What happened on Saturday, 18 October 2025
Rio Blanco County, Colorado
County staff were directed Oct. 17 to prepare an application to the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program to fund road, drainage and watershed stabilization work estimated at about $7.2 million; NRCS would fund 75% of eligible costs if approved.
Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon
The Bend MPO Policy Board unanimously approved three amendments to the MTIP: changes to the US 20 Greenwood corridor project (canceling current construction phase and reallocating funds to design), increased funding for the US 97 multiuse trail (Baker Road to Lava Butte), and addition of the Larkspur Path school connection PE phase.
Rio Blanco County, Colorado
The Rio Blanco County commissioners voted Oct. 17 to keep the county’s PPO 5 medical plan for 2026, require modest employee contributions for dependent coverage and offer a $200-per-month incentive for employees who move a duplicate-covered spouse/plus‑one to other employer coverage.
Morrow County, Oregon
Juvenile department director Christy Kenny updated commissioners on regional coordination, an increase in daily detention bed rates at Norcor, and recent changes to state law expanding automatic expungement for some adjudicated juvenile cases.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
Public works and utilities staff reported new residential permit fee rebates for standalone heat-pump water heaters and heat-pump HVAC, an instant-permit process for heat-pump space conditioning, a ‘heat pump happy hour’ outreach event and a bike/pedestrian plan public comment period.
Marblehead Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
At a joint Budget Subcommittee/FinCom meeting, district finance staff said FY25 closes with $466,000 returning to town free cash and that FY26 currently shows about $2.8 million uncommitted; members and staff discussed large, hard-to-predict special-education and transportation costs and state "circuit breaker" reimbursements.
Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon
The Bend MPO Policy Board authorized a consultant contract with Kittelson & Associates to update the regional Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP), not to exceed $234,931, with a projected November kick-off and April 2027 completion.
Morrow County, Oregon
Contracted tourism coordinator Carrie Walshley told commissioners the county’s direct visitor spending rose to about $17.8 million in 2024, highlighted plans for a Dark Skies event and accessibility partnerships, and said staff will seek photography, brochure updates and cooperative marketing in 2026.
Labor, Health & Social Services, Joint & Standing, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
Wyoming’s insurance commissioner and health department officials told the Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Committee that implementation of HR1 (the "One Big Beautiful Bill") will change how people enroll and qualify for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans and that the scheduled expiration of enhanced premium tax credits could sharply increase premiums for many consumers.
Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon
The policy board authorized allocating roughly $135,000 of accrued interest: $133,000 to the MPO reserve account and $2,000 for operating expenses not eligible for federal funding, by unanimous vote.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
City staff presented early results of a gas-transition study showing that even with large drops in gas sales, only a small share of mains would be eligible for abandonment without coordinated, block-level conversions. Staff cautioned the study models financial and operational impacts rather than a timeline for transition.
Ithaca City, Tompkins County, New York
Agency staff reviewed account balances and salary comparisons, described bank-account restrictions and board-evaluation reporting requirements, updated the board on conference-center operations, and the board reaffirmed the IRA mission statement. Members raised downtown parking pressures tied to new residential developments.
Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon
The Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board approved a fiscal year 2026 supplemental budget, adding carried-forward state highway and COVID funds and a small increase in FTA operating funds, by unanimous vote on Oct. 17, 2025.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
The Climate Action and Sustainability Committee on Oct. 17 reviewed results from a pilot commercial heat-pump HVAC program and voted to recommend the City Council adopt new design guidelines to scale the program.
Labor, Health & Social Services, Joint & Standing, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
At a meeting of the Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, members voted to pass a bill draft that would reduce the maximum time an unemployed worker can receive benefits from 26 weeks to 20 weeks but exempt workers whose employment is "attached to regular work" such as seasonal highway or construction crews.
Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
In a short proceeding at the Municipal Court of Providence, Judge Frank Caprio asked a driver's young son to say whether his father was guilty of a speeding charge; the child said "Guilty," and the judge returned the parties to their seats. The transcript does not state the formal disposition of the charge.
Arlington County, Virginia
A speaker told the board that recently reapproved EHO permits create legal and notice risks while appeals remain pending. The county's acting attorney said a Court of Appeals order vacated the circuit court judgment, restoring the 2023 legal status and allowing processing of permits under current law.
