What happened on Monday, 22 December 2025
United Nations, Federal
A reader of a joint statement for multiple Security Council signatories condemned widespread gender-based and conflict-related violence in Sudan, urged humanitarian access and reproductive care, and called for accountability, including support for ICC investigations and Security Council sanctions.
Syracuse City, Onondaga County, New York
During a Syracuse City Council study session, Finance Commissioner Mike Enzarick told councilors the city expects to transfer about $200,000 from the health insurance line to fund several items and said staff will return with projections during FY27 budget work in spring.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
92 RISE won the Startup FTL top prize with a plan for culturally centered healing retreats, ecommerce and professional development aimed at Black women affected by workplace trauma; the founder seeks $50,000 in sponsorships for a pilot retreat and proposed metrics for participant outcomes.
Payson City Council , Payson, Utah County, Utah
Council approved four appointments to the Forbay committee (Kevin Cook, Lindsay Fillerup, Art Troyer, Matthew Erlewine) after staff reported on interviews and recommendations; outgoing members were thanked for service.
United Nations, Federal
An unnamed respondent told an interviewer that refugees primarily seek security and, when possible, to return home; resettlement aims to help those who cannot return build a new home and meet practical needs like work, school and financial support.
Department of Public Health, Departments and Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut
The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners voted to summarily suspend Dr. Michael Murphy's license after the Department of Public Health presented allegations that he assaulted a patient on Jan. 29, 2025. The board set a contested hearing for Jan. 29 at 9 a.m. at 410 Capitol Avenue.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Fort Lauderdale’s Startup FTL celebrated its Grow cohort graduation as city leaders, staff and a panel of local judges awarded top prizes to 92 RISE, Laminomics and eMazing Marketing. Presentations highlighted entrepreneurship supports, data privacy concerns, and community‑focused business models.
Payson City Council , Payson, Utah County, Utah
Council adopted the 2006 Wildland‑Urban Interface code as a resolution and ordinance. Fire staff said adoption preserves Payson’s participation in the Cooperative Wildfire System and explained the program’s assessment mechanism for high‑risk WUI structures and grandfathering of existing homes.
Rensselaer County, New York
During a Dec. 18 special meeting the legislature approved a package of routine measures — tax levies, budget amendments, vehicle and service contracts, and biosolids transport — with recorded voice votes and roll-call tallies showing 18 ayes where noted.
Payson City Council , Payson, Utah County, Utah
Council heard multi‑parcel zone‑change proposals (Hyatt Creek and Nebo Peaks/Spring Creek) including RMF‑10 and R‑1 variants, received public comment about road capacity and farm impacts, and voted to table the requests pending staff review and a development agreement to memorialize amenities and mitigation.
Maricopa County, Arizona
Maricopa County's Senior and Adult Living program provided meal deliveries and regular case-management checks that help 101-year-old Virginia Boettcher live independently in the West Valley; the program delivered more than 18,000 meals in fiscal year 2025 to 3,241 seniors and assessed 6,337 residents.
United Nations, Federal
UN officials told reporters that without an approved regular budget and timely member-state payments, the organization could face constrained spending authority for 2026; the spokesman said salaries and operations are covered through year-end but emphasized the difficulty of managing cash when payments are late or missing.
Town of Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts
An unidentified speaker at a Town of Templeton meeting said short, intense rainfall on drought‑hardened ground can cause overland flow and sudden flooding, calling "flash flooding a real serious concern." The transcript records discussion only; no formal actions were taken.
Rensselaer County, New York
At a Dec. 18 special session, the Rensselaer County Legislature presented resolutions recognizing Michael E. Stammel, Chief William Brookings Jr., Captain Paul Bednarczyk, Scott Rogers and Leon Fiaco for long service to the city and county.
Payson City Council , Payson, Utah County, Utah
A Utah Department of Transportation representative told Payson council the interchange environmental re‑evaluation is signed, wetland permitting with the Army Corps can proceed, and design is about 30% complete; UDOT and city will study phased construction and right‑of‑way acquisition.
