What happened on Saturday, 06 December 2025
Goodyear, Maricopa County, Arizona
An unidentified speaker promoted Goodyear’s Holidays on the Square, describing decorations, games and a synthetic ice rink, and invited residents to email city leaders or address the Goodyear City Council for three minutes; the speaker also said the city expects continued growth into 2026.
Supreme Court Judicial Rulings ( Opinions ), Judicial, Michigan
Judge Redford took five pretrial motions under advisement in Krieger v. Michigan agencies and told parties he will issue a written opinion by Thursday; he reiterated a Jan. 5 pretrial conference and a Jan. 12 trial start and told lawyers to finalize exhibits and witness logistics.
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents voted Dec. 5 to approve UNL proposals to eliminate four academic units — Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Educational Administration, Statistics, and Textiles/Merchandising/Fashion Design — and to realign others, drawing hours of testimony from faculty, students and alumni who urged delay and alternatives.
Davis County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
An unidentified Davis County resident praised local donors — including 'Savi' from the Utah Jazz and staff identified as Farmington Mercedes‑Benz — for delivering 150 hams to people in need and urged neighbors to help one another.
Goodyear, Maricopa County, Arizona
Goodyear officials and staff opened 'Holidays on the Square' at Goodyear Civic Square with a tree-lighting ceremony, free family activities and a synthetic ice rink operating weekends through Dec. 28; on-site waivers are required and skate sessions last 30 minutes.
Buncombe County, North Carolina
The Justice Management Institute offered a no-cost gap-analysis (interviews, survey, draft report) under the Safety and Justice Challenge; some members said JRAC might need a strategy session and implementation commitments rather than an additional assessment.
Lincoln County, Maine
Melissa Brown, manager of infusion services, described a renovation to colocate infusion and oncology services: an eight‑pod infusion center with private bays, a refrigerated Pyxis, closer pharmacy access, dedicated pharmacists, and plans for cold cap services; construction began after asbestos abatement with a projected 10–12 month timeframe.
Brookhaven, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
During a public CDBG hearing the borough engineer and council discussed eligible projects and agreed to submit Zohr Street widening as the primary application, with two drainage improvements as alternates. Residents pressed council on possible property takings, cost estimates, and the timing of budget and compensation discussions.
Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma
During public comment, a community theater proposal and wayfinding signs were suggested; the committee voted by voice to move its Jan. 2 meeting to Jan. 9 at 09:30.
Buncombe County, North Carolina
The Justice Resource Advisory Council agreed on four priority work areas — behavioral health, community engagement, courts and law-enforcement response — and identified existing work groups (CIT steering, CCR, JCPC, case review) to lead tasks and measures to track progress over the next two years.
Laguna Beach, Orange County, California
The commission approved a conditional use permit, coastal development permit and sign permit for the Seahorse Tavern (1796 S. Coast Highway) under new ownership, adding conditions that include limiting live entertainment to the front of the building and ending music 30 minutes before close, restricting rear-door use to ADA/deliveries/emergency with signage, and limiting trash handling to 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; the commission recommended a historic parking reduction to City Council.
Lincoln County, Maine
Amanda Malay, a diabetes educator at Lincoln Hospital, reported a local diabetes prevalence of 8.2%—below state and national averages—outlined screening thresholds (A1C and fasting glucose), and described prevention programs and planned clinic services including A1C testing and diabetes self‑management education.
Brookhaven, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
At its Dec. 1 meeting the Brookhaven Borough Council adopted the borough's 2026 final budget and a package of ordinances and resolutions including a 4-mill real-estate tax rate, zoned sewer rates, a $469.83 household refuse fee, compensation adjustments, and designation of WSFS Bank as depository. Most actions passed by voice vote.
Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma
Committee members agreed to launch Survey 3 after the holidays to rank proposed projects for a possible city bond, discussed outreach materials and financing models (a roughly $43 million recommended maximum bond), and debated whether ballot language should be broad with a companion council resolution listing projects.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
Cook Elementary held a ribbon-cutting to open modernized classrooms and facility upgrades funded through Austin ISD'9s 2022 bond program; Principal Priscilla Sanchez Imamian, Superintendent Matias Segura and Trustee Kevin Foster praised staff and community partners and invited families to tour the new spaces.