Houston, Harris County, Texas
Elected officials, nonprofit leaders and city departments joined Families with Pride at Discovery Green to celebrate LGBTQ+ families, promote public-health services and urge voter participation ahead of early voting.
Department of Education, Executive Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Nevada
At its Oct. 17 meeting the Nevada Commission on School Funding approved the consent agenda (September 2025 minutes and the tentative meeting schedule through December 2026) and adopted a roster of working groups and leads to begin technical work on PCFP implementation.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
State Sen. Fadi Katura, ACLU of Indiana organizer Danielle Drake and local clergy addressed a crowd at an Indianapolis rally, condemning what they called attempts to concentrate political power and urging nonviolent protest and voter engagement.
Ithaca City, Tompkins County, New York
Staff updated the board on Inlet Island property-exchange and cleanup work, early-stage redevelopment options for Seneca Garage and a planned INHS affordable housing project at 205 West State Street called 'the Lucy.' Surveys, appraisals and environmental assessments remain outstanding.
Davis County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
Speakers described a Unified Sports soccer event that brought together students from nine high schools, with cheering from peers and participation by students with disabilities who said they felt included and excited.
Arlington County, Virginia
Residents from Ashton Heights handed the board a petition signed by more than 600 neighbors asking the county to include lot coverage limits in the low-density residential study to preserve mature tree canopy and plantable area.
LaSalle County, Illinois
Members raised concerns about the future of a historic canal boat moored near LaSalle, discussed possible county purchase interest, and noted that the canal is DNR property that may need dredging and access permissions.
Westmoreland City, Sumner County, Tennessee
Council members discussed whether to exempt existing residences from capacity fees when tying onto newly installed city water lines funded through ARPA, and noted water loss has improved to 27%. Council directed staff to study the issue and bring options back to a future work study session.
Ithaca City, Tompkins County, New York
Staff reported several grant-funded programs are behind schedule, including a HOME-ARP contract with REACH and INHS homeowner-rehab projects, creating CDBG timeliness concerns. Staff said some reprogramming and accelerated vouchering should address shortfalls.
Department of Education, Executive Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Nevada
Deputy Attorney General Greg Ott briefed the commission on Nevada's open-meeting law, emphasizing that small working groups may collect information but cannot perform deliberations or make recommendations on behalf of the full commission unless formally constituted as subcommittees with notices and agendas.
LaSalle County, Illinois
Committee members offered detailed edits to a series of promotional videos, approved a seasonal video production plan, and confirmed LaSalle County will be the applicant on an MPP matching grant of $100,000 for FY2026 advertising.
Arlington County, Virginia
Several residents reported local antisemitic incidents and concerns about public safety. The board reiterated a zero-tolerance stance on hate, encouraged reporting to police, and said foreign policy disputes should not be a vehicle for threats or violence.
Westmoreland City, Sumner County, Tennessee
At the meeting the council advanced three zoning ordinances and approved a budget resolution (R10R10.2025-1) on first reading or by resolution. All measures passed unanimously on first reading; the council noted technical clarifications will be addressed before final adoption.
Ithaca City, Tompkins County, New York
The Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency adopted a 2026 budget that holds expense growth below 1% but projects a substantial operating gap driven by weaker federal and urban-renewal revenues. Staff recommended strategies including a city-IRA MOU, expanded loan activity and targeted urban renewal projects to shore up finances.
Department of Education, Executive Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Nevada
NDE staff outlined a multi-year plan to standardize school-level finance coding, replace the current EdGate/Insight data pipeline, develop a data management system and pilot an annual allocation-reporting file required under SB 460. The office proposed pilots in 2026 and emphasized minimizing reporting burden while building skills for resource-all
Arlington County, Virginia
Several public speakers urged Arlington to adopt an ethics policy and to divest county-supported economic development partnerships from companies tied to Israel's defense sector. The board said foreign policy was beyond its jurisdiction but acknowledged interest in reviewing county ethics policies and economic development practices.
