What happened on Monday, 27 October 2025
Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas
A Dickinson resident told the City Council that public comment and Planning & Zoning concerns were ignored when the Sanctuary Section 2 preliminary plat was approved; a staff member said plat approval is ministerial under Chapter 212 of the Texas Local Government Code and may be deemed approved if not denied within the statutory period.
Port Orchard, Kitsap County, Washington
Port Orchard city staff presented mid‑biennial amendments to the 2025–26 budget on Oct. 21 that would increase appropriations to fund an $11 million Bay Street reconstruction project, $1.8 million in personnel and vehicle requests, and other capital needs.
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
City council members discussed a proposed $15 million package to fund five education and workforce projects — including UNF, FSCJ, a workforce training center, NEFBA and Edward Waters — and raised questions about future budget commitments and how the funding counts toward community-benefit commitments.
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
Parks and Recreation reported FY2026 operating budget and high cost‑recovery rates (60–68%), ongoing playground replacements, upcoming Veterans Park and pickleball openings and staffing pressures on part‑time hires.
Pulaski County, Virginia
Pulaski County’s Board of Supervisors took several formal actions on Oct. 27, approving a fiscal-year rollover budget amendment, adopting a truck restriction resolution for Old Giles Road, and approving multiple land‑use changes among other items.
Balch Springs, Dallas County, Texas
Balch Springs’ chief financial officer summarized July and August financial results, noting the July general fund revenue at about 78.8% of budget and an August spike driven by a $13.3 million bond issuance; the council requested copies of the presentation materials.
Pulaski County, Virginia
Pulaski County supervisors on Oct. 27 heard a presentation on the New River Valley Recovery Ecosystem, a multi-jurisdictional program funded through the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority to prevent and treat substance use disorder in the New River Valley.
Mendocino County, California
The Mendocino County Assessment Appeals Board accepted stipulations in lieu of appearance and testimony and approved multiple withdrawn cases, including matters involving Tesla Energy Operations and Main Street Capital Inc.; county staff explained valuation methods for photovoltaic systems and brewery equipment.
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
Community Development described workload, a trend toward more administrative approvals, a near‑term zoning ordinance redraft release in early‑to‑mid November and planning commission public‑hearing draft expected in January–February 2026.
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
Airport director said operations are self‑sustaining, revenues exceed expenses, federal/state grants fund most capital projects and the town is moving forward on control tower design to be ready for future FAA funding opportunities.
BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
District staff presented a combined data-dig and MTSS update covering EduCLIMBER, FastBridge and other assessment tools, explained how data drives instruction, and highlighted early reading benchmark gains (kindergarten 46% at target; first grade 79% near an 80% goal).
Powhatan County, Virginia
Powhatan County supervisors approved multiple budget, capital and land‑use items on Oct. 27, including ambulance acquisition, school grant appropriations, wastewater design funding, and rezoning approvals for industrial and data‑center uses.
Balch Springs, Dallas County, Texas
City HR outlined recruitment, retention, benefits, retirement eligibility and workforce stabilization. Staff reported progress on ADP implementation, WorkShield third-party reporting, and a planned internal leadership academy; council members pressed for additional turnover detail and succession planning.
Powhatan County, Virginia
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission presented completed projects, operating‑revenue gains and a multi‑year capital plan to the Board of Supervisors on Oct. 27. PRAC emphasized safety and ADA improvements, rising facility use (85% capacity) and the need for an updated master plan for long‑deferred projects such as Fighting Creek Park.
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
The Paxton Trust told Leesburg council it is seeking tenants and program partners to restore use of nine buildings on the Paxton campus, preserve historic Carlheim Mansion and expand early-childhood services; trustees said they may seek subsidy or modified special-exception wording for some uses.
Starr County, Texas
Starr County Commissioners Court approved a package of permits, appointments, a $450,000 interfund loan, grant applications and multiple budget amendments following a public hearing.
Balch Springs, Dallas County, Texas
Consultant presented the draft land-use assumptions, a 10-year capital improvement plan and maximum allowable impact fees under Texas law; consultant said impact fees can be imposed only on new development and gave CIP cost totals used in the calculation.
Hawaii County, Hawaii
HILO — Diane Nakagawa, finance director, told the Hawaii County Council on Oct. 7, 2025, that mandated wastewater projects and the Hilo wastewater treatment plant will sharply increase capital needs and projected debt service, constraining the county’s ability to fund other CIP priorities.
Powhatan County, Virginia
Powhatan supervisors voted to sell the county’s 500,000‑gallon village water tower and related infrastructure to Aqua Virginia for $2.5 million. AquaVirginia plans to connect the tower to its finished‑water distribution system, subject to state approvals; the sale reserves 2,000 gallons per minute for two hours for local fire protection.
BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
District staff reported a net gain of 10 students since the first day of school but a 77-student shortfall against budget — roughly a $850,000 gap — and the board approved the financial report and was told a fall budget revision and audit presentation are coming next month.
Powhatan County, Virginia
The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the rezoning of 61.8 acres northeast of Page Road and a conditional use permit allowing rooftop equipment up to 90 feet to accommodate a proposed data‑center campus. County staff and the applicant said the project could bring a multi‑billion‑dollar capital investment, but board members,
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
The Louisiana House on Oct. 24 referred two Senate bills that would change dates and procedures for 2026 elections to the House and Government Affairs Committee and set committee hearings for Oct. 28, after receiving a message from the Senate.
Starr County, Texas
After a public hearing, the Starr County Commissioners Court unanimously approved reauthorization of the county�s tax abatement guidelines and signed a state-required order so abatements can continue to be offered after the current guidelines expire in November.
Balch Springs, Dallas County, Texas
The Balch Springs City Council approved appointments to a new Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Advisory Committee after councilmembers debated whether only applicants present at the meeting should be confirmed. One councilmember attempted to abstain and was recorded as a no; the motion passed.
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
Ed Rand of Jacksonville’s Office of Economic Development described nearly $2 billion of investment at Cecil Commerce Center, plans for a $400 million aviation project, new small-business centers and local updates including Regency Square redevelopment and Arlington Expressway landscaping.
Hawaii County, Hawaii
HILO — On Oct. 7, 2025, the Hawaii County Council received a presentation from the Planning Department on Chapter 5 of the draft general plan, the “Thriving, Diverse and Regenerative Economy” chapter, which sets goals and policies for workforce development, small business support, agriculture and the visitor industry.
Dunn County, Wisconsin
The board approved band contracts and set performance times for the fair, including headliners on Thursday and Saturday nights. Members also agreed to add lower‑cost local "bar bands" as earlier openers to provide continuous music and to consider sponsorships to offset headline costs.
Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Virginia
Staff told the Fairfax City Planning Commission on Oct. 27 that City Council approved a special use permit for the Sherwood Community Center but has not yet finalized funding, and that several Council and project updates will come before commissioners in the next weeks.
Dunn County, Wisconsin
After reviewing prior revenue and equipment costs, the board voted to set indoor booth fees at $175 (additional space $175) and outdoor booth fees at $125, with tables and electricity included. The change was approved by voice vote and staff was asked to update contracts and clarify building secure/close times.
Lowell City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
City and private partners celebrated the restoration and relighting of the twin Lowell Sun neon signs atop the Sun Building, a project begun in 2017 and paid in part with a $60,000 City of Lowell contribution and support from local foundations and contractors.
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
At a District 1 town hall, city code enforcement supervisor Robert Ptachka reviewed how residents should report property violations, described common citations in the Arlington area and detailed penalties for illegal signs and junk vehicles.
BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
District staff told the board that girls wrestling has reached 'emerging' status with the Minnesota State High School League and that the district signed a form acknowledging interest; no vote was required and the district will revisit decisions in 2027 if schools meet participation thresholds.
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
The planning commission voted to approve a petition to vacate several unused utility easements as part of a Valhalla Heights replat; the associated plat had conditional approval from the City of Kenai planning commission and one commissioner recused from the vote.
Canton Township, Wayne County, Michigan
An unnamed Canton Township grocery owner described offering products from the Middle East and Asia, donating to local events and providing halal options so residents need not travel to Dearborn or Dearborn Heights for everyday groceries.
Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida
A resident asked the council to publish the police department’s 287(g) agreement with ICE and clarify policies on identifying officers and on language profiling; she said the agreement was not on the city or police websites but appears on ICE’s site.
Dunn County, Wisconsin
The board approved updated food‑vendor contract language and voted to replace a 12% commission with a flat upfront fee structure, amending the motion to a $600 base rate (rising to $650 after July 1).
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Staff postponed consideration of Pioneer Vistas Units No. 6 (Young Subdivision, KPB file 2025-135) because additional review of legal descriptions and a public-use easement by the City of Homer is required; no action was taken Oct. 27.
Union County, North Carolina
At its meeting, the Union County Board of Equalization and Review accepted county values for three commercial parcels at Monroe Crossing and for a package of settled accounts, and approved a reduced assessed value on one residential parcel after the county agreed to apply floodplain discounts to nearby lots.
Dunn County, Wisconsin
The board discussed a corporate‑counsel letter about whether the fair board may appoint a nonvoting member and whether closed‑session deliberation is permitted. The board agreed to table action until corporate counsel attends to clarify the county appointment process and the effect of family‑member voting restrictions in the bylaws.
Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida
The council held interviews for several advisory boards and retirement plan trustees; applicants were told appointments will be made at the next council meeting and that presence is not required to be considered.
BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
Big Lake’s board approved a two-year cooperative sponsorship to allow Big Lake students to participate on Monticello’s boys swim program; the board discussed transportation, estimates of participant cost (approx. $500) and the need to revisit the arrangement if enrollment shifts classification.
Dunn County, Wisconsin
Austin (Treasurer) reported that administrative staff member Mercedes "put in her 2 weeks last Monday" and that the county CFO also stepped down, prompting immediate discussions about interim coverage and the hiring process.
Chico, Butte County, California
Park staff will prepare a prioritized one‑ to five‑year list of facilities projects and proposed revisions to the bench‑donation policy after commissioners raised concerns about limited bench space and ongoing maintenance obligations.
Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
At its Oct. 27 meeting the Waukesha City Ordinance and Licensing Committee approved three bartender licenses and recommended approval of three retail licensing applications; two invited applicants discussed recent OWI/OWI/DUI incidents and workplace supervision.
Tiffin City Schools, School Districts, Ohio
In a single session the Tiffin City Schools Board approved several routine and action items: consent agenda items, a continuing contract with an educational service center, three overnight wrestling trips, and two collective bargaining agreements. The board also approved the contingency reduction plan tied to the Nov. 4 levy outcome.
Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida
The U.S. Green Building Council awarded Boca Raton LEED for Cities Gold; sustainability manager Tina Bato Jennings and USGBC director Karen Jernigan highlighted the city's scorecard and pathways to improve future recertification.
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
The Atlanta City Council considered a package of zoning and land-use items and recorded votes on multiple ordinances, rezones and special-use permits.
Tiffin City Schools, School Districts, Ohio
The Tiffin City Schools Board of Education on Wednesday presented a contingency reduction plan the district would implement if a Nov. 4 operating levy fails.
Chico, Butte County, California
The Bidwell Park and Playgrounds Commission conditionally approved a permit for a community concert series at Children's Park proposed by Ryan Sanders of Sound Source, and requested organizers consult Chico State and notify nearby neighbors.
Enterprise Technology Services (ETS), Office of, Executive , Hawaii
Garrett Yoshimi, chief information officer for the University of Hawaii, challenged teams at the tenth annual University of Hawaii hackathon to build an AI-powered tool to help students chart personalized pathways from education to careers.
Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida
City staff described an intense, localized rainfall event that dropped several inches to as much as 6–7 inches in parts of southeast Boca Raton, said crews responded overnight, and urged residents to sign up for alerts and report clogged drains.
Higley Unified School District (4248), School Districts, Arizona
Superintendent David Lostenizer reminded residents that tomorrow is the last day to mail ballots and said two measures affecting Higley Unified School District are on the ballot: a land lease and sale approval and a 15% maintenance and operations budget override. He noted drop boxes at the district office and Power Ranch Elementary.
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Plat Committee approved the meeting agenda, minutes from Oct. 13 and a grouped consent of five noncontroversial plats, including Fleming Giles Estates and Jasper Subdivision.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Board of Assessors discussed FY26 Vision software charges and whether to keep a Vision GIS module subscription that duplicates functions available through AccessGIS and Cartographic Associates. Members asked staff to get a one‑time price for a PDF‑spooling module and to check with other town departments; no formal vote was taken.
Missoula, Missoula County, Montana
This transcript records a Missoula-area roller derby event; it does not contain civic government discussion or decisions. The announcer described team names (Sugar Rush; Cherry Bombardines), promoted a Chuck-a-Duck fundraiser and a $10 restyle offer with a $5 discount, and narrated multiple jams, official timeouts and an injury-related stoppage.
Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Virginia
The commission unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and Oct. 13 minutes and appointed Chair Jim Feather to serve as the commission’s representative to the Board of Architectural Review through the end of the year.
Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida
Rob Frisbie’s 1 Boca team presented a substantially revised proposal that reduces leasable area from 31 to under 8 acres, doubles public recreational space and concentrates private development east of Northwest Second Avenue; council and residents pressed for details on revenues, heights, phasing and guarantees.
Tolland School District, School Districts, Connecticut
Andover's Board of Selectmen moved quickly to arrange coverage for the town administrator role after the administrator (identified in the meeting only as Eric) described his departure and recommended a short-term replacement.
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
The planning commission approved a building setback encroachment permit for a newly built single-story house in the Sterling Heights area, concluding the petitioner met borough standards despite questions about why the builder placed the structure inside the setback.
Medina City Council, Medina City, Medina, Medina County, Ohio
The Medina City Council finance committee on an administrative consent record approved an amendment to a cell-tower lease, rolled forward several interfund advances and budget amendments, accepted an increased municipal-court grant, authorized a body-worn camera grant application and cleared a series of engineering, easement and purchasing agreements.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Town of Lakeville Board of Assessors reviewed a 10‑year assessment‑to‑sale (ASR) study and voted unanimously to instruct the interim assessor to target a 95% assessment level, citing an overall assessment level of about 88% based on 2024 sales and recommendations to correct undervaluation in waterfront and cottage neighborhoods.
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
Council members said a four-hour meeting with residents and the school produced concerns and some possible solutions on the Cedar Street vacation; council discussed continuing the hearing. The council then held an executive session on sale or purchase of real estate and recessed with no action anticipated.
BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
The Big Lake Public School District board voted unanimously to approve two Minnesota State High School League foundation resolutions (Form A and Form B) that enable the district to apply for participation-based grants to subsidize student activity and program costs.
Collin County, Texas
Collin County’s building projects director reported progress on multiple capital projects: the adult detention medical/mental-health facility is 64% complete with a July substantial completion target, the healthcare/medical examiner building and 447‑space garage target June completion, and the central utility plant modular unit is 86% complete.
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
At a City Council meeting in Atlanta, public commenters described competing experiences with short-term rentals.