United Nations, Federal
At a UN press briefing, officials said humanitarian teams continue to deliver fuel and medical pallets into Gaza despite ongoing strikes and access limits; they also reported Ukraine’s $2.6 billion appeal is about half funded and Somalia’s 2025 response plan is only about 26% funded.
Payson City Council , Payson, Utah County, Utah
Larson & Company reported an unmodified (clean) opinion on Payson’s FY2024–25 financial statements and no material internal control weaknesses; auditors noted one corrected omission on the deposit investment report and recommended strengthened controls to ensure all cash accounts are reported.
Perrysburg Exempted Village, School Districts, Ohio
Consultants from Finding Leaders told the Perrysburg Exempted Village Board of Education that parents, staff and students value the district and want a superintendent who is visible, a strong communicator and able to 'heal' community divisions as well as lead on academic growth.
Weston County, Wyoming
On the Top of Maine podcast, Bob Bonner and Alexis Barker urged Newcastle and Weston County officials and small-business owners to explore AI as a productivity tool, criticized some local offices for backsliding on technology, and announced public workshops and a virtual marketing mixer.
BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
At a public hearing, district staff presented a proposed 4.6% increase in the 2026 property tax levy designed to keep the district's tax rate steady while funding long‑term facilities maintenance, including roofing projects left after a failed bond referendum; the board will certify the levy after the hearing.
Sioux Falls School District 49-5, School Districts, South Dakota
A board participant urged volunteers to help the helpline center recruit 25 mentors for each of three schools (Anne Sullivan, Terry Redland and Cleveland), and directed interested people to contact Jenna Lindquist.
Weston County, Wyoming
Newsletter Journal publisher Bob Bonner told the Top of Maine podcast the paper uses AI tools for editing, formatting and sports writing to reduce costs and speed production, while keeping multiple layers of human review and promising newsroom transparency.
United Nations, Federal
A UN briefing warned that renewed fighting across Sudan — including Khordofan and Darfur — has forced large new displacements, damaged health infrastructure and worsened humanitarian needs; the UN urged all parties to halt attacks on civilians and ensure humanitarian access.
BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
Finance staff reported ADM at 3,036 (six below the revised budgeted 3,042), an unassigned fund balance of 17.8% despite roughly $2.1 million in deficit spending, and preliminary estimates of unfunded-mandate costs. The superintendent said negotiations with 'Grama' are at an impasse and mediation has been requested.
Sioux Falls School District 49-5, School Districts, South Dakota
Board leaders thanked the governor and first lady for visiting the district's career and technical education academy, urged board visibility at community events, and scheduled a Jan. 26 strategic planning session tied to capital improvement planning.
BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
The Big Lake School Board approved a $1,952,000 contract with Granite City Roofing for 2026 building-envelope and roofing work after a five-bid opening; staff said the low bid is roughly $440,000 below alternatives and under the $2.4 million budget.
Weston County, Wyoming
The board approved the Nov. 20 and Dec. 8 minutes, voted to add the communication framework to the agenda and approved credentialing for Dr. Eric Sawyer, MD (nephrology).
Sioux Falls School District 49-5, School Districts, South Dakota
The Sioux Falls School District 49-5 school board unanimously approved prior meeting minutes, today's agenda, and consent items including finance and personnel reports before adjourning after brief remarks and holiday well-wishes.
BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota
The Big Lake Public School District board voted to certify a $13,887,802.55 levy for 2026, a 4.56% increase presented as keeping the tax rate constant. The board rejected the larger preliminary levy and approved the lower certification after brief discussion.
CONWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, Arkansas
After a national search and weeks of vetting, the Conway School Board voted 4–3 to select Jason Black as superintendent, effective Jan. 1, 2026; the board authorized officials to finalize the contract and will present it for approval at the January meeting.
Weston County, Wyoming
Surveyors cited two substantiated complaints at the manor, including a resident‑to‑resident physical altercation and call‑light accessibility issues. The board discussed documentation fixes, staffing recruitment and CNA training as short‑term responses.
