public electric-vehicle (EV) charging strategy. The plan ties to the New Mexico clean car rule, models charger quantities using NREL guidance, and identifies priority locations, next steps and
Harris County, Texas
Commissioners directed county staff to produce a countywide “worksite safety” policy by Nov. 13, following months of advocacy by unions and construction-safety groups seeking routine on-site monitoring, anti-retaliation protections and clearer enforcement for county-funded projects.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The Office of Community Relations briefed the committee on implementing an administrative hearing program for common ownership communities. The committee approved a resolution to begin promulgating rules and set a three-month education window before enforcement, with multiple amendments addressing portals, document access and transition timelines.
Dane County, Wisconsin
The Dane County Executive Committee voted to recommend an ordinance amendment (sub‑1) to the County Board that shortens the maximum appointment period for filling county board vacancies and focuses special elections on regular election days, after supervisors and staff cited state statute and local equity concerns.
Wilson County, Tennessee
At its October meeting the Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals granted a series of variances for accessory structures and lot requirements, renewed a short‑term rental for one year with conditions, and renewed the Haunted Woods seasonal use for one year with operating-day limits.
Gates County, North Carolina
Commissioners approved five budget amendments covering grants and program carry-forwards and closed out a multi-year sheriff grant; Sheriff Campbell described recent purchases — mobile CADs, drones and a planned $80,000 body-camera purchase — funded in part by a private donor and grant support.
Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina
Staff presented a conditional rezoning (CZ2513) and voluntary annexation (AX2508) for an 86‑acre parcel at 141 Black Angus Road proposing 111 single‑family homes; planning board recommended denial and commissioners asked for a full development map and cumulative traffic analysis before formal action.
Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California
Summary of formal council votes and outcomes from the Oct. 16 meeting, including adoption of a community workforce agreement, fee changes and hearing continuances.
Indio City, Riverside County, California
Summary of formal motions and votes taken by the Indio City Council during the Oct. 7, 2025 meeting, including the consent calendar, sustainability plan adoption, IEFA participation resolution and approval of a six‑lot subdivision.
Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois
At its Oct. 16 meeting the Village of Lombard Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda covering payroll and accounts payable, several contract awards and renewals, an expanded downtown grant boundary, and voted to adjourn to an executive session to discuss real property acquisition.
Providence , Cache County, Utah
Residents told the council that a state law change has removed on-street parking near Spring Creek Parkway, creating problems for families with small driveways. City staff said local enforcement has discretion but the law must be followed; the council said it had raised concerns with state legislators.
Prince George's County, Maryland
County planning staff and a consultant have prepared draft progress reports for 36 active master and sector plans and expect a consolidated summary for decision makers early next year, officials told the Planning, Housing and Development Committee on Oct. 16.
Indio City, Riverside County, California
The council approved tentative tract map 39130 (PLN-TTM-25-003) to subdivide APN 611056010 into six lots in the Connected Neighborhoods (CN‑20) zone. The map is conditioned to add public‑improvement work, underground utilities and shared driveways; council members expressed parking and garage‑conversion concerns.
Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California
Riverside County Fire officials reported the Pyrite Fire started Sept. 5 and ultimately burned hundreds of acres; mutual aid, aircraft and a wildland protection agreement with the city were credited with limiting structure loss.
Gates County, North Carolina
Gates County Sheriff announced a new safety plan to close Gatesville streets to vehicle traffic for about 105 minutes on Halloween evening so children can trick-or-treat in the street; the sheriff said deputies and fire personnel will block routes and use signage to direct traffic and detours.
Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois
The Village of Lombard Economic and Community Development Committee voted to recommend a roughly $20,000 Placer AI subscription for visitor and shopper data and approved recommending that the Board expand the downtown grant boundary south to Washington Boulevard, the board heard Oct. 16.
Indio City, Riverside County, California
The City Council unanimously approved a draft Sustainability Plan and two‑year work plan for 2025, which adds communication and resiliency goals, highlights EV chargers, waste reduction and partnerships with regional agencies and local colleges.
Petersburg Borough, Alaska
Phil Hofstetter, CEO of Petersburg Medical Center, briefed the assembly on a pending state health care transformation submission and the center’s MRI certificate-of-need process. He said statewide funding could be substantial if allocated; the center expects the MRI to be operational cautiously within December–January pending certificate-of-need.
Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California
The council agreed to a Brown Act‑compliant ad hoc committee that pairs two council members with two Jurupa Unified School District trustees to assess traffic and safety at school sites and create a shelf‑ready list of projects for grant funding.
Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois
The Village of Lombard Community Promotion and Tourism Committee voted to approve the 2026 hotel‑motel tax budget and opened the local tourism grant application period through Dec. 12, 2025, the committee reported at the Oct. 16 Board of Trustees meeting.
Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina
Town staff presented changes to chapter 25 (post-construction stormwater) and a new chapter 27 (erosion and sedimentation control) that would give the town local permitting authority, tighten design standards, require bonds and expand enforcement; first reading scheduled and state delegation needed for an effective Jan. 1 takeover.
Indio City, Riverside County, California
Police described an incident in which a homeless person allegedly threatened two students at the downtown College of the Desert campus with a screwdriver. Indio Police said the case is under investigation and emphasized low crime counts on campus during a 10‑month review period.
Providence , Cache County, Utah
Council approved option A to relocate two power pole structures affecting the future Grandview Park. The city will use park impact fees to pay Rocky Mountain Power and asked to retain the removed poles if they are tall enough for reuse at Zollinger (Thompson) Park.
Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California
The council approved a community workforce agreement (CWA) with the San Bernardino–Riverside Building and Construction Trades Council that will apply to city public-works contracts and aim to prioritize locally based hires, apprenticeship access and qualified, trained workers.
Ivins, Washington County, Utah
Summary of roll-call and recorded council actions taken Oct. 16, 2025, including proclamations, resolutions, appointments, development agreements, and schedule actions.
Sullivan County, New York
Information-technology staff reported losing trained personnel to higher-paying state and private-sector positions, described recruitment difficulties for a director role, and said staff are participating in an AI working group and a cybersecurity tabletop exercise to identify county-ready tools and practices.
Indio City, Riverside County, California
A group of local business leaders presented a revived Indio Chamber of Commerce, describing plans for an inclusive 501(c)(3) chamber, membership drives, workforce partnerships and initial fundraising of about $30,000.
Petersburg Borough, Alaska
The assembly approved renewal of the retail marijuana license for the business known as 4 20 after the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) found the application complete. The borough may protest such renewals within 60 days of notice, the assembly was told.
South Padre , Cameron County, Texas
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Gabriel Zapata's request to allow gravel installation within the city right-of-way adjacent to his townhome property, contingent on permit processing; staff noted the city may assess increased permit fees for work performed without prior right-of-way approval.
Ivins, Washington County, Utah
Ivins City approved a resolution adopting employee core benefits for the coming year, keeping overall coverage but adding a higher Health Savings Account (HSA) matching incentive and moving the city's HSA contribution to an up-front annual deposit.
Indio City, Riverside County, California
City staff and artists presented Shadow Walk, a state-funded public-art and corridor-improvement project on Jackson Street that uses student artwork in its shade panels. The City said the work is funded primarily by a Caltrans Clean California local grant; some nearby businesses raised concerns about signage visibility and outreach.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The committee moved favorable on three salary schedule resolutions affecting correction, police and sheriff officials (CR105, CR106, CR112). All three passed committee with unanimous support; analysts presented estimated fiscal impacts for the next two fiscal years.
Gates County, North Carolina
Commissioners approved issuing a request for qualifications to select architectural and engineering firms to plan a community senior center, using State Construction Infrastructure Fund money repurposed for design. County staff said about $500,000 is available; the county has already spent about $40,000 on preliminary planning.
South Padre , Cameron County, Texas
The South Padre Island Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance allowing BGSPI LLC to use off-site parking for a proposed Coconuts building at Lot 2, Block 30, Padre Beach Section 3, contingent on submission of final plans and recording an off-site parking agreement amid public opposition and legal concerns.
Ivins, Washington County, Utah
The council confirmed Tom Jorgensen as Public Works Director and approved his appointment to the Sensitive Lands Committee; both measures passed unanimously.
Graham County, Arizona
The Graham County Board of Adjustment voted to approve a variance allowing a property owner to construct an attached garage with a 3‑foot side setback from the west property line instead of the county’s 10‑foot side setback for structures attached to a livable residence.
Sullivan County, New York
The Management and Budget Committee approved a modification to the 2025 county budget and approved three corrections to the 2025 tax rolls; two legislators abstained on the land-bank related tax-roll corrections.
Ivins, Washington County, Utah
Council approved a formal Disaster Response Plan and directed staff to host it as an addendum to the city's Emergency Management Plan; council asked staff to publish the plan prominently online and consider QR codes on hub boxes and utility bills to improve public awareness.