LaSalle County, Illinois
At its Oct. 17, 2025 meeting the LaSalle County Tourism Committee approved September minutes and a monthly bills package listed at $121,001.22. Committee members raised a question about a payment to the LaSalle County Historical Society; the exact amount reported in the meeting transcript was inconsistent.
Westmoreland City, Sumner County, Tennessee
The Westmoreland City Council voted unanimously on first reading to approve an ordinance requiring at least 60% masonry-style exterior facings on buildings across zoning districts.
Minneapolis City, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Regulatory Services Director Enrique Velasquez told the Budget Committee on Oct. 17 that the department will realign inspection staff, maintain high live-release rates at Minneapolis Animal Care and Control and continue outreach through the Homeless Response Team while noting recruitment challenges and some proposed reductions.
Department of Education, Executive Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Nevada
Nevada Department of Education staff reported formation of commission working groups, progress on at-risk metric review conducted with the State Board of Education subcommittee, and data pulls showing current at-risk counts are narrower than prior grad-score counts; staff promised additional data and an evaluation timeline.
Arlington County, Virginia
Housing Opportunities Made Equal and the Arlington NAACP asked the board to amend the Human Rights Ordinance and prioritize fair-housing enforcement after local testing found discrimination based on source of funds, familial status, national origin and disability.
Alexandria City (Independent), Virginia
The Environmental Policy Commission reported to council on legislative priorities including healthy, affordable homes that are also sustainable, stronger flood resilience measures, support for an updated green building policy, and interest in community choice aggregation (CCA) to increase green power procurement.
Minneapolis City, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Community Planning and Economic Development Director Eric Hansen presented the department’s recommended 2026 budget to the Budget Committee on Oct. 17, proposing a $115.3 million general-fund budget with targeted reductions and one-time additions to sustain housing production and stabilize shelter and school-linked housing supports.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
A program fellow speaking at the meeting said CCAC operates a nursery of California native plants and provides tree-planting education and fellowship experience aimed at communities in Watts and South L.A.
Arlington County, Virginia
A public commenter alleged mistreatment, inadequate staff training and misuse of donations at the RPC shelter run by Path Forward. The board pledged follow-up, including a site visit and a meeting with county constituent services.
Department of Education, Executive Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Nevada
WestEd and APA researchers presented an addendum to last year’s performance report that adds newly available financial data and shows large state revenue increases, modest staffing growth and mixed academic outcomes; researchers cautioned that year-to-year subgroup snapshots do not track the same students over time.
Wichita County, Texas
At the Oct. 17 Wichita County Commissioners Court meeting the sheriff provided a status report on open positions, overtime and sick/vacation usage and discussed recruitment and scheduling strategies to lower overtime.
Alexandria City (Independent), Virginia
Speakers at the City Council's public discussion period urged the city to adopt an ethical investment policy and to review or divest from contracts and retirement-plan investments in defense or technology companies tied by speakers to operations in Gaza and to ICE enforcement.
Harrison County, Mississippi
A Harrison County blue ribbon committee described gaps in child-protection practice revealed by the death of an infant known as "Baby DJ," urged a narrow change to Mississippi law on newborn drug tests, and reported improvements in hospital–CPS coordination while pushing for broader statewide system reforms.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
Suzanne Swartz, who said she was terminated by Ball State University, spoke at the rally about free speech and urged people to continue speaking out and petitioning government officials.
Arlington County, Virginia
The Arlington County Board unanimously approved the consent agenda Oct. 18. Key items included an adaptive-reuse approval for 4100 Fairfax Drive, tenant-relocation guideline updates, stormwater credit changes for homeowners associations and several grants and program allocations.
Alexandria City (Independent), Virginia
Multiple residents and immigrant-rights organizers told the Alexandria City Council that the Alexandria Sheriff's Office's voluntary transfers to ICE are sowing fear in the community and urged the council to press Sheriff Sean Casey to stop the practice.
Philomath, Benton County, Oregon
Public works staff recommended and the committee agreed by consensus to designate the rear marked space in front of a downtown laundromat as a short‑term (10–15 minute) loading zone to keep customer parking available; the front curb space will not be converted to a timed curb at this time.