Walker, Kent County, Michigan
The Granville Walker Foundation, a five-member community foundation serving Walker and Granville, awards modest grants (typically between $500 and $2,500) to local nonprofits and placemaking projects. Board members encourage spring applications, website submissions and volunteer support.
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
During public comment at the Dec. 11 Wilkes-Barre council meeting, Sam Troy urged the council to explain a planned doubling of the sewer fee and criticized budget priorities; Virginia Thomas thanked council for work on Dana Street but complained of prolonged utility delays and outstanding paving.
Weston County, Wyoming
CFO reported November as a low-volume month with a net loss reported in packet, but said the district converted roughly $965,000 of aged receivables to cash and arranged a $1 million low-interest revolver to cover Medicare gap payments.
Camden County, Georgia
Julie says Camden County secured a $200,000 Georgia Department of Natural Resources Recreation Trails grant to rebuild a damaged boardwalk at Browntown Park and add a nature trail with signage, benches and trash cans.
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
On Dec. 11 the Wilkes-Barre City Council approved a consent agenda that included appointing David Wilson to the Parking Authority, authorizing a $3,000,000 tax anticipation note with Fidelity Bank at 3.5% for one year, and authorizing the mayor to execute articles of agreement to join the Luzerne County Emergency Services Commission.
Linn County, Kansas
The commission approved minutes, claims totaling $338,391.46, and several routine resolutions; the clerk flagged a K Camp insurance renewal figure for 2026 that will be confirmed next week and noted a $7,026.14 payment to correct a mill‑levy error with Miami County.
Camden County, Georgia
Camden County interviewee Julie says a Section 319 nonpoint source grant of nearly $400,000 funded septic-system repairs and replacements on Horsepin Creek, which was listed under the EPA 303(d) program; testing reported about a 92% drop in coliform levels.
Utah Department of Corrections, Offices, Departments, and Divisions, Organizations, Utah Executive Branch, Utah
Executive Director Jared Garcia and Division of Prison Operations representative Spencer Turley outlined 2025 operational changes at the Utah Department of Corrections, including resuming on‑site dialysis, deploying the Iris Center AI tools, a case management contract, a planned July 1, 2026 rollout of revised correctional standards, and safety measures for transportation officers.
Weston County, Wyoming
Board members said state audit questions prompted county to withhold roughly $704,000 in mill-levy funds. The board is seeking clarification from the attorney general and pursuing a forensic audit to clear irregularities and release the funds.
Linn County, Kansas
Public Works reported ongoing roadside work and a planned landfill expansion pending an environmental study; commissioners held multiple executive sessions for non‑elected personnel and anticipated litigation related to Public Works and planning/zoning (citing KSA 75‑4319(b)(2)), returning with no action reported.
Aurora, DuPage County, Illinois
City officials and finance committee leaders said Aurora's plan reduces this year's budget by more than $72,000,000 to address a $30,000,000 operating deficit, reprioritize departments and fund capital projects in 2026 while preserving public safety; officials acknowledged a slight tax impact on residents.
Milton, Fulton County, Georgia
Milton police advised residents that electric bikes with working brakes, motors of 750 watts or less and a motor-only top speed of 20 mph are treated as bicycles; vehicles without pedals or built like motorcycles are classified as motor-driven vehicles and must meet full street-legal requirements.
Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
City staff and consultants presented a 30% design for a nature‑based restoration of the Valley Creek corridor, citing nearly $2 million in grants to date, $1.4 million secured for design, and an estimated $12–$15 million construction cost; construction could begin as early as 2027 pending funding.
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
The commission discussed combining and prioritizing charter amendments (term limits, nondiscrimination/equal-treatment provision, parking-ticket thresholds), agreed to narrow proposals for January meetings and to prepare valid-question wording for council or ballot.
Linn County, Kansas
Staff presented redlined revisions to the county employee handbook proposed by an HR consultant, including updated equal‑opportunity language, clarified complaint procedures, direct‑deposit guidance and changes to leave accruals; commissioners requested follow‑up on parental‑leave details, sick‑bank committee membership and grievance scope.