Carlsbad, San Diego County, California
City treasurer presented an overview of the Treasury Department’s functions and summarized the fiscal year 2024–25 investment report, with a portfolio valued near $950 million, a portfolio yield around 3.4% and about $25 million in interest income for the year.
Providence , Cache County, Utah
Councilors debated a $20,300 estimate to clear trees and brush along First East between Second and Third South. After resident concerns about springs, drainage and privacy, the council approved a narrower scope: clear north segment, trim trees near Brown property, and fund a geotechnical study.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
At the Oct. 15 meeting, a member of the public urged the council not to use closed session to negotiate project scope for 156 North California Avenue or to circumvent CEQA review. The council then voted unanimously to adjourn to closed session on potential litigation related to that address.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The Family Justice Center told the committee it has served more than 10,000 survivors since 2016 and relies on grants for about 75% of its budget; the center requested that the council explore sustainable funding options after recent grant losses left staffing and services at risk.
Ivins, Washington County, Utah
Staff asked to finish outstanding items in the draft stormwater management plan; council voted to continue the item and schedule a formal public hearing for the November 6 meeting so missing elements can be completed.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
Council interviewed candidates for Public Art Commission openings. Applicants urged more murals, youth‑led projects, pop‑up gallery use of vacant storefronts and stronger outreach to artists with disabilities.
Petersburg Borough, Alaska
A public commenter told the Petersburg Borough Assembly Oct. 6 that a proposed Title Network communications tower near daycare and assisted-living facilities could pose unknown risks to children; Title Network staff said the organization plans three towers and that the equipment emits radiofrequency levels lower than many everyday devices.
Carlsbad, San Diego County, California
City Attorney Cindy McMahon and Director Faviola Medina reviewed open‑meeting and anti‑corruption rules, including the Brown Act, the California Public Records Act, recusal procedures under the Political Reform Act, and Government Code section 1090.
Ivins, Washington County, Utah
The Ivins City Council adopted a water conservation plan prepared by the Washington County Water Conservancy District and approved a resolution recognizing the district plan; council noted Ivins's top ranking in state conservation awards and agreed the district plan would satisfy state reporting requirements for participating cities.
Sullivan County, New York
Management and Budget staff told the committee that sales-tax receipts are down roughly $4 million year-over-year and that revenue was certified $5 million lower than last year, prompting staff to prepare a tentative operating budget to be filed Oct. 30 and prompting discussion about vacancies and rising wage costs.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
Council questioned prospective Parks and Recreation commissioners about Cubberley planning, after‑school opportunities, field access and environmental stewardship. Several applicants emphasized youth programs and fundraising.
Gates County, North Carolina
The Gates County Board of Commissioners approved a new policy governing appointments to county advisory boards and commissions and appointed several citizens to advisory bodies; the board reappointed Fannie Langston to the jury commission by unanimous vote.
Carlsbad, San Diego County, California
The City of Carlsbad Investment Review Board appointed board member Ganelin as vice chair for a one‑year term, approved its regular meeting schedule, and voted to place a review of the city investment policy on a future agenda.
Ivins, Washington County, Utah
After negotiations with neighborhood representatives and the petitioner, the council approved a revised development agreement for the proposed Red Mountain Resort (Black Desert/Red Mountain). Council accepted additions including more robust community outreach, construction management plans and several environmental and design commitments.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The committee voted 5‑0 to advance CR99, a resolution establishing a Black Maternal Health Equity Task Force, a 'Your Voice Matters' maternal experience survey, and an advisory group for the Black Maternal Health Fund to address racial disparities in maternal outcomes.
Flint School District, School Boards, Michigan
A Flint resident told the board that the closed Cook School has become an eyesore with dumped trash and encampments, and that neighborhood cleanup requests to city blight officials and to the school district have not been returned.
El Paso County, Colorado
El Paso County Public Works outlined its crack-sealing and mastic-sealing processes, describing cleaning, hot-applied sealants, blotter sand for skid resistance and resident notifications as part of routine pavement preservation.
James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina
Council voted unanimously to rename Pinkney Park to Simeon Pinckney Park following requests from descendants and historians; a replica stone and a celebration are planned for Nov. 15.
