What happened on Friday, 07 November 2025
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
The Planning Commission on Nov. 6 approved Vista De La Sierra Phase 3 preliminary subdivision plat (128 lots) with conditions requiring a trail connection to the Nava Ade trail system, coordination with the fire marshal on emergency access, an amended affordable-housing agreement and the developer''s commitment to single-story homes along Nava Ade.
Sarasota County, Florida
Town of Longboat Key officials and residents told Sarasota County representatives during a joint meeting that repeated flooding on St. Armands Circle has left businesses shuttered and homes damaged and asked county leaders to prioritize remediation through a Resilient SRQ grant request for up to $25 million.
Lawrence City, Essex County, Massachusetts
On Nov. 6 the council approved a $405,377 PSAP 911 support grant and two smaller offender‑registry grants (~$23,846 each). Lawrence Police Department staff said the 911 grant preserves current software and cybersecurity services for the dispatch center; the offender grants primarily fund overtime for verification and compliance work.
Riverside Unified, School Districts, California
Riverside Unified’s governing board voted Thursday to approve a draft long-range facilities plan and to authorize change order No. 1 for a high-school gym floor repair.
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
The Planning Commission approved HomeWise''s Tierra Contenta Phase 3A preliminary subdivision plat and, over staff objection, granted a variance allowing disturbance of about 7,305 square feet of 30% slopes to build two community trail connections and stormwater infrastructure in arroyo locations.
Escambia County, Florida
After extensive public comment from nearby residents and community groups, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance to limit new structures in Navy Point Park and along the adjacent shoreline. Supporters said the move preserves public access and natural habitat; proponents urged no last‑minute changes to the posted text.
Rutherford County, Tennessee
Committee members sought a clearer picture of borrowing capacity, fund balance and how the county might meet potential obligations tied to jail, school and TIF requests. Finance staff said $800 million in new obligations would likely require a tax increase and emphasized limits tied to the tax base, current interest rates and prudent fund-balance
Lawrence City, Essex County, Massachusetts
Lawrence’s City Council voted Nov. 6 to double certain property‑tax abatement amounts for qualifying disabled veterans, adopting clause 22J of Massachusetts law and making the change effective in fiscal year 2026.
Riverside Unified, School Districts, California
On Nov. 6, 2025, Riverside Unified presented a districtwide wellness and engagement update describing a multi-tiered approach to student behavioral and mental-health supports, reporting growing staff capacity, measurable improvements and five high-school wellness centers. The board also recognized 18 schools for California PBIS implementation.
Escambia County, Florida
Pensacola State College, UWF, Escambia County Schools, the Children’s Trust and Florida West presented coordinated proposals on Nov. 6 to expand apprenticeships, paid internships and hands‑on trades training — including a proposed HVAC program for Escambia High — and asked the county to help align funding, transportation and employer partnerships.
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
The Santa Fe Planning Commission recommended that the governing body approve a general plan amendment, rezoning and master plan to allow Girls Inc. to build a roughly 55,000-square-foot youth center on Rufina Street. Staff and the applicant said traffic mitigation (turn lanes and restriping) and fire and utility upgrades will be required at later,
Rutherford County, Tennessee
Murfreesboro — The Rutherford County Investment Committee on Nov. 6 voted to forward a positive recommendation to the full county commission for a proposed 17.6‑million‑dollar TIF for the Twinning Station project in La Verne, contingent on county finance director review and a meeting between county and city/developer teams.
Lawrence City, Essex County, Massachusetts
The Lawrence City Council voted Nov. 6 to let Greater Lawrence Technical School repurpose a previously authorized $4 million bond to build an addition at its Andover campus to expand health‑care and related programs.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Local pantries in South Los Angeles said volunteers, College Corps members and the California National Guard are assisting increased distribution after a federal shutdown disrupted CalFresh schedules. Pantry staff said the interruption is especially concerning ahead of the holidays.
Escambia County, Florida
The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency approved consent minutes and four residential grant and lien recommendations on Nov. 6 and ordered a neighborhood‑level analysis of septic‑to‑sewer tie‑ins after commissioners raised equity and environmental concerns.
Corcoran City, Hennepin County, Minnesota
At a recent Corcoran City Council meeting, consultants presented a facility condition, operational and space‑needs assessment covering City Hall, the combined public‑safety facility, the public works campus, the parks maintenance building and the old public works building.
Rutherford County, Tennessee
Murfreesboro — The Rutherford County Investment Committee on Nov. 6 voted to proceed with an amended and restated resolution to revise the Keystone (Broad Street) tax-increment financing plan, allowing the single TIF previously approved in 2024 to be separated into three financing components.
Mentor City Council, Mentor, Lake County, Ohio
The planning commission recommended approval of the final site plan and the architectural review for Uptown Manor, a four‑story mixed‑use building on multiple Manor Avenue parcels, contingent on modified condition language and a change to the timing in condition 7. Commissioners voted unanimously to forward both recommendations to city council.
Humboldt County, California
Commissioners raised concerns that local institutions are not adequately addressing the county's health-care crisis and discussed drafting a public letter and coordinating with other groups.
Livingston Parish, Louisiana
The Livingston Parish Council approved a resolution to name an unnamed road 'Safe Haven Road' for 911 addressing in Council District 1. Council members recorded the length roughly in the record and approved the name as requested by the landowner.
Wilson County, Tennessee
The Wilson County Sheriff informed the Law Enforcement Committee that a tactical vehicle discussed previously may be fully funded by a federal grant and that he expects to accept the grant next month, pending federal processes.
Hanover Park, DuPage County, Illinois
Checklist of issues found in the draft articles and how they were resolved in the final revision.
Mentor City Council, Mentor, Lake County, Ohio
Mentor’s planning commission approved a conditional use permit for outdoor dining and a separate permit to allow a drive‑through at Rita’s Italian Ice & Custard, adding a decorative 4‑foot barrier with a bollard by an exterior pedestrian door to address safety concerns. Resurfacing and restriping of the parking lot were also discussed.
Humboldt County, California
During non-agenda public comment, a local parent identified as Nicole described a multi-year custody dispute and alleged that minors counsel Deborah Avemard and Judge Van Dyke repeatedly favored the other parent, ignored documented abuse reports, and denied her the chance to present testimony. The commission invited the speaker to submit written
Livingston Parish, Louisiana
Parish President Steve Urgan told the council the animal-control facility is about 95% complete and should be ready for a February grand opening; he noted a construction-status handout shows 55% in schedule but said actual completion is further along.
Wilson County, Tennessee
Wilson County Sheriff told the Law Enforcement Committee on 2025-11-09 that the sheriff's office is short-staffed and needs immediate funding and pay adjustments to retain employees.
Hanover Park, DuPage County, Illinois
The board adopted a proclamation designating Saturday, Nov. 29 as "Shop Local, Small Business Saturday" and invited local business owners to the dais to promote holiday shopping and a newly opened restaurant.
Mentor City Council, Mentor, Lake County, Ohio
The Mentor Planning Commission approved conditional use permits for outdoor dining and a drive‑through for Giant Panda Market & Cafe at 777 Manor Avenue, each with staff‑recommended conditions. The applicant described a small covered patio matching the building design and a drive‑through reusing the former bank lane with operational stacking and a
Humboldt County, California
The commission approved a letter to tribal leaders proposing a tribal liaison to the Board of Supervisors, said it sent outreach to eight tribes in Humboldt County and three in Del Norte County, and referenced past land return to the Wiyot tribe as context for strengthened tribal engagement.
Livingston Parish, Louisiana
After lifting the agenda for emergency consideration, the Livingston Parish Council authorized the parish president to order a new coroner van and apply the cost to the 2025 amended budget; council members said the second van had become inoperable and new vehicles take roughly four months to arrive.
Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin
Public works staff reported all paving and most construction work completed for the season, described ongoing restoration and winter preparation, and announced yard-waste and compost-site closure dates. Residents raised concerns about leaf disposal practices and maintenance needs for parking lots near parks.
Hanover Park, DuPage County, Illinois
The Village Board reviewed proposed allocations for community organizations and moved to post the FY2026 budget after modest increases to scholarship and community-support lines. Trustees agreed to a $38,000 bottom line for community park and nonprofit contributions and to revisit additional requests as conditions evolve.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
Sergeant Bisegli of the Norwalk Police marine unit reported an October barge grounding on the Norwalk River and an ongoing criminal investigation into a commercial fisherman alleged to have been harvesting on recreational grounds. He declined to release identifying details while the investigation is active.
Humboldt County, California
The county's newly formed Youth Human Rights Commission reported active recruiting at Academy of the Redwoods and College of the Redwoods, a working age range of 14'21, and early issue areas including SNAP/EBT and youth basic needs. Leaders said the commission is finalizing a website, has an initial executive committee, and plans more targeted \re
Livingston Parish, Louisiana
Council introduced proposed Ordinance 25-29 to acquire movable property under the Flood Mitigation Assistance program project EMT2022-FM-003-0003 for homeowner Juanita Hebert at 8315 Ronald Road in Denham Springs; the clerk set a public hearing for Nov. 20.
Hanover Park, DuPage County, Illinois
After more than an hour of public testimony and lengthy trustee debate, the Hanover Park Village Board voted to hold a special meeting to draft and compare an ordinance and a resolution that would limit immigration-enforcement activity on village-owned property.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
Commission and committee members reported on watershed planning, a DEEP stewardship permit and recent state-permitting changes that affect Norwalk Harbor and shellfish resources.
Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin
After reviewing a traffic study and public comment about park use, duplexes and truck traffic, the committee voted to lower the posted speed limit on Spring Street between 3rd Street North and 5th Street North from 35 mph to 25 mph. Staff had recommended retaining 35 mph based on a study but members raised safety and pedestrian concerns.
Humboldt County, California
Jim Glover, chair of the Humboldt County Human Rights Commission, reported the commission combined its correctional facilities update with the October message-line report and described recent jail visits and phone-line activity.
Livingston Parish, Louisiana
Council unanimously adopted three resolutions authorizing the parish president to execute cooperative endeavor agreements with Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District 2, Recreation District 6, and Fire Protection District 1 to administer State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury Act 461 line-item appropriation funds for select projects.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
A redevelopment plan for 108 Water Street that would replace a deteriorated shoreline and add a 14-slip marina with a public boardwalk was presented during the Nov. 6 Norwalk Shellfish Commission meeting.
Department of Education, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Mississippi
The committee voted to approve the July 9, 2025 minutes, amend the agenda to table item 6a (approval of the 2025 data dictionary) to the next meeting, approve the amended agenda, accept proposed meeting dates (Feb. 4 and May 20, 2026) and adjourned. Votes were recorded by voice; no recorded opposing votes were announced.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
A CCR from District 2 aligning homelessness and long-term housing strategy was presented and referred to committee. Public commenters urged lowering barriers to shelter access and piloting a daily work program to build trust and move participants into housing; councilmembers supported pursuing program design in parallel with long-term planning.
Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin
Staff presented a draft map and introduced a discussion of proposed revisions to the city's ATV/UTV ordinance focused on streets split between Wisconsin Rapids and neighboring municipalities.
Livingston Parish, Louisiana
The council on Nov. 6 authorized the parish president to enter into a corporate endeavor agreement with NOCO LLC for $157,000 to fund a turn lane tied to the Hunters Ridge 4th filing on Jo May Road. Parish President Steve Urgan said the funds will be held and applied to the full DOTD project when state roadway work proceeds.
Department of Education, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Mississippi
The committee heard adjustments to work-area code titles and descriptions, two newly created work-area codes to meet accreditation business rules, and a clarification that the 'educator in residence' work-area code is only to be used for educators placed by the Mississippi Department of Education.
LaSalle County, Illinois
The LaSalle County Public Safety Committee voted to adopt a resolution prohibiting feeding feral cats in unincorporated areas and directing fines to Fund 55, the county’s animal-control fund, while continuing discussions on a proposed IVAR kennel agreement and a plan for the animal-control administrator to step back from administrative duties.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Staff proposed a one-year pilot commerce advisory council to recommend project and policy priorities and emphasize fair wages and workforce development. The committee voted to refer the CCR to the appropriate committee after legal review and additional definition of membership and scope.
Department of Education, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Mississippi
Lemuel Eubanks reported the course-code work group completed a grade-span revision for more than 300 courses, corrected about 19 missing descriptions (deactivating four courses), and reviewed over 40 courses for class-size exemption rules tied to State Board standards.
Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
After a prior incident earlier in the season, Metropark's general manager said staff repositioned the sheriff's command vehicle to the center of the grounds and dispersed officers across the site, increasing visible coverage without a large net increase in staffing.
Livingston Parish, School Boards, Louisiana
At a Livingston Parish meeting, presiding officials said two student expulsions were upheld after no motions were made to address confidential student information; Doctor Ron McMorris moved to adjourn, and the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
The assembly approved contracts for facilities maintenance and metal shipping, accepted appointments and resignations, advanced an ordinance for ARB membership changes, and authorized reimbursement to Providence for a distribution-panel replacement.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
San Antonio staff presented a draft "declaration of taxpayer impact" intended to be included with the proposed FY2026 budget and posted on the city's budget platform and in local press.
Department of Education, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Education Data Governance Committee heard that the data-sharing work group has executed multiple vendor agreements, including four biliteracy test agreements and contracts to support ELPA21 analysis and kindergarten readiness assessment data transfers.
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
Borough Manager Amy Williams updated the assembly on staffing, a short-term-rental software rollout, landfill fence repairs and recurring bear incursions that will require a bear-management plan, leachate treatment-plant staffing, and a pool-condition survey recommending deconstructive testing.
Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Metropark's general manager said Billings will host a Professional Bull Riders (PBR) stop in April 2026, will stage the Chase Hawks memorial rough-stock rodeo in December, and has presales under way for a January Nate Bergazzi comedy performance configured "in the round."
El Paso County, Colorado
The commission voted unanimously to continue item 5a (VA253), a variance-of-use request for ProTrans, to the Nov. 20 meeting at staff request.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The Governance Committee advanced a council consideration request seeking feasibility work on low-barrier shelter, a day-labor program modeled on Denver Day Works, and a cost-benefit analysis of current homelessness-related spending. The committee sent the overall CCR to Planning & Community Development and directed the day-labor element to the EW
RUSSELL CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
The board approved October 2 meeting minutes (one abstention), authorized payment of presented bills, and approved listed resignations, retirements, and personnel hires/transfers by voice votes.
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly adopted Ordinance FY2026-11 to amend Title 17 of borough code to allow home-based childcare uses in multiple residential zoning districts and to align local definitions and parking standards with state requirements. The measure passed after a Planning & Zoning recommendation and no public testimony.
Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Metropark's general manager said the Montana Fair in Billings set multiple revenue records this summer, citing stronger concession and carnival receipts, targeted ticket discounts and free-entry days, and a three-night Rodeo Billings run that included a sold-out Saturday in the new arena.