Crook County, Oregon
At a Dec. 5 special session, Crook County officials reviewed proposed core service descriptions for finance, legal, human resources and administration, outlined implementation steps for a new ERP/HRIS and noted staffing pressures; no substantive policy votes were taken beyond adjourning the meeting.
Laguna Beach, Orange County, California
The commission granted the Pacific Marine Mammal Center an additional six-month temporary use permit and coastal development permit to continue operations at the Laguna Beach dog park while construction delays finish; staff said prior conditions remain in force and found the action CEQA-exempt.
Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas
Board approved the TIRZ No. 1 FY25 annual report (required by Chapter 311, Texas Tax Code). The report lists $981,000 in FY25 revenues, expenditures of about $920,000, and captured value for tax year 2024 of $191,800,000; the report will be sent to the state comptroller and taxing entities.
Scott County, Kentucky
The court discussed hiring two lateral firefighters (one provisional), raising part-time EMT/paramedic pay, and a Georgetown Police request to allow county medics on its Special Response Team; staff emphasized recruitment, coverage and training reimbursement options.
Asheville City, Buncombe County, North Carolina
The Asheville City Council voted unanimously to appoint Dakeisha “DK” Wesley as city manager effective Jan. 12, 2026, and named Assistant City Manager Ben Woody interim effective Dec. 6, 2025; council cited a statewide statute to meet in closed session to negotiate contract terms.
Lincoln County, Maine
Jennifer Bryce, a speech pathologist at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital, told a community briefing that occasional forgetfulness is normal but consistent cognitive changes that affect daily independence—problems with executive function, mood shifts, or visual‑spatial errors—should prompt screening and assessment.
Morgan County, Kentucky
This transcript is a high-school sports broadcast with commercial breaks, not a civic or governing-body meeting; no civic articles will be generated.
Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas
TIRZ No. 1 staff presented a final development update on Townsquare, reporting steady visitation but weaker retail occupancy and previewing a $12.5 million reimbursable investment and new 2025 event-marketing support to draw more visitors.
Scott County, Kentucky
Road staff proposed creating a CDL/safety coordinator role (likely filled internally) to manage sign reflectivity, inspections and roadside maintenance; initial pay-discussion centered on a modest (about 4%) in-range adjustment and training partnerships with Bluegrass ad.
Laguna Beach, Orange County, California
The Planning Commission unanimously adopted resolution 25-2355 finding acceptance of four donated properties consistent with the city's general plan and exempt from CEQA. Staff said the parcels will expand the city's open-space inventory and carry no direct financial obligation for the city.
Economic Forum, Constitutional Entities/Officers, Organizations, Executive, Nevada
State demographer Christopher Wright told the Economic Forum Nevada's growth is increasingly driven by migration, not natural increase; the statewide median age rose to 39.5 in 2024 and REMI-based projections show the state reaching about 3.7 million by 2044, with growth concentrated in Clark and Washoe counties.
Economic Forum, Constitutional Entities/Officers, Organizations, Executive, Nevada
DETR chief economist David Schmidt told the Economic Forum that Nevada's September employment data were essentially flat (about +5,000 jobs), unemployment held near 5.3% and hourly wages rose roughly 5–6% year-over-year; construction and parts of retail and wholesale have shown multi-year slowdown while health care remains a leading growth sector.
Judge Stephanie Boyd 187th District, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas
Jury empaneled in State v. Duron Evans; prosecutor described evidence that the defendant choked the complainant, the defense attacked witness credibility and alleged missing or edited video evidence, and the state called officers to testify and to offer a recorded interview of the defendant.
Judge Stephanie Boyd 187th District, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas
At the 187th Judicial District Court docket, a defendant withdrew an appeal, a prior bond forfeiture was set aside pending bondsman confirmation, and the court accepted plea agreements and imposed sentences in several cases, including revocation and a short jail term under a plea deal.
Sandusky Boards & Commissions, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio
The committee reviewed the first‑draft 2026 budget (estimated revenue $33.7M, expenditures $33.7M), recommended sending it to the City Commission, and approved Benefits Committee recommendations: 3% for administrative staff, contract 5% increases for police and fire unions, and 9% targeted increases for the police chief, fire chief and the assistant law director.