Ivins, Washington County, Utah
Ivins City approved a combined zone change to R-15 (high-density residential) and a developer's agreement for the 13.02-acre Solterra project with conditions including reduced building height, ultra-efficient water standards, and removal of parking from a detention basin; council approved the measures 3-2.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
Finance staff briefed the committee on tax-relief programs and the new GAP (GRAMA) income-based housing grant. The department reported a backlog of unprocessed GAP applications and said temporary staff are being added to address it; committee members asked for clearer communications and data on disqualifications.
Flint School District, School Boards, Michigan
The Flint Housing Commission and Concentric Education Solutions presented partnership proposals to the board to expand in‑neighborhood academic supports, home visits and professional student advocates to boost attendance, retention and enrollment; trustees asked for more detail on budget, measurement and local partnerships.
Providence , Cache County, Utah
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James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina
The council approved first reading of an ordinance adding a definition and registration process for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), intended as a phased approach to address nonconforming units and create a registry.
Ivins, Washington County, Utah
The Ivins City Council debated whether to send a letter of support for the Northern Corridor (a proposed east-west regional bypass) and voted down a motion to send one after a contentious discussion highlighting environmental, traffic and tortoise mitigation tradeoffs.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The committee advanced CB84 (draft 2) to protect seniors from door‑to‑door fraud by requiring background checks and fingerprinting for applicants in high‑risk industries, mandating elder‑fraud training, and increasing bonding for some vendors; the measure passed 5‑0.
Flint School District, School Boards, Michigan
The Flint Board of Education on a roll‑call vote approved the Mott Foundation proposal for the Flint Central campus and a set of professional services and site assessments to advance a new high school, and it also approved a batch of earlier committee items that had been approved at a prior meeting.
Gates County, North Carolina
A staff-led strategic-planning team presented draft vision and mission statements and a timeline that moves from internal alignment to external engagement; the team asked the board to authorize an external engagement plan and to add a Gatesville town representative to the working group.
James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina
Council approved an amended FY2025–26 budget that increases revenues by $34,477 and decreases expenditures by $266,400, producing a net improvement of roughly $300,000, according to the town finance director.
Ivins, Washington County, Utah
The Ivins City Council unanimously approved a proclamation designating the 2025–26 school year as an alcohol-free year for youth following a presentation by Washington County student leaders who also urged protection of the state's alcohol proximity laws.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
The Bureau of Risk Management presented an overview of liability and workers’ compensation claims, forecasting cost increases; the committee asked for department-level claim counts, paid-claim breakdowns and recommendations to reduce exposures, especially firefighter cancer-related claims.
Hialeah, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Planning staff presented amendments to Chapter 98 landscaping rules to address impervious‑area requirements from Miami‑Dade County; the board recommended forwarding the changes to City Council so the city can manage permitting locally and avoid longer county reviews.
Petersburg Borough, Alaska
The Petersburg Borough Assembly approved a $768,330 design-build award to Dawson Construction for the Scout Bay Generator 2 project. The contract covers design work to advance the project from 30% to 95% and includes allowances for heavy equipment moves and commissioning; full construction is expected to be contracted in early 2026.
James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina
Council delayed action on an ordinance adopting the state’s biennial NAICS class schedule (Act 176) and a proposed $5 base fee increase after questions about which businesses would be affected; staff will provide more examples and the item will return next month.
Hooksett, Merrimack County , New Hampshire
Public Works Director Ben Berthia presented a proposed $5,736,333 DPW budget that adds $50,000 to the town’s paving fund and funds a new road-condition analysis.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The committee advanced CB61 (draft 2), known locally as Zoe's Law, to require administrative review and annual reporting of vehicle pursuits and to require mutual‑aid agreements with municipalities to adopt the Prince George's County Police Department's minimum pursuit standards; the measure passed the committee 5‑0 with minor amendments.
Hialeah, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The board recommended a clean‑up ordinance that adds industrial zones to the list of permitted districts for mobile food dispensing vehicles (food trucks); the change corrects an omission in the earlier ordinance and was approved unanimously.
South Salt Lake , Salt Lake County, Utah
City staff presented proposed addenda to the 10-year Mobility Plan, including updated data, new project priorities and a correction to how the plan was originally adopted; the council held a work session and made no final decisions.
James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina
Town council accepted the lowest of four bids — $32,765 — from Landscape Pavers for the Cecil Circle culvert replacement and voted unanimously to approve the contract.