Wichita County, Texas
At the Oct. 17 Wichita County Commissioners Court meeting the sheriff reported recent maintenance work at the jail, including replacement of damaged solitary-pane glazing, a $5,300 refrigerator compressor job and plans to replace LED drivers as they fail; jail population and inmate housing changes were also discussed.
Arlington County, Virginia
The board voted unanimously to advertise a public hearing on changes to Arlington County Code chapter 14.3, including raising the initial hookup and towing fee to the state-allowed maximum and adding placard requirements for tow trucks. Staff will study fair-market value and report back before final action.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
Activists and community leaders at a rally criticized a reported plan to build an ICE detention facility at Camp Atterbury, recounted past refugee resettlement there, and urged Marion County officials to end a contract that allows ICE to use the county jail.
Alexandria City (Independent), Virginia
The Alexandria City Council voted to approve a development special use permit for West End Block D, a 275-unit building that will reserve 80 percent of its units at rents targeted to households earning between 80 and 120 percent of area median income (AMI), while approving a parking reduction and other modifications.
Philomath, Benton County, Oregon
Committee members reported noticeable decline in an American elm at the Philomath library that may indicate Dutch elm disease. A certified arborist offered to climb and collect samples; staff will coordinate sampling and, if needed, laboratory confirmation through OSU Extension.
Oak Ridge, School Districts, Tennessee
Two parents told the Oak Ridge Board of Education they feel insufficiently informed about pending state legislation affecting school choice, potential funding changes, and policies on DEI and immigration enforcement presence in schools. The superintendent offered to have staff follow up.
Philomath, Benton County, Oregon
Committee members and staff agreed to target neighborhoods with low canopy cover, inventory available trees, produce a fact sheet for recipients and plan door‑to‑door canvassing to distribute city‑owned container trees.
Wichita County, Texas
At an Oct. 17 Wichita County Commissioners Court meeting, indigent health care staff reported a drop in county spending on indigent care since 2018 and described program changes, community partnerships and prescription-management steps they say produced savings while keeping services for active clients.
Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
Staff described existing municipal code requirements for vacant storefront maintenance and signage; council favored a practice of painting boards to match building façades to reduce blight and instructed staff to return with an ordinance only if property owners fail to cooperate.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
State and local elected officials and civic groups gathered at the Indiana Statehouse to oppose a proposed special session to redraw congressional maps, urging residents to contact the governor and legislators and to organize for upcoming elections.
Oak Ridge, School Districts, Tennessee
The Oak Ridge Board of Education voted unanimously to name the School Administration Building boardroom for Keys Fillauer, accepted an unmodified FY2024 audit opinion, and approved a set of facility and equipment purchases and budget adjustments, including replacements at Linden Elementary and repairs at Woodland Elementary.
Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
Council members expressed safety concerns about parallel parking and RV parking on Euclid Avenue and questioned spending about $100,000 on a traffic study; staff said developer data can be used as a reference and will explore on-call consultants and alternative delivery methods to accelerate or reduce the study scope.
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
The California State Water Resources Control Board on Oct. 25 held a public scoping meeting to gather input for an Environmental Impact Report tied to PG&E's surrender and proposed decommissioning of the Potter Valley Project; the board will accept written comments through 4 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2025.
Philomath, Benton County, Oregon
City staff recommended a rewritten stormwater system development charge (SDC) methodology that would raise the residential storm SDC to $2,965 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU). The committee gave unanimous consensus to amend the methodology to calculate fees by impervious area and to set a public hearing at least 90 days out.
Washoe County, Nevada
The Washoe County Regional Animal Services advisory board approved the August meeting minutes and adopted the calendar of 2026 meeting dates (motion passed by voice vote; recorded as unanimous).
Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
The council approved a contractually‑required CPI increase for Republic Services (4–1), authorized an $800,000 increase to plan‑review consultant contracts (budgeted, passed 5–0) and unanimously adopted six‑month strategic objectives.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The board approved the Sept. 12 minutes, continued several appeals to future meetings (including Collins Avenue and Lincoln Road to Feb. 6, 2026), and approved a modification request for a Michigan Avenue alcoholic-beverage-related variance to Nov. 7.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
Department staff said the RAISE Act will redirect about $166 million in initial funds — including roughly $108 million from a state reserve and $58 million reallocated from existing line items — to new targeted allocations; officials also described the legislature’s decision to prefund the Choose school‑choice program.