Scott County, Kentucky
Scott County staff presented draft amendments to allow one accessory dwelling unit per qualifying parcel and to revise rural cluster rules so 50% of a development parcel is preserved; magistrates debated minimum preserved acreage, HOA conflicts, and design standards.
Warren County, New York
At its Dec. 5 meeting the Warren County Personnel Administration & Higher Education Committee approved a $2,500 payroll transfer, a four‑year memorandum of agreement for corrections lieutenants, new senior communications officer jobs, an e‑banking policy, a mail‑services contract and a $15,000 Child Victims Act settlement, then moved to executive session on pending litigation.
Syracuse City, Onondaga County, New York
The Economic Development Committee reviewed New Leaf Energy’s proposal for two 5 MW battery systems at 426 East Brighton Avenue, heard detailed safety and reliability testimony from developers and fire experts, and held the item for further study while staff forms a cross-department working group.
Economic Forum, Constitutional Entities/Officers, Organizations, Executive, Nevada
At the Dec. 5 Economic Forum staff said FY2025 general fund collections were about $22 million below the May forecast, noting an $83 million commerce-tax timing shortfall and a one-time $135 million unclaimed-property deposit; year-to-date FY2026 is $102.5 million above forecast but largely reflects timing shifts and one-offs.
Education, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Two public witnesses told the Senate Education Committee that the state's education transformation law (Act 73) risks fiscal instability and loss of local voice; one speaker urged replacing the education secretary nominee and both called for detailed fiscal modeling and stakeholder engagement before major structural change.
Sandusky Boards & Commissions, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio
City staff said code compliance used Rentalscape software to locate 24 unregistered short‑term rental properties; notices were issued, six properties came into compliance and paid registration fees and penalties, and lodging tax revenue is up year‑over‑year by roughly $30,000.
Education, SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
Stafford Technical Center staff told the Senate Education Committee that varying district graduation requirements and inconsistent course sequencing create inequitable student access, lead to costly program scheduling, and contribute to persistent wait lists; staff urged common statewide standards and more space and staffing.
Warren County, New York
Broker Arthur J. Gallagher told the committee market pressures initially indicated an 18% increase, but renewal work and risk‑management improvements limited the county’s 2026 property/casualty premium rise to 4.8%; the committee approved the renewal and noted coverage enhancements including increased cyber limits and lower deductibles.
Board of Education, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
Representatives from the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties briefed the board on a required Community Achievement Plan covering early childhood, two learning centers, MOEC collective impact and attendance supports; board members asked about literacy alignment and parent engagement; plan returns for approval next month.
Downingtown Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Molly Regis, a parent and teacher in a nearby district, urged the Downingtown Area School District board to increase daily recess from 20 to 30 minutes or add a second 20-minute recess for K–6 students, citing classroom observations of improved focus and a claim that obesity rates have 'quadrupled' in recent decades.
Sandusky Boards & Commissions, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio
The Sandusky Finance Committee recommended that the City Commission authorize financing for a $10.8 million recreation center; staff said a $9 million bond issue would be covered by a $700,000 annual commitment from a Cedar Point partnership if interest stays below 4.5%.
Iowa County, Iowa
The board approved routine minutes and banking designations, engaged Northland Securities as underwriter for bonding, approved a revised general-relief ordinance reading and waived additional readings, and approved a first reading on declaring EMS essential by roll call.
Downingtown Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The Downingtown Area School District board approved a three-year security services agreement (contingent on solicitor review), accepted a change order for Beaver Creek Elementary electrical work, and moved ahead with a contract to recable internal fiber at district schools.
Board of Education, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
At its Dec. 5 meeting the board adopted the 2026-30 strategic plan, approved bylaw revisions, authorized several commissioner contracts including a learning platform pilot (approved 5-3), a high-quality IEP pilot, a veterans education system contract, and a 21st CCLC evaluation; most motions passed by roll call votes recorded on the transcript.
Warren County, New York
The committee cleared numerous routine budget amendments and appropriations, including mortgage tax and SPCA funding, airport donations, capital project adjustments, sheriff overtime funding, and introductions of local law and personnel changes; several items were approved en masse and other questions were referred to the full board.
Board of Education, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
NDE officials described Nebraska Leads Literacy, a multiyear initiative that layers leadership development onto statutory teacher training and CLSD grant-funded subgrants; 44 districts currently receive CLSD funding and the department plans cohort launches and web resources to scale supports.