El Paso County, Colorado
The commission voted unanimously to approve VR251, the vacation and replat for Clairmont Business Park 2 (filing No. 3), imposing seven conditions, three notations and one waiver, and forwarded the item to the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
After public comment from labor and contractors, staff presented a red-line advisory-board proposal that staff and the city attorney reviewed. Committee approved forwarding the trades advisory board CCR to the Economic & Workforce Development Committee for development of membership and scope.
RUSSELL CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Superintendent asked the board to move proposed consequences for drug- and alcohol-related student policy from an action item to an information-first reading; the board also received a first reading of a revised homeschool policy (minimal changes). A special meeting was scheduled for Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. to continue business.
Hooper City Council, Hooper , Weber County, Utah
Council moved to begin an update to the city's parks impact-fee facility plan, funded primarily by an $88,000 Utah Outdoor Recreation grant and a required $17,600 local match. The update is required before the city can change impact fees for new development; the study will be noticed and followed by an impact-fee analysis and public hearing.
RSU 60/MSAD 60, School Districts, Maine
After a site tour with consultants, the RSU 60 board scheduled a facilities workshop and agreed to include public input. Staff and parents at public comment urged that workshops be held in Lebanon so building staff can attend and that staff be included in planning.
El Paso County, Colorado
On Nov. 6 the El Paso County Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the bridal plat for the Sky Vista subdivision (file SF2434), imposing eight conditions and four notations, finding water sufficiency, and forwarding the item to the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners for final consideration.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Freddy Martinez, assistant budget director, told the Governance Committee on Nov. 7 that staff has drafted a taxpayer impact statement intended for publication on the city website and inclusion in the proposed and adopted budget documents.
RUSSELL CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
After a presentation from an AirMedCare representative, the board voted to allow an employee-funded AirMedCare membership option for Russell County Public Schools employees, with payroll-deduction logistics to be worked out between the district and the provider.
RSU 60/MSAD 60, School Districts, Maine
The board reviewed recommended updates to policy GB EV (staff conduct with students), including language changes recommended by the policy committee and the teachers association. Committee members and the board asked for clarifications and agreed to return the draft to committee for refinement.
Marion City, Linn County, Iowa
Councilors discussed directing city funds to local food pantries or to HACAP to leverage a state matching program after local pantries reported sharply increased need; council asked staff to gather data and draft an MOU; no funding vote was taken.
Hooper City Council, Hooper , Weber County, Utah
A proposal to remove certain mayoral authorities in Hooper failed on Thursday after the five-member council did not reach the unanimous vote required under Utah law.
Fulshear, Fort Bend County, Texas
Summary of formal votes at the Nov. 7, 2025 Fulshear Planning and Zoning Commission meeting: approval of minutes, conditional preliminary plat approval for Fulshear Lakes Sections 5–7, recommendation to approve Cross Creek West North final plat, and adjournment.
RSU 60/MSAD 60, School Districts, Maine
The RSU 60 board heard a detailed update on persistent transportation staffing shortages and discussed options for staffing, safety and short-term coverage; no formal budget action was taken.
RUSSELL CO PBLC SCHS, School Districts, Virginia
Candace Nicole Hall and Angela Ellis spoke during public comment to raise separate student-safety concerns: Hall alleged her daughter, who is on a 504 plan, was struck by a substitute teacher on Oct. 24 and said the family was not promptly notified; Ellis said unsupervised coaches led to an assault on a bus involving her son.
Kaysville, Davis County, Utah
Kaysville recognized Chris Willie for 30 years of service to the Wasatch Front Football League and presented three "I Can Make a Difference" sportsmanship awards to youth participants and coaches. City and league officials praised Willie's decades of volunteer leadership.
Marion City, Linn County, Iowa
Marion — The Marion City Council on Nov. 6 approved three final ordinances and moved forward with initial readings of two code amendments intended to align local land‑use rules with recently enacted state laws.
RSU 60/MSAD 60, School Districts, Maine
The RSU 60 school board voted to accept a donation of up to four community refrigerators to be placed at district sites, with maintenance to be coordinated through school nutrition and volunteers. Board members discussed locations, volunteer oversight, food-dating protocols and a target installation around Thanksgiving.
Lakeville City, Dakota County, Minnesota
The Lakeville Planning Commission on Nov. 6 recommended City Council approve a conditional use permit for the Muslim American Society of Minnesota to operate a masjid in an existing building in the OR Office-Residential Transition District, subject to six staff conditions.
Kaysville, Davis County, Utah
Kaysville's Parks & Recreation Department reported a rise in cremation interments and presented a phased cremation memorial garden (phase 1 ≈1,200 spaces; total area capacity ≈3,000), noting improved irrigation and ongoing maintenance needs in the cemetery.
Laguna Beach, Orange County, California
Several routine design review items were approved on November 6, 2025; board also continued two items (2500 Glen Eyrie to Nov. 13 and 2647 Glen Eyrie to date uncertain).
Fulshear, Fort Bend County, Texas
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted Nov. 7 to approve the preliminary plat for Fulshear Lakes Lakeside Park Sections 5, 6 and 7, contingent on the developer addressing floodplain mitigation and reviewing a Loop Street name in Section 7 to prevent addressing and public-safety issues.
RSU 60/MSAD 60, School Districts, Maine
Assistant Superintendent Sue Austin said the RSU 60/MSAD 60 School District convened a community forum to gather public input on a one‑year, state‑funded prekindergarten pilot the district launched this school year.
Lakeville City, Dakota County, Minnesota
The Lakeville Planning Commission on Nov. 6 voted to recommend City Council approve a conditional use permit allowing accessory buildings at 16415 Klamath Trail to exceed the gross floor area of the principal residence, subject to six staff conditions.
Kaysville, Davis County, Utah
Kaysville staff presented several proposed public-works ordinance updates and the council directed staff to return with revised language, including a stronger requirement that new residential developments connect to the pressurized-irrigation system unless the city engineer finds a connection infeasible.
Laguna Beach, Orange County, California
The board approved an upper‑level addition, an ADU conversion and related permits for 390 Ruby Street and attached conditions requiring retention/matching of existing shiplap siding, relocation of the AC condenser to Catalina Street subject to staff approval, and removal of a trellis entry feature.
Erie County, Pennsylvania
Three residents pressed the council during public comment to fund the Human Relations Commission and community institutions, improve election procedures, adopt body cameras for county patrol officers, and maintain representation of people of color in county decision-making.
LaSalle County, Illinois
Meeting participants voted to leave executive session and immediately adjourned. Motions to end the executive session and to adjourn were seconded and carried by roll call with unanimous "Aye" responses in the provided transcript excerpt. No substantive public business or policy decisions are recorded in the excerpt.
Kaysville, Davis County, Utah
Council adopted an ordinance (Chapter 16-15) regulating massage establishments and amended the FY26 consolidated fee schedule for related fees. Staff and the assistant city attorney framed it as a response to a regional problem; councilmembers noted the additional legal staffing allowed the city to pursue such protections.
Laguna Beach, Orange County, California
After public comment about view impacts, the board approved additions and a small garage variance at 951 Cliff Drive but required that all existing and new landscaping be limited to the lesser of ridge height or 12 feet, except for three existing palms.
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
The board approved awarding a bridge repair contract, authorized a temporary easement for a bridge removal project, accepted LEPC summit sponsorships, approved multiple smaller contracts for health and public-safety services, and authorized submission of an LSA grant application to rehabilitate the historic courthouse.
Erie County, Pennsylvania
At its Nov. 6 meeting the council approved a package of ordinances and resolutions including supplemental appropriations and multiple budget transfers; most motions passed on roll-call votes with no recorded opposition.
Kaysville, Davis County, Utah
The council approved a resolution to reclassify public EV charging stations as park assets and transfer fee administration to Parks & Recreation, placing the fees in the FY26 consolidated fee schedule under parks. Staff said the chargers are on public park property and parks staff will now manage maintenance and fees.
Franklin County, Washington
The Franklin County Board of Equalization on Oct. 30, 2025, sustained the assessor’s valuations for two commercial parcels owned by Project Oyster Pasco LLC and Project Pearl Pasco LLC after neither petitioner provided appraisal or income data or attended the hearings.
Laguna Beach, Orange County, California
The board continued consideration of a remodel and accessory dwelling unit at 2647 Glen Eyrie Street after neighbors raised concerns about privacy, view impacts, landscape and parking; staff and the applicant must return with additional plans, staking and a landscape/parking proposal.
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
The board approved two letters of support for Tri-County Housing’s La Torre Lofts (48 rental units) and La Torre Townhomes (8 homeownership units) to accompany funding applications including the Local Share Account (state gaming share) and other grants.
Farr West, Weber County, Utah
At its Nov. 6 meeting the Farr West City Council approved routine minutes and bills, granted business licenses to two contractors (one conditioned on office‑only), approved a modified site plan for Ogden Cycle Association, and acknowledged the Weber County Pre‑Disaster Mitigation Plan 2024.
Erie County, Pennsylvania
Council set an emergency meeting for Nov. 12 to consider a $1,000,000 emergency appropriation requested by the county executive amid SNAP disruptions and growing demand at Second Harvest Food Bank; council members urged more details and oversight before approving large spending.
Martin County, Florida
Martin County hosts announced registration is open for the Martin Cares civic engagement program. The program runs on five Wednesdays beginning Jan. 14, includes field trips to county operations and constitutional offices, and aims to help residents understand how county services and tax dollars are used.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
Lauren Buellen, Risk Manager in the City of Oxnard Human Resources Department, presented a proposed three-year successor memorandum of understanding with Service Employees International Union Local 721 covering about 371 recreation, engineering and administrative support employees.
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
County finance staff presented the proposed 2026 budget and asked the board to place it on public view; after a prolonged debate over assumptions and reserve use, the commissioners tabled the item and requested written cost-saving proposals before voting.
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
Councilman Johnson called an emergency meeting on SNAP benefits and food insecurity and proposed drafting emergency legislation to allocate about $2,000,000 to Feeding Northeast Florida to support local food distribution.
Farr West, Weber County, Utah
Farr West City Council voted 4‑1 on Nov. 6 to approve a development agreement for the Park Plaza Court project and to rezone the property at 2500 West 4000 North from C‑2 to Mixed Use after an extended public‑comment period and council discussion.
Martin County, Florida
Mac, host, and Courtney, host, said Art in Public Places is seeking an artist for an exterior mural at the Hobe Sound Public Library and described several related library and community events.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
Javier Cebolla Laffero, Chief Financial Officer for the City of Oxnard, recommended that the Oxnard City Council approve and authorize the mayor to execute a sixth amendment to the city's Software-as-a-Service agreement with Tyler Technologies, increasing the contract by $308,524 to a total agreement amount not to exceed $11,808,524.
Missoula, Missoula County, Montana
MontPurg interns told the CAG they can design outreach materials (website, posters, one-pagers), run surveys and organize a free documentary screening but lack funds to host a website or print materials; they proposed working closely with the CAG and tribal partners and recommended early coordination so students can provide sustained semester-to-
Knox County, Tennessee
The Knox County Ethics Committee Subcommittee met Nov. 7 to review a redline draft of the county Code of Ethics and to prepare recommended language for the County Commission; members debated expanded definitions, disclosure timing, gifts rules, travel and expense oversight, social‑media language, lobbying prohibitions and nepotism but took no final votes on code changes.
Nibley , Cache County, Utah
Midland City’s Nov. 6 meeting featured a lengthy legislative briefing and a series of local land‑use and code items; council directed staff to redraft multiple ordinances and pursue follow‑up technical work before final votes.
Martin County, Florida
Hosts announced Veterans Day events including a parade on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m., county office and library closures, a veterans' breakfast, and discussed the county Veteran Services Office and staff involvement in events.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
Staff reported facilities maintain about 336,000 sq ft and fleet about 1,000 vehicles, with high volumes of service requests and vandalism at the downtown parking structure; staff recommended asset management, preventive maintenance restoration and planning for vehicle chargers to meet the zero‑emission mandate.
Missoula, Missoula County, Montana
DEQ staff told the Smurfit Stone CAG that the state's role is consultative to EPA, that a remedial investigation (RI) summarizing sampling from 2014'2024 is being compiled for review, and that there is no formal public comment requirement for the RI document itself, which can shorten public review windows. DEQ emphasized protectiveness, community-
Evansville City, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Members discussed a developer estimate for a disability‑hub app that listed a $55,000 one‑time build and recurring monthly maintenance; members decided not to pursue immediate development and instead to create a checklist‑style resource while searching for grants.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
Traffic engineering staff reported nearly 600 plan reviews, a busy speed‑hump program, Safe Routes to School work and a major Rice Avenue grade separation project funded primarily by gas tax (SB 1); staff said limited staffing and aging infrastructure constrain delivery.
Martin County, Florida
Hosts reported the board received an update on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and approved moving forward with systems and funding to make county web content accessible under new guidance effective April 2026.
Nibley , Cache County, Utah
At a workshop Nov. 6 staff presented options for billing detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Councilors discussed administrative complexity and policy goals; several members signaled a preference not to add base utility charges for detached ADUs and asked staff to return with draft ordinance language reflecting that direction.
Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona
The Lakeside Town Council voted unanimously to set the interim town manager's salary at $105,453, the bottom of the town manager pay scale, and to make the increase retroactive to Oct. 21, 2025, the date of her appointment. The vote was taken by raised hands after a motion and second and the meeting was promptly adjourned.
Evansville City, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Liam Douglas, a barber and registered behavior therapist, told the group he offers sensory‑friendly haircuts for children and adults with disabilities and uses behavior‑therapy techniques to make the experience tolerable and predictable.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
Staff reviewed park, building and storm‑drain capital projects in the five‑year CIP, including Campus Park activation and Dortley Park renovations with upcoming bid timelines, while noting on‑hold projects such as the aquatic center and some fire station construction due to funding and bond decisions.
Nibley , Cache County, Utah
The council accepted for further consideration a 29‑acre annexation petition south of the city along Hollow Road, subject to Cache County approval of any unincorporated peninsula and payment by the applicant to run a city water model to evaluate pressure adequacy for the annexation area.
Martin County, Florida
Hosts told listeners that a new vendor has taken over operations of the Marty public bus service and that, according to a presentation and discussions in the meeting, the service will be free starting "the fifth." They noted the vendor's successful track record in neighboring Indian River County.
Union County Public Schools, School Districts, North Carolina
The Union County Board of Education unanimously approved a $1,000 annual supplement for all certified instructional staff, retroactive to July 1, 2025.
Richmond, Contra Costa County, California
An arts corridor proposal and cultural activation plan was presented, seeking community input, gallery partnerships and public art submissions to enliven the downtown corridor. Organizers emphasized youth and cultural engagement and distributed surveys and flyers in English and Spanish.
Martin County, Florida
Martin County staff and a contracted presenter gave the board a residential capacity and population projection update. Hosts said two items discussed must be heard and adopted by the board prior to the Nov. 18 meeting.