Washoe County, Nevada
Nevada Humane Society CEO Jerlene Bryant told the advisory board NHS received more than 3,100 help requests in Q3, nearly 2,500 surrender requests of which 734 resulted in public surrenders, performed nearly 1,300 community spay/neuter surgeries and distributed more than 45,000 pounds of pet food in the quarter.
New Hanover County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina
A New Hanover County Schools subcommittee reviewed a proposed $320 million general obligation bond package, heard updated school cost estimates, and set Local Government Commission (LGC) application milestones while debating whether to rank projects.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The board granted an after-the-fact variance raising lot coverage to 31.3% to legalize an enclosed rear terrace; staff said the enclosure added about 121 square feet (1.3% over the 30% limit).
Washoe County, Nevada
Advocates told the advisory board that five 2025 animal‑welfare bills became law, including expanded protections for tenants with pets, a fee‑waiver adoption program for veterans and first responders at public shelters, and AB381 (Reba’s Law), which toughens cruelty penalties.
Fountain Valley, Orange County, California
After more than an hour of public testimony and debate, the Fountain Valley City Council chose to take no formal action on a staff‑proposed resolution opposing Proposition 50, a state ballot measure about congressional redistricting; councilmembers and residents voiced strong arguments on both sides.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
Department staff presented new accountability data showing a 91.56% four‑year graduation rate, an 87.88% college‑and‑career readiness rate (up from 84.2%) and third‑grade on‑grade reading at 88.4% under the current 444 cut score; staff said district‑ and school‑level breakdowns will be published.
Washoe County, Nevada
Tammy Jennings and Field Manager Robert Wooster described Washoe County’s emergency and disaster response assets — stock trailers, small‑animal evacuation trailers, a command center, large‑animal trailer and partner agreements — and identified constraints such as limited mobile panels, stall availability, and staffing in prolonged events.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
After residents pressed the board to allow an in-person hearing, the Miami Beach Board of Adjustment voted to continue a requested rear-yard setback variance for a paddle court to the Dec. 12 meeting; the applicant had sought a Nov. 7 date.
Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County described its TNR work with Community Cats and a recent large free spay‑neuter clinic run with SPCA of Northern Nevada and Animal Balance (USAID), which fixed 203 pets over three days and microchipped 143 of them.
Evergreen Park ESD 124, School Boards, Illinois
Evergreen Park School District 124 Superintendent Dr. Jenna Woodland said the district is considering a March 2026 referendum to build a new middle school and upgrade elementary facilities; officials cite nearly 100-year-old middle school systems and prolonged use of mobile classrooms.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
Department staff described partnerships with American Village, America's Field Trip winners from Alabama, PBS/Ken Burns curriculum planning and a new social‑studies newsletter aimed at reaching 4,500 teachers.
Energy and Natural Resources, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Ohio
At its third hearing on Senate Bill 152, the House Natural Resources Committee adopted an amendment that removes a prohibition on the use of the term “apothecary” in signs and advertisements for entities other than pharmacies. The amendment was introduced by Vice Chair Fisher and adopted without objection; no one requested to testify.
Schenectady City, Schenectady County, New York
The Schenectady City Finance Committee recessed its final budget discussion because members said key questions remain; the committee scheduled a follow-up meeting for Monday at 7 p.m. and asked members and staff to provide written recommendations and policy clarifications.
Washoe County, Nevada
Outreach coordinator Quinn Sweet and staff described a relaunched volunteer program with three tiers, expanded senior pet food distributions, monthly vaccination clinics, free microchip and ID engraving and partnerships with rescue groups and Meals on Wheels to serve housebound seniors.
Washoe County, Nevada
Director Cheyenne Shull reported quarter‑1 fiscal‑year‑26 intake and outcome data for Washoe County Regional Animal Services, including lower total intake compared with the previous four years, higher microchipping rates, 56 dog and 41 cat euthanasias, and a field reunification program that returned 280 animals to owners without shelter intake.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
A task force reviewing Alabama’s digital‑literacy and computer‑science standards told the board it is embedding artificial‑intelligence and cybersecurity concepts across kindergarten‑12 grade bands and plans an August draft release and public comment ahead of a November board review.