Warren County, New York
The committee approved mostly editorial revisions to the county purchasing policy and added a bidders‑check requirement that contractors and subcontractors show Department of Labor registration for prevailing‑wage compliance; the changes move forward to the Board of Supervisors.
Town of Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana
At a regular meeting the Town of Merrillville Board of Commissioners accepted an October 2025 police report, approved multiple revisions to department general orders, accepted the retirement of Sergeant David DeSalle, and awarded Officer Lauren Collin a meritorious duty commendation for an Oct. 10, 2025 response.
Warren County, New York
The county auditor and treasurer presented an unqualified audit but warned that post-pandemic trends are reversing: revenues are flattening while expenditures rise. The treasurer highlighted difficulties allocating short-term-rental (STR) occupancy tax receipts because platforms such as VRBO provide lump-sum payments, and described steps to implement a countywide time-management system to tighten overtime controls.
Iowa County, Iowa
Supervisors reviewed multiple amortization options for planned radio-system bonds; a 10-year payoff was shown to save about $3 million in total interest versus long-term options, but members asked for staff clarification and will finalize next week.
Lorain County, Ohio
The board approved routine resolutions, appropriations, transfers and multiple contracts and grant authorizations; this roundup lists each agenda item voted on and the recorded outcome.
Warren County, New York
The committee approved a resolution to increase mortgage‑tax expense retention to $276,758 under Tax Law §262 to cover the county clerk’s administrative costs; members discussed distribution effects for towns, CDTA and state but voted to pass the resolution by voice vote.
Downingtown Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At a reorganization meeting, the Downingtown Area School District board elected Director Blust as president and Director Houghton as vice president, said the president will contact members about committee assignments, and discussed moving the April meeting to 'Monday, the thirtieth.'
Board of Education, Elected Officials, Organizations, Executive, Nebraska
Commissioner Maher told the State Board of Education an internal reporting change led to TEOSA overpayments, identified three districts facing large prior corrections, and described steps to fix data processes; a heated exchange followed after a board member used the word "stole" to describe the effect on other districts.
Warren County, New York
The county treasurer proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2025 to expand installment agreements for delinquent property taxes to all taxpayers, set down payments at up to 25% of delinquent balances, and convert payments to 24 monthly installments with a two-year payoff window; supervisors asked about enforcement for repeat late payers.
Warren County, New York
Members discussed a 2022 NYSAC proposed resolution and pending state bills (assembly '31179' / senate 'S155' as referenced) that would require registered offenders to notify STR hosts and create notifications; the committee agreed to put the item on the January agenda for follow‑up and to check NYSAC’s status.
Lorain County, Ohio
Multiple residents urged protection of farmland, questioned data-center and 5G impacts, accused the county prosecutor of misuse of public funds, and probed county salaries and ARPA spending during public comment at the Dec. 5 meeting.
Iowa County, Iowa
After an hour-long presentation on costs and staffing, the Board advanced a first reading to declare EMS essential — a designation that would allow the county to place an EMS property-tax levy or local option income surtax on a future ballot if approved by voters.
Warren County, New York
A Warren County committee voted to forward a home-rule request to the full board asking the state legislature for authority to raise the county sales tax from 7% to as much as 8%; presenters estimated the extra 1% could equal roughly $25 million in gross receipts and about $12 million staying with the county under current distribution formulas.
Lorain County, Ohio
Commissioners authorized applications for an FAA master-plan matching grant and an Ohio Airport Improvement Grant for a main hangar roof replacement; staff said the FAA would cover 95% of an approximately $900,000 master-plan update and ODOT Aviation may cover much of an ~$800,000 roof project.
Florence, Pinal County, Arizona
At the Dec. 4 meeting the Community Development director reported recent town council approvals of multiple final plats for the Merrill Ranch area, an ordinance aligning town code with House Bill 2447, and updates that right-of-way purchases and project scheduling for Attaway/Hunt Highway are advancing toward early- to mid-2026 construction.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Sedgwick County staff announced that the annual MS4 stormwater public meeting is next Friday at 9 a.m. at the Public Works basement training room, explained the meeting is a permit requirement, and encouraged public awareness despite historically low turnout.
Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Alabama
An interfaith commemoration on Dec. 5, 2025, in Montgomery City recalled a mass protest 70 years earlier; religious leaders offered prayers and reflections and a choir was announced to perform as part of the program.
Warren County, New York
County prosecutors, sheriff’s investigators and residents told a Warren County committee that state law bans recreational nitrous oxide but enforcement is hindered by limited lab testing and statutory gaps; sheriff’s undercover buys led to arrests and state agencies assisted enforcement.
Franklin County, Washington
The Franklin County assessor offered a stipulation revising the assessed value to $875,000 for parcel 115180167; after discussion the Board of Equalization sustained the assessor's stipulated value and will issue a written decision within four weeks.
Lorain County, Ohio
The board approved creating an incentive district in Eaton Township and authorized tax-increment financing and related compensation agreements; a public commenter asked whether maps and school-district impacts are included in the record.
Florence, Pinal County, Arizona
The Town of Florence Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-0 on Dec. 4, 2025 to recommend approval of rezoning case PZ-25-73 for MDI Rock at 7309 W. Arizona Farms Road, with stipulations that ban granite crushing, limit chipper/crusher hours to 140 per year, require buffering and traffic review before permits.
Franklin County, Washington
With no appellant present, Franklin County Assessor's Office presented comparable sales for parcel 115210084 on Nov. 20 and the Board of Equalization sustained the assessor's valuation of $381,100; a written decision will follow within four weeks.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
During an agenda review, staff summarized consent items including a Comcare/DECA respite‑care contract cap increase (from $75,000 to $100,000 for 2025 and a $100,000 cap for next year), a $200,000 county contribution to Project Access/Center Plains Healthcare Partnership, and a $204,903 transfer to fund year‑one of an Axon justice premium package.
Lorain County, Ohio
County commissioners agreed to move roughly $189,000 from a TCAP special revenue fund to the jail to cover a payroll shortfall after auditors and sheriff’s staff identified unreimbursed grant-eligible payroll costs; commissioners said the move helps avert deeper general-fund cuts.
Franklin County, Washington
At a Nov. 20 hearing the Franklin County Board of Equalization sustained the assessor's valuation of $765,400 for parcel 115180096 after an owner challenged the county’s per‑square‑foot computation; the board will issue a written decision within four weeks.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Sedgwick County commissioners discussed a one‑year $800,000 contract extension with KDOT for the Northwest Expressway right‑of‑way program and expressed support for making the county contribution contingent on a favorable Major Investment Study (MIS) outcome or other protective language.
Batavia USD 101, School Boards, Illinois
Batavia High reported implementing Mastery Prep for grades 9–11 as an individualized ACT preparation tool, paired with PLCs and targeted instruction to address equity gaps and disaggregated performance data.
Batavia USD 101, School Boards, Illinois
Principals reported low visible phone use but repeated smartwatch texting incidents and inconsistent staff application of the district 'off and away' rule; the district recorded a range of discipline counts across schools.
Scott County, Indiana
During the Dec. 5 special meeting commissioners debated signing paperwork for a $4.8 million judgment bond. Bond counsel warned that costs already incurred could lead to liability if the county did not proceed; one commissioner said he would not sign the documents without a detailed breakdown of how proceeds would be used.
Sunnyside City, Yakima County, Washington
At its organizational meeting, the Sunnyside Arts Commission elected Diana Gutierrez chair and Chelsea Dimas vice chair, agreed to pursue public-art grants and a citywide mural program tied to America's 250th activities, and assigned outreach tasks to members.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Deputy Chief Ray Hensley urged residents to avoid ladder and rooftop decorating after saying nearly 15,000 Americans a year visit ERs for holiday-decoration injuries and directed listeners to the Sedgwick County Fire District website for tips.
Uvalde County, Texas
At oral argument, plaintiffs told the Texas Supreme Court they rely on the Department of Justice critical-incident report and say defective radios and delayed implementation of active-shooter protocol prolonged the 2019 Robb Elementary attack; Uvalde County counsel argues sovereign-immunity exceptions bar liability.
Judge David D. Wolfe State of Tennessee, Judicial, Tennessee
Dixon County court processed numerous uncontested divorces and name‑change petitions, approving final decrees and instructing litigants on clerical steps to obtain certified copies and to correct form errors when needed.