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
At the Oct. 27 agenda review, council voted to defer a consent item on LRADs to Nov. 10, defer an employee-related ordinance (C36774) to Nov. 3, suspended rules to adopt a planning-staff amendment for the Hilliard sub area plan and passed Wilkerson and Cathcart amendments to public-rules ordinance language.
Enterprise Technology Services (ETS), Office of, Executive , Hawaii
The Office of Enterprise Technology Services asked the tech community to design a web application to collect, standardize and display Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) assessment reports for state executive-branch IT projects, citing a manual, inconsistent process and a goal of greater public transparency.
Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Virginia
At a Oct. 27 work session the Planning Commission received an introductory presentation on the city’s FY2027–2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) review process, a tightened timeline for recommendations, and a preview of likely large projects including school renovations, a high‑school roof replacement and Fire Station 3 redevelopment.
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
Council suspended the rules to add a revised version of ordinance C36785 for final consideration Oct. 27. The latest draft restores a tree-code section and changes the obstruction definition to treat transit facilities separately; the administration told council it plans to enforce the ordinance and prioritize enforcement.
Johnson County, Indiana
County commissioners approved the county's insurance renewals covering property, liability, cyber, auto and the workers' compensation policy. An Epic Insurance representative said the workers' compensation policy was on a two-year term and did not renew this year; carriers for property and liability were identified in the presentation.
Cambridge City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The Cambridge City Council Health and Environment Committee received a status report on the city’s Urban Forest Master Plan and launched a five-year update process. Officials reported a net canopy gain since 2018, described remaining equity gaps and enforcement limits on private-property tree loss, and outlined public engagement and a timeline for
Collin County, Texas
The court approved a slate of consent items and budget amendments including promotions in the district attorney's office, a $294,240 budget amendment for specialty courts, and a $200,210 cost-share received from Lowry Crossing for Road 398; an item creating a Deputy District Clerk II was deferred for more data.
Lake County, Colorado
County Manager Candice Bryant told commissioners a series of supplemental requests will be needed from the general fund to cover missed invoices — including a $258,007.54 Summit Stage charge — and to prevent negative fund balances required by state statute. A separate request seeks short-term funding for senior-center tech assistance.
Farmington Hills City, Oakland County, Michigan
The Farmington Hills Beautification Commission presented awards across categories including offices, shopping centers, places of worship, condominiums, businesses and subdivisions and selected Chestnut Ridge as the Commissioner's Award winner. Commissioners also announced two alternate openings and promoted upcoming community events.
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Plat Committee granted an exception to allow an existing shop to remain within a 10-foot utility easement on Apache Acres Plat 9, after staff recommended approval and the committee voted unanimously.
Houston, Harris County, Texas
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department marked the grand opening of Old Spanish Trail (OST) Lofts, a 130-unit rental development the department said received $19,300,000 in city disaster recovery investment.
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
Council discussed ordinance C36778 addressing algorithms and use of public data. Staff and stakeholders signaled an amendment to permit use of public data after reviewing litigation trends; rental-housing stakeholders raised concerns about a whistleblower provision that was not in the packet version.
Houston, Harris County, Texas
Mayor John Whitmire said Houston will have 50 new solid waste trucks on the street by month's end and described a $3,000 per-truck saving by not painting them, opting for decals instead.
Collin County, Texas
Commissioners approved the final plat for Whitley Addition, Phase 1, 4-0 after resident Heather Leesburg urged a temporary countywide moratorium on new subdivision construction to address roads, drainage and water supply concerns. Commissioners and the county engineering director said state law limits counties' ability to impose moratoriums.
Houston, Harris County, Texas
Mayor John Whitmire highlighted a new living center at 419 Emancipation Avenue that provides 24-hour intake, more than 200 beds and wraparound services as part of the city's homeless response system.
Johnson County, Indiana
The board approved additions to the health department fee schedule — including a septic repair fee, $2 birth-certificate covers and swimming-pool plan reviews — and approved a Verizon Wireless purchase order for the animal shelter and other routine consent items.
Chico, Butte County, California
The Bidwell Park and Playgrounds Commission voted to move forward with designs for interpretive plaques for the granite pillars at the North and South 1‑Mile entrances, approving a motion to begin the drafting process and return final text for commission review.
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
A councilmember-sponsored resolution would pause automatic progression of new historic-district proposals and require inclusion on the Plan Commission work plan so council can engage earlier; discussion included whether to exempt the pending Garland Historic District.
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
At an Oct. 27 special committee meeting, members indicated consensus to repurpose $1 million from a riverfront development pad contingency account toward Snyder Memorial Church renovation incentives, but no formal vote was taken and final approval was deferred to the finance committee.
Human Rights Commission, Maine, Executive, Maine
Summary of formal decisions taken at the hearing: which cases were dismissed at screening, which advanced to conciliation, and which matters were withdrawn.
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
The commission granted a building setback encroachment permit for a house and attached structures along the Sterling Highway in Anchor Point, after staff analysis and one neighbor's questions; three written public comments opposing the permit were received and noted in the record.
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
A sponsor substitute to the Community Days resolution narrowed frequency to at least seven events and added direction to study parking validation instead of blanket free parking. Administration’s Office of Neighborhood Services may take on planning duties.
Norwalk City, Warren County, Iowa
Norwalk City Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plat for Valley View Plat 3 at its Oct. 27 meeting, clearing the way for a 30-lot single-family phase that will create a new street, Canyon Drive, between West Wright Road and Walnut Drive.
Farmington Hills City, Oakland County, Michigan
At the Farmington Hills Beautification Awards, ecologist John Delisle urged homeowners and property managers to choose native plants to support pollinators, reduce maintenance and limit invasive-species spread, demonstrating site-appropriate design and maintenance techniques.
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
City staff told the council they will expand two outside special-counsel contracts: one to defend a class-action challenge to Spokane water rates with trial set Dec. 8, and a second to respond to litigation from an insurer seeking to deny coverage for defense costs in the Durgin-related case.
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
Public Works, Parks, the Downtown Investment Authority, Downtown Vision Inc., and the new Jacksonville Riverfront Alliance described their separate responsibilities at a special committee meeting Oct. 27 and urged clearer alignment on maintenance, funding and permits as multiple riverfront parks and development projects come online.
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission on Oct. 27 approved a building setback encroachment permit for two structures that intrude into the 20-foot setback along Sarah Street in the Apache Acres area, citing staff findings and no adverse safety impacts.
Harrison County, Mississippi
The board approved acceptance of candidates for two county positions, authorized employment of a trust-payer account administrator at an annual salary of $150,000, and voted to advertise the open position.
Johnson County, Indiana
Johnson County commissioners voted Oct. 27 to authorize support letters for a Community Crossings grant application for Smokey Row Road and for Franklin's federal grant application for the Hurleywood Drive/Hurricane Road intersection.
Chemung County, New York
Committees approved dozens of routine and programmatic resolutions across multiple committees, including airport agreements, buildings and grounds contracts, corrections and public safety agreements, health and human services funding and multiple sewer district purchase and change order approvals.
Battle Ground School District, School Districts, Washington
A local business owner and district representatives described Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs as essential to career readiness and local workforce needs; the district said it has largely protected CTE funding but warned levy losses could affect low‑enrollment course offerings and new construction-based CTE facilities.
Harrison County, Mississippi
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners voted to authorize the county attorney to file a claim against the subdivision bond for the Crown Hill development, including pursuing suit against Travelers Insurance or other liable parties if necessary.
Johnson County, Indiana
Johnson County commissioners on Oct. 27 approved changes to the county's 2026 employee health plan that include switching the plan's stop-loss carrier from QBE to WellPoint and raising the specific stop-loss deductible from $175,000 to $200,000.
Human Rights Commission, Maine, Executive, Maine
The commission found reasonable grounds to believe Oak Hill Condominium Association discriminated against a resident with a disability who requested to operate a limited hair-cutting business from her unit as an accommodation for her severely disabled son.
Lawrence City, Marion County, Indiana
The Stormwater Advisory Board approved Resolution 1 20 25 establishing rules for board members to participate electronically, with staff noting restrictions for final budget actions, personnel reductions, fee or tax changes, eminent domain, and referenda.
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos County’s Board of Public Utilities on Oct. 22 received a detailed presentation from Stantec on a two-part project that lays out a fleet conversion plan for county vehicles and a communitywide public electric-vehicle (EV) charging strategy.
Human Rights Commission, Maine, Executive, Maine
The Maine Human Rights Commission found reasonable grounds to believe a 72-year-old longtime parish employee experienced age-based harassment, retaliation and interference after reporting misconduct; the commission ordered conciliations to proceed.
Human Rights Commission, Maine, Executive, Maine
Dr. Rosemary Pitkin alleged her 2022 termination from ConvenientMD followed repeated written complaints about staffing and patient-safety conditions and a refusal to work shifts lacking an RN.
Camas School District, School Districts, Washington
The district's communications director presented a district-wide communications plan focused on consistent messaging, ADA accessibility, analytics-driven improvements, and a 'Profile in Action' storytelling series tied to the district's strategic plan.
Lawrence City, Marion County, Indiana
The Stormwater Advisory Board approved a $120,400 professional services agreement with Lochmuller to produce a stormwater capital improvements plan; the city plans to later combine utility capital plans into a master plan, but Lochmuller's scope is limited to stormwater.
Madison Metropolitan School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
At a special meeting, the Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education voted unanimously to enter closed session to review disciplinary proceedings and decisions involving individual students.
Rob Drzwicki, Livonia’s director of government affairs and outreach, and a Department of Public Works representative, Tricia, outlined the city’s annual bulk leaf pickup program during a Livonia On Air broadcast.
Human Rights Commission, Maine, Executive, Maine
Commission staff told Maine Human Rights Commission members that new HUD guidance and a federal government shutdown have created uncertainty about whether the agency will keep — or be paid under — its HUD fair-housing contract for the coming year.
Lake Oswego SD 7J, School Districts, Oregon
The Lake Oswego School District board approved a construction change order for Lake Oswego Middle School contractor Robinson, adopted a Native American Heritage Month resolution, approved its Division 22 standards assurance report and authorized an amendment to the Lake Oswego Recreational and Aquatic Center (LORAC) intergovernmental agreement.
Dunn County, Wisconsin
The Committee on Administration approved two sets of vouchers covering Aug. 1'Sept. 30 after staff answered questions about insurance stop-loss fees, duplicated or miscoded vendor charges and fleet telematics bills.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
The Mayor's Latino Advisory Council honored four leaders for contributions in education, community health, immigrant services and cultural preservation at a ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse. State and federal representatives joined council members to recognize recipients and reaffirm support for Indianapolis’s Latino and immigrant communities.
Lawrence City, Marion County, Indiana
The Lawrence City Stormwater Advisory Board on Oct. 27 adopted a flat 2026 budget after staff reported roughly $160,000 in additional potential stormwater revenue from newly added parcels and impervious-area updates.
Wylie, Collin County, Texas
Adult services librarian Nina Davis told the Wylie Public Library Advisory Board about book clubs, genealogy services and the ‘Book a Librarian’ one‑on‑one help option; staff also reviewed recent community events including a caregiver conference and Unidos outreach to Spanish‑speaking residents.
Shoreline, King County, Washington
City staff reviewed a draft 2026 state legislative agenda focused on transportation, local capital requests, land use and behavioral health. Councilmembers asked staff to sharpen action-oriented asks and noted a difficult state fiscal forecast for the short session.
Dunn County, Wisconsin
After a public complaint about after-hours mischief, the committee agreed to post a sign at Zealey Park stating park hours as "sunup to sundown" and to pilot signage at one park before broader rollout. Committee members noted enforcement would fall to law enforcement under local trespass ordinances.
Peoria County, Illinois
County planning staff told the Land Use Committee that the comprehensive land use plan has begun and that residents can weigh in through an online survey, an interactive map and targeted "meeting in a box" sessions.
Marion County, Florida
At its Oct. 27 meeting the Marion County Community Redevelopment Agency discussed proposed tax-increment financing (TIF) rebates and county grant support for a new hotel in Silver Springs. Staff and the developer were directed to continue negotiations and bring a written proposal back to the CRA board; no funding commitment was made.
Chemung County, New York
Project manager for the regional sewer consolidation program told a county committee that equipment delays required resequencing work, producing negotiated change orders that add about $7 million to construction budgets and leave roughly $11.2 million in contingency with about nine months to substantial completion.
Peoria County, Illinois
The Peoria County Land Use Committee unanimously approved the fiscal 2026 recommended budget for departments under the committee, with staff reporting $64.2 million in general-fund revenues and expenditures and $172.5 million in all-funds recommendations; the planning and zoning portion represents a small share of the county total.
Lake Oswego SD 7J, School Districts, Oregon
The district’s preliminary unaudited general fund results for fiscal year 2025 show an ending fund balance of about $6,067,000, an amount district staff said is below the board’s 8% minimum reserve target and will require a multiyear effort to rebuild.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Michelle McConkie, executive director of the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, told the Retirement and Independent Entities Committee on Oct. 25 that SITLA earned about $142.1 million in fiscal year 2025 and manages a multi-million-acre portfolio intended to provide perpetual support to beneficiaries, primarily public schools.
Dunn County, Wisconsin
County Clerk Andrew told the committee that polling locations for Menominee Wards 1 and 2 and Wards 10 and 11 are under review, and the Town of Wilson will vote in the Village of Ridgeland after the town hall sale. The clerk plans one mailing in December to every affected address ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
Sunnyvale, Dallas County, Texas
The council approved two consent agenda items, tabled a Clay Road plat and a design contract for police/animal shelter to Nov. 10, and approved a temporary salary increase for the interim town manager.
Pennington County, South Dakota
Summary of final actions taken by the Pennington County Planning Commission on Oct. 27, 2025: approvals include two conditional-use permits for Yarrow Tech (items 6 and 7), a PUD amendment for JV Gulch (item 14) with modifications, a road name change (item 13), and a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone (items 15 and 16).
Shoreline, King County, Washington
The Shoreline City Council adopted a 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding plan and reprogrammed prior-year CDBG dollars to restart the Minor Home Repair program and contribute to an affordable housing acquisition project, approving the measure 4-1.
Dunn County, Wisconsin
Facilities staff reported that the department financial specialist has resigned and that staff will temporarily take on accounting duties while Dunn County transitions to SAP, and gave updates on parks projects and capital work.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The interim inspector general and program analyst for the Utah Office of Inspector General for Medicaid Services briefed the committee about the office's audits, investigations and metrics. Committee members raised concerns about governance and management after a recent legislative audit and said they expect additional legislative follow-up.
Pennington County, South Dakota
The commission approved a planned-unit-development amendment for JV Gulch LLC (PUR94-20) that clarifies cabin definitions and allows two caretaker residences and short- and long-term rentals; the commission removed an older development restriction and modified staff language to permit attached garages under building-permit controls.
Upland, San Bernardino County, California
The council acknowledged Tom Campbell’s donation of six preapproved accessory dwelling unit plans, which the city will post on its building and safety web page to comply with state requirements to provide free ADU plans.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
PEHP reported to the Retirement and Independent Entities Committee that HCR 2, passed last session, is in operation and has provided about $1.14 million in member savings since July by applying manufacturer rebates at the pharmacy point of sale rather than retaining them within the plan.