St. Louis City, School Districts, Missouri
At a special meeting on Oct. 17, 2025, a special board approved an amendment to add a discussion of board leadership and communication to the open-session agenda and then voted to move into closed session under Missouri law; both measures were approved by roll-call votes.
Board of Behavioral Sciences, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The Workforce Development Committee began a multi‑year review Oct. 24 of LMFT education requirements, weighing whether to consolidate in‑state and out‑of‑state pathways, how to remediate coursework gaps, and whether to formally recognize program accreditation.
A recorded sequence of speeches and chants at a Santa Ana event celebrated Mexican Independence and community unity. The transcript contains no policy proposals, votes, or formal governmental actions.
Energy and Natural Resources, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Ohio
The House Natural Resources Committee voted 9–1 to favorably report substitute House Bill 170 at its fifth hearing.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
Department reviewers reported site visits to Oakwood University and Miles College and recommended seven‑year approvals for bachelor‑level educator‑preparation programs; the transcript records staff recommendations but no formal vote during the work session.
Board of Behavioral Sciences, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The board’s Policy & Advocacy Committee reviewed a staff proposal to increase membership from 13 to 15 by adding one LPCC member and one public member. Members asked for more data and recommended deferring the question to the board’s sunset review in four years for further consideration.
Town of Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut
At the Oct. 24 NVCOG meeting the board approved a TIP amendment for Route 34 design (project 10107181), accepted minutes and the financial report, approved a cost increase for Shreve Road sidewalks, and voted to adjourn.
Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon
The MPO reported it received 10 applications for the State Highway Fund (SHF) call for projects; staff and the TAC are scoring applications and will bring recommendations to the policy board in November for awards covering FY 2028–2030 funding.
Mercer Island, King County, Washington
Parks operations manager Sam Harb reported summer trail repairs in Pioneer Park, installation of a donated bench, winterization work, and upcoming volunteer events and public programs. Harb said the city received 31 completed letterboxing booklets this summer and confirmed a special joint Parks & Rec Commission/Open Space Conservancy Trust meeting
Board of Behavioral Sciences, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The Policy & Advocacy Committee voted to direct staff to prepare and pursue legislative amendments clarifying supervisor assessment requirements for video conferencing supervision and updating child/elder/dependent adult abuse training sources and California‑specific content.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
Members of the A+ Student Voices program told the State Department of Education work session that students report chronic stress, uneven access to mental-health counselors and curriculum that feels disconnected from “real‑world” skills.
Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon
MPO staff briefed the board on HB 3991 from the 2025 special legislative session, which raises transportation revenues (gas tax, registration fees, payroll tax for transit, and a road usage charge for EVs) and could increase local transportation funding but carries implementation timing and referral uncertainty.
Mercer Island, King County, Washington
Staff reported several triangular yield signs are missing in Pioneer Park's Southeast quadrant and said replacements will be printed this winter. Trustees discussed whether to consolidate postings, document non‑city wayfinding signs (including Eagle Scout projects), and asked staff to develop sign-selection parameters or a draft design document.
Town of Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut
NVCOG reported that the Connecticut Brownfields Land Bank took possession of the Kenneytown Hydro Project Inc. assets and updated the board on Canal Street redevelopment projects and available brownfields funding.
Board of Behavioral Sciences, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences’ Policy & Advocacy Committee heard public testimony and staff analysis Oct. 24 that SB 1024’s mandated consumer notice—requiring licensees to give clients full name, license/registration number, license type and expiration date—may create safety risks for clinicians working in jails and other high‑risk settings.
Town of Speedway, Marion County, Indiana
The provided transcript is a play-by-play/high-school sports broadcast and senior recognitions, not a civic meeting. Per policy and newsroom rules, no civic meeting articles are produced for sports-only transcripts.
Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon
After discussing options for implementing bylaws changes before an amended establishment IGA is complete, the board gave consensus to proceed with an interim, modified version of the June 2025 bylaws that makes Cascades East Transit an ex officio (nonvoting) participant and to begin a 30‑day agency notice period ahead of formal action in November.