Judge David D. Wolfe State of Tennessee, Judicial, Tennessee
The court granted a motion for alternate service by publication after the plaintiff said the defendant could not be located in Indonesia. The judge warned that termination of parental rights is unlikely without a different proceeding and additional evidence.
Judge David D. Wolfe State of Tennessee, Judicial, Tennessee
The court approved sale of Susie Cobb’s residence for the highest offer the conservator reported (approximately $185,000), finding liquidation in the conservatee’s best interest to pay monthly assisted‑living costs and unpaid attorney fees.
Judge David D. Wolfe State of Tennessee, Judicial, Tennessee
Amber Smith was appointed guardian of her children’s estate so Prudential Life Insurance can release death benefits; the court referenced a 2018 final decree requiring Mr. Perez to insure his life for at least $50,000 and set a date for a property‑management plan to be filed.
Batavia USD 101, School Boards, Illinois
Principals across Batavia USD 101 presented school improvement plans emphasizing literacy and measurable growth, expanded social-emotional learning work informed by Panorama surveys, and classroom strategies such as CHAMPS, Bulldog Block, PLCs and peer observation.
Scott County, Indiana
At a Dec. 5 special meeting commissioners voted to accept Anthem's health plan after hearing that Cigna's revised renewal would still leave Anthem cheaper by about $43,868; staff and the county's broker said there would be no gap in coverage and enrollments and ID cards will be prioritized for Jan. 1 start.
Judge David D. Wolfe State of Tennessee, Judicial, Tennessee
A Dixon County judge granted McKayla Jackson’s petition to adopt Riley, finding the step‑parent relationship already in place and approving a legal name change to Riley Ayla Jackson. The court noted the father’s parental rights were terminated previously and signed an adoption order in open court.
Grand County Planning Commission, Grand County Boards and Commissions, Grand County, Utah
The committee prioritized audits of restricted funds (including TRT/TRCC, airport and roads), discussed fund-balance clarity and clerk staff capacity, supported remote access for auditors and endorsed exploring an annual risk assessment and a fraud hotline.
Eugene , Lane County, Oregon
The Eugene City Council voted Dec. 5 to approve a four-day, in-person interview process for city manager finalists in mid-January, including community and agency panels, an option to add Dan Bryant to a community panel, and a commitment to provide panel feedback to council ahead of Wednesday deliberations.
Grand County Planning Commission, Grand County Boards and Commissions, Grand County, Utah
Committee members set 2026 Audit Committee meeting dates (Jan. 9, March 20, May 29, Sept. 18 and Dec. 4) and discussed moving the draft-audit review early enough to allow county commission action by mid-June.
Van Zandt County, Texas
The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted Dec. 5 to install holiday lights and decorations on the courthouse grounds, citing a Texas Attorney General opinion allowing such expenditures, and designated up to $17,000 from the economic development fund to pay for installation; a three-person committee will pick the vendor.
Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Alabama
At a 70th‑anniversary event at Holt Street, Kenya Shavers of the ACLU of Alabama outlined Project Move’s grassroots plan to boost turnout and urged attendees to prepare for the State House session in January and the Alabama primary on 05/19/2026.
Grand County Planning Commission, Grand County Boards and Commissions, Grand County, Utah
The Audit Committee agreed to invite component-unit representatives to a January meeting and proposed a $2,500 per-entity subsidy to encourage them to use the county's selected external auditor so audits can be completed earlier and county deadlines met.
Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach County, Florida
Code Enforcement Officer Eric Richwagen reported 104 warnings issued during an education period for the town’s updated bulk-and-vegetative-waste ordinance; the board discussed resetting warnings Jan. 1, educating residents and landscapers, and how to handle repeat parking-on-grass violations.
DeKalb County, Indiana
Board members paid tribute to Kelly for long service to juvenile programming, presenting an envelope and offering personal remarks about her leadership, care for youths and influence on staff.
Grand County Planning Commission, Grand County Boards and Commissions, Grand County, Utah
The Grand County Audit Committee opened its Dec. 5 meeting, approved the Sept. 30 minutes by motion of Commissioner Martinez (seconded by Commissioner Hadler), and proceeded to discuss 2026 audit planning.
Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Alabama
Hundreds gathered at Holt Street Memorial Baptist Church to mark the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott. Speakers recalled the 1955 mass meeting, heard poetry and music, and urged continued organizing, with the ACLU’s Project Move pressing for higher turnout ahead of Alabama’s 2026 primary.
Kenilworth, Union County, New Jersey
The council presented a proclamation recognizing a longtime Kenilworth Public Library employee — referred to in the record both as Robin Turner and Robin Kerner — for roughly 30 years of service and designated Dec. 11, 2025, as her commemorative day.
DeKalb County, Indiana
The board voted unanimously to remove three nonresponsive members (Lily Hand, Tammy Fakke and Jeremiah Otis) so county commissioners can begin filling vacancies; staff had emailed the members and pasted bylaw language about absences into the agenda.
Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach County, Florida
Town Administrator Joe Lobello told the Code Enforcement Board the town will apply for up to $400,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for design improvements at Memorial Park; the presentation was informational and no board vote was required.
Kenilworth, Union County, New Jersey
Multiple Sherwood Drive residents told the borough council that their street has flooded repeatedly — including after light rain — and asked the borough to determine responsibility; council and staff said an engineer will inspect and report back.
Health and Educational Facilities Board Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
The Health and Educational Facilities Board approved a bond amendment for Orchard Foundation, gave preliminary approvals to two multifamily projects aimed at preserving qualified census tracts and advancing affordable housing near transit, and granted final PILOT approval for a 66‑unit mixed‑income project on Jefferson Street.
West Chester Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At its annual organization meeting the West Chester Area School District board swore in newly elected directors, elected officers, retained Turner & Burke as solicitor and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule after amending committee start times to 6:00 p.m.
DeKalb County, Indiana
The board approved multiple year-end transfers and an additional appropriation to spend remaining grant funds, authorized purchases of field equipment (LED flashlights, external duty belts, body armor) and noted county general funds will support staff raises in the 2026 payroll cycle.
Health and Educational Facilities Board Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Vanderbilt University Medical Center received final board approval to issue up to $650 million in taxable revenue bonds to buy the Tenova Gateway assets in Clarksville and nearby counties. The sale is bridge financing sold to RBC, maturing in six months, with VMC planning permanent refinancing in spring and a target close date of Jan. 1 pending regulatory approvals.
Tredyffrin-Easttown SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At the Dec. 5 meeting a resident urged the board to study changing the district's three‑payment school tax schedule to four installments, saying several Chester County districts use a four‑payment option and that it would ease burdens on seniors and low‑income homeowners.
Kenilworth, Union County, New Jersey
The Kenilworth Borough Council unanimously adopted two ordinances — updating the borough's noise rules and adding a 15-foot no-parking zone to accommodate a developmentally disabled resident's drop-off times — and approved a consent agenda of resolutions covering salaries, sidewalks, shared services and other routine business.
Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach County, Florida
After property owners provided a contractor authorization but no building permit was on file, the Town of Lake Clarke Shores Code Enforcement Board voted to impose $25 per day in fines starting Dec. 4, 2025, until compliance and to assess town prosecution costs if necessary.
Health and Government Operations Committee, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Maryland
Officials told the committee an interim federal rule for DBE/ACDBE programs that took effect immediately has created a certification backlog. Maryland contracted 20 firms to help process recertifications for roughly 9,000 DBE/ACDBE firms and is working with the Attorney General on a reevaluation framework; federal guidance changed multiple times in eight weeks.
Health and Government Operations Committee, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Maryland
Acting Secretary Walter Simmons told the Health and Government Operations Committee that the Department of Social and Economic Mobility launched Oct. 1 under House Bill 1253 and will focus on organizational buildout, KPIs, asset mapping, stakeholder engagement and measures of performance; a report is due to the Legislature in 2026.
Hunt County, Texas
Hunt County Commissioners Court voted Dec. 5 to retain law firm Lisonbee Bass McGee to help implement the Texas congressional redistricting map approved by the Supreme Court and authorized County Judge Stovall to sign contracts needed to move the work forward.
DeKalb County, Indiana
Board members said the state lab won’t test THC edibles and some vape products, forcing reliance on private labs charging roughly $270–$400 per test; speakers warned those costs and delayed turnarounds could jeopardize juvenile prosecutions and urged seeking grant or prosecutor funding.