Dunn County, Wisconsin
County Manager Dan Dunbar told the Dunn County Committee on Administration that the county's finance manager has resigned and staff plan an 'open-until-filled' recruitment timed to minimize disruption to a concurrent ERP rollout.
Camas School District, School Districts, Washington
Camas School District approved replacement of the playing turf at Doc Harris Stadium, funding it through capital-levy funds; the board deferred decisions on a center-field logo and colored end zones until staff return with fundraising or funding options.
2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Retirement and Independent Entities Committee on Oct. 25 favorably recommended a committee bill that would standardize a "bona fide termination" definition across Title 49, add three members to the Utah Retirement Systems membership council, and make several administrative clarifications to retirement law.
Pennington County, South Dakota
The Pennington County Planning Commission on Oct. 27 approved conditional-use permit reviews for Yarrow Tech's proposed utility-scale energy projects after company updates and extended public comment.
Lake Oswego SD 7J, School Districts, Oregon
District staff presented 2024–25 state assessment (OSAS) results, reporting gains in several grades for English language arts and mixed results in math. Staff outlined plans to strengthen Tier 1 math instruction, increase informal classroom observations, and build OSAS readiness.
Dunn County, Wisconsin
The Fair Board reported contract and fee changes for the upcoming fair, moved food vendors from a percentage-of-sales model to a flat fee (reported as $606.50 if contracted before July 1), accepted two donated acts that total $13,000 in operating savings, and is beginning a transition of treasury duties to Dunn County finance on an interim basis.
Gardner City, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Justin Enroyd, conservation planning agent for the Gardner City Office of Community Development and Planning, opened a public information panel on the Keyes Road culvert project, saying the city has identified “a failing culvert … which we’ve identified needs replacing.”
Upland, San Bernardino County, California
The Upland City Council unanimously approved joining a regional memorandum of understanding to fund and refer clients to a West End Navigation Center for homelessness response and set a Nov. 24 public hearing to adopt the new 2025 California Building Standards Code by reference.
Battle Ground School District, School Districts, Washington
Student presenters and board members said C team and middle school sports provide entry points for students who later reach varsity levels, support school engagement and reduce reliance on costly club sports; presenters warned cutting these programs would erode enrollment and opportunity.
Dunn County, Wisconsin
The Dunn County Facilities Committee voted to explore participation in a June mural festival in Menomonie and to inspect county-owned buildings for possible mural placement.
Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio
The Grove City Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to allow a 42-inch solid wood fence to encroach into front setbacks along Santa Maria and Dennis streets at 2625 Dennis Lane; the owner said the new fence follows the footprint of a prior fence and the city's safety director inspected the site.
Battle Ground School District, School Districts, Washington
At its Oct. 27 meeting, the Battle Ground School Board approved revisions to the student discipline policy, ratified a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with classified staff, and adopted multiple policy updates; the board also held a contested first reading of a new school‑director standards policy.
St. Louis City, School Districts, Missouri
Ameren and a water‑line contractor asked the St. Louis Public Schools Real Estate Committee to permit easements across district property to protect a transmission corridor and to allow a VA‑project water‑line tie‑in.
Sandoval County, New Mexico
At its fourth-quarter meeting the Sandoval County Treasurer's Office reported a $202,709,927.36 2025 tax roll, a 497‑parcel increase, a failed manufactured-home auction with follow-up plans, a lockbox change to Bank of Albuquerque and a portfolio book yield of 3.95%.
Flagstaff City, Coconino County, Arizona
The Beautification and Public Art Commission (BPAC) in Flagstaff met for a retreat to review the structure and limits of the beautification and arts & sciences funds, to update the commission on project status, and to prioritize candidate capital and programmatic projects for the next five-year plan.
Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga County, New York
The Zoning Board of Appeals granted area variances for porch and HVAC placements, a two-lot subdivision and a single-family house at its Oct. 27 meeting and left several items open for follow-up at the board's Nov. 17 session.
St. Louis City, School Districts, Missouri
The St. Louis Development Corporation submitted offers to buy Marshall School for $200,000 and Cleveland High School (three parcels) for $300,000 and asked the committee to allow due diligence and stabilization work funded by ARPA allocations.
Wylie, Collin County, Texas
At its Oct. 27 meeting the Wylie Public Library Advisory Board was told fiscal‑year 2025 figures show growing digital circulation and door counts, and staff said eliminating routine fines has not produced measurable systemwide increases in overdue items.
Lake Oswego SD 7J, School Districts, Oregon
The Lake Oswego citizen bond campaign reported widespread volunteer activity, fundraising and outreach ahead of the Nov. 4 ballot for a proposed $245 million bond the campaign said will finish district facility work without increasing the tax rate.
Chemung County, New York
Michelle Podolak, executive director of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Chemung County, reviewed program highlights, funding structure and service changes — including the loss of SNAP‑Ed funding — and asked for continued county support at a county committee meeting.
Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio
The Grove City Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a raised pool deck to encroach 12 feet into a 25-foot rear yard setback at an address reviewed under parcel notations; the board briefly paused the matter to confirm a pool permit had been issued and that inspections remain pending.
Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois
The Highland Park City Council unanimously approved several routine agenda items, including minutes and the warrant list, and passed four omnibus items. Council members asked questions about a proposed cot system purchase for the fire department, noting high cost, a seven-year lifespan and reported recalls; staff said the cot is industry-standard,
St. Louis City, School Districts, Missouri
Andrew Weil of the Landmarks Association told the committee vacant historic school buildings rapidly deteriorate after closure, urged the district to consult historic‑rehabilitation developers during closure planning, and recommended flexible timelines and sale terms that prioritize quick transfers to capable buyers to preserve value.
Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio
The Grove City Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing an 8-by-35-foot covered front porch to encroach 7 feet into the 30-foot front setback at 2095 Presley Drive; the approval requires construction to begin within 12 months and is subject to a 21-day council review period.
Battle Ground School District, School Districts, Washington
District executive staff presented the annual assessment report, showing Smarter Balanced results roughly comparable with state averages, a preliminary four‑year graduation rate of 78.4% and increases in alternate graduation pathways and AP test success.
Sunnyvale, Dallas County, Texas
A 32.46‑acre preliminary plat at 101 Clay Road for three warehouses drew resident questions after staff said the property is zoned industrial, the warehouse use is allowed by right and the preliminary plat meets UDO requirements; council held an executive‑session consultation with attorneys and then tabled the item to Nov. 10.
Citrus County, Florida
An exhibit at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum in Citrus County showcases works by 13 artists, including current and retired art teachers; select works are available for purchase.
Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois
During public comment, Ken Temkin urged the City Council to join nearby jurisdictions in restricting ICE activity on local property and provided a hotline number for reporting ICE encounters. Another speaker, Renee Bovai, described ongoing domestic-violence allegations and a lack of health care for her children; the council did not take action but
St. Louis City, School Districts, Missouri
Navigate Building Solutions told the St. Louis Public Schools Real Estate Committee it has spent roughly $137 million on Proposition S projects and is piloting premise‑identification signage at Central VPA Collegiate.
Battle Ground School District, School Districts, Washington
The district’s counseling staff outlined work at different grade bands to teach executive-functioning skills, conflict resolution and social-emotional learning; counselors said prevention reduces classroom disruptions and protects instructional time.
Lake Oswego SD 7J, School Districts, Oregon
Residents asked the Lake Oswego School District about lease terms and testing plans for a new Verizon cell tower at Lakeridge High School. District staff said Crown Castle confirmed current monthly rent figures and that the district selected Apex to perform radio‑frequency testing; results will be presented in December.
Medina City Council, Medina City, Medina, Medina County, Ohio
City staff described how sidewalks are inspected and placed on an annual repair schedule, who pays for repairs, how tree roots factor into replacement decisions, and how street projects and speed limits are set and funded.
Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois
City Manager Newkirk said the proposed FY26 budget includes funds to begin an update to the city’s comprehensive plan and that staff will specify antisemitism training for employees and public education consistent with the IHRA definition approved previously by the council.
Sedona, Yavapai County, Arizona
The Sedona City Council opened a daylong, line-by-line review of its rules of procedure and ethical conduct after the resignation of a former mayor, debating changes on attendance expectations, limits on individual public-records requests related to personnel, mayoral authority, and a new disciplinary "loss of good standing" process.
Battle Ground School District, School Districts, Washington
Student speakers and student representatives told the Battle Ground School Board that the recent levy failure has reduced middle‑school sports, library and staffing supports and affected students’ mental health and school atmosphere.
Camas School District, School Districts, Washington
The district reported revenue and expenditure totals for the 2024-25 closeout, a net drop in general fund balance, steady capital reserves that include impact fees, and ongoing cost-containment measures.
St. Louis City, School Districts, Missouri
eXp Realty told the St. Louis Public Schools Real Estate Committee it will market up to 16 surplus school properties — with an initial five listing agreements to be delivered this week — using CoStar/LoopNet, MLS, eXp platforms, open houses, print and community outreach; some properties may need appraisals due to damage.
Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Virginia
At a Oct. 27 work session, the City of Fairfax Planning Commission received an overview of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) review process for FY2027–2031, learned the draft CIP will be presented Nov. 10 by the city’s finance director, and unanimously appointed Chair Jim Feather as the Planning Commission representative to the Board of 1the 1
Sunnyvale, Dallas County, Texas
Staff and consultants presented concepts and probable‑cost ranges for a new animal shelter and a larger police department on town‑owned land near the current station; the council asked for the formal contract to be returned for consideration and tabled action until Nov. 10.
Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois
The Highland Park City Council on Oct. 20 read a proclamation from Mayor Nancy Rotering recognizing October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and pledged continued efforts to recruit and advance workers with disabilities.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
A special committee convened by the Building Code Council met virtually to discuss proposed code language aimed at ensuring emergency access where residential building entrances do not face a street, alley or parking area.
St. Louis City, School Districts, Missouri
The St. Louis Public Schools Real Estate Committee voted to approve the open-session minutes from its Sept. 15 meeting. The committee also took up a separate request to approve closed-session minutes for Sept. 15 for later consideration.
Colleyville, Tarrant County, Texas
At a meeting on Oct. 27, 2025, municipal planning staff and members of a Colleyville panel discussed an application to construct a large accessory building for a gym and entertainment space at 4905 Elton Trail in the Elton Hollow subdivision.
Shaker Heights City Council, Shaker Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Multiple residents asked council on Oct. 27 to prioritize safety improvements — including a HAWK pedestrian signal, flashing signs and sight-line fixes — at the multi‑street intersection of Shaker, Belvoir, Inverness and Ashley, which parents said is used daily by children walking to school.
Boston City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
The Boston City Council Committee on Labor, Workforce, and Economic Development heard details on 11 workforce and youth grants totaling $8,981,031.76 on Oct. 27, with the committee chair saying he intends to bring the dockets to a full‑council vote on Wednesday.
Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas
Developers seeking to build a mixed‑use complex called Bayou Village East told a joint meeting of the Dickinson City Council and the Dickinson Economic Development Corporation on Wednesday that a smaller, phased project could jump‑start retail and housing growth along State Highway 517 and attract sports‑tourism traffic to the city.
Salinas, Monterey County, California
Commissioners approved the consent agenda and heard an administrative report outlining a federal grant-backed eVTOL/vertiport study with MBEP as fiduciary, a phased perimeter-fence project subject to FAA matching funds, a pavement study for heavy military aircraft and a planned $750,000 security-system upgrade.
Battle Ground School District, School Districts, Washington
Reading intervention specialists told the board the district’s state-funded Learning Assistance Program (LAP) reading labs serve hundreds of primary students and reported that 58% of participating students made at least one year’s growth; staff said they frequently must turn students away due to limited capacity after levy-related cuts.
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
Atlanta Fire Rescue representatives told the committee that Engine 16 and Engine 34 were out of service because of hard-to-source parts and pump/tank repairs; one ladder truck was scheduled for November delivery and five engines and a TDA were scheduled next year.
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
City Solicitor Raynes Carter presented July-September metrics showing months with high code-court dismissal and reset rates, zone-by-zone reckless-driving and speeding cases, and an update on special-properties enforcement tools including blight-tax planning and judicial remedies for problem multifamily properties.
Sweetwater, Monroe County, Tennessee
Owners in Oakland View Estates petitioned the city to complete long‑outstanding street and drainage work; the city will advertise a public hearing and consider a special‑assessment resolution on Dec. 1.
Richardson, Dallas County, Texas
Consultants told the Richardson City Council the city faces growing demand for housing while supply is not keeping pace. The assessment highlighted three priority needs — opportunities for older low‑income homeowners to age in place, more reasonably priced for‑sale homes for families, and well‑maintained affordable rentals for lower‑wage workers —
Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota
The Duluth City Council unanimously approved a resolution requesting a land-use study for the roughly 230-acre former Lester Park Golf Course, directing a public, stakeholder-driven process that will examine housing, infrastructure and park protections.
Boston City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
The Boston City Council Committee on Government Operations heard testimony Oct. 27 on Docket 1434, an ordinance to codify the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement (OYEA), with sponsors and youth advocates urging the council to enshrine the office in the city code to secure long-term access to jobs, mentorship and youth services.
Sweetwater, Monroe County, Tennessee
The Board voted to pursue acquiring Sweetwater High School and to provide an annual maintenance‑of‑effort contribution, with the understanding that final purchase will return for board ratification after inspections and an executed contract.
Sweetwater, Monroe County, Tennessee
The commission approved a joint resolution committing Sweetwater funds toward road and water infrastructure for a proposed industrial park at I‑75. McMinn County has committed $750,000; Monroe County and Sweetwater have pledged smaller amounts but some contributions are contingent on their local approvals and final project invoices.
Camas School District, School Districts, Washington
Superintendent outlined October enrollment counts that modestly exceeded the district's projection, cited growth hotspots at Lacamas Lake and Grass Valley elementaries, and said the district used contingency capital funds to add paraeducator and supervision positions rather than to expand central administration.
Sweetwater, Monroe County, Tennessee
The Board authorized city staff to finalize a contract with an outside retail recruitment firm after a recommendation from a citizen/staff committee. The one-year-to-three-year contract (structured as a three‑year agreement with an annual termination option) is $50,000 per year and will require a budget amendment to fund it.
Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas
Board discussion on Oct. 27 addressed a proposal to increase commercial axle tolls and add a $25 charge for tractors without trailers, with staff saying added revenue would help pay for hazardous-spill response and two additional CBP commercial booths to improve processing times.
Gardner City, Worcester County, Massachusetts
State Representative John Zlotnick and Gardner City Mayor Mike Nicholson joined Growing Places staff and regional partners at a ribbon-cutting ceremony announcing that the nonprofit's local food center at the former Waterford Street School is fully built out and operational.
East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island
The East Greenwich Town Council held a public hearing and approved renewal of many alcoholic beverage and vending licenses for the 12/01/2025–11/30/2026 licensing year, appointed an alternate to the planning board, and approved routine consent items.