Monongalia County, West Virginia
The commission voted on consent items, personnel actions, grant contracts, appointments and a large requisition for the UTC Economic Opportunity and Development District subaccount. All motions passed by voice vote with commissioners present.
Town of Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut
NVCOG staff presented a regional crash analysis covering Jan. 2022–Dec. 2024 and outlined FHWA-proven countermeasures for a regional Safety Action Plan; staff will seek public comment and eligible funding under Safe Streets and Roads for All.
Mercer Island, King County, Washington
Parks operations manager Sam Harb presented the draft 2026 work plan; trustees discussed adding a review of the letterboxing program and the sign‑inventory follow-up to the January and April agendas. Staff reported the summer letterboxing program had 31 completed booklets returned.
Town of Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut
NVCOG members approved a requested TIP amendment to fund preliminary and final design for a permanent Route 34 structure in Oxford and approved an increased allocation for Shreve Road sidewalks in Bristol amid higher construction costs and added retaining walls.
Morrow County, Oregon
This meeting produced several formal actions. Below are the motions, outcomes, and key details as recorded in the public meeting.
Mercer Island, King County, Washington
The Open Space Conservancy Trust on Oct. 16 approved the minutes from its July 17, 2025 meeting by roll-call vote after trustees debated whether to supplement the trust's action-style minutes with automated transcriptions and summaries.
Monongalia County, West Virginia
The Monongalia County Commission on Oct. 17 voted to hire Take Command Insurance Agency to administer an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICRA) for county employees and to notify Highmark West Virginia that the county will end its group health insurance contract effective Dec. 31, 2025.
Town of Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut
A guest presentation at the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) meeting urged municipalities to treat edible food recovery as infrastructure rather than charity and requested local support for hubs, vehicles and funding.
Madison County, Iowa
Iowa Primary Care Association staff described the new statewide Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (ASO) that started July 1, emphasizing system navigators and the Your Life Iowa phone line (855-581-8111) for statewide access to behavioral-health resources.
Morrow County, Oregon
Transit staff reported a rise in ridership due in part to a summer youth program, described demand-response staffing constraints and proposed route-frequency changes for January; the Port of Morrow donated eight bus shelters to the county.
Madison County, Iowa
Madison County road engineer reported on two Bevington Park Road bridge replacements (both built 1932), estimating $1.5M and $2.2M with state, congressional and federal-aid bridge funds covering the majority so minimal local cost is expected.
Morrow County, Oregon
County staff provided completed technical feasibility studies for West Glen community water and wastewater options funded by an EPA/Business Oregon grant. The studies favored connection to a public water system as the most feasible option; staff will distribute reports, host a Spanish-language outreach meeting and continue applying for funding.
Labor, Health & Social Services, Joint & Standing, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The committee passed 26 LSO 137, which would allow trustees of memorial hospitals and hospital districts to file for relief under Chapter 9 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code with county commission approval, a tool intended to let struggling rural hospitals restructure debt rather than liquidate assets.
London City Council, London, Madison County, Ohio
Committee reports reviewed resurfacing plans and a draft traffic-calming policy, reduced the number of planned pickleball courts and noted a funding request for the police facility. Residents raised resurfacing concerns; staff said a microsurface finish will be added after chip-and-seal work.
Mackinac Bridge Authority, Boards and Commissions, Organizations , Executive, Michigan
During the public comment period at the Oct. 17 Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority meeting, multiple speakers urged decommissioning of Line 5 and raised concerns including worst-case spill scenarios, anchor strikes, methane and geologic risk (breccia/brescia), treaty and tribal rights, cultural impacts, and social concerns such as man camps; one
Madison County, Iowa
After a public hearing and staff report, the Madison County Board of Supervisors approved the Camp Jones Subdivision plat, a reconfiguration of a 32.33-acre tract into two lots to allow an additional home; staff noted soils limit basements and septic fields.
Morrow County, Oregon
County planning staff reported on land-use activity, an appeal by the city of Irrigon, and a recent governor’s executive order that may accelerate filings for large renewable-energy projects.