Nibley , Cache County, Utah
On Nov. 6 the Midland City Council advanced a first reading of a proposed ordinance to limit the height of weeds, grass and brush to 12 inches in most areas, while allowing specific exemptions for agriculture and designated natural or recreation areas.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
Public works said the city’s pavement condition index is 67 ('fair') and council authorized $23.7 million for paving in FY25–26; staff described a new pilot for intermediate alley repairs and urged prioritizing deferred maintenance and EAM implementation.
Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California
At the City of Norwalk's State of the City event, Mayor Tony Ayala highlighted the city's investments in families and public services, cited a local family helped by the city's Hope Team, and thanked public-safety and business partners for their collaboration.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
Public works staff said about 50 special districts require standardized maintenance cycles and public outreach; they flagged conflicts between older Streets & Highways Code practices and changes driven by Proposition 218 as complicating funding and administration.
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Midland City Council on Nov. 6 delayed a decision on an updated parking ordinance after council members raised concerns about visibility, safety and how the city would enforce prohibitions on nonmotorized equipment and uncoupled trailers.
Martin County, Florida
Hosts on Martin County's 2 MC program reported the county board approved all three phases of the long‑planned Rio Marine Village project at a recent meeting. The project has been on county records for years and the hosts described the approvals as "exciting development."
Marathon County, Wisconsin
County IT reported on AI policy and staff training plans (including a UW Extension session), selective Microsoft Copilot licensing to protect data residency, a planned Cisco-to-Webex phone-system migration, forensic-center software work, and the Marathon County Credit Union lease transition from Thomas Street to a new downtown site expected next—
Richmond, Contra Costa County, California
Multiple community programs — tree planting, community gardens, VegetRX workshops, library coordination and youth workforce efforts — reported recent expenditures and remaining balances. Organizers invited volunteers to events and trainings and asked for continued community input.
Kent County, Michigan
A resident told commissioners the John Ball Zoo has not implemented agreed amendments to its 10‑year master plan, alleging green space promised to the public remains used for overflow parking and buffer berms were not installed, and asked the county to enforce the operating agreement.
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Midland opened a public hearing Nov. 6 on creating a South Cache Valley Recreation Special Service District to explore a shared rec facility with neighboring towns; staff said creation of the district would not itself grant taxing authority and that citizens would vote on any tax or bonded borrowing later.
Richmond, Contra Costa County, California
City presenters described a small-business improvement program intended to “beautify” storefronts, with about $5 million allocated and eligibility limited to Richmond businesses with under $2 million in annual revenue. Staff said outreach materials are available in English and Spanish and that technical assistance will be provided.
Marathon County, Wisconsin
A revised BEAD allocation appears to assign a large portion of Marathon County to Starlink/SpaceX service, county broadband leaders told the Infrastructure Committee, prompting concerns and a recommendation to end the county broadband task force given federal and state control over awards.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
City public works described an uptick in right‑of‑way landscaping after Measure E, persistent vandalism and deferred maintenance across parks, and recommended continuing maintenance funding, advancing an urban forest master plan and implementing an enterprise asset management system.
Kent County, Michigan
A speaker representing Humane World for Animals asked the board to introduce a humane pet‑store ordinance that would prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in county pet stores to reduce demand for puppy‑mill supply chains; he cited municipal precedents and USDA enforcement gaps.
Richmond, Contra Costa County, California
City project managers presented a proposed redesign of Barrett Avenue to add protected bike lanes, clearer crossings and signal changes, citing crash history and limited pedestrian infrastructure. Residents asked for improved lighting, restroom access at parks and long-term maintenance funding.
Marathon County, Wisconsin
Committee learned Central Wisconsin Airport expects United Airlines to add three flights to Chicago beginning May 2026, increasing daily departures from five to eight; airport staff and committee members said airline route decisions are independent and the applicability of county minimum-revenue-guarantee funds is uncertain.
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State Representative Casey Snyder told the Midland City Council on Nov. 6 that Utah is entering the next legislative session with an estimated $500 million budget shortfall and outlined plans for a statewide water clearinghouse, possible water fee and continued debate over housing and judicial issues.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
City Manager Alex Nguyen asked the Oxnard City Council to authorize staff to seek state approval of a proposed four-year agreement with Genon to convert the Ormond Beach power plant to battery storage and secure $45 million in investments for South Oxnard.
Kent County, Michigan
Two public commenters told the board they believe Kent County family‑court proceedings involved procedural and constitutional violations and asked the board to audit or refer alleged misconduct to state and federal authorities.
Richmond, Contra Costa County, California
District staff and partners described a BAAQMD-style community investment program funded by refinery penalties, outlined eligibility and review rules, and said Richmond has a designated allocation with application windows coming over several months.
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During open forum residents reported recent storm damage at a private culvert, asked for cleanup and skid‑steer/sweeper assistance, requested additional speed signage and flashing beacons in problem areas, and requested better public notice of local events on the town website.
Marathon County, Wisconsin
The Marathon County Infrastructure Committee unanimously recommended using the county's revised General Transportation Aid projection to help fund a higher-cost replacement of the County Road HH culvert over Springwood Creek.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
Oxnard City Manager Alex Nguyen told the Oxnard City Council on Nov. 18, 2025, that staff recommends the city commit to providing matching funds of up to $600,000 over three years to support one additional Ventura County Public Defender attorney to handle immigration proceedings.
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The Virgin Town Council approved a regional water‑conservation plan, reduced the mayor’s pay now that the town manager position is in place, rezoned a parcel to commercial, revised planning‑commission timing rules, and awarded a water‑tank construction contract at its Oct. 21 meeting.
Kent County, Michigan
On Nov. 6 the board adopted the consent agenda and approved resolutions including a City of Wyoming CDBG agreement, KCCA FY26 DOT‑assist transport, a CIP transfer for demolition (see separate story), and acceptance of two state/local cybersecurity grants; most items passed by voice vote and one by roll call (21–0).
Hammond City, Lake County, Indiana
The Hammond City board approved a package of routine items at its Nov. 6 reports and safety meeting, including personnel promotions, a CIB change order, property transfers to redevelopment, right‑of‑way permits and late‑fee waivers for two small businesses.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
Michael Wolf, director of public works for the City of Oxnard, recommended the City Council approve the first reading by title only and waive further reading of an ordinance to remove an infrastructure use fee (IUF) component from single-family residential solid waste rates.
Boone County, Indiana
A staff member (Speaker 1) told Boone County colleagues that they could reorganize the county's current zoning and subdivision language into a single unified development ordinance without making substantive amendments so future changes can be tracked side-by-side.
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County-hired engineer Kate Roberts presented a detailed plan to pave and formalize Sheep Bridge/Key Bridge Road to improve emergency access and reduce dust and environmental damage. The project would move forward only after a Bureau of Land Management environmental assessment; funding currently covers paving but not a bike/pedestrian path, and the
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The board adopted a capital improvement transfer to support facility replacement and authorized assignment of the demolition project to the building authority. Facilities staff said demolition contractor selection and abatement work will follow an RFP timetable with physical demolition potentially beginning in mid‑March, weather permitting.
Hammond City, Lake County, Indiana
The Hammond City board granted Citco (5228 Columbia Avenue) an exemption to operate 24 hours after staff reviewed two years of calls for service and police raised no written objection; the board told the owner the approval can be revoked if neighborhood complaints or calls for service increase.
Parlier City, Fresno County, California
Parlier City announced the regular Nov. 6 meeting was canceled due to an expected lack of quorum and at the request of the city attorney for health reasons. City staff said a special meeting will be held Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m.; no formal vote was recorded in the transcript provided.
San Joaquin County, California
The Planning Commission approved conditional use permit PA240377 for Camp Gold Star, a private resort and marina on McDonald Island intended to honor fallen service members and first responders. The approval included acceptance of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a condition requiring PG&E review of building plans.
Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
Council members pressed the city’s parking director about officer training, customer service, and safety. The director said staff receive quarterly regulation and customer‑service training, monthly meetings and that the department is seeking body cameras to improve accountability and court evidence.
Kent County, Michigan
Lisa Posthumous Lyons, Kent County Clerk and Register of Deeds, presented her office's 2024 annual report to the Board of Commissioners on Nov. 6, saying the county implemented early voting, launched a fraud‑notify program and expanded online court and records services while cautioning that counties must front early‑voting costs now reimbursed by the state.
Hammond City, Lake County, Indiana
At a Nov. 6 meeting, the Hammond City board affirmed demolition orders for multiple vacant or fire‑damaged properties after inspection staff presented photographs and evidence of unsafe conditions under the Unsafe Building Act.
San Joaquin County, California
The San Joaquin County Planning Commission voted to approve a package of minor edits to the general plan and the county development title (PA2500265), aimed at correcting errors, aligning code with state law and adding limited exemptions for county-owned projects.
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Representative Altman proposed removing the two‑thirds licensed‑owner requirement for architecture, engineering and surveying firms; supporters say licensed professionals would still sign and seal projects, while committee members raised concerns about potential managerial pressure and safety oversight.
Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
The council voted to approve a set of ordinances and resolutions including sales of city parcels, increased rental-registration fees and funding for Franklin Park improvements. Public comment and some council discussion flagged inconsistent sales practices and confusion about bidding, and the council agreed to further HED ad hoc review.
Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois
The Villa Park Garden Commission voted unanimously to use its $200 allotment to purchase giveaway items (small bottles and seed packets) for the Dec. 12 town-hall event; commissioners discussed quantities and possible donor involvement.
Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona
At the Nov. 6 meeting the council approved updates to utility fee schedules, awarded contracts, and adopted several code amendments including a middle-housing overlay and administrative-review changes required by state law; most items passed unanimously.
City Council Meetings, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County, Tennessee
Council approved multiple board reappointments, two routine beer-permit requests and a Cherry Lane Phase 3b property settlement at the Nov. 6 meeting.
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Representative Nayer testified in support of House Bills 48‑81 and 48‑82, which would remove an obsolete $100,000 bonding requirement for potato wholesalers; the representative said federal protections now duplicate the state rule and the industry and MDARD support repeal.
Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
The city’s redevelopment counsel told the Trenton City Council on Thursday it has selected a conditional redeveloper for the Lafayette Hotel and seeks authorization for a six‑month memorandum of understanding to negotiate purchase and redevelopment amid multiple liens and title complications.
Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois
During strategic-planning discussion the commission identified unified gateway signage, coordinated street lighting and additional park seating (with art/sponsorship options) as near-term priorities. Commissioners agreed to align these ideas with the Village Comprehensive Plan and to estimate costs for the 2026 budget.
Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona
The Boyer Company presented an amended planned-area development for Rio 2100: a six-story, mixed-use proposal with 315 units on about 4.6 acres, a parking structure to buffer freeway noise and a planned public mural visible from the Loop interchange.
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A practicing psychiatrist and other witnesses urged the House Rules Committee to repeal Michigan's mandate for implicit‑bias training for licensed health professionals, calling it ineffective, ideologically driven and potentially harmful to provider morale.
City Council Meetings, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County, Tennessee
Council awarded the construction contract for Phase 2 of the Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard sidewalk project to Capital City Construction ($2,138,564) and approved a construction administration amendment ($206,616).
Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
The Environmental Protection Agency told the Trenton City Council on Thursday that historic pottery operations are a major source of lead contamination across East Trenton and outlined a long, staged cleanup process now that the site is on the National Priorities List.
Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois
The Villa Park Garden Commission agreed to prepare a formal recommendation to the Village Board seeking designation of the Julia and Villa Avenue parcel as parkland, and voted to table formal action until the regular meeting on Nov. 20 to allow staff and commissioners to complete a resolution/recommendation form.
Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona
Dorsey Development Partners presented a plan for 400 dwelling units and about 11,000 square feet of commercial space near Apache Boulevard; neighbors welcomed affordable units but urged a larger grocery footprint and raised cut-through traffic concerns.
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The committee heard testimony on House Bill 51‑27, which would limit state oversight to the licensed child care area inside mixed‑use buildings to reduce barriers for providers.
Socorro City, El Paso County, Texas
The city approved an event permit and waived the $125 fee for the 'Trails for Toys' Christmas parade scheduled for Dec. 13, 2025, to allow organizers to direct more funds toward toy purchases. The parade route crosses state roadways and organizers are to coordinate with TxDOT and the county constable.
Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
The council approved payment of bills during the Nov. 6 workshop. The clerk reported total disbursements; a roll‑call vote passed the payment resolution with six votes in favor, one no, one abstention and one absence.
City Council Meetings, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County, Tennessee
Council approved the final balance and change order for the Murfreesboro Transit Center project; reconciliation yields a $531,000 credit, bringing the contract to $17.3 million.
Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona
Two speakers asked the council to terminate the city's contract with Flock Safety, saying the vendor's terms and third-party access pose privacy and civil-rights risks for Tempe residents.
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The House Rules Committee adopted H‑1 to House Bill 49‑26, incorporating most recommendations from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and adding provisions intended to prevent abuse of the set‑aside process. The substitute passed unanimously and the committee reported the bill with the committee's recommendation.
Socorro City, El Paso County, Texas
The council approved rezoning for two lots on Stacy Drive from R‑1 (single‑family) to R‑2 (medium‑density) to allow construction of duplex units. Planning staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval; no public comments opposed the change.
Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
The council reviewed a $50,000 Cities for Financial Empowerment amendment to let Paterson’s financial empowerment center offer legacy‑planning services such as wills and powers of attorney.
City Council Meetings, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County, Tennessee
Council approved a package of purchasing and contract items Nov. 6: replacement arms for two automated side-loader garbage trucks ($114,134), airport sign replacement contract ($79,900), Dell VxRail server refresh ($703,305), extensions to traffic-signal and pavement-marking maintenance contracts, and Thompson Lane easement counteroffers.
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House Bill 44 92 would clarify that employers may require employees to participate in tip pools. Sponsors and restaurant-industry witnesses told the committee the change is a cleanup to restore a common practice and fix unintended effects of prior statute.
Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona
Dozens of residents called on the Tempe City Council during public comment to oppose any rezoning of the Shalimar Golf Course, citing the site's ecological value, neighborhood character and traffic and property-value impacts.
Socorro City, El Paso County, Texas
On second reading the City Council adopted an ordinance creating a roadside memorial marker program that permits privately funded markers to commemorate people who died in crashes involving impaired drivers. There were no public speakers during the hearing.
Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Councilors opened first‑reading consideration of a smoke‑shop licensing ordinance and asked staff to draft amendments adding caps, buffer zones from schools and houses of worship and clearer enforcement measures.
City Council Meetings, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County, Tennessee
Council approved first reading of a rezoning to PCD that would allow a 7,500-square-foot accessory auto-repair building on Toyota Murfreesboro's overflow lot along Bill Smith Drive; staff said the site will be employee-access only and buffered from nearby residences by Overall Creek vegetation.
Socorro City, El Paso County, Texas
Council directed staff to evaluate financing options, including issuing certificates of obligation (COs), to support an identified five‑year capital improvement plan estimated at about $25.7 million. Council said it seeks a cautious borrowing strategy to fund major street overlays, park improvements and other capital work.