Orland Park held a public rededication ceremony at Village Hall to name the building the Frederick T. Owens Village Hall.
Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga County, New York
The Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 27 and approved four area variances, including requests for a porch at 122 North Street and a new house at 131 Bridal Avenue, while leaving multiple other applications open for additional materials and staff verification.
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
Chief Judge Christopher Ward told the committee the municipal court is the largest court in the Southeast Region and is projecting increased filings in 2025; he highlighted diversion programs, case-clearance rates by division, and upcoming community events including an Out of the Darkness suicide-prevention walk and a "day of giving."
Sunnyvale, Dallas County, Texas
Staff told the council the Bridal School turf field is about 95% complete and the town will cover half the cost of a new fence; Vineyard Park is roughly 10% complete; Jobson Park design is progressing toward a 60% milestone in December and a probable-cost menu is due so the council can decide what fits the budget.
Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas
EAGLE PASS, Texas — The Eagle Pass Bridge Board of Trustees on Oct. 27 debated proposals to change passenger tolls and expressed support for recommending a compromise rate to the mayor and city council.
Shaker Heights City Council, Shaker Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Council approved a package of contracts, personnel adjustments and grant actions on Oct. 27, 2025; most items were recommended by standing committees and were approved unanimously by roll call.
Orland Park, Cook County, Illinois
Sarah Steshukiewicz, CEO of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, described new and expanded member services including monthly lunch-and-learn meetings (fourth Wednesday), virtual education sessions, one-on-one member appointments and upcoming events such as the Southland Community Expo on Nov. 1 and the November membership meeting on Nov. 26.
Overton County, School Districts, Tennessee
The Overton County Schools Board approved a differentiated pay plan and its revision, appointed a building program consultant with pay, recognized a new girls flag football program and approved routine budgets and trips during its Oct. 21 meeting.
East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island
Town staff outlined plans to seek a $500,000 Rhode Island DEM large recreation grant for courts and parking at the Route 4 easement fields and a $125,000 small grant for improvements to the Eldridge Memorial Fountain. No vote was taken; staff will return Nov. 10 with a formal application if there is general support.
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
Councilmembers questioned how anonymous housing-code complaints are handled after multiple reports from elderly, long-time homeowners who say they are being harassed and pressured to sell. City attorneys said anonymity is permitted but suggested amending the commercial-harassment ordinance to cover false or strategic complaint filings.
Town of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts
At the Oct. 20, 2025 Charlton special town meeting, voters approved a series of appropriations and capital items, defeated a transfer to stabilization funds, and accepted new public ways; several other administrative bylaws were amended.
Orland Park, Cook County, Illinois
Members voted to elect four nominees to staggered three-year terms on the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce board. The slate was read by incoming chamber president Edward Gacek and approved by voice vote.
Town of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Town meeting considered two related measures to exempt municipal buildings (and in a separate citizen petition, municipal property) from state 'prohibited area' rules for firearms; both measures ultimately failed after prolonged debate and close votes.
Battle Ground School District, School Districts, Washington
School nurses and administrators told the board that nursing staff reductions following a levy failure have increased workload and could affect medically fragile students and field-trip support; the district reported last year’s OSPI figures including 42,540 health-room visits and 111 medically fragile students.
Carlsbad, San Diego County, California
At the start of the Oct. 28 meeting the commission moved and seconded to approve the minutes of the July 28 regular meeting as written; the transcript records a motion and second but does not record a roll-call vote or final tally.
City staff told council that the water CIP includes a $50 million treatment plant placeholder and that sewer projects total about $4.2 million, while council directed staff to study sewer feasibility in Tri Lakes neighborhoods with many small lots and aging septic systems.
Orland Park, Cook County, Illinois
Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge told the chamber the village will pursue cost reductions and targeted investments to limit a projected rise in debt while expanding public-safety staffing and piloting technology to speed permits and emergency response.
Little Hoover Commission, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
Executives from JPMorgan Chase and Coinbase, along with the Industry Traceback Group and the California Bankers Association, described investments in fraud detection and tracing, and urged state policies to standardize reporting, enable responsible information sharing and remove legal barriers to faster intervention.
Town of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Town meeting approved a $50,000 transfer from free cash to fund due diligence on a potential senior center site; finance committee supported the study but the select board did not.
Little Hoover Commission, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
Consumer attorneys told the Little Hoover Commission that California's civil elder‑abuse law needs clarification so plaintiffs can hold intermediaries accountable when they "assist" scams. They urged a 'knew or should have known' standard and warned that federal preemption and federal courts' interpretations have undercut earlier enforcement.
Staff told council that many developer-installed streetlights will leave manufacturer warranties and service agreements after roughly 25 years; the city must decide whether to own and replace poles or let Xcel continue to service them under a higher ongoing cost. Council asked staff to analyze the cost delta and fair-fee designs before deciding on
Richardson, Dallas County, Texas
The Richardson City Council unanimously approved a special permit allowing A Great Dog training center to occupy a 5,200-square-foot building at 304 South Cottonwood Drive with conditions limiting outdoor operations and requiring pet‑waste stations and hours of operation.
Flower Mound, Denton County, Texas
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of a change to the Monarch thoroughfare plan, including a proposed 4-lane undivided urban minor arterial and deletion of an adjacent collector; the motion passed, with one commissioner voting no.
Engineering staff presented a $50 million, 10-year streets program at the July 8 workshop and said the majority of cost is in local street maintenance and reconstruction, while the later years of the 10-year horizon are more speculative.
Woods County, Oklahoma
Woods County commissioners discussed distribution of fire grant funds, outreach with Freedom mayor, and the possibility of approving a brush truck purchase for a local volunteer department; the transcript records discussion but not formal action.
Ventura County, California
Clerk and assessor staff used the Oct. 22 assessment appeals session to manage dozens of individual appeals, continuing many matters to Feb. 23, 2026, or June 8, 2026, and imposing a standard rule that documents requested by the assessor be provided at least 30 days before the new hearing date.
Camas School District, School Districts, Washington
At its Oct. 22 meeting the Camas School District Board of Directors approved multiple contracts, student placements and facility actions, including two student placement authorizations, equipment leases and purchases, a turf replacement authorization and the sale of surplus property; all votes recorded as unanimous.
Parks staff presented 31 parks projects totaling about $5.4 million over the next ten years, including several playground replacements and court resurfacing. Council discussed a $300,000 placeholder for a proposed central multi-sport complex on city-owned land near Sunfish Lake Park and asked for community engagement and funding options.
Flower Mound, Denton County, Texas
After more than three hours of presentations and public comment, the Flower Mound Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Eden Ranch master plan and plan development district with multiple conditions focused on traffic, lot standards, open space trees and accessory units.
Wright County, Iowa
Summary of formal motions and outcomes recorded at the Wright County Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 20, 2025, including hires, project approvals, TIF indebtedness certifications and drainage contractor award.
Sunnyvale, Dallas County, Texas
Town staff presented two alignment options for State Highway 190 through northeastern Sunnyvale, noting Alternative 1 would displace three homes while a newly proposed Alternative 3 would increase displacements to five; council asked staff to return with more detailed data before choosing a preferred alignment.
Little Hoover Commission, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
SACRAMENTO — The Little Hoover Commission on Friday heard experts, industry representatives and prosecutors call for a coordinated California response to growing online financial scams that drain savings from people of all ages, with particularly devastating effects on older and dependent adults.
Public works staff reported aging vehicles and equipment, 20-year-old public-safety radios and a corroded shop floor at the July 8 workshop and asked council for guidance on prioritizing replacements and financing options.
Ventura County, California
At an Oct. 22 Ventura County assessment‑appeals hearing, the assessor affirmed a $1,230,000 purchase price for a Solana Heights home; the buyer (Mark Fritz) argued the assessor's comparable‑sales model overstated value. After testimony and cross‑examination, Hearing Officer Deborah Cohen closed the record and took the matter under submission for a
Carlsbad, San Diego County, California
The Community Police Engagement Commission reviewed its work plan and agreed to recommend three regular meetings per year (with the option for special meetings), continue mandated training, and pursue outreach steps including a potential CERT presentation and linking commissioners to neighborhood block captains.
Shaker Heights City Council, Shaker Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
After several committee reviews and public input, council passed amendments to multiple code sections to update private-property landscaping and tree-lawn use; council and administration said enforcement and public education will guide implementation.
Woods County, Oklahoma
Officials reviewed plans for a renovation project to create a separate classroom area and improve safety and acoustics in a multi-purpose classroom and theater; the discussion described structural changes but did not record a vote or funding specifics.
Fire department staff asked council to advance a ladder truck purchase five years (targeted for 2029 delivery) to obtain ~100'110 foot reach for taller buildings. Council probed impacts on the vehicle replacement fund and possible interfund loans; staff proposed repayment schedules and asked for direction to include the purchase in the final CIP.
Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon
The Oregon City Commission approved an ordinance vacating a platted portion of street, authorized rental of a safety‑deposit box for city records, approved a $6,390 contribution to the League of Oregon Cities' Quest litigation fund and reappointed two members to OCCIT. Several routine items were taken without extended debate.
Woods County, Oklahoma
Officials discussed transfer of appropriations between highway district CIRB and personal service accounts and a $20,000 correction for a fiscal-year 2022–23 error; motions were made but the transcript does not record final votes.
Carlsbad, San Diego County, California
Chief Christy Calderwood updated the commission on enforcement under a vehicle-habitation ordinance, parking enforcement statistics, the Oct. 18 "No Kings" demonstration (no arrests), and a redesigned police department website and recruiting link.
Battle Ground School District, School Districts, Washington
Presenters described current campus security staffing levels, recent reductions and concerns about response time at Yackel Primary. Principal Stephanie Watts and security staff said absence of personnel has coincided with more fights at Prairie High School this fall.
City staff presented a 10-year draft Capital Improvement Plan listing 145 projects totaling roughly $127'$133 million and warned council that the proposed funding strategy could push combined debt-service and infrastructure levies substantially higher by 2035.
Wright County, Iowa
The Wright County Board of Supervisors voted to hire Aaron Budwig (start date reported as Nov. 17) as the county’s economic development director after a public Q&A about his background, priorities and plans for a county-wide development strategy.
Carlsbad, San Diego County, California
The Carlsbad Police Department is rebuilding its crime prevention program with a focus on neighborhood watch, CPTED site assessments and community education; the program currently operates with a one-person team and volunteer support.
Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon
City presenters said 420 tons of garbage and recycling and 400 tires were collected in this year's cleanup; 950 vouchers were used during a new week‑long voucher extension. The commission heard the cleanup report and recognized volunteers, contractors and businesses with Johnny Storm Awards and certificates.
Lynnwood, Snohomish County, Washington
City planning staff presented a package of minor code updates to the Unified Development Code (Title 8) including driveway length flexibility using CC&Rs, bicycle parking capacity changes, and clarified parking‑stall measurements; the council held a public hearing, received no in‑chamber speakers on this item, and closed the hearing.
Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
The council adopted a revised comprehensive plan after staff incorporated public‑workshop changes, including clarified housing typologies and adjustments to ITS master plan language; the adoption replaces Edmond Plan 2018.
Wright County, Iowa
Twin Rivers Exploration told the Wright County Board of Supervisors it plans to construct a roughly 4-acre pad and drill an exploratory well to about 10,000 feet near Highway 69 between Clarion and Belmont, seeking state permits and county coordination on drainage, heavy-haul routes and water use.
Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Public Works staff reported progress across several capital projects, highlighted a revived federally funded multi-use path project with an estimated $5.6 million grant and about $7.5 million total cost, and described a recent sanitary-sewer damage on 30th Avenue under review with the state.
Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Edmond City Council approved site plans for Chipotle and Cooper's Hawk, rezoned a 3.3‑acre tract at Memorial and Rhode Island to a PUD (Ostevar Plaza) and denied a sign‑variance request for University Plaza on Oct. 21.
Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
City Council adopted an ordinance amending municipal code to retitle and broaden the texting-while-driving prohibition to other communication device uses in school and construction zones, matching a state statutory change effective Nov. 1 to ease enforcement.
Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon
After extended debate about a proposed $7 minimum fare and whether the city should regulate taxi rates, the Oregon City Commission approved a temporary 60-day fare increase for Sassy's Cab and directed staff to investigate other providers and licensing enforcement.
Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Kenosha Public Safety & Welfare Committee approved a county-city antenna lease and two traffic-control measures, deferred a dangerous-animal appeal and deferred one parking restriction for two weeks.
Woods County, Oklahoma
Woods County officials discussed a Justice Assistant Grant request to purchase mobile data terminals and printers; the transcript records the items under consideration but does not capture a vote.
Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
The committee accepted completion of three public-works contracts — a storm-sewer job and two resurfacing projects — and moved to close out the contracts.
Huber Heights, Montgomery County, Ohio
A speaker identified himself as a Miami County resident and criticized state annexation laws and the city’s reduction of public-comment time at the Oct. 27 meeting.
New Hanover County, North Carolina
Genentech now favors site‑focused, multiyear grants and community co‑creation to address health disparities, the company’s head of giving told a New Hanover County webinar. Programs such as FutureLab aim to build local STEM pipelines while quarterly check‑ins and convening funders are used to measure and sustain impact.
Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Council approved Resolution 41-25 authorizing the city's application to the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments Air Quality Grant Program to expand CityLink Route 7. Staff said route adjustments and existing route changes would help offset long‑term operating costs after the grant period.
Woods County, Oklahoma
A Woods County official moved to approve a re-grant application from Freedom EMS during the Oct. 27 meeting; the transcript records the motion but does not record a vote or final outcome.
Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Council approved a $165,201.35 supplemental appropriation and a guaranteed maximum price amendment (GMP #7) to address earthwork mitigation at the AC Caplinger ball field renovation. Staff said 250 cubic yards of trash were removed and 7,661 cubic yards of soil imported to remediate deep trash layers beneath three fields.
Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
The Kenosha Public Works Committee approved a street closure for the city’s holiday tree-lighting event and granted a permit to the Alzheimer’s Association for a 2026 walk, both by voice vote.
Shaker Heights City Council, Shaker Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
At a joint City Council–Finance Committee work session, Finance Director Potts outlined 2025 revenue projections that exceed the adopted budget by about $1.9 million and presented a proposed $65.6 million general fund revenue budget for 2026, driven mainly by income- and property-tax expectations.
Dane County, Wisconsin
At the Oct. 27 Personnel & Finance Committee meeting, members approved multiple routine items by voice vote, including conservation fund grants, a temporary easement and a fund transfer. Several budget amendments were introduced and discussed but not voted on.
Richland County, Wisconsin
The Richland County Campus Reconfiguration Committee heard updates on a UW redevelopment grant application, consultant data needs and plans to remove remaining items from the campus during its meeting.
Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Council approved a $722,100 supplemental appropriation from 2017 CIP reserves for the Pelican Bay pool renovation to cover anticipated change orders and contingencies; staff said the amount represents a 10% allowance under state statute and that actual spending may be less.