Buncombe County, North Carolina
VIA Health described multiple housing and reentry initiatives (Olmstead MFP, MFP-IDD, Back at Home rapid rehousing, ISHP set-asides, VIA Independence, justice reentry case management) and reported recent state funding reductions that may limit new referrals and expansion.
Tredyffrin-Easttown SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At the Dec. 5 reorganization meeting, the Tredyffrin‑Easttown School District board swore in newly elected members and unanimously chose Sue Tiede as board president and Kenneth Hong as vice president in 9–0 roll‑call votes under district Policy 91‑31.
Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach County, Florida
The Town of Lake Clarke Shores Code Enforcement Board voted Dec. 4 to record a certified order imposing a lien on the property identified in Case 25-0202 after the code officer reported no owner contact and continued unpaid fines totaling about $25,000.
Pima County, Arizona
An audio announcement told listeners to submit comments on the ERTA plan via pima.gov, noting a $25 fee and a 300-word maximum; the recording did not specify a deadline or further contact details.
Napoleon City Council, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio
Justin McCall, pastor of Christ United Methodist Church, told council his church’s Coats for Kids event distributed about 300 coats this year and urged stronger relationships between council, nonprofits and churches to support community needs.
Napoleon City Council, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio
After open enrollment yielded four sign-ups for a new high-deductible HSA option (Plan 8), council voted to amend a prior five-person minimum to four so the city may continue offering the plan to employees.
Supreme Court Judicial Rulings ( Opinions ), Judicial, Michigan
Defendants urged the court to bar proof framed as governmental inaction from supporting inverse‑condemnation liability and to limit reliance on Dr. David Williams' model over asserted input errors; plaintiffs said context and concealment evidence remain relevant and that admissibility goes to weight.
Pima County, Arizona
Officials advised those wishing to file an argument for the March 2026 RTA propositions to go to pima.vote, pay a $25 filing fee, follow the site instructions and submit up to 300 words; the announcement did not identify a sponsoring office.
Napoleon City Council, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio
Council voted to continue a temporary reduction or elimination of certain residential building permit and tap fees first approved in 2018, a measure staff said helped encourage local homebuilding; council recorded unanimous approval to continue the program.
Supreme Court Judicial Rulings ( Opinions ), Judicial, Michigan
Plaintiffs asked the court to exclude the testimonial opinions and conclusions in the Independent Forensic Team (IFT) report, saying non‑testifying IFT members did not disclose methodologies; defendants said the 500‑page report is widely relied upon and will be tested through witnesses, including potential live testimony from John France.
Unionville-Chadds Ford SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At its organizational meeting the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District board voted 8-0 to designate a local daily newspaper for legal notices and to appoint a board member to the Chester County Intermediate Unit board to fill a term through June 2026.
Napoleon City Council, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio
At its meeting, the Napoleon City Council moved eight 2026 ordinances and resolutions — covering the city appropriation, fund transfers, tax allocation, personnel pay plan, and master vendor/bid lists — to third reading by recorded roll-call votes.
Unionville-Chadds Ford SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District swore in four newly elected school directors and elected Dr. Baratta as board president and Ms. Talbert as vice president in unanimous 8-0 votes at its organizational meeting. The board also set committee assignment procedures and rescheduled an achievement report for Monday evening.
Fulton County, Georgia
Early-voting trainers and precinct managers urged restoring training/compliance officers and warned against collapsing early voting into an election-day model; observers reported exterior scanner seals dislodged in transport, and election staff said internal memory-card seals and chain-of-custody checks remained intact and SOPs will be updated.
Health and Government Operations Committee, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Maryland
Committee members pressed DOSM on OSC cannabis licensing and the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund; acting secretary said staff are analyzing barriers (including local injunctions), will refine state vs. local roles with OAG and legislative staff, and that outreach to local areas will be prioritized to expedite distribution.
Fulton County, Georgia
Director Williams said the county can access voters' email/phone from the state database when registered in Jarvis; board members asked staff to check vendors and consider an opt-in plan and funding to allow text/email reminders in 2026.
Fulton County, Georgia
After member Amber Adams requested a legal opinion on limiting electronic access to precertification documents, the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections voted to receive counsel in executive session and agreed to meet next Monday to consider the advice.