Houston County, Alabama
At the Alabama Law Enforcement Hall of Fame Board meeting in Montgomery, a staff member announced four awards and presentations on the agenda and said Commissioner Harvey would be preaching in Augusta, Georgia and expected to return Monday. Sherry Gardner is scheduled to present fourth-quarter anniversaries on Monday.
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The Michigan House Committee on Economic Competitiveness heard testimony on a package of bills that would allow limited pension investment in large, ETF‑structured cryptocurrencies, create a digital‑asset bill of rights to protect individual custody rights, and authorize pilot programs to use abandoned oil and gas wells for Bitcoin mining.
Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Two council resolutions seek the council’s letters of support for a 194‑unit, 55+ 100% affordable project at 24½ Van Houten. Councilmembers repeatedly demanded the developer present design, affordability bands and management plans and asked for clearer financial pro formas before issuing city support letters to state funding agencies.
City Council Meetings, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County, Tennessee
Council voted to authorize the Murfreesboro Police Department to apply for $1.5 million in state violent-crime intervention funds (VCIF).
Socorro City, El Paso County, Texas
Council approved an interlocal agreement allowing Socorro to perform limited public‑works tasks for neighboring San Elizario on a project‑by‑project basis. Each project must include a written cost estimate and be reimbursed by San Elizario; Socorro’s own public‑works needs take priority.
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House Bill 5059 would permit spirit vendors to provide custom bottle engraving services under regulated conditions. Sponsor Representative Hoadley and Tony Mitchell of the Michigan Spirits Association said the change codifies a common retail practice in other states and supports small business and tourism without changing who may sell spirits.
Cochise County, Arizona
Steve Boyce of Horsin' Around Rescue described a biannual tack sale set for Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Single Star Ranch on East Highway 92 (7484 E. Highway 92). Proceeds support the rescue27s work rehabbing seized or surrendered horses and placing them in permanent homes.
Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Council members pressed administration finance staff over a recurring resolution approving vendor contracts for various departments, seeking detailed breakdowns for large not‑to‑exceed amounts tied to the FY2026 budget. The discussion highlighted concerns about recent reported overexpenditures and the fiscal impact of planned borrowing.
City Council Meetings, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County, Tennessee
Council approved resolution 25-R-30 to amend the City Schools fiscal year 2026 budget to recognize multiple new grants, donations and adjustments to projected sales tax and state funding.
Socorro City, El Paso County, Texas
El Paso Area Transportation Services (ETA) presented ridership, funding and service models to the Socorro City Council and outlined options for Socorro to join or contract for service. Council later approved and ratified an interlocal agreement (effective 10/01/2025) to provide Socorro access to ETA services for an annual $5,000 access fee.
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Industry witnesses told the committee that a 2023 interpretation of weights-and-measures rules requiring metered pumps or full-tank billing is imposing heavy compliance costs on small equipment rental companies.
Cochise County, Arizona
Lori Fifko of the Lions Club promoted local events: bingo on November 8 and a pancake breakfast on November 9 at 125 S. Huachuca Blvd., including ticket prices and contact information. Fifko also described her "Calling All Creatures" podcast and recommended a short story book about an animal named "Happy."
City Council Meetings, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County, Tennessee
Murfreesboro City Council approved the plan of services and annexation for about 22.5 acres on Old Salem Road Nov. 6 and advanced a companion PRD rezoning for 19.26 acres on first reading after a lengthy debate about corridor traffic impacts.
Seaside, Monterey County, California
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and took a roll-call first-reading vote to update local code to the 2025 California Building Standards; second reading and final adoption are scheduled at a future meeting.
Socorro City, El Paso County, Texas
Socorro City Council voted on Oct. 6 to resume and complete the NEPA environmental study for the Arterial 1 project after staff warned that formally withdrawing could trigger repayment of about $3.4 million in federal and state funds already spent on the project.
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House Bill 4501 would authorize the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) to operate an independent reference laboratory and to possess marijuana for testing and investigations; CRA officials said the lab would audit private labs, perform proficiency testing and speed investigations of potentially mislabeled or contaminated products.
Cochise County, Arizona
Sheriff Mark Danels addressed a recent crosswalk accident involving a commander and criticized social media commentary that suggested misconduct. He emphasized the difference between accidents and intentional acts, the role of due process, and warned drivers to obey stop signs after recounting a separate stop of an Uber driver who ran a stop sign.
Seaside, Monterey County, California
JEA & Associates updated the council on state legislative themes (housing, CEQA reform, cap-and-trade, disaster resilience) and described federal advocacy to secure funding for local projects including a San Pablo pedestrian bridge, Fort Ord chapel/monument access and municipal water wells.
South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia
Parks/rec department staff told the council the ice arena will add a Saturday 'Totsicles' session for children ages 2–5 on the 15th from 4 to 5 p.m. in response to demand; Friday morning sessions will continue.
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House Bill 4911 would amend the occupational code to allow licensed barbers to provide services from self-contained mobile barbershops, aligning barber licensing with cosmetology rules and aiming to expand services to veterans, seniors and others with limited mobility.
Portage County, Ohio
The board read and approved a proclamation recognizing the Portage Preparedness Initiative, a local emergency-preparedness certification program led by the Portage County Emergency Management Agency and partnering local governments and stakeholders.
Cochise County, Arizona
Sheriff Mark Danels reviewed a string of community initiatives: the 13th annual Sheriff27s Charity Bridal ride (about $50,000 distributed in grants), Veterans Day events and a Canyon Vista veterans wall induction, and a grant-funded purchase of roughly 110 AEDs and trauma boxes to equip EMTs and patrol units.
Seaside, Monterey County, California
Monterey Regional Airport staff described a multi-phase safety and terminal replacement program funded mainly by federal grants and airport revenues, announced a new once-weekly nonstop to Chicago and said the airport aims to open the replacement terminal with jetways before the 2027 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.
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The House Government Operations Committee voted to report with recommendation four House bills (HBs 4805, 4806, 4807 as substituted H‑1, and 4808) and referred Senate bills 349 and 350 to the Education & Workforce committee. All recorded committee votes were unanimous (5–0).
South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia
At its regular meeting, the South Charleston City Council adopted multiple ordinances on second reading, designated Trick-or-Treat for Oct. 31, approved street closures for December holiday events, and awarded bids for turf chemicals and a library reroofing project.
Portage County, Ohio
Portage County staff told commissioners the juvenile-detention center HVAC replacement with Johnson Controls carries lead times of 20–24 weeks; installation phases could take up to two weeks per unit and the county negotiated a reduced down payment of 25%, quoted at $610,040, with phased ordering.
Cochise County, Arizona
Sheriff Mark Danels said the Cochise County jail district ballot measure passed and county officials are continuing planning and design work while legal challenges proceed.
Seaside, Monterey County, California
Multiple residents said Monterey County’s Public Guardian removed and discarded personal property from a long-time Seaside resident’s home without proper notice, and they asked the City Council to help identify what happened and whether procedures were followed.
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Representative Brian Pustumas told the committee two bills would (1) allow digital‑asset mining as a permitted use in industrial zones and (2) permit a capped-state strategic crypto reserve under specified guardrails in custody and asset eligibility.
Parlier City, Fresno County, California
A staff member announced the Nov. 6, 2025 Parlier City meeting is canceled because of a lack of quorum and a city attorney request related to health considerations; a special meeting was scheduled for Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Portage County, Ohio
The Portage County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 30 and approved routine business, grants and purchases, declared a sewer emergency in Brumfield Township and approved a small sewer refund for a Ravenna property.
Roanoke City (Independent City), Virginia
During its Nov. 3 meeting, Roanoke City Council appropriated grant funds for Roanoke City Public Schools, passed a resolution naming a voting delegate and alternate to the National League of Cities Summit, approved nominees to multiple boards and commissions, and heard a monthly finance update and eight public commenters.
Newton City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The committee reviewed a redline of council rules, discussed housekeeping edits, a proposed discharge‑petition safety valve and a draft code of conduct. The rules package was forwarded to the full council subject to second call; the code of conduct was tabled for further law/HR review and member suggested amendments.
Roanoke City (Independent City), Virginia
At its Nov. 3 meeting, Roanoke City Council approved the Mill Mountain Trail plan and an associated renaming of trails as one of three action items approved during the 2 p.m. session.
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Representative Brad Sloff told the House Government Operations Committee a bill to broaden allowable local-government investments would expand options such as out-of-state time deposits, limited-term corporate bonds and out-of-state municipal bonds while keeping written local policies and annual reporting to the Department of Treasury.
Hoke County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina
Hoke County Schools approved a personnel report by voice vote and then adjourned a short meeting. The transcript shows motions were moved and seconded and that the chair called for and received an "aye" voice vote; the transcript does not record roll-call tallies or details of the personnel report.
KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
The board recorded routine procedural votes: a motion to return to public session passed 6‑0; the consent agenda (with one item pulled) passed 6‑0; later motion to move the pulled item 15.11 passed 5‑0; the meeting adjourned on a 6‑0 voice vote.
Newton City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The League of Women Voters of Newton presented a November 2024 transparency report and urged the city to form a citizens commission and invest resources to transform the municipal website into a proactive transparency and open‑data platform.
Texas Wildlife Services, Departments and Agencies, Executive, Texas
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission on Nov. 6 authorized staff to pursue three state-park land acquisitions totaling roughly 55,000 acres across Kinney and Edwards, Briscoe and Caldwell counties.
Roanoke City (Independent City), Virginia
The Roanoke City Legislative Committee met Nov. 3 and voted to finalize the city's legislative priorities for the next General Assembly session; the meeting transcript does not list the specific priorities.
KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
District leaders presented Pillar 5 (Well‑being) initiatives including expanded social‑emotional learning across K–12, wellness weeks, a PE program with Wednesday mindfulness/recovery, partnerships with JCK Foundation and Northwell Health, and an athletics pilot teaching breathing and mental‑fitness techniques to student athletes.
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), School Districts, Arizona
At a special meeting, the Paradise Valley Unified District governing board unanimously authorized legal counsel to act on directions given in a prior executive session; the public record does not disclose the substance of that session or individual roll-call votes.
Newton City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The committee voted to hold the mayoral nomination of Ellen Penso to the Newton Council on Aging until its next meeting after members said the nominee was unavailable for in‑person interview; Chair noted state law auto‑approves the appointment if the council does not act within 60 days.
Texas Wildlife Services, Departments and Agencies, Executive, Texas
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission on Nov. 6 received a final draft of the Texas Mountain Lion Research and Monitoring Plan that prioritizes research and regular monitoring because fundamental population data for mountain lions are currently lacking.
KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
The Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District Board of Education on Nov. 6 received H2M Architects & Engineerspresentation of Concept 3 for Lewisboro Elementary School, a plan to retain newer building sections while demolishing older wings to create dedicated Universal Pre‑K space and related community uses. The board signaled support and asked staff to return with pre‑bond documentation.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
The council moved and passed 6–0 a directive for staff to draft an ordinance increasing the Transportation Benefit District (TBD) vehicle fee from $40 to $50 per car tab. Staff estimated the $10 increase would generate about $240,000 annually in funds restricted to transportation uses.
Ogden City School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
The board approved a motion to advance agenda item 4A (ROTC presentation) so the guests would not need to remain for the whole meeting. The motion passed by voice vote with no opposition.
Minneapolis City, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Council members debated late submission of gift-acceptance items from city departments, with several members urging stricter adherence to the city's gift-acceptance policy; despite objections, the council approved the two gift acceptances with a recorded 9-1 vote.
Willows City, Glenn County, California
The Finance and Measure I Oversight Committee approved the July 15 minutes by voice vote after no public comment; motion was made and seconded and members said "Aye."
Fresno City, Fresno County, California
The city introduced an EIR and a VMT mitigation program on Nov. 6; staff said Fresno’s excess VMT baseline is roughly 67,429 vehicle‑miles per day and presented a mitigation‑fee approach and project list.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
Staff told council the state authorizes a commercial parking tax; city lots at the Marina and Redondo would produce the majority of revenue. Council signaled support for staff to draft ordinance language and identify exemptions and administrative practices before bringing a final ordinance back.
Ogden City School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
The board's facilities committee reported on a tour of the Mechanics Building and Borgstrom Hall, noting surplus materials and disorganization. Committee members said they will refine a master plan for a new mechanics facility and coordinate downsizing and cleanup of Borgstrom Hall.
Minneapolis City, Hennepin County, Minnesota
As part of an Administration & Enterprise Oversight committee report, the council approved an update to the city's paid parental leave policy to add foster placement and remove a prior payback requirement for employees who do not return to city employment.
Fresno City, Fresno County, California
Council and the City’s housing successor agency approved a disposition and development agreement with Park Partners LLC for three city‑owned parcels near Chavez Stadium to support up to 160 units of housing marketed toward students; a required 40% of units must be income‑restricted and the developer must meet financing conditions by Feb. 28, 2026.
Willows City, Glenn County, California
Staff said the Umqua Bank gap loan (originally $1.4M) will be paid off this fiscal year, freeing roughly $87,000; CalPERS pension obligation bonds and an $8.9M sewage COP remain significant liabilities.
Ogden City School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
Policy & Law Committee chair Joyce Wilson reviewed several policies under revision, including student privacy, employee evaluation and electronic-device rules. HR Director Jessica Bennington presented an awareness item adding definitions to the district's Integrated Pest Management procedure.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
The city’s legislative advocate presented a draft 2026 agenda that emphasizes public safety funding, requests for state and federal project funding, protection of local revenue tools and airport‑area mitigation. Staff warned federal continuing resolutions could delay earmarks, affecting projects such as Midway Park.
Minneapolis City, Hennepin County, Minnesota
The council approved a legislative directive asking for legal analysis and a path for enforcing the city charter after staff missed a reporting deadline; the item prompted debate about whether the directive addressed a specific shooting investigation or broader compliance tools.
Fresno City, Fresno County, California
The City Council approved a $250,000 emergency allocation to the Central California Food Bank to help residents hit by delayed or partial SNAP benefits; councilmembers and the mayor said the payment is a temporary, targeted response while federal funds continue to be monitored.
Willows City, Glenn County, California
Fire staff reported the apparatus replacement fund had a running balance just under $90,000, with an anticipated $5,000 transfer from another capital fund; staff argued vehicle rental/support vehicle replacements should be treated as equipment, which would raise the fund balance to about $97,000.
Ogden City School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
Army JROTC instructors and cadet leaders from Ogden High and Ben Lomond High described program activities, community service and recent competition successes; instructors emphasized the mission of citizenship and career pathways into higher education and the military.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
Rebecca Deming, the city’s community development director, briefed the Committee of the Whole on a package of municipal code amendments the city will bring to public hearing through late 2025 and into 2026.
Minneapolis City, Hennepin County, Minnesota
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Nov. 6 to extend delegations allowing the city attorney to initiate or join federal litigation on the city's behalf, citing the need to respond quickly to federal actions and to protect the city's legal interests.