Evansville City, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
At its Oct. 27 meeting the Evansville Common Council adopted the 2026 salary ordinance, raised nuisance fines tied to city trash collection weight, approved multiple budget transfers and reappropriations, and approved two rezonings; one rezoning petition was withdrawn and the council filled a local board vacancy.
Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
The Edmond Public Works Authority approved a budget amendment and change order for the Main 3 water transmission line — a 36‑inch transmission segment critical to future plant capacity — after staff said utility conflicts and tree‑disturbance mitigation required design changes. Council approved the related motions unanimously.
Battle Ground School District, School Districts, Washington
At a Oct. 27 work session, Battle Ground School District officials and program staff outlined how a failed levy has already reduced services and warned additional levy losses would force deeper cuts to security, nursing, reading intervention, counseling, athletics and career-technical education.
Lynnwood, Snohomish County, Washington
Council voted 7‑0 to amend the financial policy, reducing the general‑fund minimum reserve from 2.5 months to 2 months for the 2025‑26 biennium; leaders said the change helps the city meet internal policy targets given revenue shortfalls and reduces the projected 2026 budget gap from about $10.5 million to about $8 million.
Huber Heights, Montgomery County, Ohio
Council voted unanimously on the calendar, a staffing change to make an economic-development position full time, a resolution of intention to appropriate property for a Chambersburg Road project, and a telephone system purchase.
Garland, Dallas County, Texas
The Garland Plan Commission voted unanimously to postpone action on a proposed amendment to Planned Development PD‑05‑36 and a Specific Use Permit for a warehouse/office/showroom at 2801 Beltline until Nov. 10 after neighbors raised easement and access concerns and the applicant was not present to answer questions.
Dane County, Wisconsin
Chair Miles presented an amendment to add $5,020 to support qPCR testing to identify sources of E. coli at select county beaches. Supporters called it a pilot to help solve recurring contamination and inform remediation; no vote was held.
Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois
Independent auditors issued a clean, unmodified opinion on Princeton's financial statements and reported the audit to the state comptroller in early October, meeting filing deadlines.
Board of Ethical Conduct, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
After a contested hearing in which the complainant said a council member solicited a large community payment to secure support for a zoning matter, the Board of Ethical Conduct found the record insufficient and voted 4–0 to dismiss the complaint.
Geneva City, Kane County, Illinois
The Geneva Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 23 approved a variance to reduce the street-yard setback at 601 North First Street from 30.72 feet to 22.31 feet, allowing the homeowners to formalize and extend an existing porch encroachment. The case advances to city council on Nov. 3.
Garland, Dallas County, Texas
The Garland Plan Commission on Oct. 27 approved a 15‑year Specific Use Permit allowing a minor automobile repair use at 4134 Bobtown Road, with conditions on building height, openings and landscaping after hearing neighborhood concerns about noise, pollution and traffic.
Lake Oswego SD 7J, School Districts, Oregon
The Lake Oswego School Board took several formal votes at its meeting, approving a construction change order, adopting a Native American Heritage Month resolution, approving a Division 22 standards assurance report and amending the district’s pool IGA with the city.
Lynnwood, Snohomish County, Washington
Carpenters union representatives told the Lynnwood City Council on Oct. 27 that workers on a recent Lynnwood construction project were not paid overtime and asked the city to investigate and revise project oversight and tax‑exemption practices.
Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois
The Princeton City Council on Oct. 20 approved a one-year service contract with Hometown Consulting LLC to support economic development. The vote came amid discussion of a recent Gardner Denver facility closure that will eliminate about 70 local jobs; council also heard about two recent grants and an estimated 8% rise in the city's assessed value.
Board of Ethical Conduct, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
After reviewing a Department of Law memorandum, the Board of Ethical Conduct on Oct. 1 recommended a hearing on three narrow allegations that a fair‑board commissioner may have violated Metro standards of conduct.
Dane County, Wisconsin
Supervisor introduced an amendment to remove funding for two nurse navigator positions in Public Health Madison & Dane County, returning $180,500 to the budget. Staff described the program’s services and demand; supervisors debated the amendment’s moral and public-health implications. No vote was held.
Lake Oswego SD 7J, School Districts, Oregon
The school board approved an amendment to the Lake Oswego Recreational and Aquatic Center (LORAC) intergovernmental agreement with the City that sets district pool‑use payments to begin Nov. 15 and establishes annual payments of $204,000, $208,000 and $212,000 in successive years; an additional $50,000 annual repair fund was noted.
Huber Heights, Montgomery County, Ohio
City leaders and fire officials introduced more than a dozen new hires — including high-school apprentices and firefighter-EMTs — as part of a multi-year effort to expand daily staffing and build a training pipeline.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
At a ribbon-cutting at Atlantis Charter School in Fall River, school officials, state lawmakers and community partners celebrated the launch of the EMS Tritons Academy, a senior-year program designed to allow students to graduate with Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga County, New York
The board continued the application for a new single-family residence at 112 Fifth Avenue after the applicant presented a reduced-footprint plan and the board asked city staff to verify porous-paver impervious-credit calculations before a vote.
Lake Oswego SD 7J, School Districts, Oregon
Lake Oswego School District officials presented a preliminary, unaudited fiscal‑year 2025 general‑fund result showing an ending fund balance of roughly $6.05 million, short of the board’s 8% minimum reserve target.
Lynnwood, Snohomish County, Washington
Dozens of residents urged the city to remove or audit the Flock automated license-plate reader system, citing privacy, data-sharing with federal agencies, and accuracy concerns; council members said they will review the contract and policies with LPD and legal staff.
Gateway SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The board approved nine recommended hires by roll call, tabled a land-bank disposition for further staff clarification, and reviewed several agreements and community donations. The meeting recorded an affirmative roll-call vote for personnel item 6.2 and consensus to table Item 8.2 for follow-up.
Pewaukee School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
No civic or municipal actions were on this transcript. This was a school assembly; per editorial rules, no civic meeting articles were produced.
Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga County, New York
The ZBA kept the hearing open for a proposal at 253 Nelson that requests a small increase to maximum combined lot coverage to accommodate an in-ground pool and an equipment shed; members asked the applicant to provide neighborhood aerial comparables and to consider shrinking the shed.
Town of Brownsburg, Hendricks County, Indiana
The Advisory Planning Commission on Oct. 27 recommended a package of Unified Development Ordinance updates be sent to Town Council, after commissioners negotiated edits on buffer widths, administrative review of some nonresidential front‑yard fences, R‑1 minimum lot area, and the use of “record drawings” language.
Gateway SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The Gateway School District board on its regular meeting discussed whether to keep a designated liaison to the Gateway Education Foundation and what that role should include.
Lake Oswego SD 7J, School Districts, Oregon
Two Lakeridge High School neighbors raised concerns about contractor access, lease terms and health testing for the new Verizon cell tower; the district said it has selected Apex to perform radio‑frequency testing and will present results in December.
Nassau County, Florida
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved a series of ordinances, contracts and zoning actions on Oct. 27, including a mobility donation agreement to extend Pages Dairy Road, a 30% fee reduction policy for projects using private providers under Florida law, a health-department contract for 2025–26 and multiple comprehensive-plan and rezoning decisions.
Euclid, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
The Board of Control approved a package of requisitions on Monday that will commit roughly $238,877 to software, inspections, repairs and equipment upgrades and authorized the online sale of four surplus pickup trucks through GovDeals.
Duchesne County Commission, Duchesne County Boards and Commissions, Duchesne County, Utah
The Duchesne County Commission approved several routine motions Oct. 27: residential approach 25‑054; reappointment of Brad Wells to Central Utah Water; vouchers; tax adjustments; tax abatement; and authorized the chair to sign a settlement following closed-session discussion of pending litigation.
Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga County, New York
The board kept the public hearing open for a proposed addition at 116 East Avenue and asked the applicants to provide comparables showing house footprints and lot sizes, and to confirm whether a chimney and other site constraints limit alternative designs.
Grand Rapids City, Kent County, Michigan
The Grand Rapids Fire Department's water rescue team, based at Bridge Street Station, has expanded to include subsurface dive operations and responded to 41 water rescue calls from Jan. 2023 through Dec. 2024. The team has 30 trained divers and is preparing for increased river activity tied to future restoration projects.
Town of Brownsburg, Hendricks County, Indiana
The Advisory Planning Commission voted Oct. 27 to recommend approval of the Promenade extension rezone and an associated PUD text amendment, subject to written commitments that include a 15‑foot perimeter tree preservation area, supplemental evergreen plantings, dark‑sky lighting, restricted construction hours, and a recommended 3‑way stop at Paxton & Sunnyvale.
Duchesne County Commission, Duchesne County Boards and Commissions, Duchesne County, Utah
The Duchesne County Commission unanimously approved a residential approach permit, item 25‑054, after brief staff explanation and questions about contractor identity and exact location.
Grand Rapids City, Kent County, Michigan
Mayor David Grama proclaimed Thursday, Oct. 23 as Lights On After School Day in Grand Rapids to support expanded learning opportunities.
Lake Oswego SD 7J, School Districts, Oregon
The Lake Oswego School Board authorized a $342,184 change order for Robinson Construction related to ongoing work at Lake Oswego Middle School. District staff said the changes are mostly for missed signage, field netting, additional concrete work and roofing detail revisions; the project remains on budget and on schedule for the next school year.
Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga County, New York
The Zoning Board approved variances to allow construction of a single-family house at 131 Bridal Ave, granting relief for combined coverage, rear and side setbacks, and driveway percentage after the applicants supplied planning-board materials and neighborhood comparables.
Nassau County, Florida
A University of Florida analysis presented to the Board estimated that three local forest-product manufacturers support 2,883 jobs in Nassau County, $1.218 billion in industry output and roughly $90 million in local, state and federal taxes.
Duchesne County Commission, Duchesne County Boards and Commissions, Duchesne County, Utah
Emergency management staff told the Duchesne County Commission Oct. 27 that crews have prepared a 17-acre county parcel on old Highway 40 for pile burning and have treated roughly 31.74 acres countywide in 2025. Staff said average costs so far are about $6,000–$7,000 per acre and that purchased equipment should reduce future per‑acre costs.
Grand Rapids City, Kent County, Michigan
The Community Development Committee of the Grand Rapids City Commission approved an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation to rebuild Cesar A. Chavez Avenue from Hall Street to 10 Half Court.
Town of Brownsburg, Hendricks County, Indiana
The commission approved PCPP‑25‑2 for Lot 1 of Compass And Key Industrial Park in the I‑2 district, with staff conditions including recording the final plat in Hendricks County prior to building permits.
Nassau County, Florida
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 on Monday to transmit a comprehensive-plan amendment (CPA 25-021) that would reclassify 3,052.65 acres along State Road 200 from agricultural land to multiple Timber-to-Tides transects, a move residents and the nearby Paramount Adaptive Riding Center said could limit the nonprofit's ability to expand.
Jefferson County, Indiana
The Jefferson County Council voted to skip the third reading and adopted the 2026 county budget after a fund-by-fund reading. Council members thanked staff for the budget work and noted a pay increase for county employees; specific raise amounts were not specified in the record.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
Watershed Protection staff presented recommendations for bird‑friendly building materials and lighting controls, proposing a code amendment to require bird‑safe materials for large commercial and multifamily buildings and expanded Lights Out measures; staff sought commission feedback before taking a formal proposal to city manager and council.
2025 House Legislature MI, Michigan
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has resumed sending bills for overpaid benefits following a May 13, 2025 settlement in the Saunders class-action case, Director Palmer told a House oversight committee in September 2025.
Town of Brownsburg, Hendricks County, Indiana
The Advisory Planning Commission approved PSDP‑25‑7, a 4,500‑square‑foot addition to Ditch Witch Midwest's facility, with staff conditions and a requirement to file construction plans with the director.
Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga County, New York
At its Oct. 27 meeting the Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals approved area variances for four appeals — including porch and subdivision requests — and kept public hearings open on multiple residential additions and a pool request.
New Haven County, Connecticut
The Automatic Affairs Committee of the New Haven Board of Alders on Oct. 27 voted to approve several appointments and a school board reappointment after public testimony and candidate remarks, carrying each motion by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Jefferson County, Indiana
The Jefferson County Health and Human Relations Commission approved the previous meeting minutes, recorded several assigned follow-up tasks including contacting Bethany Legacy Foundation and updating the HHRC email on the county website, and set a Dec. 8 meeting date. The meeting adjourned after a motion to do so.
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
County staff and a Motorola representative told supervisors on Oct. 27 that a local enhancement to the county'wide Essex public-safety radio system would fill dead spots in western areas, improve portable/in'building coverage and add redundancy; preliminary costs range from about $1.7 million to $2.3 million depending on the option.
Town of Brownsburg, Hendricks County, Indiana
The Brownsburg Advisory Planning Commission voted to continue the advertised public hearing for PCPP‑25‑3 (Hawks Landing) to a date to be determined, directing the applicant to provide an updated traffic study and to document outstanding commitments required by the 2021 rezoning ordinance.
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
County staff told supervisors on Oct. 27 that a semi fire in the Mallard/Ballard area destroyed about 35 feet of asphalt in one lane and damaged roughly 20 feet in the adjacent lane, and that repair crews can complete a mill-and-repave in one day if the road is closed.
Jefferson County, Indiana
The Jefferson County Health and Human Relations Commission reviewed a draft strategic plan framework and asked members to provide feedback before reconvening a subcommittee.
Los Alamos, New Mexico
The Board of Public Utilities voted 4‑0 on Oct. 22 to recommend that county staff apply for a New Mexico grid‑resiliency grant to replace the aging EA‑4 overhead line that serves the wastewater plant and the Guaje wellfields.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
Austin Planning Principal Planner Alan Panney briefed the commission on a recent City Council decision to set a new by‑right maximum building height within the Central Business District (CBD).
Denton City, Denton County, Texas
The City of Denton Public Utility Board voted unanimously Oct. 27, 2025, to recommend an ordinance authorizing a contract with Acceleron Software to provide a prepaid utility platform, authorizing a not-to-exceed amount of $15,460,605.23 and a 3-year initial term with up to ten 1-year renewals.
Los Alamos, New Mexico
The Board of Public Utilities unanimously recommended county council introduce Ordinance 7‑39 to authorize a first amendment to a colocation agreement that will allow AT&T to replace equipment on the North Mesa water tower and extend the lease.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
Austin Transportation and Public Works briefed the Design Commission on recommendations from the Technical Advisory Review Panel (TARP) to reduce regulatory and process barriers to planting and maintaining street trees in public rights of way, and to consider a city-led maintenance model and inventory over a multiyear rollout.
Jefferson County, Indiana
The Jefferson County Health and Human Relations Commission announced a community coffee chat at Analog Coffee on Nov. 5 with Ohio Valley Opportunities to inform residents about available services and build outreach beyond downtown. Members agreed on a flyer and a distribution plan that includes social media, local nonprofits and public spaces. The
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Staff presented design plans for a new Rockwell maintenance building during the board'staff discussion Oct. 27, describing a seven-bay structure plus an additional wash bay and an enlarged break room that staff said will also serve as office space and a station for electronic time cards.