Mackinac Bridge Authority, Boards and Commissions, Organizations , Executive, Michigan
The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority on Oct. 17 accepted a specifications committee recommendation to delete Section 31 63 00 (board piles) from the joint specifications for the permanent south shaft and instead rely on diaphragm walls for the permanent structure; the board approved the memo by voice vote.
London City Council, London, Madison County, Ohio
Representatives from the London Area Baseball Club told council their overflow parking at Burr Wheeler is blocked by construction equipment and gravel; the group asked the city to relocate storage before next season and outlined plans to raise about $60,000 to renovate a T‑ball field.
Labor, Health & Social Services, Joint & Standing, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
A proposed bill that would require coroners to test for and publicly report therapeutic levels of psychiatric medications in all suicides and homicides drew broad opposition from coroners, public health officials and family witnesses and was not moved by the committee. Opponents cited privacy, administrative burden on understaffed county coroner
Morrow County, Oregon
Sheriff Brian Snyder told the Board that most divisions are fully staffed except for dispatch, where two openings remain; two patrol officers are still in field training and one trainee is at the academy.
Mackinac Bridge Authority, Boards and Commissions, Organizations , Executive, Michigan
Project manager Stephen Ward told the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority on Oct. 17 that roughly $1.645 million has been executed to date, encumbrances cover current contracts and leave an estimated unencumbered balance of about $1.3 million; the owner's representative RFP is open with proposals due Oct. 27 and a selection expected by the Dec. 12
Labor, Health & Social Services, Joint & Standing, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The committee approved 26 LSO 140 directing the Department of Family Services to request a USDA waiver to exclude candy, soft drinks and accessory foods from SNAP purchases; Department witnesses and retailers warned the change would require substantial implementation work, an evaluation plan and an estimated state cost for staff and evaluation.
London City Council, London, Madison County, Ohio
London City Council voted to adopt Resolution 186-25 to clear funds for the city's sanitation operations and discussed whether to end curbside recycling, leaving a separate resolution on recycling (Resolution 159-25) on hold while staff explores drop-off options and costs.
Mackinac Bridge Authority, Boards and Commissions, Organizations , Executive, Michigan
Enbridge told the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority on Oct. 17 that agency review and data requests are occupying the company's project team, that prior EGLE permitting occurred in 2021, and that a public information center on State Street is open for the public.
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
The Anchorage Municipal Assembly on Oct. 17, 2025, approved emergency measures to allow the municipality to provide technical and operational support to the State of Alaska and to people displaced from Western Alaska by a recent storm.
Labor, Health & Social Services, Joint & Standing, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health told the Joint Labor committee it plans to submit a Nov. 5 application for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program; an approved application could yield a formulaic floor of $100 million per year and additional competitive funds.
Marblehead Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
District leaders presented a capital-priorities list for FY27 and described a feasibility study to evaluate expanding preschool and early-education programs, including assessing Ebla School as a potential site and revenue models for tuition-based seats.
Labor, Health & Social Services, Joint & Standing, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming
The Labor, Health & Social Services Committee approved a bill (26 LSO 139) to codify Medicaid eligibility criteria in state statute while adding amendments that require explicit legislative approval for expansion and delay the bill’s effective date to allow rulemaking.
Mackinac Bridge Authority, Boards and Commissions, Organizations , Executive, Michigan
The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority heard Oct. 17 that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expects to publish a final environmental impact statement for the Line 5 tunnel project this fall, with a record of decision about 30 days later, while state EGLE permitting is proceeding on separate tracks for an NPDES reissuance and Part 303/325 wetlands/submerged-lands review.
Mackinac Bridge Authority, Boards and Commissions, Organizations , Executive, Michigan
The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority was told Oct. 17 that the Michigan Supreme Court has granted leave to appeal most challenges to the Michigan Public Service Commission’s order authorizing Enbridge Energy’s replacement segment of Line 5.
Madison County, Iowa
Madison County staff reviewed two auctioneer proposals for selling the county's Public Health and conservation office properties. DreamDirt (Jason Smith) offered advertising included and a 'no sale, no fee' proposal; Midwest proposed a $3,000 advertising charge recoverable on no-sale. Staff recommended DreamDirt and will bring a formal contract resolution next week.