Yucaipa, San Bernardino County, California
At the Nov. 6, 2025 Yucaipa City Council meeting, public commenters praised the council's expedited city manager search and urged more transparency about applicants and stronger limits in any employment contract. After a closed session with no reportable action, the council directed staff to issue a press release outlining the selection timeline.
Willows City, Glenn County, California
City staff reported a corrected sewer main length, $200,000 in savings from an alternate bid method, pending pond core sampling and plans to use bond funds for wastewater plant repairs and pump upgrades.
Ogden City School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
District data lead Adam McMickle led a tutorial showing board members how to navigate the district's Tableau environment, use filters and interactive dashboard controls, and the privacy safeguards (masking) that control access to small cell sizes.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
City staff presented a 2026–2031 draft Capital Improvement Plan of 87 projects totaling about $175.3 million; $123.0 million is secured, $46.5 million are unsecured grant commitments and $5.8 million remain without identified funding. Council was asked to focus on the 2026 projects — roughly $33.9 million — as it finalizes the budget next week.
Supreme Court Judicial Rulings ( Opinions ), Judicial, Michigan
The presiding judge identified two major evidentiary disputes — whether to admit the Independent Forensic Team report and whether to permit evidence related to a 2018 circuit‑court lake‑level adjudication — and scheduled in‑person oral argument on pretrial motions for Dec. 5, 2025.
Redondo Beach City, Los Angeles County, California
The commission voted to move its regular January meeting (which would fall on New Year’s Day) to Wednesday, January 7; staff will post the updated notice and calendar change.
Ogden City School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
District staff presented a multi-part early literacy framework that couples teacher professional development, aligned curriculum, district interim assessments and targeted interventions. The board heard goals, implementation steps and supports designed to raise Acadience reading outcomes by third grade.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
City engineers briefed the Committee of the Whole on transportation projects including a $3 million Safe Routes to School-funded walkway near North Hill Elementary, the Barnes Creek Trail contract (Sound Transit and state appropriations), and a bid package for 10 speed bumps across five locations that the council will consider next week.
Supreme Court Judicial Rulings ( Opinions ), Judicial, Michigan
The presiding judge set a Jan. 12, 2026 bench trial in long‑running consolidated litigation, ordered a single, organized exhibit book system and tight deadlines for exchanging witness and exhibit lists, limited opening statements, and required expert witnesses to appear in person. The court also scheduled oral argument on pretrial motions for Dec.
Redondo Beach City, Los Angeles County, California
Commissioners mapped program ideas for the Perry Park Teen Center and communications strategies to boost teen engagement: vendor and entrepreneur events (including student vendors), pier activations, art displays, outreach through Redondo Union High School media, and improvements to transit information and the Beach City Transit app.
Willows City, Glenn County, California
Staff reported Measure I receipts of roughly $702,000 to date against a $2.1 million annual budget and said the tax largely filled a $1.314 million structural shortfall, preserving current staffing and services; a midyear budget review is planned for late winter.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
Surface water staff said design work for the estuary project will reach 30% in Q1 next year with $900,000 of $1,030,000 design funding secured; construction is currently estimated at $16.5 million and expected to be funded through multiple grants. Staff also described planned replacements of corrugated metal pipes and an updated 16th Avenue scope.
Douglas County, Nevada
During public comment, resident Jim Jackson told the board about a State Air Quality Board meeting on the Painted Rock Mine and reported community concerns about arsenic levels in private wells and the mine's plan to use water to spray trucks. He urged the county's elected officials to defend residents' health and press regulators.
Rexburg City, Madison County, Idaho
The council approved a Summerfield Division 10 plat amendment (adjusting five lot lines), the Rosewood Townhomes plat to create 57 lots, and a rezone in Sky Meadows from Low‑Density Residential 1 to Low‑Density Residential 2 (ordinance 13‑39). Council discussion touched on housing affordability and preserving larger lot inventory.
Redondo Beach City, Los Angeles County, California
The Redondo Beach Youth Commission voted to continue its Communications and Teen Center & Events subcommittees and to make bicycle and e‑bike safety the commission’s principal work focus for the coming year.
Douglas County, Nevada
During the meeting the board approved an on-site unrestricted retail liquor license for Stingers Golf Lounge, accepted two right-of-way/trail abandonments tied to local development and a trail realignment, confirmed several advisory-board appointments, and rescheduled January 2026 meetings to avoid holiday conflicts.
Florence, Pinal County, Arizona
The council approved a three-year employment agreement with Robert Wingo to serve as town attorney from November 2025 through Nov. 28, 2028, and authorized a budget transfer of $28,050.03 from the general capital fund to the general fund for compensation. Council praised the candidate’s experience; the motion passed on the floor.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
Marina staff told the Committee of the Whole they plan to replace a 1970-era tenant restroom with a prefab unisex facility, add a public restroom and porta-potty dump station, and replicate south-side floats on the north side at Redondo — projects targeted for 2026 and dependent on permits and grant funding.
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, Mississippi
Jackson Public School District hosted its annual college fair at the Environmental Learning Center and, for the first time, invited elementary and middle school students so younger scholars can explore college and scholarship options.
Rexburg City, Madison County, Idaho
Bids for the Teton River Park South project came in substantially above available funding. The council voted to reject all bids and directed staff to rebid the project with reduced scope to align with funding, removing some optional features and sending the revised plan to the parks committee.
Douglas County, Nevada
Staff introduced changes to the Tahoe VHR ordinance at first reading, consolidating conduct rules and clarifying that owners must ensure either the renter or a designated guest 25 or older be present at the property each night it is occupied. No action was taken; a second-reading and vote are expected at a later meeting.
Des Moines City, King County, Washington
The Committee of the Whole reviewed the proposed 2026'1031 Capital Improvement Plan, an 87-project package with $123.0 million secured and $46.5 million in identified but unsecured grants; the committee voted 6-0 to excuse Councilmember Nutting.
Florence, Pinal County, Arizona
Residents at the meeting urged the council to address longstanding property-maintenance complaints they said have persisted for years and criticized the SeeClickFix reporting tool. Chief Thomas and staff told residents the police department is now tracking some cases on its side while the town evaluates a new reporting tool.
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, Mississippi
At a JPS High School Network event at Forest Hill High School, the district recognized students who earned 'PL 5' on state assessments and presented specialized academic and performance programs available to families.
Douglas County, Nevada
Douglas County appointed Alton Randall unanimously and Patty Graff by a 3-1 vote to the county's Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife; Graff's confirmation prompted a heated exchange over prior emails and advisory-board disagreements.
Rexburg City, Madison County, Idaho
The council approved a budget adjustment from Fund 48 to hire a consultant to advance an airport relocation project, using carryover funds that reduce the reserve and likely require increased city/county contributions in future years.
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida
Council granted first‑reading approval of a local ad‑valorem tax exemption recommended by the Barrio Latino Commission for the rehabilitation of two contributing buildings in Ybor City's historic district. The project restores storefronts and historic details and received unanimous favorable recommendation from staff and the commission.
Florence, Pinal County, Arizona
Council approved a contract under the City of Scottsdale JOC contract (2023-121-CCOS-A1) with Industries Incorporated to resurface two pools and replace failing plaster. Staff said the quartz plaster reaches an expected service milestone at about 10 years and the work includes a warranty from the vendor.
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, Mississippi
Jackson Public School District announced a $4,400,000 upgrade to its 48‑year‑old Career Development Center, adding industry‑standard labs and classrooms across 23 career pathways to expand hands‑on training, certifications and dual‑credit opportunities.
Douglas County, Nevada
After brief applicant remarks and public support, the board appointed aviation entrepreneur and hangar developer Steve Sliwa to the Airport Advisory Committee. Commissioners said they sought members who can support hangar development and help implement the airport master plan; the appointment was unanimous.
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida
After a short presentation by an intern in the city’s disability internship program and the ADA coordinator, council directed staff to prepare an in‑person report and rollout plan for a voluntary 'blue envelope' vehicle notification for people with disabilities; staff and public safety partners will coordinate training and regional alignment.
Rexburg City, Madison County, Idaho
The Rexburg City Council voted to approve a budget adjustment that allows staff to pursue contracts and sponsorships for a large July 3, 2026 celebration at Madison High School featuring a headline concert, a drone show and fireworks, with Madison County committing up to $100,000 to the event.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, School Districts , Colorado
The board approved four action items: (1) HSED GED coursework for the online expulsion program, (2) renewal of Mountain View Academy and adoption of a new charter contract template, (3) a resolution recognizing American Education Week, and (4) a set of policy revisions.
Florence, Pinal County, Arizona
Town staff presented a completed renovation of the Jason Lopez Moreno Park restrooms that included ADA updates and more vandal-resistant fixtures after extensive damage. Police said the primary suspect has been referred to adult court and is currently the subject of a warrant.
Douglas County, Nevada
Douglas County staff briefed the board on DART (Douglas Area Rural Transit), reporting nearly 31,000 rides last fiscal year, grant funding that covers about 75% of operations and a request to expand fixed-route service into Topaz Ranch Estates.
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida
Council delayed a $334,000 Tree Trust Fund reimbursement to the Water Department for 237 trees planted as part of pipe work and ordered staff to return with clearer funding options and a public workshop after councilmembers raised questions about tree species selection, per‑tree cost and precedent for moving money between departments.
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
The commission unanimously approved two related projects at Tracy Aviary: a new garden pavilion and indoor bird-show building, and relocation of a circa-1938 office house within the Aviary. Staff recommended both approvals with conditions, including a requested adjustment to window-reveal standards to reflect the aviary's contemporary context.
Florence, Pinal County, Arizona
Paul Felter, executive director of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce, told council McFarland State Park is staffed with volunteers, attendance and gift shop sales are steady, a refreshed printed visitor map is going to press, and registration is open for a Feb. 28 car show.
Douglas County, Nevada
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to authorize up to $350,000 for a partial restoration of Smelter Creek where September's floodwaters ran across private property in the Runestraugh neighborhood.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, School Districts , Colorado
Director of Communications David Nancarrow reported increased social media engagement, successful back-to-school coverage, and a well-attended State of the District event; staff outlined upcoming projects including Discover D49 magazine and a new podcast season.
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida
After months of backlog and legal concerns, the council voted to approve on first reading an ordinance that would let the city hire outside counsel to serve as paid special magistrates for code enforcement. Councilmembers insisted volunteers be prioritized and asked staff for cost and process reports before second reading.
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake City's Historic Landmarks Commission unanimously approved review of "The Frederick," a 113-unit building project that abuts the landmarked B'nai Israel property, limiting its authority to the portion of the proposed building within the landmark boundary.
Florence, Pinal County, Arizona
The Florence Teen (Dean) Symposium drew praise from elected officials Tuesday as town staff and volunteer liaisons described a larger, more organized event in its second year that featured student leadership and regional participation.
Ottawa County, Michigan
Dave, secretary of Lakeshore Habitat, reported a $35,000 MEDC predevelopment grant covering initial civil engineering for a possible for-sale project in Holland and asked commissioners and partners to share leads on small parcels or turnkey lots for upcoming work.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, School Districts , Colorado
Superintendent Hiltz briefed the board on an expansion plan that would relocate Falcon Elementary to the Bennett Ranch campus, convert former locker rooms into licensed preschool spaces, build facilities cold storage and office additions, and use developer-provided fees to fund the work.
Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan
Alexandra Arnold, recreation supervisor at Sterling Heights Nature Center, led volunteers at Nelson Park to remove invasive buckthorn and said trained staff use targeted herbicide to control the plants; she announced a follow-up removal at Delia Park on Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. and provided signup instructions.
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake City's Historic Landmarks Commission ordered targeted corrective work at 136 South 700 East after staff found multiple deviations from the approved new-construction plans.
Ottawa County, Michigan
Mandy Cooper of Lakeshore Advantage told the commission Nov. 6 that the nonprofit will focus on workforce housing in Ottawa County and has posted for a community development director to provide local project support.
Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee
Parks & Recreation Director Browning told the board Thursday that the city’s Monster Mash Bash attendance roughly doubled year‑over‑year and that the department is finishing holiday lighting and parade logistics.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, School Districts , Colorado
District 49 staff presented the annual performance reviews for the district’s charter schools, highlighting several significant gains (including SPF increases at Grand Peak and Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy) and compliance or responsiveness concerns at a small number of schools.
West Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
The board appointed Charlie Harbeck as a planning-board alternate, discussed skipping rezoning item due to applicant absence, and agreed to a standing planning-priorities item and a 2026 quarterly community roundtable series to solicit resident input on housing and ordinances.
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
The commission voted 4-1 to grant a one-year extension for previously approved new construction at approximately 602 and 612 East 300 South (case PLNHLC2023-00125). Staff said the applicant anticipates moving forward; commissioners discussed lack of a code limit on extensions and state-level legislative activity on extension rules.
Ottawa County, Michigan
County staff presented a Flywheel corridor analysis on Nov. 6 that maps existing infrastructure and groundwater constraints to guide where infrastructure investment and housing growth should be prioritized.
Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee
Public works staff told the board Thursday that crews have completed valve replacements and continue service connections in Bellevue North, Washington Street and Campbell Street, and plan to shift focus to Mulberry Avenue.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, School Districts , Colorado
The District 49 Board of Education approved a five-year renewal for Mountain View Academy and adopted a new charter-contract template that includes section 8.11, a clause narrowing the circumstances in which charter schools may select independent counsel when the district is a co-respondent.
West Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
The West Swanzey Planning Board reviewed draft warrant-article language on Nov. 6, including a wetlands conservation-district rewrite and state-mandated changes to accessory dwelling rules and parking minimums, and debated a planner proposal to permit two-family dwellings by right in several residential and village districts.
Ottawa County, Michigan
Ottawa County housing staff on Nov. 6 previewed a website and registration form to distribute open-source small-footprint home plans, targeting a public launch around the first housing commission meeting in January.
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
The Salt Lake City Historic Landmarks Commission postponed action on proposed policies and procedures to its next meeting after several commissioners said they needed more time to review the document. Staff said the draft would be updated to clarify quorum rules for commissioners on leave and submission deadlines for public materials.
Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee
Chief Jennings told the Board of Aldermen Thursday that the police department has rewritten the city’s alarm ordinance and will bring the draft forward at the regular meeting.
Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota
Kinsley Groat from the city attorney's office gave an informational briefing on changes to the state open‑meetings law, emphasizing the annual review requirement, how electronic communications can create an official meeting, notice and posting rules, teleconference voting mechanics, and limits on executive sessions.
Marathon County, Wisconsin
Officials said Marathon County Credit Union has purchased a downtown Wausau location and expects to relocate next summer; county IT provides backbone services billed to the credit union and must transition equipment before the county can list or divest the leased properties.
West Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
The West Swanzey Planning Board on Nov. 6 approved a site plan and home-based business permit for Patton Oil at 42 Monadnock Highway, allowing a 1,350-square-foot parking pad for two oil trucks and one box truck. Approval included conditions: the applicant must show the septic system and the driveway to the parking area on the plat and receive the
Palm Beach County, Florida
The zoning commission recommended approval of code revisions to add an expedited reasonable-accommodation process and revocation authority for certified recovery residences, implementing 2025 state law changes; staff said it coordinated with the county attorney's office but could not confirm discussion with the state attorney's office.
Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee
Fayetteville planning staff informed the board Thursday that public‑hearing notices and required mailings are complete for two rezoning ordinances to be heard at the next regular meeting.
Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota
The commission approved a final planned‑development overlay to build a Circle K convenience store, car wash and gas canopy at 2915 Marlin Drive with a reduced parking count and landscaping buffers. Commissioners and neighbors raised signage and lighting concerns; the applicant agreed to relocate a corner pylon sign and staff stipulated the change.
Marathon County, Wisconsin
Director Jerry Klein said the county is drafting AI guidance, pursuing limited Copilot Pro licensing, arranging UW Extension training in December, and starting a multi-month migration from an on-premises Cisco phone system to Cisco Webex cloud.
Palm Beach County, Florida
The commission recommended approval of Unified Land Development Code revisions to merge commercial (permanent) and temporary green-market use categories, allowing more streamlined temporary-use approvals under Development Review Officer (DRO) review and extending allowable operating duration in some cases.
Kirkland, King County, Washington
Staff told council a draft development plan for the Houghton Village site would be ready for a public hearing; appraisals at three and five stories suggest sale could repay the city’s interfund loan. Council directed staff to pursue a development plan and to explore market interest and sale options while keeping alternatives (retention and short‑
Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee
Fayetteville officials discussed potential operational and economic risks tied to the city’s 500,000‑gallon industrial park water tank at a work session Thursday, and heard a consultant say routine quarry blasting nearby is unlikely to harm the concrete structure if monitoring and mitigation are used.
Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota
The Rapid City Planning Commission approved a major amendment Nov. 6 to add Phase 3 — a four‑story, 99‑unit building — to the Tallgrass Apartments development, granting a setback exception for a detached garage and imposing infrastructure and permitting stipulations.
Marathon County, Wisconsin
Supervisor Robinson told the Infrastructure Committee federal changes to BEAD rules and awards resulted in a large portion of Marathon County being tentatively assigned to SpaceX/Starlink, and the county is recommending discontinuing the broadband task force because state and federal processes now drive allocations.
Kirkland, King County, Washington
Staff presented a new "base neighborhood" zoning alternative for two large Juanita Business District parcels: 60 feet by right with the option to reach 75 feet through incentives or a development agreement; council debated whether to adopt the Planning Commission’s 75‑foot recommendation or pursue the new path.
Palm Beach County, Florida
The Palm Beach County Zoning Commission voted to postpone consideration of an American Heritage School development order amendment to the Dec. 4 zoning hearing after a nearby resident objected to the delay but was told she could submit written comments or attend the later Board of County Commissioners hearing.
Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota
Planning staff presented a draft Safe Streets & Roads for All comprehensive safety action plan funded by a $160,000 USDOT grant. Commissioners approved advancing the plan; staff said the plan targets corridors where 70% of fatal/serious crashes occur and focuses on a safe‑system approach and city‑jurisdiction road projects.
Marathon County, Wisconsin
Supervisor Dickinson reported that United Airlines will add three flights at Central Wisconsin Airport beginning in May 2026, raising scheduled daily departures from five to eight.
Kirkland, King County, Washington
Council heard two competing ways to update stream and wetland protections: a straight buffer expansion (e.g., 100 feet) and a Planning Commission‑recommended Riparian Management Zone that emphasizes tree canopy, restoration and targeted requirements on redevelopment.
Monroeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
The Monroeville Zoning Hearing Board voted Nov. 5 to change the regular meeting start time from 7:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., effective Jan. 7, 2026, to facilitate earlier starts during winter months.
Sunnyvale , Santa Clara County, California
The Charter Review Committee on Nov. 6 advised the subcommittee and staff to propose a charter amendment resetting council pay to $72,000 and the mayor’s pay to $108,000, keeping the charter's existing CPI adjustment language and recommending professional polling before placement on a ballot.
Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota
The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a variance allowing reconstruction of a non‑enclosed porch at 1216 Fulton Street in its original footprint, reducing the front‑yard setback to 7 feet with stipulations. Staff said the rebuild does not require historic review as proposed; commissioners noted similar nonconforming porches in the neighborhood.
Marathon County, Wisconsin
Committee members recommended using newly projected General Transportation Aid to supplement a culvert replacement on County Road HH after engineering work raised the cost estimate from about $425,000 to roughly $650,000–$700,000 to meet DNR and hydraulic requirements.
Kirkland, King County, Washington
Staff delivered the Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) and an accompanying speed‑setting policy that would set a 20 mph default local‑street limit and a stated policy preference for a 30 mph maximum on arterials, while requiring corridor‑by‑corridor engineering studies before changing arterial limits. Council signaled support for an approach
Monroeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
On Nov. 5 the Monroeville Zoning Hearing Board denied a request by Julieta Decker (case 25‑16‑8) to build a 6‑foot solid fence in a front yard at 1300 Deerfield Drive after neighbors testified the fence would obstruct sight lines on Saunders Station Road. The applicant did not appear for the hearing.
Sunnyvale , Santa Clara County, California
The Charter Review Committee on Thursday reviewed a subcommittee draft report that recommends replacing appointed council members in most cases at the November general election rather than at a primary, citing higher turnout, lower marginal cost and broader voter representation.
FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
Board members approved the consent agenda, accepted $24,027.53 in donations, acknowledged two retirements, updated a transportation testing policy and authorized bidding for Wyoming Elementary LTFM work.
Delaware County, Ohio
County Administrator Tracy Davies reported that voters approved the county's 9-1-1 levy, enabling the county to purchase over $14 million in equipment for emergency communications.
Greenlee County, Arizona
The board approved consent agendas, a liquor-license owner transfer, grant-funded equipment for the sheriff, a consultant contract for a landfill permit and a rezoning to permit an RV site.
Wayne County, Michigan
The commission approved the county appointment of Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch to the Detroit‑Wayne County Port Authority seat the county controls; the motion was moved and supported and carried during the meeting.
Kirkland, King County, Washington
City finance staff presented an updated mid‑biennium forecast on Nov. 5 showing smaller surpluses than recent years and a projected $9.5 million ongoing gap in the 2027–28 biennium if no policy changes are made.
FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
Administration presented first readings for a personal finance course (to meet a new state graduation requirement), an AP business alternative, an ethnic‑studies elective and a sequence of construction CTE courses with dual‑credit and apprenticeship pathways.
Delaware County, Ohio
Delaware County authorized purchase or lease of sheriff vehicles to maintain fleet levels after a cruiser was totaled in an accident and approved a related transfer of appropriations to fund the replacement.
Greenlee County, Arizona
The Board of Supervisors approved using a Parks and Trails grant to buy three police-outfitted side-by-side utility vehicles from Epic Motorsports Gila Valley for a total of $197,895.30. Sheriff's staff said the vendor will deliver the units fully fitted with lights and equipment.
Wayne County, Michigan
Residents of Northwest Detroit urged commissioners to install a traffic signal at Greenview and West Six Mile (McNichols), citing multiple crashes and at least one fatality. County staff said a traffic study exists and that the matter will be referred to the Public Services committee for follow‑up.
Kirkland, King County, Washington
Mayor Kelly Curtis and the City Council on Nov. 5 unanimously approved a resolution declaring an emergency and a fiscal note to reserve $100,000 from unallocated general‑fund balance to support local human‑service providers responding to an interruption in SNAP benefits.
FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
Superintendent Dr. Massey briefed the board on newly adopted elementary boundaries impacting roughly 500 families, communication and registration steps, the planned move of immersion programming to Forest View, and criteria for school cancellations and late starts in winter weather.
Delaware County, Ohio
Delaware County approved a $32,500 award from the Trail Assistance Program to Liberty Township to create a safer pedestrian crossing connecting the YMCA, township hall and fire station; the award represents half the amount requested and requires a 50% local match.
Wayne County, Michigan
The commission adopted amendments to the Register of Deeds recording fee schedule, a change the register said was overdue (fees unchanged since 1998) and needed to restore anti‑fraud capacity in the office.
Greenlee County, Arizona
Greenlee County approved hiring a consultant to prepare an ADEQ aquifer-protection permit modification to allow construction of a new construction-and-demolition cell at the Loma Linda Landfill.
Department of Public Health, Departments and Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut
Members of the advisory group discussed operational barriers to providing home IV opioids and compounded medications, delays in launching an in‑house hospice pharmacy, and a plan to train clinicians in ultrasound‑guided midline placement. A committee member said compounding pharmacies are limiting service to the home setting, prompting hospice to
FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
Lino Lakes Elementary staff described a district effort to deepen STEM instruction with project‑based learning, campus‑wide 'STEM identity' badges, a STEM trophy program to incentivize student engagement, and planned events including a Science Museum STEM night and a Winter Olympics cardboard challenge.
Greenlee County, Arizona
The Greenlee County Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning to allow a small RV site on a 3.5-acre parcel near Chaparral Road after a public hearing that included neighbor concerns about flooding, septic placement and proximity to a school.
Delaware County, Ohio
Following a staff summary and no public testimony, the Delaware County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt amendments to the county subdivision regulations that make a third year of preliminary plan approval automatic and reduce routine use of variances.
Department of Public Health, Departments and Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut
Barbara of the Department of Public Health gave the advisory group an overview of the state’s MOLST (Medical Orders for Life‑Sustaining Treatment) modernization effort, saying revised materials — a redesigned form, updated policies and three different training slide decks — are complete and now in leadership review.
Wayne County, Michigan
Wayne County commissioners approved a contribution to RxKids, a pilot that pays expectant mothers a $1,500 prenatal payment and $500 per month for six months after birth in six high‑need cities.
FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
Forest Lake Area High School student council described a year of student leadership activities — from homecoming fundraising to a new 'track‑or‑treat' for elementary students — and detailed community outreach including an anti‑bullying campaign and school visits to promote mental‑health awareness.
Delaware County, Ohio
At its Nov. 6 meeting the Delaware County Board of Commissioners approved a slate of routine fiscal and personnel resolutions, expanded the Investment Advisory Committee, approved trail committee appointments and grant funding, authorized replacement of a sheriff's cruiser and adopted minor amendments to the county subdivision regulations.
Brigham City Council, Brigham City, Box Elder County, Utah
Following public business, the council voted to move into a closed session to discuss the purchase, sale or lease of real property. The motion was made by Council member Jeffries, seconded by Council member Smith, and approved by roll call.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Neighbors opposed a request for an extended private dock at 736 NE 20th Avenue, citing noise, commercial-use concerns and navigation impacts; the applicant cited prior waivers and county environmental approvals.
Memphis City, Shelby County, Tennessee
Philip Davis, director of the Solid Waste Division, told the Memphis City Council podcast that the division runs about 180,000 weekly residential collection stops, provides weekly recycling, and offers bulk-waste pickup twice monthly of up to 10 cubic yards.
WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
K–12 enrollment was 2,191 (little change month-to-month). District staff said homeschool counts rose from 69 to 100 between September and October because of the state’s Oct. 1 notification deadline and late filings, not a sudden membership shift.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
The Marine Advisory Board approved waivers for two Hendricks Isle townhomes so owners can retain recently installed four‑post boat lifts, after representatives showed the lifts sit within the allowable waterway width and county/environmental approvals were in place.
Brigham City Council, Brigham City, Box Elder County, Utah
The Brigham City Council approved two companion ordinances to rezone roughly 260 acres near 400 South and 1200 West and to create the Avian Shores Planned District (PRM-7). Developers presented a master plan with an estimated 1,200 housing units (maximum ~1,344), a multi-phase buildout over roughly 12–20 years, a regional storm-detention basin, an
Worcester City, Worcester County, Massachusetts
At its Nov. 6 meeting the Worcester License Commission approved an amendment to the financing disclosure for Punta Cana Bar & Grill and postponed violation hearings for Macau Restaurant and Creed Lounge to the next meeting. The commission also moved to postpone a Mayor Lounge matter until the next meeting.
Redmond, King County, Washington
Recology King County will begin providing solid-waste collection services for the city of Redmond at the beginning of the year, the company said during a city briefing.
WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
During public comment, speakers asked the board to record public-comment remarks in meeting minutes and asked for transparency about committee vacancies; one speaker said she applied to the district’s diversity and equity committee and was told community spots were filled.
Brigham City Council, Brigham City, Box Elder County, Utah
The council approved a general plan map amendment (green space to office/light industrial) and a companion rezoning for a 0.78-acre parcel near 705 West Forest acquired by Big Jane Milling. Staff framed the items as cleanup to align plan and zoning with an existing industrial facility; both votes passed on roll call.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
The Marine Advisory Board on Nov. 8 recommended denial of a dock-waiver request for 1409 Southwest 17th Street after neighbors and board members raised navigation and emergency-access concerns.
Office of Zoning, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, District of Columbia
OP proposed removing building-form descriptions for R zones from Subtitle U as redundant with development standards elsewhere; OP said the change is a textual cleanup; the Committee of 100 argued the language belongs in Subtitle U and warned against removing guidance relevant to how zones are used.
Worcester City, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Worcester License Commission granted multiple one‑day liquor and entertainment permits for community events and approved several new restaurant and retail licenses at its Nov. 6 meeting. Commissioners voiced no objections after applicants described security, TIP‑certified staffing, hours of operation and event attendance estimates.
Brigham City Council, Brigham City, Box Elder County, Utah
The Brigham City Council approved the final plat for Northpointe Subdivision Phase 4 after staff and construction drawing reviews; the developer replaced two single-family lots with four townhomes in the upper-left portion of the plan. The approval was presented as a formality to allow recording of the plat.
WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
The board approved a three-year agreement with education assistants that includes an 11% cost package over three years, new longevity steps, phase-retirement language, and revised sick-leave and insurance-contribution timing. Year-one budget impact was estimated at about $84,000.
Office of Zoning, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, District of Columbia
The Office of Planning urged the Zoning Commission to permit special-exception relief from front-setback requirements for additions and for new dwellings on substandard lots while preserving the variance standard for new houses on conforming lots.
El Paso City, El Paso County, Texas
The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee voted to file El Paso Water's semiannual report on impact fees for March 1'Aug. 31, 2025, after staff outlined collections, capital spending and plans to implement developer credits required by state law.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Dr. Nancy Gassman, a city environmental scientist, told the Marine Advisory Board on Nov. 8 that Fort Lauderdale’s bacteria monitoring shows stronger compliance at coastal recreation sites and poorer results farther inland, including the North Fork.
Brigham City Council, Brigham City, Box Elder County, Utah
Daniel Kennedy, representing Edward Jones and Main Street businesses, told the council the recent alley restoration behind Main Street shops was a ‘‘rousing success’’ and thanked city leaders and volunteers for their role. Council members later praised volunteers and community organizations for ongoing contributions.
WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
Board received briefings on cooperative agreements to allow Riverway and Saint Charles/Cotter students to join Winona boys tennis and robotics programs. Staff said coaches welcome the additions, paperwork is in process and final approval requires Big 9 or league signoff before becoming effective.