2025 Legislature MA, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts House moved a slate of local and procedural bills to third reading or final passage, suspended rules on several items and appointed a conference committee after voting not to concur with a Senate amendment to a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill.
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Stantec consultants and county staff presented a two‑part plan to the Board of Public Utilities on Oct. 22 outlining a fleet conversion schedule and a countywide EV‑charging strategy that includes site suitability mapping, feeder‑level load projections and a draft financial model.
San Patricio County, Texas
The court approved routine minutes, financial items, interlocal agreements, a rail-board appointment, a fence contract, personnel changes and other consent items; no adoption was taken on the industrial growth plan.
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
At its Oct. 27 meeting the Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors approved routine agenda items including the agenda and minutes, claims, payroll, two manure management reports filed with the DNR, and adjourned at 10:33 a.m.
Hudsonville Public School District, School Boards, Michigan
The Hudsonville Public School District board approved a resolution to finalize a previously authorized bond refunding package, accepted a bid for an ECC playground upgrade and reaffirmed its summer-tax collection practice for the 2026 collection year.
Hudsonville Public School District, School Boards, Michigan
Hudsonville Public School District special-education staff gave the board a demonstration of augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC, describing how the tools help students who cannot rely on speech alone to express needs, wants and ideas.
2025 Legislature MA, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Senate during its session approved final passage of House No. 4009, authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to a parcel in Sharon, and passed House No. 4521, creating a sick‑leave bank for Kathleen Rodrigue of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Maricopa County, Arizona
Chairman Thomas Galvin said he declared a state of emergency in Tempe last week to allow access to federal funds and resources for people affected by recent East Valley storms; the announcement in the meeting transcript included few operational details or a recorded board action.
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Ryan Bookie, the county roadside trainer and weed commissioner, summarized spraying and brush control across the county, reporting that crews focused on Canada thistle and the southern half of the county for brush; supervisors approved the annual report and authorized the chair to sign.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
Staff presented updated designs for Fort Myers welcome and wayfinding signs incorporating new branding; designs were adjusted to meet DOT permitting rules such as breakaway base requirements.
San Patricio County, Texas
The Coastal Bend Air Quality Partnership updated the court on air-quality collaboration, reported the region remains in attainment for major pollutants, cited an economic study on costs of nonattainment, and suggested county operational steps such as an ozone action plan and fleet anti-idling policies.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Dr. Joseph Neshawat, a Baton Rouge rheumatologist testifying for the Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations, told the council PBM practices — formulary changes, forced switches and mail‑order mandates — are causing delays and access problems for patients and urged stronger transparency and compensation delinking.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The board approved the minutes of its Sept. 29 meeting, recorded no citizen input by mail or phone, and agreed to move the Nov. 24 meeting to Monday, Dec. 8, 2025; it then adjourned.
Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
A court official at the Municipal Court of Providence used a brief statement marking Love Is Kind Day to urge community members to recognize signs of domestic abuse and offer support to victims, saying "not every scar is visible."
San Patricio County, Texas
San Patricio County Commissioners Court heard extended public comment and follow-up discussion about the county's proposed industrial growth plan, with residents pressing the court for clearer water planning, health studies and more public participation before adoption.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
Public Works staff recommended a vendor‑funded EV charging deployment (48 ports: 24 Level 2 and 24 DC fast chargers) with no city capital cost; vendor proposes to pay electricity and maintenance and projects modest revenue to the city.
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
The board voted to provide a county letter of support requested by 1 Vision for a five‑person site in Clear Lake serving recipients of home and community‑based services, after staff explained state guidance that counties are the appropriate entities to issue such letters.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
An academic economist who said he was invited and paid by the PBM trade group PCMA testified that PBMs are the primary negotiators who secure rebates and lower net prices; he cautioned that weakening PBMs without a replacement mechanism could raise prices.
United Nations, Federal
At a UN press briefing, the UN spokesperson summarized Secretary‑General remarks outlining an escalation in Sudan, humanitarian shortfalls in Gaza and Ukraine, a reported attack on UNIFIL peacekeepers on the Blue Line, arbitrary detentions of UN staff in Yemen, and anticipatory humanitarian action for Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean.
St. Augustine, St. Johns County , Florida
The Community Redevelopment Agency voted unanimously to establish Revive and Restore, a homeowner residential repair grant program for the West City CRA area with a proposed maximum grant of $25,000 and a 10-year lien for the $25,000 award level; staff said initial funding would allow roughly five awards at that cap.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
After terminating prior negotiations, council directed staff to pursue a letter of intent and negotiate with developer James Becker to redevelop the All 50 States building, with a suggested short due‑diligence window before a formal lease or agreement.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The board granted a variance Oct. 27 allowing an applicant at 45 Niagara St. to keep roughly 20 chickens after staff verified roosters were removed, feed was stored in rat‑proof containers and an exterminator contract was in place. Neighbors reported no ongoing objections though one neighbor noted finding a dead chicken between properties.
St. Augustine, St. Johns County , Florida
Neighborhood services staff reported eight work orders totaling about $287,000 in the last fiscal year for the Fix It Up program, noted several projects near completion and said new fiscal-year allocation is $527,800; a public commenter had asked for clarifications on addresses and cumulative figures.
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Board members directed the drainage watchman to investigate sinkholes on a 30‑inch main tile in Drainage District 35 and forwarded an easement application in Drainage District 89 to an engineer for formal review, with applicant costs to be borne by the applicant.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
Chief Jason Fields and staff briefed council on school speed‑zone cameras and red‑light cameras; council directed staff to seek vendor presentations and more detailed data on program operations, revenue distribution and administrative processes.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
A pharmaceutical trade association witness told the council on Oct. 27 that PBMs' incentives are tied to list price and fees, and recommended separating PBM compensation from list prices — a policy described in testimony as 'delinking' — to reduce incentives to favor higher‑priced drugs.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senator Bass, chair of the Pharmacy Benefits Monitoring Advisory Council, told the panel on Oct. 27 that the three largest PBMs did not send executives to testify and asked the Louisiana Department of Insurance to determine whether that failure to appear violates a state licensing requirement.
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
After debate about minimum pavement thickness for a private paving project, the board approved allowing the Monarch (Lark) Avenue improvement to proceed with the city'recommended 7.5‑inch pavement section; county staff had proposed a 6‑inch minimum, while the developer's letter described 5 inches.
Davis County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
Lynn James, a third-grade teacher at Adelaide, described three hands-on October-themed science activities — a Play-Doh mold-and-plaster "fossil," a foaming "mummy hand" using dish soap and vinegar, and a sunlight shadow picture — saying the tactile approach helps students retain lessons.
St. Augustine, St. Johns County , Florida
A consultant-led concept for Francis Field would convert the event lawn into a daily-use park with more trees, recreation courts, flexible lawns for events, underground stormwater capacity and a flexible stage; public workshops are planned for early 2026.
Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
The Board of Water Commissioners approved a property use agreement allowing Visit Kenosha to use water-utility property as a staging area for a drone show tied to the Lighten Up City of Kenosha tree lighting; staff said the show will run about 14 minutes over the harbor with roughly 300 drones and will not fly over populated areas.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
City real estate staff briefed council on a proposed purchase of a 10.98‑acre parcel along Treeline Avenue to complement nearby donated Arborwood park land, and reported negotiations with a seller whose most recent counteroffer was $3.75 million; staff requested council support to place the acquisition on the Nov. 3 agenda with public hearing.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The Fall River Board of Health on Oct. 27 approved a new tattoo establishment license for New Heart Tattoo at 224 Pleasant St. and granted a practitioner application for Lisonbee Pavo of 40 Scott St. after staff reported the shop passed inspection and the applicant’s paperwork was in order.
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Summit Carbon Solutions updated the Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 27 about new leadership, community benefits for counties and landowners, proposed changes to water‑use practices, and a Sept. 15 permit amendment that alters pipeline depths and preserves routing options for sequestration.
Citrus County, Florida
Citrus County Fire Rescue held a badge-pinning and promotion ceremony attended by department leaders, family and Commissioner Barrick. Fire Chief Craig Stevens described the badge as a symbol of trust and new responsibility; eight new hires were sworn in and three members received promotions. The event concluded with a reception and photos.
St. Augustine, St. Johns County , Florida
Design consultants briefed the Community Redevelopment Agency on a concept plan to calm traffic, expand pedestrian space, add tree canopy and add stormwater infrastructure along Cordova Street; plan depends on later design work and utility coordination.
Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
The Board of Water Commissioners voted to place special assessments not to exceed $1,822,922.60 on the 2025 real estate tax roll to cover delinquent utility charges and water/sewer infrastructure work; staff said historically many accounts are paid before charges are placed on the roll.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
The Fort Myers Housing Authority proposed deeding the Carrie Robinson Center to the city; staff toured the building and described its condition and potential uses. The authority also discussed a separate possibility to negotiate the sale of roughly 60 acres west of Billy Bowlegs for future green space or park expansion.
Community Review Board Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Board members questioned MNPD representatives about recruitment and academy composition, asked for staffing ratio data and were told the department is budgeted for about 1,720 sworn officers and is focusing on reaching 30% women in training classes by 2030; current academy participation by women was reported at about 13%.
Milwaukee , Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
At the Judiciary & Legislation Committee meeting, members approved small settlements (including $50 and $7,500), authorized a $1,500 settlement for a sewer-backup claim, and voted to deny several tree and property claims; denials and settlements will be transmitted to full Common Council.
Hudson City Council, Hudson, Summit County, Ohio
City staff and a council subcommittee presented an initial draft of a new District 11 zoning district for the South 91 corridor. The district is intended to support office/light‑industrial employers that generate payroll tax revenue, with limited retail and a high‑bar planned‑development path for housing. Staff will present IRG (property owner) at
Brentwood, Williamson County, Tennessee
At its Oct. 27 meeting the Brentwood City Commission appointed Kathy Olin to the park board after two rounds of voting, adopted five consent resolutions, and proclaimed November 2025 as School Psychology Week following a presentation on shortages in the field.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
The Public Art Committee asked council permission to hire an outside consultant, Mary Davis Wallace, using public art fund money to create a new citywide public art master plan and restore program operations; council discussed ordinance language and funding approaches.
Community Review Board Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
The Community Review Board voted to return the investigation in case CC2024-032 for further follow-up on vehicle tracking and a named witness interview and accepted the OPA report for case CC2024-037. Board concluded the OPA investigation in CC2024-032 was unsatisfactory because of a transcription error and lack of witness follow-up.
Milwaukee , Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Committee voted to support LRB 5098, a bill that would allow the state to provide supplemental funding for the WIC program if federal funding lapses; members noted SNAP remains at greater near-term risk of running out of funds.
Derby, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Derby science teachers proposed test-driving two chemistry texts—National Geographic's The World of Chemistry and Bedford, Freeman & Worth's Living by Chemistry—beginning Nov. 17 and returning with teacher and student feedback before a final recommendation.
Hudson City Council, Hudson, Summit County, Ohio
Prestige Builder Group’s revised plan for Canterbury Meadows — a proposed 32‑lot open‑space conservation subdivision on about 94 acres — drew sustained public opposition and detailed technical questioning about wetlands, stormwater and compatibility with neighboring rural residences.
Mankato, Blue Earth County , Minnesota
Two MSU Mankato student senators presented a student-senate resolution asking the city to add pedestrian-safety adjustments on Monks Avenue between Balzersac and Stadium to the city improvement plan no later than 2027. Councilors acknowledged the concern and asked staff to consider options within the CIP process.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
City staff presented five priority projects for the 2026 state legislative funding cycle, including Midtown infrastructure, wastewater plant upgrades, Calusa Nature Center boardwalk restoration, Fire Station 18 and a citywide septic-to-sewer conversion, with requested amounts and context for each.
Milwaukee , Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Committee heard details of three state bills backed by Milwaukee sponsors to audit sprinkler coverage, restore local ordinance authority, and create a $5 million grant to help landlords install fire suppression after a recent deadly apartment fire.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
Consultants and Parks staff presented a market study and a phased pilot plan to test battery‑electric commercial landscaping equipment; staff said the city will upgrade the Zilker maintenance barn to provide charging and storage for an initial 21–24 month pilot.
Hudson City Council, Hudson, Summit County, Ohio
The Hudson Planning Commission approved a conditional‑use application allowing a temporary model‑home sales office and adjacent temporary parking lot at the Preserve of Hudson, part of a Pulte Homes townhouse community.
Community Review Board Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
At its October meeting the Community Review Board heard the executive director's report on vacancies, outreach and an upcoming review of the Memorandum of Understanding with MNPD. Staff reported seven civilian complaints since September, an extended application deadline for a compliance monitor position and asked the board to schedule budget work.
Judicial - Appeals Court Oral Arguments, Judicial, Massachusetts
In Commonwealth v. Santana (24P599), defense counsel said possession of a stolen truck while wearing gloves and equivocal statements after arrest do not prove knowing receipt; prosecutors said the defendant's role in a larger criminal operation, the gloves, and in-van statements support conviction
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Public commenters at the North Region listening session urged the charter review task force to improve outreach about meetings and clarified whether proposed changes would alter recall petition procedures; county staff said substantive standards are not intended to change.
Las Vegas , Clark County, Nevada
At its Oct. 27, 2025, meeting the Las Vegas Medical District Corporation approved minutes from Nov. 20, 2024, elected a slate of officers recommended by staff and adopted a resolution authorizing certain officers to serve as corporate signatories. Staff presented the slate; no public comment was received and each motion was seconded and announced "
Judicial - Appeals Court Oral Arguments, Judicial, Massachusetts
A three-justice panel of the Appeals Court heard oral argument in Commonwealth v. Ortiz (24P13644) about whether the DNA found on a latex glove and a shoe print are sufficient, when viewed in the light most favorable to the Commonwealth, to support convictions for breaking and entering at night, malicious destruction of property and larceny of a firearm.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
After extended debate, the charter review task force voted to recommend limiting county commissioners to a maximum of three four-year terms and directed staff on drafting details about how appointments and partial terms are counted.
Derby, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Park Hill Elementary principal Denae Bennett told the board that third–fifth graders outperformed district and state averages in reading, math and (where tested) science, and that chronic absenteeism dropped from 15.71% to 11.76%; the school set a new goal of under 10% and described culture, MTSS and special-education staffing improvements.
Mankato, Blue Earth County , Minnesota
The council passed a resolution asking the district court to appoint a new member to the City of Mankato charter commission under Minnesota Statute 410.05. One council member announced an abstention citing a job conflict; the balance of members voted yes.
Pinole City, Contra Costa County, California
Two members of the public urged the commission to oppose further high-density projects and rezoning and raised traffic-safety concerns at Appian Way Village construction; commissioners directed staff to coordinate with the county on traffic‑signal synchronization and public works increased oversight of the construction site.
Mankato, Blue Earth County , Minnesota
The council approved an amendment to Chapter 16 adding Article 7 to address unattended, unauthorized and abandoned vehicles after staff reviewed code recodification and aligned language with state statute; no public comments were made at the hearing.