Hooksett, Merrimack County , New Hampshire
At a Hooksett Budget Committee hearing, town administrators and the fire chief outlined a proposed $5,238,414 Fire & Rescue budget, citing a 2.13% increase driven by health-insurance cost spikes, overtime and anticipated contract changes; the chief said an older ladder truck went out of service and will require an expensive repair.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
The committee approved a resolution directing the CAO to have Finance and Housing compile an inventory of city programs that mitigate displacement and report recommendations to council within 120 days; Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) spoke in support.
Hialeah, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The board recommended amendment of the Factory Town Transit‑Oriented Development pilot program to a permanent Factory Town site plan, approving permanent infrastructure plans; neighbors raised noise concerns and the operator described acoustic technology and an on‑site complaint protocol.
Gates County, North Carolina
Green Engineering and county staff outlined a portfolio of SRF-funded water and wastewater projects, timelines and anticipated debt-service impacts; the county will pilot three fluoride-treatment options — reverse osmosis, bone-char carbon and anion exchange — with proposals due and testing planned no later than January.
James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina
Charleston County staff presented a review of two decades of transportation sales tax investments and asked James Island leaders to provide priority input over 45 days on distribution between transit, greenbelt and infrastructure ahead of a possible renewal.
St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida
A roundup of formal council actions on Oct. 16, 2025, including unanimous approvals for the agenda, consent agenda, an ordinance on post‑disaster fee waivers, arts grants, the Sunshine Center HVAC GMP, multiple committee referrals, retention of special counsel for bond work, and CRA ground-lease approval for 20 Second Street South.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The county's Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee voted 5-0 to create a Prince George's Correctional Safety Task Force to review safety at the county jail and recommend improvements; the administration successfully added an amendment to require a feasibility study on whether additional facilities or mental-health space may be needed.
Hialeah, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of a conditional use permit and variances to expand Trinity Garden Home at 71 West 30th Street from 40 to 72 beds; staff and applicant agreed to conditions including a parking management plan and a cap of 72 beds recorded in a declaration of restrictions.
Rathdrum, Kootenai County, Idaho
The Rathdrum Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend city council approval of the Solara preliminary long plat, a 157-acre Hayden Homes development that would create 436 residential lots and 21 industrial lots. Commissioners and staff discussed water supply, traffic mitigation, lot sizes and open-space design during a public hearing with
James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina
The Town of James Island unanimously approved a resolution to apply for $79,156.07 in opioid settlement (SCORF) funds with Wake Up Carolina to supply Narcan, deliver monthly training and pilot community recovery programming.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
The finance committee recommended approval of an agreement reauthorizing the city’s enterprise zone program administration through the Economic Development Authority and raising the maximum machinery-and-equipment rebate from $5,000 to $10,000.
St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida
Council unanimously approved a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) award to replace the Sunshine Center’s aging HVAC system, while several council members urged administration to begin a broader discussion about reimagining the senior center site and potential multiuse redevelopment.
Hialeah, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of variance permits to build two single‑family homes on longstanding substandard lots at 759 and 765 East 30 Second Street; staff recommended approval subject to a recorded declaration of restrictions tying construction to submitted plans.
Gates County, North Carolina
The Gates County Board of Commissioners voted 4–1 to ask the county Board of Elections to place a quarter-percent local sales and use tax (Article 46) on the March 3, 2026 primary ballot.
VICTORIA ISD, School Districts, Texas
Victoria ISD staff reported completion of four intruder-detection audits, with three campuses showing no findings and one campus completing corrective training; the district outlined plans to restrict voter access to instructional spaces and station security at campuses used as polling places for the November election.
St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida
City council unanimously approved the City of the Arts grant awards after the Arts Advisory Committee’s vetting; committee members and arts leaders described the economic impact of arts funding and the rigor of the review process.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
The committee recommended approval of a grant agreement to facilitate construction of a 78-unit affordable housing development at 3940 Rosedale Avenue, contingent on performance verification.
Hialeah, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended rezoning and several variances for 4595 East Fourth Avenue to allow a four‑story mixed‑use building with 20 residential units and a ground‑floor daycare for up to 112 children; the board approved the application with conditions after public opposition to an on‑site daycare.
Gates County, North Carolina
PCG representatives briefed the Gates County Board of Commissioners on convenience-center operations, enforcement challenges and regulatory limits, saying the county’s four sites are governed both by local ordinances and by North Carolina DEQ rules that treat “collection centers” as residential drop-off facilities.