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York
The Town Board of Red Hook approved a package of resolutions on Nov. 5, 2025 alongside adoption of the 2026 preliminary budget. Most votes were unanimous.
Office of Zoning, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, District of Columbia
The Office of Planning asked the Zoning Commission to allow voluntary Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) opt-ins by right in R2, R3 and RF zones, removing a special-exception requirement that staff said discourages the provision of dedicated affordable units in low-density neighborhoods.
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House Bill 4492 would clarify that employers may require employees to participate in a tip pool. Sponsors said the change is a drafting cleanup to prevent administrative problems created when tip pooling was rendered voluntary by earlier language; supporters include restaurant and business groups while labor-watchers raised fairness questions.
Riverwoods, Lake County, Illinois
The Riverwoods Plan Commission on Nov. 25 voted unanimously to recommend that the Village Board approve a transfer of a 6,412-square-foot portion of 3030 Orange Brace Road to the adjacent property at 3000 Orange Brace Road, conditioned on submission of a final mylar plat and required sign-offs.
Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York
The Town Board of the Town of Red Hook adopted a preliminary budget for the 2026 calendar year on Nov. 5, 2025, a budget the supervisor said “lowers the tax rate by approximately 5.75% to help offset the trending in residential assessments.” The board voted unanimously to adopt the budget after a public hearing at Town Hall.
WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
The board adopted a resolution to support an application to the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Foundation to reduce activity fees for qualifying families; the measure passed on a roll-call vote with unanimous yes votes by members present.
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The Michigan House Committee on Economic Competitiveness on Nov. 8 took testimony on a package of bills that would protect residents’ ability to hold digital assets, authorize limited pension-fund exposure to established cryptocurrencies through exchange-traded funds and allow the use of abandoned oil and gas wells to power Bitcoin mining, with a proposed tax exemption to encourage remediation.
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
The Clearwater Library Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes of the previous meeting and voted to continue its traditional quarterly schedule (first Thursday in Feb/May/Aug/Nov) for 2026, pending any change if the City Council adopts the advisory-board consolidation ordinance.
BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
The Brainerd Public School District board and administrators spent the bulk of a work session reviewing a decision rubric tied to the district's strategic plan and debating potential cost reductions that range from shifting middle-school activities to community education to closing low-enrollment elementary schools.
WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
The board previewed a three-year, Blue Cross Blue Shield-funded pilot of the BARR school-improvement model at Winona Senior High School.
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House Bill 5059 would permit licensed spirit vendors to provide custom bottle engraving for consumers—an industry practice that supporters say currently exists in a legal gray area. Tony Mitchell of the Michigan Spirits Association told the committee engraving generates incremental sales and tourism-related revenue and that the practice is common
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Jennifer Obermeyer, Clearwater's library director, reported that the adopted FY2026 city budget included an 8% reduction to the library that required hour and position adjustments and outlined operational updates including a Beach branch pop-up, a North Greenwood mural and vendor disruptions.
BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
Administrators presented a proposed social media policy and guidelines as a first reading; board members asked staff to clarify distinctions between personal and district posts, add language covering repost/share behavior, and run the draft by the district attorney and MSBA.
WINONA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
The board held a first reading of a policy to add a required personal finance offering to graduation requirements and debated possible changes to total-credit requirements (status quo 21.5 credits vs. proposals up to 24). Directors asked staff for failure-rate and course-level data to identify academic "choke points" before any second reading or a
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Witnesses from the American Rental Association and several Michigan equipment rental companies told the committee that recent enforcement by weights-and-measures officials requires metered pumps or charging a full tank at return, imposing heavy costs on local rental businesses. Sponsors said bills (HB 4678, HB 4679) would permit flow-metered fuel
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Rosemary Call, the city clerk, presented a staff proposal to merge the library advisory board with Parks & Recreation and the Environmental Advisory Board into a seven-member body intended to improve outreach, streamline advisory processes and review grant opportunities; final approval rests with the City Council.
BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
District staff said they are preparing employee notifications and posters and plan to administer an employer-equivalent private plan for faster claim turnaround; officials warned of possible attendance impacts and directed staff to monitor effects.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
The board reviewed the clerk's request for written priorities to inform City Council's mid-January retreat and agreed to prepare a short, focused letter. Staff said letters should be concise and the clerk's office requests submissions by Dec. 19.
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House Bill 4501 would authorize a state-run cannabis reference laboratory and allow agency staff to possess marijuana to conduct audits and investigations. CRA officials told the committee the lab would act as an independent verifier to reduce “lab shopping,” improve testing consistency and speed enforcement.
Utah Supreme Court, Utah Judicial Branch, Utah
Appellate counsel for a father on appeal from a termination of parental rights argued before the Utah Supreme Court that trial counsel was constitutionally ineffective for failing to pursue a non‑ICPC alternative to a Georgia home study after ICPC requests were repeatedly denied while the father lacked stable housing.
Livingston City, Merced County, California
Council Member Upal recapped his first year, criticized prior fiscal decisions that he says left a $160,000 general-fund deficit and ongoing sanitation-fund losses, and said improving institutional knowledge and community messaging will be priorities.
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado
Boulder water resources staff presented a municipal water supply briefing to the Environmental Advisory Board on Nov. 5, laying out sources, modeling assumptions to 2050 and next planning steps.
2025 House Legislature MI, Michigan
Representative Laura Schmaltz brought House Bill 4911 to the House Regulatory Reform Committee in Lansing, asking the panel to amend the occupational code so licensed barbers may legally operate mobile barbershop vehicles outside a brick-and-mortar shop.
Avon Town, Hendricks County, Indiana
At its Nov. 6 meeting the Avon Town Council approved routine business items including vehicle procurement, digitization contracts and a donation of school land for pickleball courts.
Livingston City, Merced County, California
Mayor David Moran outlined completed and planned infrastructure work, upgrades to public-safety technology, recreation projects and economic development, and said two affordable-housing projects will add "160 plus" apartments.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Committee discussed recent interpreter invoices and the cost of guaranteed interpreter services, and asked staff to evaluate captioning and AI translation benefits as potentially more affordable, widely available alternatives for meetings and outreach.
Sandusky Boards & Commissions, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio
The committee excused two members from the meeting, approved the October 2 minutes (which incorporated references to prior meetings), and formally adjourned; motions were moved and seconded and voted by voice; tallies were not recorded in the transcript.
Avon Town, Hendricks County, Indiana
Planning staff told the council the final section of The Settlement may require a culvert/bridge estimated at roughly $1 million–$1.5 million to be vehicle-accessible, which significantly affects development economics.
North Ridgeville, Lorain County, Ohio
The City of North Ridgeville Board of Zoning and Building Appeals approved a variance allowing Robert B. and Joy A. Hayes to build a 30-by-40 pole building in the front yard of their 8.29-acre Bender Road property, citing lot shape, wetlands and substantial setback that screens the structure from public view.
Sandusky Boards & Commissions, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio
City staff updated the committee on The Landing boardwalk and utility work and warned the public that some pathway sections remain under warranty and are not yet open for use.
Avon Town, Hendricks County, Indiana
Planning staff told the council that a developer filed a development plan review last week for an almost-10-acre site at the Village of Turner Trace for a proposed Walmart Neighborhood Market.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Committee members proposed a multicultural All Nations Day for late summer or early fall and discussed hosting a community barbecue in partnership with the police department, using food trucks and sponsors to limit city expense.
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
A Salem City Council committee voted to send the Smart Growth Overlay District ordinance back to the full City Council with a positive recommendation after members received commitments from LifeBridge and Harbourlight Homes on board representation, occupancy rules and outreach. Planning staff and Harbourlight representatives told councilors that a
Office of Zoning, Agencies, Organizations, Executive, District of Columbia
The Office of Planning asked the Zoning Commission to clarify which penthouse rooftop spaces count toward Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) affordable-housing contributions, proposing that service areas and circulation be treated consistently with current administrative practice while amenity and mechanical spaces remain excluded.
Sandusky Boards & Commissions, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio
Staff described ongoing challenges finding permanent placement for dredged material after the state's ban on open-lake disposal, title and ownership complications for candidate sites, the silty character of most dredged material and an ODNR grant application of about $1.2–$1.3 million to complete Causeway Wetlands work.
Avon Town, Hendricks County, Indiana
An insurance agent from Hyland presented an industry briefing and told the council market pressures and recent large claims mean the town's overall renewal could increase by about 25%; carriers flagged dam failure claims nationally and recommended drafting an emergency action plan.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Members reviewed proposed rack‑card text and design for readability, color contrast and messaging; city staff provided printing costs and vendor details and committee discussed replacing the phrase 'everyone' with 'you' to improve inclusivity.
Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida
A one-line roundup of the meetings formal votes: consent agenda approved; Ordinance 25-07 (floodplain) adopted; COA for 917 Loudoun approved; ALS agreement with Pinellas County approved.
Sandusky Boards & Commissions, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio
Staff reported funding for the Lions Park–Monroe–Mills section of the Sandusky Bay Pathway and said final property acquisition along 1st Street remains; material delays from the bridge manufacturer mean the bridge span likely will not be installed until late November and paving of some sections likely will occur next year.
Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona
Negranti Creamery opened a North Peoria location at Trailhead at 83rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road. The business said it sources sheep's milk from a Dallas, Oregon farm with about 400 sheep, offers more than a dozen flavors plus a 'flight' option and has seen repeat family customers since opening.
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
The Keizer Community Development Committee approved previous meeting minutes and agreed to prepare a formal budget proposal for the FY26–27 budget cycle after staff confirmed there is not a standing line item for the committee.
Avon Town, Hendricks County, Indiana
Presenters from Hendricks County economic development described recent project wins and the EDO's role in attracting and retaining employers, highlighted a Sephora logistics facility that could employ more than 425 people, and said the county and partners are providing $425,000 in customized training funds to support local hires.
Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida
The commission approved a COA to replace front and back doors, upgrade a shed and install a new sign at the historic Scottish American Society building; the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee had recommended approval and the applicant said the changes were needed for maintenance.
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
A staff member opened the City of Dallas BATE bid session on Nov. 7, 2025, and announced one construction request and zero procurement requests for the meeting, saying the single construction request for bid is CRZ25AVI3169, a law fee preconditioned HVAC unit installation.
Sandusky Boards & Commissions, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio
City staff updated the Sandusky Boards & Commissions on plans for Paper District Park, describing reuse of stored sandstone and salvaged rail, educational signage, and a low-cost buildout led by a hired landscape architect; property-title and ownership details near the Chesapeake remain unresolved.
Corporation Commission, Departments, Boards, and Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
At its Nov. 6 business meeting the Kansas Corporation Commission approved a 13-item consent agenda, approved a proposed order denying Emerson Operating LLC authorization to operate certain wells (docket 25CONS3236CMSC) with Commissioner Keane recused from that item, and approved a proposed order adopting a unanimous settlement establishing LLPS (d
St. Clair County, Michigan
The St. Clair County Board approved final annexation of two parcels into the village of Capac (KPAC) after both the village and township passed supporting resolutions and property owners consented in writing. The matter was opened as a public hearing earlier in the meeting; no public speakers opposed the annexations at the hearing.
Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida
Five new firefighters were sworn in and several leaders were promoted; Dunedin Fire Rescue presented its department valor award to two firefighters who rescued a trapped occupant at a structure fire on Oct. 14.
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The committee conducted roll-call votes to report four House bills with recommendation (HB4805, HB4806, HB4807 as substituted, HB4808) and to refer Senate bills 349 and 350 to the Education and Workforce Committee; all roll calls were unanimous in committee (5–0).
DeKalb County, Georgia
DeKalb County elections Director Smith told the Board of Registration and Elections that the county had tabulated 152,481 ballots and recorded 152,483 "credits" in its preliminary precertification review, and that the results are still unofficial while canvassing continues.
St. Clair County, Michigan
Comprehensive Treatment Centers presented Nov. 6 a plan to establish an outpatient medication-assisted treatment clinic in St. Clair County using opioid-settlement seed funding for capital and two years of operations.
Corporation Commission, Departments, Boards, and Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
The Kansas Corporation Commission on Nov. 6 approved a proposed order adopting a unanimous settlement that establishes new large-load power service (LLPS) tariff rates for Evergy intended for customers that the settlement identifies as having peak loads ‘‘reasonably expected to be equal to or in excess of a monthly maximum demand of 75 megawatts.’’
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Lawmakers and witnesses debated two bills that would (1) treat digital‑asset mining as a permitted use in industrial zones and (2) authorize a capped strategic crypto reserve for the state, with proponents touting economic and grid‑flexibility benefits and opponents warning of preemption of local zoning and public‑process loss.
Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida
The commission unanimously approved an amended agreement with Pinellas County covering advanced life-support staffing and funding for Dunedin apparatus; staff and the fire chief discussed paramedic staffing, training partnerships, and how county funding supports positions.
Maui County, Hawaii
The Grassroots Institute of Hawaii and other witnesses told the council they support Bills 110 and 156 for Front Street rebuild flexibility and backed a resolution to allow two accessory dwelling units per lot across the island to increase housing options.
St. Clair County, Michigan
The Health & Human Services Committee considered a roughly $49,003.84 state Marijuana Operation and Oversight grant to fund outreach and safe-storage efforts. Commissioners split over whether the grant’s purposes were sufficiently defined; a roll-call vote ended in a tie and the motion to pursue the grant failed.
Berrien County, Michigan
Residents asked when service will be activated in parts of the Sawyer/Chikaming area and raised complaints about the meeting sound system; Midwest Energy Communications said maps and construction updates are on its site and residents must sign up and pay a $100 hookup for service activation.
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A bill before the House Government Operations Committee would expand the range of investments local governments may use under Public Act 20, proponents said Wednesday, while retaining safeguards intended to protect taxpayers.
Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida
The commission unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-07 to update the land development code, remove a five-year cumulative substantial-improvement period, and align city floodplain rules with Florida statutes and the Florida Building Code.
Maui County, Hawaii
A testifier asked the council to adopt a county‑level coastal fee alongside land value‑capture mechanisms to finance managed retreat, shoreline restoration and other resilience measures; the witness cited nearly 2,000 sea‑level‑rise‑impacted properties and urged pairing the fee with state and federal planning.
St. Clair County, Michigan
The Health & Human Services Committee voted to forward a Smiles on Wheels oral-health contract for school screenings to the full board. Commissioners debated whether screenings should be opt-in versus opt-out and asked staff to work with the vendor and the advisory board to clarify consent and contract language.
Berrien County, Michigan
The administration committee told the board it will present a resolution to accept donations from Friends of Berrien County Animal Services (to simplify acceptance) and a second resolution (No. 361) implementing a CAD program MOU for police and fire that local units must sign.