Morrow County, Ohio
At a meeting in Morrow County (date not specified in transcript), the Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine appropriations and contract actions, confirmed an ad hoc appointment to an Ohio Power board for a proposed solar project, and received staff updates on the county jail and airport projects.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Miami-Dade County Charter Review Task Force voted to recommend an independent salary commission to set county commissioner pay and compensation rules, adding a requirement that the commission hold at least two public hearings before finalizing a review.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
The board voted to recommend council approval of an amendment to Title 25 of the Land Development Code that would allow the director of the Watershed Protection Department to grant administrative variances from drainage‑easement dedication requirements for projects on city‑owned parkland. A resident objected and one board member opposed.
Iron County Commission, Iron County Boards and Commissions, Iron County, Utah
The commission approved minutes and claims, authorized a contract for jail inspections, designated a chief administrative privacy officer and approved two personnel changes; detailed motions and outcomes are listed below.
Mankato, Blue Earth County , Minnesota
The Mankato City Council voted Oct. 27 to award bids for the Kern Bridge relocation and rehabilitation project after staff reported a low construction bid of $8,381,848 and a total project cost increase to roughly $10.5 million.
Jackson City, Madison County, Tennessee
Finance staff reported successful loading of 2025 property tax into the Tyler platform after significant manual work, announced a plan to move business-tax filings to the state's e-file portal (TR3) and outlined a major effort to import fixed assets into Tyler; staff said an additional accounting associate will be hired to support the work.
Derby, Sedgwick County, Kansas
The Derby Education Foundation told the board on Oct. 27 it used a $2,000 superintendent-designated award to fund new types of grants, issued classroom grants at community events, and set a $15,000 goal for its annual fund drive.
La Habra, Orange County, California
The La Habra Planning Commission on a 5-0 vote approved Resolution 25-24 (Design Review 25-00007) to remodel the exterior of the existing Burger King at 2101 West Whittier Boulevard, including façade updates and limited site improvements; commissioners discussed ADA path-of-travel to a remote trash enclosure and the closed playground.
Iron County Commission, Iron County Boards and Commissions, Iron County, Utah
The county attorney reported higher caseloads and recent jury outcomes; the Children's Justice Center and victim services told commissioners they are seeing a sustained increase in forensic interviews and client assistance, including emergency financial help and outreach awards for advocates.
Iron County Commission, Iron County Boards and Commissions, Iron County, Utah
Southwest Tech representatives briefed the Iron County Commission on student outcomes and an expansion of on-site training facilities the college calls the Southwest Tech Training Advancement Center, or STAC.
Johnson County, Indiana
The Johnson County commission approved prior meeting minutes, ratified multiple invoices including work by HWC Engineering and consultant Peter Franklin Ltd., and heard an HWC briefing on drainage recommendations for the I‑69 area.
Pinole City, Contra Costa County, California
An ADU outreach and implementation intern summarized outreach, a Fast Track ADU permitting program, an amnesty path for unpermitted ADUs, and creation of a digital archive for future outreach. The commission thanked the intern and asked staff to post materials online.
Iron County Commission, Iron County Boards and Commissions, Iron County, Utah
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources briefed the Iron County Commission on a proposed 20-acre purchase adjacent to Parowan Wildlife Management Area; commissioners and local landowners pressed DWR for binding management measures, stronger fencing and an expanded baseline survey to protect nearby farms from expanding prairie-dog colonies.
Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado
On Sept. 27 the Castle Rock Elections Commission assigned election districts for several newly annexed parcels — including Pine Canyon (District 4), Lost Canyon (District 5), 4 Corners (District 4), Southridge 1 and 2 (District 5), and Gilbert & Plum Creek right-of-way (District 5). Votes were recorded for each parcel.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
The Austin Parks and Recreation Board on Oct. 27 approved a letter thanking the department’s adult athletics team for programs that serve more than 1,100 teams and over 11,500 participants annually and endorsed facility improvements including a new synthetic turf field at the Craig complex.
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
Speakers at a City of Atlanta town hall said the event aims to surface women's concerns for programming and policy recommendations and to connect the public with city departments. Attendees urged documenting oral histories, offered private-sector partnership for financial empowerment programs, and were asked to hold elected officials accountable.
Worthington City, School Districts, Ohio
A grandparent commenter described a volunteer program that places grandparents in classrooms monthly to teach character lessons, saying teachers welcome the visits and students recall the lessons at home. Program coordination and funding details were not specified in the meeting record.
Jackson City, Madison County, Tennessee
Committee members reviewed a proposed capital/debt package and were urged to prioritize projects; staff warned the city is approaching debt-service capacity and highlighted projects such as Jackson Plaza demolition, a public safety complex, Madison lease obligations and stormwater needs.
Johnson County, Indiana
Johnson County authorized a one-year professional services agreement with Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance starting Nov. 1, 2025, while Aspire reported modest increases in business interest and said utilities and national economic uncertainty remain key barriers.
Jackson County, Alabama
Jackson County Park was named best city/county park and best campground/RV in the county People’s Choice awards; the commission also recognized Commissioner Paul Kenimer and county employee Misty Perkins for completing county leadership and administration education programs.
Pinole City, Contra Costa County, California
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit allowing on-site beer and wine (Type 41) at Yo Sushi, 2432 San Pablo Ave., after commissioners edited and clarified multiple permit conditions including removal of an annual review requirement. Vote was 6–0.
Derby, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Director of finance Pam Kelly reviewed the district budget adopted earlier in the month, described salary and benefits changes included in the budget, and outlined the budget-priority process for next year, including staff survey and review steps.
Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado
The Castle Rock Elections Commission voted 4-1 on Sept. 27 to accept a letter about alleged election irregularities into its public record after commissioners debated whether the item was appropriate for the commission to receive.
Jackson County, Alabama
Jackson County commissioners discussed hiring an engineering firm Oct. 14 to redesign the courthouse first floor to relocate juvenile court back into the courthouse for safety and operational reasons and asked staff to compile a candidate list for a future procurement vote.
Johnson County, Indiana
Johnson County commissioners approved a 2026 redevelopment TIF spending plan as a placeholder, listing maximum anticipated project amounts while noting the county has not specified total cash on hand. The action moves the plan forward for 2026 without final dollar availability confirmed.
Derby, Sedgwick County, Kansas
The district reported a modest net enrollment decline from last year but a notable increase in English-language learners. Nonresident enrollment requests were high, with most applicants from Wichita Public Schools; kindergarten seats were in greatest demand at many elementary schools.
2025 Legislature MA, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council testified in support of a bill to improve access and standards for non‑emergency medical transportation, calling for wheelchair‑accessible vehicles, longer authorization windows and higher reimbursement rates to retain the workforce providing the service.
Harrison County, Mississippi
Harrison County board members voted by voice to go into executive session after reconvening at 9:30 a.m. The closed session was authorized under the Mississippi Code, as amended, to address three items: a personnel matter concerning qualifications for the county administrator, potential litigation involving a subdivision, and strategy related to a
Jackson City, Madison County, Tennessee
The committee accepted a budget-priority rubric as a working document, discussed implementation steps and timelines, and scheduled a Nov. 14 10 a.m. workshop for the committee to run examples and train department heads.
Jackson County, Alabama
County Administrator Smith outlined proposed budget adjustments during the Oct. 14 work session, including raising school resource officer pay to $30,000 each and accounting for $107,750 in federal rural transit funds that reduce county transfer obligations.
South Pasadena City, Los Angeles County, California
The Finance Commission elected Commissioner Stanton Trahan as chair and Commissioner Quaid as vice chair through Dec. 31, 2026, and approved consent calendar items including acceptance of July 24 minutes, fund balance receipt and filing, and the treasury report.
Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado
The Castle Rock town attorney told the Elections Commission on Sept. 27 that the town will largely adopt state election codes by reference, while creating local rules for campaign-finance exceptions and a third-party complaint process for municipal petitions and recalls.
Derby, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Derby Public Schools' technology director told the board on Oct. 27 that a Skyward upgrade produced scrambled payroll data and that district staff worked extended hours to repair the errors.
South Pasadena City, Los Angeles County, California
Finance staff told the City of South Pasadena Finance Commission that the department will migrate its 14‑year on‑premises Springbrook ERP to a cloud version, pursue a timely annual audit and a more collaborative budget process, update purchasing policy and training, and clean up capital project accounting ahead of FY2026–27.
Pinole City, Contra Costa County, California
The Pinole Planning Commission on Oct. 27 approved a conditional use permit allowing Quickie Mart, 1477 Fitzgerald Drive, to sell beer and wine for off‑site consumption after the commission edited multiple conditions of approval and voted 6–0.
Jackson County, Alabama
Ashley Poole, president of Highlands Medical Center, told the Jackson County Commission on Oct. 14 that the hospital is pursuing federal and state funding and moving forward on capital projects and expanded EMS capabilities.
2025 Legislature MA, Massachusetts
A broad array of stakeholders presented competing views on multiple dental‑policy bills: technical fixes to Chapter 176X (ballot initiative implementation), network‑leasing transparency, provider contract protections, carve‑outs from Patients First, and reimbursement for public‑health dental hygienists.
Washington, Franklin County, Missouri
The City of Washington Board of Adjustment considered a request from Mattress Dogs to increase permitted building signage at 1086 Washington Square from the city code limit of 5% to 7% of the principal building face.
Jackson County, Alabama
The Jackson County Commission on Oct. 14 appointed Thomas Gamble and Steve Griffith to county seats on the Scottsboro-Jackson County Port Authority board and nominated Jack Lovelady as the county’s jointly appointed member for consideration by the city of Scottsboro; all motions passed by voice vote.
Derby, Sedgwick County, Kansas
At its Oct. 27 meeting the Derby Board of Education approved a city-requested drainage easement at Swayney Elementary, authorized new Jolley High School art courses and appointed a KASB delegate. The board also cleared routine agenda items including minutes, the consent docket and personnel reports.
Jackson City, Madison County, Tennessee
The committee approved two budget amendments: No. 30 to recognize $13,856.16 in interest recovery for the fire department and No. 31 to appropriate a $69,000 state/local cybersecurity grant to IT and police expenses (CrowdStrike licenses were specifically named).
2025 Legislature MA, Massachusetts
Testimony in favor of House Bill 12‑57 and Senate Bill 7‑12 urged insurers to cover medically necessary treatment for congenital craniofacial and genetic dental conditions (e.g., amelogenesis imperfecta, dentinogenesis imperfecta, ectodermal dysplasia). Witnesses described functional impairments, lifelong treatment needs and CHIA cost estimates.
Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota
The Maplewood City Council on Oct. 27 approved a resolution retiring K9 Ronan and an agreement transferring ownership to his handler, Sergeant Joe Demalling. City and police leadership praised Ronan�s service; the handler will transition to an administrative sergeant role and Ronan will retire to live with him.
Mississippi Public Universities, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Mississippi
Faculty and alumni told listening sessions the new president must have a track record of fundraising, research leadership and talent retention to restore grants and advance the university's academic mission. Speakers suggested targeting industry partnerships and alumni activation to diversify revenue and support research and facilities.
Cowlitz County, Washington
Cathy Funk Baxter, Cowlitz County finance director, presented a fourth‑quarter budget amendment packet that increases general‑fund balance and reorganizes multiple funds, including a new sheriff equipment & technology fund and a transfer of a long‑held tourism reserve into the tourism fund.
Jackson City, Madison County, Tennessee
The Jackson City Budget Committee on a voice vote approved proposed budget amendment No. 36 to reallocate $285,309.90 from FY26 capital to operating to begin a citywide vehicle-leasing program.
2025 Legislature MA, Massachusetts
Fire chiefs, municipal EMS leaders and ambulance associations told the committee that House Bill 12‑61 and Senate Bill 7‑99 would protect patients from surprise bills after 911 transports and help stabilize municipal and nonprofit EMS finances by requiring insurers to pay providers directly and to honor municipally‑set rates.
Mississippi Public Universities, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Mississippi
Speakers at listening sessions told AGB Search that campus safety and student mental-health services require immediate attention, with calls for better training, emergency response plans, lighting improvements, and expanded counseling services.
Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota
Maplewood �Oct. 27, 2025 �Council approved a $70,125 contract with Minnesota Solar to install a rooftop system at the Wakefield Park Community Building and voted to support a state Solar on Public Buildings grant application that could substantially reduce the city�s net cost.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
At its Oct. 27 meeting, the Indianapolis Animal Care Services board extended a veterinary services contract for one year, approved a $50,000 temporary-labor contract for cleaning and laundry, and added $25,000 to a long-term veterinary clinic contract; all three motions carried.
2025 Legislature MA, Massachusetts
Parents, clinicians and advocates urged the Joint Committee on Financial Services to report House Bill 12‑49 and Senate Bill 8‑05 favorably so that routine screening for PANS/PANDAS is required in medical and clinical settings; witnesses described years of missed diagnoses, hospitalizations and high costs that early screening could prevent.
Tolland School District, School Districts, Connecticut
The Board of Selectmen on Oct. 24 heard public praise and staff requests for additional hours, software and funding for the Andover Community/Senior Center, and asked staff to return with revenue reports and usage‑fee proposals before voting on an hour‑increase for an existing employee.
Griffith Public Schools, School Boards, Indiana
A public hearing required under Indiana law was held for a proposed two-year teacher contract that district staff said includes an early-retirement stipend, additions to stipends and multi-year base pay increases; no public comments were offered and no contract vote was recorded at the meeting.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The county's workforce agency told the council it has enrolled roughly 500 displaced federal workers, reached out to about 2,000, and set aside roughly $200,000 in ARPA funds for transitional training, on‑the‑job training and stipends.
Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota
Maplewood �Oct. 27, 2025 �City Fire/EMS leadership presented the 2026 budget plan to the City Council, highlighting a SAFER grant local match to staff six new firefighter positions and investments in technology, employee health and several prehospital care pilots.
Cowlitz County, Washington
Juvenile court presenters said revenue will fall sharply for 2026—driven by BECCA and other state funding cuts—while detention costs and insurance allocations push expenditures up; probation reported a 10% expenditure reduction but a roughly 32% revenue decline.
Vallejo, Solano County, California
The council interviewed an applicant for the Surveillance Advisory Board and asked about limits on surveillance technology and outreach to the community. The applicant said use of surveillance tools must protect residents’ privacy and civil rights and said she would be discreet in public outreach consistent with Brown Act rules.
Mississippi Public Universities, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Mississippi
Multiple students and staff at Jackson State's listening sessions described overcrowded or unavailable campus housing, hotel placements for students, and uninhabitable conditions (mold, leaks). Speakers said housing shortages hinder enrollment and retention and urged the next president to make housing an early priority.
Cowlitz County, Washington
Superior Court presenters told the Board of County Commissioners they are trimming Judge Pro Tem spending by $40,000 for 2026 but expect higher professional‑services costs tied to state‑mandated services and interpreter needs; therapeutic courts showed staffing shifts and revenue mixes that reduce general‑fund exposure.