VICTORIA ISD, School Districts, Texas
CFO Michelle Yates reported that Victoria ISD received a ‘Superior’ rating under Texas’s School FIRST financial accountability system, passing the four critical indicators and maintaining fund balance and cash-on-hand thresholds.
St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida
Task Force Dagger Chairman Mark (last name given as Stevens in remarks) presented the nonprofit’s work supporting special operations veterans and families, describing immediate needs, a health pipeline, rehabilitative adaptive events and community partnerships; council members praised the group's services.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
The Richmond finance committee voted to forward two ordinances to participate in Virginia’s tourism-development gap financing program for two Scott’s Addition–area hotel projects, one at 1600 Roseneath Road and a larger project near Broad and N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard.
Corona City, Riverside County, California
The Corona City Council on Wednesday accepted recommendations from a council ad hoc committee to structure a draft mobile‑home rent‑stabilization ordinance and directed staff to return with a proposed ordinance and fee schedule for formal reading and adoption.
Tulare County, California
The Tulare County Assessment Appeals Board unanimously approved a withdrawal calendar and accepted stipulations changing assessed values for Kraft Heinz, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, In‑N‑Out Burger and several small businesses; a postponed case was rescheduled to Jan. 15, 2026.
St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida
Great Explorations museum and preschool gave an annual update highlighting storm-response services, expanded outreach, a reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums and work toward a planned discovery center to expand science education in Pinellas County.
VICTORIA ISD, School Districts, Texas
At a regular meeting, the Victoria ISD Board of Trustees approved a legal services retainer, purchased new bus routing software, approved purchases including a refrigerated vehicle, hired two administrators and scheduled facilities/bond workshops; all recorded motions passed unanimously 6-0.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
The committee recommended approval of an ordinance to accept $10,000 from the Virginia Department of Energy to fund engineering work for a proposed resilience hub in Richmond’s East End.
San Miguel County, Colorado
The Board of Adjustment approved a variance reducing the rear-yard setback from 20 feet to 5 feet at 30 Stella Drive to allow a detached garage and an expanded screened porch, with conditions including required county permits, no staging on Geyser Drive and a three-year expiration if a building permit is not obtained.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
The committee heard an economic development update: the Marine Trade Apprenticeship launched with one enrollee; Adam Strot joined as economic development manager; staff are onboarding a CRM and reviewing permitting data showing a 4.6% commercial vacancy rate and sector breakdowns.
St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida
Council agreed to refer a proposal from ULI Tampa Bay to a committee for review of redevelopment options at the historic gas plant site; council members and local business leaders urged a neutral, city‑led planning process and discussed cost-sharing for the roughly $135,000 study.
Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga County, New York
The Planning Board granted a six‑month extension (effectively shorter given the permit timeline) for operations at 67 West, warning the applicant that this will be the last opportunity to meet earlier conditions and deliver required site plans.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
The finance committee voted to forward an ordinance that moves $2 million from the delinquent tax sales special fund to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and asked the administration for a detailed accounting of the delinquent tax sales account.
Woburn Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
At a candidate forum hosted by the Woburn CPAC at Woburn Memorial High School, ten people seeking seats on the Woburn School Committee discussed priorities including special-education funding, inclusive classrooms, recruiting diverse staff, school safety and a multiyear capital plan.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
The Economic Matters Committee favorably recommended Stewart Cohen for appointment to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and deferred action on Nobel Watkins’ appointment to allow the applicant to attend the next meeting.
St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida
St. Petersburg approved a 99-year ground lease with Green Mills Holdings LLC to develop 54 affordable rental units and ground-floor retail on three city parcels on 20 Second Street South; the agreement includes an $885,000 promissory note and an affordability covenant tied to AMI levels.
Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga County, New York
The Saratoga Springs Planning Board voted to approve the site plan for 33–35 Caroline Street, a proposed mixed‑use building with 25 residential units and two retail spaces, and adopted a negative SECRA finding by 5–1.
Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia
The Richmond City Council finance committee reviewed vacancies and reappointments across several boards and commissions, advanced multiple candidates, and voted to continue consideration of the participatory budgeting steering commission until January.
Mapleton, Utah County, Utah
The Mapleton City Council voted to rezone about 9.5 acres from A‑2 to RA‑1 consistent with the general plan and approved the consent agenda. Staff said the rezone is intended to allow a new one‑acre lot and that the request aligns with the city's general plan.