Oxnard City, Ventura County, California
Javier Chago de Lacero, City of Oxnard chief financial officer, asked the Oxnard City Council on 2025-06-30 to approve an eighth amendment to the professional services agreement with CreativeCore Technologies (contract 9431-21-FN) to add $11,366,103 to a new not-to-exceed total of $21,400,000 and extend the term to Dec. 30, 2028; he also recommended a $1,600,000 appropriation from General Fund 101 to fund project C2034 (ERP implementation) in fiscal year 2025-26 and asked the council to receive and file the ERP system annual report.
Stephenson County, Illinois
Monica, a facility representative, told the Stephenson County Nursing Center oversight committee that the center’s census was 54 residents, including four receiving skilled care, and that the facility had 13 new admissions in October.
Maui County, Hawaii
A Royal House of Hawaii representative testified in opposition to several council CR items (CR25‑72 through CR25‑77 and related) asserting they violate Hawaii Revised Statutes, the state constitution, the Apology Resolution and international law and called for return of lands to descendants of royal patents.
St. Clair County, Michigan
The St. Clair County Health & Human Services Committee voted Nov. 6 to table a proposed contract to provide physician oversight for school-based Child and Adolescent Health Centers and referred the matter to the county Advisory Board of Health for further review.
Berrien County, Michigan
County officials reported jail population metrics remained below the overcrowding threshold and summarized October activity: 722 medical assessments, about 30,900 meals served and approximately 1,593 work complaints for the month.
Glocester, Providence County, Rhode Island
During the opening of public session the council moved to seal minutes from a prior closed executive session and approved that motion by roll call. The transcript captures affirmative votes but does not consistently name the motion's mover or seconder.
SPRING ISD, School Districts, Texas
Consultants presented five draft "optimization" scenarios to Spring Independent School District trustees to address a roughly $13 million budget shortfall and multi-year enrollment declines, proposing campus consolidations, rezoning and TEA-approved interventions and announcing community work sessions and an online survey ahead of a December decision.
Maui County, Hawaii
The Office of Economic Development and the state Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism told the council they support enterprise‑zone resolutions (Reso. 25‑193 and related items) as a tool to strengthen local small businesses and diversify Maui's economy.
Berrien County, Michigan
The Berrien County road department reported continued pothole patching, winter preparation and several local projects including a planned roundabout on M-139 at the Empire intersection.
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At a Palm Beach County event, Gov. Ron DeSantis and state and regional water officials marked the groundbreaking of an inflow pump station for the Everglades Agricultural Area reservoir and described a state–federal agreement that lets Florida build certain components of Everglades restoration projects more quickly, officials said.
Glocester, Providence County, Rhode Island
The council moved and approved a two-week continuance for the appeal in Superior Court case PC201910870 (referred to as the Evergreen lawsuit). The motion was seconded and approved by roll call; no mover/seconder names are specified in the transcript.
Olathe, School Boards, Kansas
A parent urged the district to adopt a written dress code that prohibits staff from wearing clothing or displaying paraphernalia that convey political messages, arguing that visible staff advocacy can chill student expression. The commenter proposed exceptions for spirit days and district‑approved apparel.
Maui County, Hawaii
Supporters told the council Reso. 25‑207 is a preliminary step to ask HHFDC to open a DERF subaccount and would not obligate county funds; proponents said they seek a DURF infrastructure loan of about $17 million for backbone water, sewer and drainage work.
Berrien County, Michigan
Commissioners approved three sets of minutes and a consent calendar that included four added resolutions; public comment urged selection of Avon Marsh as low bidder on two shoreline projects that were part of the resolutions.
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USBE school finance staff presented October 1 and ADM counts and CDC consensus projections showing a substantial drop in district enrollments and offsetting charter increases; statewide enrollment fell to roughly 643,000, similar to 2016 levels. Board members discussed implications for WPUs and the guarantee.
Glocester, Providence County, Rhode Island
The Glocester Town Council voted to reappoint Dennis Began as a salaried building and zoning official, setting an effective date of Oct. 31, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed by roll call; specific mover/second names were not audible in the transcript.
Olathe, School Boards, Kansas
Doctor Little updated the board on school‑finance task‑force timing, special‑education funding constraints and the need to hire a consultant to model the school‑finance formula before final recommendations.
Berrien County, Michigan
Corporate counsel told the Berrien County Board the resolution — slated for a full-board vote next week — would support two Michigan House bills that aim to stop firms from buying homeowners'rights to surplus proceeds or the right to redeem a foreclosed property and would require notice to homeowners of those rights before a sale.
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Board approved a statewide SHI/Lightcast software renewal to deliver labor-market analytics to support CTE planning and regional workforce alignment. Board members debated whether the platform duplicated Department of Workforce Services data and whether it would be worth the expense.
Maui County, Hawaii
Kamehameha Schools students, alumni and community members delivered repeated testimony asking the Maui County Council to adopt Reso. 25‑205 expressing solidarity with Kamehameha Schools and defending the legacy of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, emphasizing cultural education, Kapu Aloha, and the school's role for Native Hawaiians.
Olathe, School Boards, Kansas
Deputy Superintendent Jim McMullen told the board the district’s current enrollment is roughly 28,000 and presented a projection of about 2,300 fewer students over the next nine years.
Brazos County, Texas
Brazos County Commissioners on Nov. 6 approved a $25,000 emergency payment to the Brazos Valley Food Bank to help the nonprofit respond to higher demand caused by a federal SNAP delay and reductions in federal food allocations.
Portland SD 1J, School Districts, Oregon
The audit committee agreed the bond auditors should present their work to the full board and the Bond Accountability Committee (BAC) at a July board work session. Director Split said the BAC is updating its charter to incorporate obligations tied to the 2025 bond and committee members were invited to review the draft charter before final adoption.
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After a heated discussion about process and timing, the board accepted a $1,578,000 grant from the Intermountain Community Care Foundation to develop paraeducator behavior-support training. The measure passed after members debated whether the application had been submitted and whether the board had reviewed the full application.
Maui County, Hawaii
Property owners and preservation groups urged the council to amend Bill 110 and support Bill 156 so historic properties north of Front Street can rebuild like‑for‑like without being forced to create a 60‑foot right‑of‑way that would prevent reconstruction of existing buildings.
Olathe, School Boards, Kansas
The Olathe Public Schools Board of Education voted 7–0 on Nov. 2025 to call a $389,000,000 general‑obligation bond election for March 3, 2026, and to move Westview Elementary resident students to Rolling Ridge Elementary for the 2026–27 school year.
San Luis, Yuma County, Arizona
The San Luis Special Public Safety Personnel Local Retirement Board voted to continue consideration of an accidental disability retirement application and to authorize an independent medical examination (IME) for the applicant after returning from an executive session.
Lenawee County Probate & Juvenile Court, Texas Courts, Judicial, Texas
A Lenawee County Probate & Juvenile Court judge on an unspecified hearing date accepted a no-contest plea from the child's father, Michael Madrid, and incorporated a case services plan intended to guide reunification for the child's mother, Tiana Allen.
Stow City, Summit County, Ohio
Council and committees approved a series of procurement, grant-application and hiring actions on Nov. 6, including radio purchases supported by a JAG grant, a $31,500 GIS contract, and increased authorizations for fire and public-works parts.
Portland SD 1J, School Districts, Oregon
At an audit committee meeting, internal auditor Janice Danson and Dr. Bernard Adams updated members on implementation of the 2020 contracts audit recommendations for student-facing personal service agreements. Members discussed data-timing constraints, reduced evaluation capacity, documentation practices, and steps to close outstanding items, with
Financial Operations , Utah Board of Education, Offices, Departments, and Divisions, Organizations, Utah Executive Branch, Utah
The board approved staff partnering with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food to apply for a FY26 Patrick Leahy Farm-to-School grant; the application would require a 25% in‑kind match from USBE (staff time) and included $260,000 in state funds already set aside for local food purchases.
Maui County, Hawaii
The Maui County Council unanimously adopted Resolution 25‑205 expressing support for Kamehameha Schools and recognizing its legacy; councilmembers read and discussed a multi‑page resolution and multiple students and alumni were mentioned during public remarks.
Mobile County, Alabama
Staff ran through multiple consent and budget items set for the Nov. 10 meeting, including appropriations to local groups and schools, license renewals, and a supplemental ALDOT industrial access agreement that adds $211,000 for Canfor Southern Pine to fund turn lanes and an entrance on Highway 43.
Maui County, Hawaii
The Maui County Council voted unanimously to advance Bill 156 CD1, which permits replacement of overhead encroachments such as awnings or canopies that were damaged or destroyed during a governor or mayor declared emergency, provided safety and building codes are met.
Stow City, Summit County, Ohio
On third reading Council voted down Ordinance 2025-182, a multi-year water-fee and rate package recommended by consultant Raftelis. Councilors raised concerns about affordability for residents on fixed incomes, the size of near-term increases and alternatives such as zero-interest state loans.
Escambia County, Florida
The Board of County Commissioners approved a set of public hearings, rezonings and consent items by unanimous vote on Nov. 6, 2025, including vacating several unopened rights‑of‑way and multiple rezoning actions. The meeting also included routine consent agenda approvals and proclamations.
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Utah State Board of Education recognized four students named 2025 Presidential Scholars and invited three to speak by Zoom. Students described how the award affirmed hard work and mentors who supported them.
Mobile County, Alabama
Planning staff said owners of a property in District 3 had an informal split in 2021 that was not legally recorded; the current plat request for Georgetown Creekside Acres adds an ingress/egress easement but staff warned it "violates the spirit" of subdivision regulations and could create access problems if ownership changes.
Maui County, Hawaii
The council approved first reading of Bill 110 CD1 to exempt certain Front Street properties damaged or destroyed in the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires from specific street‑improvement requirements during rebuilding, including a last‑minute amendment extending the exemption to three parcels north of Baker Street.
Stow City, Summit County, Ohio
After a Planning Committee hearing and recommendation, Stowe City Council approved site authorization for a 173-foot replacement monopole cell tower at the Summit County wastewater property on North River Road to restore and improve coverage for multiple carriers.
Escambia County, Florida
Commissioners asked for and received a public explanation of a delayed paycheck for roughly 200 firefighters. County staff and counsel said the MOU had been approved but internal year‑end processing and timing caused the payroll to miss the scheduled cycle; administration said the wages will be paid on the next payday with retroactive pay.
Rutherford County, Tennessee
The Rutherford County Investment Committee approved minutes and staff reports, advanced two major TIF items (Keystone and Twinning Station), and approved a package of budget amendments, grant applications, contracts, personnel actions and interlocal agreements. Key votes included approval to apply for an ASPCA shelter grant, several
Mobile County, Alabama
Staff presented a permit modification for the Chastain Landfill that would increase the landfill's maximum daily intake and expand its service area beyond Mobile County; the county announced the public comment period will remain open through the Nov. 10 public hearing.
Maui County, Hawaii
The council unanimously adopted the County of Maui 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 25‑1‑74 CD1). Staff noted the county must update the plan every five years to remain eligible for hazard mitigation assistance grants; the administrator committed to correct typographical and place‑name errors in the final adopted version.
Lawrence City, Essex County, Massachusetts
The council accepted written compliance reports from fire prevention and inspectional services for Auto Recyclers Group at 48–50 Medford St., but tabled final action on the company’s junk‑dealer license pending confirmation of permanent repairs to a damaged fence and concrete blocks.
Escambia County, Florida
Dozens of residents used Escambia County’s Nov. 6 public forum to press officials about flooding, stormwater standards and developer impact fees, urging the county to adopt updated rainfall data, clear inspection records and targeted use of fee revenue.
Rutherford County, Tennessee
The committee approved transferring $95,000 from the Register of Deeds' restricted EDP/data-processing fund to the Office of Information Technology to fund a countywide digital‑preservation solution. The Register said funds come from recorded‑document fees (EDP fund) rather than general fund dollars and that the solution will address born‑digital
Mobile County, Alabama
A county parks official told commissioners the county has invested roughly $51.2 million in park-system reconstruction and about $125 million in overall recreational projects, and asked the commission to adopt a fiscal-year 2026 park calendar and a new special-event permit to expand programming and outside-hosted events.
Maui County, Hawaii
The council approved first reading of Bill 131 CD1 to conditionally change zoning at 1448 Front Street in Lahaina from residential to community business to allow a parking structure/lot to support the Moku Roots restaurant and related uses; committee and planning commission background and vote details are included.
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The IEBC Technical Advisory Group approved the meeting agenda (moved by Tim, seconded by Josh) and three sets of prior minutes (moved by Tim, seconded by Hoyt) by voice vote; numeric tallies were not specified.
Escambia County, Florida
The Board of County Commissioners approved a three‑year commitment from Tourism Development Trust funds, agreeing to provide $375,000 per year to Foiling Week Pensacola beginning in 2027 to support an international foiling sailing event the organizers say will drive sports tourism and local economic development.
Maui County, Hawaii
The Maui County Council on Nov. 7 voted to adopt the Greater Maui Enterprise Zone redesignation while laying the related Napili (Na′ili) enterprise‑zone request on the clerk’s table for further work after an earlier 4‑4 tie vote.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
On Nov. 6, the State Building Code Council’s IEBC Technical Advisory Group met to continue drafting guidance for temporary emergency shelters and agreed to advance a package of model provisions based on Seattle and Shoreline policies that would allow existing buildings to operate as interim shelters under a fire operational permit.
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
At their meeting commissioners unanimously approved ratification of invoices, personnel actions, a small contract for mitigation services, an amendment to the YWCA subrecipient agreement to extend and repurpose remaining funds, and the county's annual Mitel phone-support renewal.
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Commissioners described a shrinking county fund balance and legal constraints on several revenue sources, arguing rapid budget actions are necessary to restore reserves and preserve core services.
Sarasota County, Florida
Sarasota County government relations staff briefed commissioners that dozens of bills filed for the 2026 Florida legislative session could affect local government finances and authority, with property‑tax/homestead measures and preemption bills among those flagged for monitoring.
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Parks Department staff told the Cultural, Artistic and Musical Programming Advisory Council the county has maintained the same arts allocation for 2026 and that the County Board has directed a new funding formula with a report due June 2026.
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Lycoming County commissioners proclaimed November as National Homeless Awareness Month and heard extended presentations from Code Blue Overnight Shelter and American Rescue Workers about winter shelter capacity, year-round services, a spike in food pantry demand tied to SNAP disruptions, and volunteer and donation needs.
Sarasota County, Florida
Sarasota County transit director reviewed Breeze on Demand and BreezePlus performance metrics, emergency evacuation support after the 2024 storms, and a plan to move to a single provider and software platform to lower per‑trip costs; the county board will consider related contracts in December and transition to a single provider in April.
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Madam chairwoman, the council’s acting chair and vice chair, told members at the start of the meeting that the previous chair had left and that she was serving temporarily in the chair role but that a formal election cannot occur without a quorum.
Sarasota County, Florida
Sarasota County libraries staff and Longboat Key officials updated commissioners on the Longboat Key Library project, reporting amended design contracts, continued fundraising for enhanced meeting and exterior spaces, donor commitments (including a major gift), and a planned groundbreaking in early 2027.