Mississippi Public Universities, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Mississippi
AGB Search consultants opened a series of public listening sessions at Jackson State University to gather faculty, staff, student, alumni and community input for the university's presidential search.
Vallejo, Solano County, California
Applicants for the Measure P Oversight Commission described finance and oversight experience and urged transparency and alignment with the ballot measure. Council liaison said the commission is meeting more often than statute's minimum because commissioners are reviewing time‑sensitive projects and complex funding requests.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The IAC presented a maintenance effectiveness assessment showing PGCPS scored 68.23% (still in the “not adequate” range) and recommended expanding preventive maintenance, staffing a CMMS coordinator and funding long‑term maintenance to reduce lifecycle costs.
Denton City, Denton County, Texas
The Denton Public Utility Board voted unanimously Oct. 27 to recommend an ordinance awarding a contract to Acceleron Software for a prepaid utilities platform, authorizing a not-to-exceed amount of $15,460,605.23 through Sept. 2038. Board members asked questions about projected enrollment and the long contract term.
Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota
Maplewood �Oct. 27, 2025 �The City Council voted unanimously to approve a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and related land‑use actions for the Century Ponds project at 601 Century Avenue South, authorizing a re‑guiding of the former Ponds of Battle Creek golf course to low‑density residential and clearing a preliminary plat for 133 detached single‑family homes and 73 townhomes.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The Education, Workforce and Development Committee voted 4‑0 to hold a draft joint priorities letter to the Interagency Commission on School Construction for further review after members raised concerns that the listed projects concentrate state funding requests in the county's north.
Vallejo, Solano County, California
Councilmember Matias told the Vallejo Arts & Culture Commission on Oct. 27 that the city continues work on Broadway permanent supportive housing, that council approved a $500,000 security‑guard program, and that Vallejo is a semifinalist for a state cultural‑district designation with a Solano Arts Council–led site visit planned.
LaSalle, LaSalle County, Illinois
Members reviewed two recent sludge and sewer charges billed by Advanced Sanitation, discussed outstanding repair and installation costs for a bridge pipe and related sleeves, and raised concerns about prolonged permitting delays involving local and regional bridge offices.
Newark, New Castle County, Delaware
The council approved its consent agenda unanimously; the package included receipt of advisory commission minutes, approval of a nuisance abatement plan, approval of prior meeting minutes and first reading of Bill 25‑26 amending building and fire safety code provisions.
Vallejo, Solano County, California
Vice Mayor Peter Bergenza opened the special meeting and said the council would interview candidates for seats on the Great Vallejo Recreation & Park District board and related advisory committees.
LaSalle, LaSalle County, Illinois
The finance committee voted to renew the municipality's insurance at a premium of $368,912, a 2.56% increase from the prior year, selecting the "mid max" coverage option after a staff recommendation. The committee was told the program has saved about $289,000 over the life of coverage.
Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida
Facing a local bill from the Seminole County delegation, the Winter Springs City Commission on Oct. 27 directed the city attorney to draft ordinance language for a referendum to change how the mayor is chosen — a motion the body approved 4–1 after extended debate and public comment
Blue Springs, Jackson County, Missouri
The commission approved the final plat for Hudson Estates, a proposed 60-unit single‑story apartment community on about 15.27 acres. Staff found utilities and stormwater plans adequate, preserved a tree line buffer, and noted more than 40% open space. The item will go to City Council on Nov. 3.
Newark, New Castle County, Delaware
Newark amended its 2025–2029 capital improvement program and authorized purchase of two VersaLift bucket trucks under a Sourcewell cooperative contract for $574,938 to replace high‑hour vehicles used for outages and line maintenance; council also directed sale/auction of the old trucks.
Woodland, Yolo County, California
Community Services staff reported repairing simultaneous boiler/pump failures at Charles Brooks Swim Center, installing ADA automatic restroom doors at the community center, topping walking paths with decomposed granite, and launching new programs including youth flag football and toddler art.
Newark, New Castle County, Delaware
Newark approved a resolution supporting a City application to the Delaware State Housing Authority for consultant technical assistance under Senate Joint Resolution 8, and added a requested task to create and fund an affordable housing trust fund in the application.
Newark, New Castle County, Delaware
University of Delaware’s new 24‑hour display policy led Newark staff to propose placing a 20‑foot decorated tree at City Hall and a 12‑foot relocatable tree at Winterfest, with options to light the City Hall tree on Dec. 5 or Dec. 8; council provided informal feedback and asked staff to pursue logistics and additional lighting.
Newark, New Castle County, Delaware
Newark City Council approved comprehensive plan amendments, rezonings and a major subdivision to expand the Cleveland Station townhouse project by adding 13 townhome-style units and parking; council and the developer addressed a nearby resident's parking complaints and required a $9,100 cash-in-lieu payment for open space.
Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota
The city's Communications, Engagement and 3-1-1 division presented its first-year metrics on Oct. 27, reporting about 40,400 phone calls in the program's initial year and steady growth in self-service knowledge-base and chatbot interactions.
Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida
The Winter Springs City Commission on Oct. 27 voted 4–1 to postpone a $100,000 expenditure from the park impact fee fund for a lacrosse/soccer rebound wall at Trotwood Park and spent substantial time reviewing other proposed 2026 capital items tied to the park impact and Arbor funds.
Vallejo, Solano County, California
The Vallejo Arts & Culture Commission voted 6–0 on Oct. 27 to form an ad hoc subcommittee to finalize a two‑year work plan and FY2026–27 budget priorities, after discussing proposals for a $200,000 regranting pilot, a matching‑fund policy and an artist registry.
Indianapolis City, Marion County, Indiana
The Indianapolis Animal Care Services board on Oct. 27 approved three resolutions extending veterinary contracts and renewing a temporary labor agreement, addressing short-term staffing and funding arrangements while noting persistent difficulties hiring a full-time veterinarian.
Blue Springs, Jackson County, Missouri
Planning staff found the Briarwood Oaks Estates final plat met technical standards; the commission approved the plat with three staff conditions and will forward it to City Council on Nov. 3.
On July 21, 2025 the Lake Elmo Parks Commission recommended that city council extend Sunfish Lake Park hours on Oct. 11, 2025 until 10:30 p.m. so the Saluenz Era Center can host a stargazing event; the center plans to cap attendance at 40 and will work with staff on parking and safety.
Blue Springs, Jackson County, Missouri
The commission approved a rezoning to Planned Development Commercial (PDC) that limits future uses on the property to assembly (under 500 people) and indoor recreation (dance, gymnastics, etc.). Neighbors expressed concern about intensity and traffic; staff and applicant said the PDC limits protect surrounding residential areas.
Oak Grove, Clackamas County, Oregon
The City Council unanimously approved multiple routine actions including a $215,000 quarterly payment to Anoka County for law enforcement services, a $250 donation for the tree lighting, reduction of developer financial security for Aspen Glen Second Edition, approval of consent items, and minutes; motions passed 4-0 on each item.
Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas
The Dickinson City Council designated a representative to the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETX); Councilmember Sean Holt volunteered and the council approved the nomination and term to be determined.
On July 21, 2025, the Lake Elmo Parks Commission recommended staff seek proposals for a shade pavilion at Lions Park for 2026 and directed staff to gather proposals to replace the Lions Park playground, which is budgeted in the CIP with $300,000 from the parks dedication fund.
Woodland, Yolo County, California
Facilities committee members reported a months-long series of site visits to Woodland parks and pools, praising overall conditions but listing minor repairs and longer-term maintenance needs identified at Trainham Park, Roddy Park, Klein & Schneider, Brooks pool and Harris Park.
Blue Springs, Jackson County, Missouri
The Planning Commission voted unanimously Oct. 27 to approve the rezoning, general development plan and preliminary plat for Colburn Farms, a 34‑lot single‑family subdivision on about 16.67 acres at 26100 E. Colburn Road.
Decatur, Wise County, Texas
The City of Decatur TIRZ board voted to recommend the final project and finance plan for Reinvestment Zone Number 1 to city council, endorsing use of tax-increment funds for public infrastructure and allowing for soft-costs tied to city services.
Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota
Rochester city leaders reviewed a draft slate of legislative priorities on Oct. 27, focusing on a sewer and water infrastructure project identified as the top bonding request and a secondary request for design funding for Civic Center Drive.
Woodland, Yolo County, California
At its Oct. 27, 2025 meeting, the Woodland Parks and Recreation Commission voted to appoint Henry as chair and Carla as vice chair for the remainder of the term following a midyear vacancy; both appointments passed by unanimous voice votes.
Germantown, Shelby County, Tennessee
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Oct. 27 approved a multi-item consent agenda including grants and donations, advanced two ordinance amendments to final reading and set a public hearing for an amendment to the city's construction permit fee for telecommunications.
Blue Springs, Jackson County, Missouri
The Blue Springs Planning Commission deadlocked 4–4 on three related motions for the Sullivan Ranch proposal on Oct. 27, failing to approve a rezoning, a general development plan and a preliminary plat for the approximately 70.15‑acre subdivision and forwarding the matter to the City Council.
Oak Grove, Clackamas County, Oregon
The City Council approved a contract retainer with Companion Animal Care and Control in Oakdale to provide full animal control services starting Jan. 1; the city will pay a $200 monthly retainer and recover call-out fees via impoundment charges when owners pick up animals.
Katy, Fort Bend County, Texas
Aubrey Barber, Scoutmaster of Troop 320, asked the council for suggestions and city coordination as the troop seeks a service project to mark the nation's upcoming anniversary.
Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon
The commission voted May 10 to continue variance VR04‑01 for a Centex Homes subdivision to a date certain of June 14, 2004. Staff said an alternative subdivision design now avoids the need for the variances but the applicant requested the continuance to preserve the option if conditions change.
Washington, Franklin County, Missouri
EZMO volunteer transit coordinator reported growth in Franklin County driver recruitment and a rise in county share of system mileage. OATS reported a passenger inquiry about using OATS service to connect with Amtrak for holiday travel.
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), School Districts, Arizona
A Phoenix Police Department investigator told a Paradise Valley Unified District briefing that social-media threats to schools are treated as terroristic threats, described how platforms and precinct technology help investigations, and said a 14-year-old was arrested within 24 hours after a Snapchat threat.
Oak Grove, Clackamas County, Oregon
City Council approved a resolution authorizing purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) air packs using a reimbursable grant; staff warned a vendor price increase could raise the cost by about $60,000 if order is not finalized before the vendor's November 1 quote expiration.
Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio
GROVE CITY, Ohio — City staff on Thursday presented a summary of completed 2025 capital projects and a proposed 2026 capital improvement plan (CIP) totaling about $40.5 million, with substantial portions funded by grants and tax-increment financing (TIF).
Washington, Franklin County, Missouri
Airport staff reported the runway extension project started and that September had the highest monthly flight count of the year (387). Staff also provided recent fuel‑sales figures.
Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio
Mayor and staff outlined a draft 2026 appropriation ordinance and 10-year outlook, forecasting a 2.4% revenue increase, higher health-insurance and personnel costs, and a general-fund balance that remains above reserve benchmarks. Council will receive final numbers on Nov. 17; the appropriation ordinance is due Nov. 15.
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
The council moved into a closed meeting under Code of Virginia §2.2‑3711(a)(1) for a personnel discussion and later certified the closed meeting by roll call; the certification vote was unanimous among those voting.
City of St. Augustine Beach, St. Johns County , Florida
City building official Brian Law said the new Publix is being stocked and that the grocery's website lists Nov. 13 as the opening date. First Watch has completed city plan review but had not picked up a permit; Taco Libre will offer outdoor dining this fall and winter.
Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas
The council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to move forward with changing the city's electricity broker and to pursue a future electric-supply contract after a review of current providers.
Port Orchard, Kitsap County, Washington
Planning staff on Oct. 21 presented code amendments to implement House Bill 1998, which requires cities to allow coliving sleeping units in areas where multifamily housing is permitted.
Katy, Fort Bend County, Texas
At its Oct. 27 meeting the Katy City Council approved a resolution authorizing up to $2,365,000 in road bonds for Katy Main Street and approved contracts with Zomo Health LLC and Alsco Inc.; all motions carried on voice votes.
Washington, Franklin County, Missouri
County staff told the committee Oct. 27 that Old Highway 100 is fully open following emergency work. Temporary concrete barriers will be replaced with permanent guardrail by Dec. 1 and survey benchmarks will be installed in November to monitor slope stability.
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
Town transportation staff recommended short one‑way conversions on Liberty, Worth (Wirt) and Royal streets to improve safety and enable sidewalk and drainage work, and the council asked staff to take the side‑street proposals to a public hearing while seeking a deeper review of Loudoun‑Market one‑way pair options.
Washington, Franklin County, Missouri
MoDOT district staff briefed the committee on progress on I‑70 projects, including an interchange ribbon cutting planned Nov. 12. District staff described a mix of funding — state general revenue, STEP funds, federal grants and district/county contributions — supporting the large reconstruction program.
Washington, Franklin County, Missouri
The Washington Area Transportation Committee voted unanimously Oct. 27 to support a city application to MoDOT and later STP funding that requests the largest feasible budget for the southern Missouri 47 project so future design choices — including a roundabout option — would not be constrained by insufficient funds.
Savannah-Chatham County, School Districts, Georgia
Students and a district representative described a fall "Ready to Work" job fair that connected Savannah-Chatham County Public School System students with employers, technical colleges, civic agencies and military recruiters to explore career and education options.
Balch Springs, Dallas County, Texas
Two residents raised concerns during public comment: one asked the city to reopen the library on Saturdays, enforce HOA and inoperable-vehicle rules, and seek more durable street repairs; another speaker offered a public apology for mishandling a prior request and thanked a district representative.
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
The police chief told council the department has 87 sworn officers and 24 civilian staff, faces 12 officer and two dispatcher vacancies, has obtained grants for body cameras and mental‑health supports, and noted speed cameras produced many warnings and citations during early weeks.
Port Orchard, Kitsap County, Washington
Planning staff summarized proposed updates to the city's Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) to align with the 2024 comprehensive plan, incorporate best‑available science and Department of Fish and Wildlife guidance, and to transmit amendments to the Department of Commerce. Staff targeted Nov. 18 for council action after the 60‑day Commerce review.
Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas
City Council discussed amending Chapter 7 (fire prevention) to change sale, possession and use rules for fireworks; members agreed to remove sales provisions for now, to set possession/use windows and asked staff to return with a clean draft.
Port Orchard, Kitsap County, Washington
Port Orchard staff presented a marketing and waterfront improvement plan on Oct. 21 aimed at capturing visitor spending during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recommending digital advertising, ferry‑terminal placements, public art, seating, and analytics to measure visitor flows.
Balch Springs, Dallas County, Texas
The Balch Springs City Council approved a $1,000 sponsorship from the city council general fund for the Leadership Southwest Distinguished Leadership and Graduation Luncheon; the item passed by recorded vote.
Port Orchard, Kitsap County, Washington
City public works staff told the council on Oct. 21 that adding two air relief valves to the Maria pump station force main is recommended to protect pipe joints and newly installed pumps, with an engineer estimate of about $200,000.