Dixon USD 170, School Boards, Illinois
Board members reviewed an IASB resolution asking the legislature to create grant funding for a state requirement that new school buses include lap-and-shoulder belts. Members said the safety requirement (Senate Bill 191) passed without funding and discussed the need to protect mandated categorical transportation funding.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
The committee recommended O37-25 to let developments of six or fewer dwellings delay payment of water/sewer installation fees until issuance of a residency/occupancy permit, with a penalty for occupancy before payment; sponsors said the change aims to encourage small-scale and missing-middle housing.
Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga County, New York
With the applicant absent, the Saratoga Springs Planning Board issued a unanimous negative SECRA declaration and a favorable advisory opinion to the Zoning Board for variances tied to a proposed two‑lot subdivision at 52 York, and asked staff to emphasize tree preservation and require subdivision-level design details when the applicant returns.
Shelby County, Tennessee
An ad hoc Shelby County committee on payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) discussed tightening abatement terms, adding monitoring and public reporting, and agreed to a revised meeting schedule to finalize reform language.
Mapleton, Utah County, Utah
At a recent Mapleton City Council meeting, residents from the Twin Hollow and Hidden Hollow neighborhoods urged the city to require stronger oversight of developers after years of unfinished work left roads, sidewalks and storm drains incomplete and open lots littered with debris.
Dixon USD 170, School Boards, Illinois
The district’s business manager reported county facility sales tax receipts of $213,000 (from June) — the second-highest monthly amount — and presented dashboards showing a projected dip in operating balances in December–January compared with last year.
Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
The Economic Matters Committee gave a favorable recommendation to O33-25, the Market House lease, while lengthy discussion focused on a separate dispute with the Hillman Garage concessionaire over bag-meter rates and required alternative-rate approval under the concession agreement.
Hallandale Beach, Broward County, Florida
The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended an ordinance to amend Chapter 32 so the planning director becomes the administrative authority to approve plats and replats, aligning the city with state law (SB 784) and streamlining the review process.
Evansville City, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
The Board of Public Works approved a request by Jacob Belinski of Cinefree Pictures to film a local band's music video in city cemeteries, with staff noting past practice of using waivers and a plan to complete any required indemnity agreement before the shoot.
Auburn Public Schools, School Districts, Maine
A curriculum-subcommittee update to the Auburn School Committee described expanded career-technical offerings: added composites and auto collision repair, a second-year early education program, plans for a landscaping program expected in 2026 and 226 seats available for Auburn students at the Lewiston Regional Technical Center (LRTC).
Dixon USD 170, School Boards, Illinois
Dixon USD 170 staff presented two solar procurement models from a vendor — a 7-year and a 15-year option — and said incentives tied to state/federal deadlines make rapid action necessary. The board was not asked to approve a contract but was told a PPA would be ready for review next month.
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California
The San Bernardino City Council moved, seconded and approved the consent calendar items 2 through 9 without recorded objections during the meeting’s consent vote.
Hallandale Beach, Broward County, Florida
The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended an ordinance that revises city code to define duplex and multifamily housing by the number of dwelling units on a property rather than by a single building, changing how minimum unit sizes and development layouts are applied.
Evansville City, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Change Order No. 4 with Blankenburger Brothers Inc. was approved to reroute and reconnect an existing drainage line discovered during excavation for the Eastside Drainage Project near Stockwell and Vogel.
Auburn Public Schools, School Districts, Maine
Two residents raised safety concerns during public comment about a blind downhill corner where students wait for a bus; the superintendent asked for contact information to follow up and the committee did not take formal action.
Hallandale Beach, Broward County, Florida
The Hallandale Beach Planning and Zoning Board on Oct. 16 voted unanimously to recommend an ordinance that would create a citywide waiver process allowing the director, the board or the City Commission to relax non‑dimensional zoning requirements under defined criteria, with fee, notice and expiration provisions.
Evansville City, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
The Evansville Board of Public Works on Oct. 16 approved multiple contracts, contract extensions and event-permit requests, including a $12,500 grant-administration contract with the Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization and a $688,700 construction award to Danco with a $61,300 contingency.
Dixon USD 170, School Boards, Illinois
District music teachers presented pilot data showing improved assessment scores and classroom benefits; the board voted to approve Music First for Reagan Middle School and directed staff to finalize seat counts and licensing.
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California
A worker-rights director requested a meeting with the mayor and city manager to restart talks about a day-labor hiring site and policies to improve job quality for day laborers, household workers and street vendors.
Auburn Public Schools, School Districts, Maine
The committee authorized the superintendent to apply for a School Revolving Renovation Fund loan to cover ventilation and related work at East Auburn, with an application cap near $2 million and potential for up to 70% loan forgiveness under program rules.
Marin County, California
The Board of Supervisors approved multiple routine and personnel actions: two Assessment Appeals Board appointments, a First 5 appointment, a sheriff’s contingent rehire certification, and the appointment of Christopher Blanc as Public Works director. Consent calendars A and B were also adopted.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission voted unanimously to take discretionary review with staff‑recommended modifications for a proposed third‑floor addition and roof deck at 55 Retiro Way, directing setbacks and reduced height to address light, privacy and design concerns.
Dixon USD 170, School Boards, Illinois
At its Oct. 15 regular meeting the Dixon Unit School District 170 Board of Education approved the consent agenda, renewed the district health insurance for FY26, adopted updated board policies and approved the Music First curriculum at Reagan Middle School. The board also approved personnel actions and moved to a closed session.
Auburn Public Schools, School Districts, Maine
On Oct. 15 the Auburn School Committee approved using $181,520 from the district's excess fund balance to cover an initial feasibility contract to study moving sixth grade and replacement parts for rooftop ventilation units at Fairview.
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California
Speakers urged the City Council to fill the animal-services director post and provide more frequent, transparent intake and outcome data, saying lack of consistent reporting has impeded oversight.
Marin County, California
The Board of Supervisors conducted a TEFRA hearing and approved a resolution allowing issuance of up to $50 million in tax‑exempt bonds to support Phase 1 renovations of Golden Gate Village. Housing authority and developer say no resident in good standing will lose housing; resident council speakers urged stronger resident safeguards and an MOU.
Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois
The Village of Lombard Board of Trustees on Oct. 16 approved a consent agenda that included multiple contract awards, purchases, ordinance first readings and an intergovernmental agreement for school parking expansion.
Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
City fleet maintenance was consolidated under a new fleet manager, John Wyankoff, who told the finance committee the move aims to standardize maintenance and improve uptime across roughly 600 vehicles and equipment; the fleet is short mechanics and expects personnel pressure through winter.
Fort Thomas Independent, School Boards, Kentucky
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Pottsgrove SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Pottsgrove Middle School presented its student-led 'No Place for Hate' initiative to the board, describing assemblies, a pledge and a 'We All Belong' activity led by student ambassadors and supported by school staff and the Anti-Defamation League.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After hours of testimony, the commission voted 4–2 to recommend disapproval of Supervisor Connie Chan’s ordinance that would require Conditional Use Authorization (CUA) hearings for storefronts previously occupied by legacy businesses across neighborhood commercial districts.
Marin County, California
Marin County Health and Human Services presented a study session to the Board of Supervisors on the county’s homelessness system of care, citing reduced emergency medical use among program participants, increased housing placements since 2016 and looming funding shortfalls that could slow future placements.
Humboldt County, California
The council approved an MOU and a $5,000 contribution to Humboldt Made’s Choose Humboldt campaign, a countywide shop‑local effort using a VibeMap digital passport app, storytelling and market activations to support small businesses through an 18‑month campaign.
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California
Dozens of residents pressed the San Bernardino City Council to require removal of demolition debris at the Oxbow site, citing health concerns, a 2022 resolution that barred crushing, and unresolved cleanup requirements going back years.
Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois
Trustee Egan reported the Community Promotion and Tourism Committee voted to approve a recommended 2026 hotel‑motel tax budget and opened the 2026 local tourism grant application period, which runs through Dec. 12, 2025.
Humboldt County, California
Dozens of speakers — both for and against — addressed the council during public comment about a proposed sister‑city relationship with Gaza City. The council reiterated that a student intern is preparing draft sister‑city guidelines for a November presentation; no council action was taken.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of zoning map and bulk/height changes for an ~8‑acre site at 1236 Carroll Avenue to allow construction of a consolidated San Francisco Fire Department training facility.
Humboldt County, California
Council approved a contract with Helix Environmental Planning for environmental review of the Rogers Garage affordable‑housing project after residents raised contamination, wetlands and school‑impact concerns; one councilmember recused.
Humboldt County, California
The Arcadia Transportation Safety Committee (TSC) reported priorities including high‑visibility crosswalks near Union & 17th and school‑area calming, quarterly collision reports, and transit ridership figures; the council thanked the committee and discussed permit parking and K Street planning.