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, School Districts, North Carolina
After more than an hour of public comment and board debate about instructional time, student wellbeing and legal risk, the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board rescinded its prior calendar decision and voted to adopt a modified 2026–27 school calendar while staff pursues waiver or exemption options.
Franklin City, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
The Franklin City Common Council voted Dec. 18 to accept a roughly 1.1-acre vacant parcel on South 27th Street as a donation and directed the closing statement to list the donation value as $300,200, following staff review and a request from the property owners' representative.
Finance Committee, Ellsworth, Hancock, Maine
A resident urged the city to apologize and reimburse a $300 tow after a holiday event; committee members debated whether notification fell short and staff said they would review towing and parking notification procedures ahead of next year’s events.
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Commissioners discussed drafting charter language to create a city-managed public health department with phased implementation, community partners and a staged timeline to lower initial budget burden.
Linn County, Kansas
The Linn County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2025‑30 to raise camping fees by $2 at the Marina and County Park, after staff cited rising utilities and maintenance costs. Commissioners also directed staff to seek insurance guidance and water testing before advancing a swim‑beach plan and to solicit bids for a cabin remodel pilot.
Cemetery and Funeral Bureau, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
At a Dec. 16 Cemetery and Funeral Bureau stakeholder meeting, family members and community leaders described neglect at Mount Tamalpais and other cemeteries, urged stronger enforcement of endowment-care funds and interim management, and offered local acquisition and regulatory ideas as SB 777 requires a work-group report due June 1.
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Commissioners debated adding forensic-audit language to the Home Rule Charter, strengthening citizen oversight and whether to merge the ethics and charter boards; one commissioner cited a past $83 million overpayment to a utility as rationale for tighter controls.
Finance Committee, Ellsworth, Hancock, Maine
City staff reported closing the Juniper Cemetery TD Bank account (about $14,000 moved, $5,000 used for tree removal), reminded department heads that budgets are due Jan. 22 and outside organizations must submit grant applications by Jan. 5, and previewed upcoming presentations on waterways and solar credits.
Canton Township, Wayne County, Michigan
Canton Township supervisor Anne Marie said the Canton 55 Club will run a volunteer-backed "friendly connections" program offering weekly phone calls to residents amid concerns about food insecurity, inflation and isolation; volunteers and referrals can call (734) 394-5485.
Syracuse City, Onondaga County, New York
Councilors acknowledged the appointment of Bill Appledo to the Board of Assessment Review and thanked him for attending; the study-session transcript does not record a formal confirmation vote.
Finance Committee, Ellsworth, Hancock, Maine
A school official told the Finance Committee the district is on a FY27 budget timeline that hinges on teacher contract talks and a state law requiring FAPE case management for 3– and 4‑year‑olds by 2028; the district will phase in 4‑year‑olds in FY27 and expects staffing, space and billing changes.
Syracuse City, Onondaga County, New York
Caitlin Hubbard, a neighborhood planner with MBD, told the council that item 55 — a fire-damaged property — should move toward land-bank acquisition and demolition, and offered to discuss sensitive details offline.
Williamson County, Illinois
Commissioners approved a county-required decommissioning plan for the Sandyville solar project presented by Summit Bridge Energy that requires removal of solar infrastructure if a site is unused for 12 months and mandates five-year cost reevaluations; officials raised concerns about inflation and bond reliability.
Canton Township, Wayne County, Michigan
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Syracuse City, Onondaga County, New York
Joe Barry, first assistant corporation counsel, advised the Syracuse City Council to hold agenda item 32 while the office conducts further legal research and to report back at the start of the new year.
Lebanon City, Boone County, Indiana
At its Dec. 22 meeting the Lebanon Board of Works approved the city’s final December claims by voice vote, turned down a request to read claims individually for lack of a second, and set its next meeting for Jan. 12, 2026.
Santa Rosa City, Sonoma County, California
The Santa Rosa zoning administrator approved a minor conditional use permit for a 15‑bed residential care facility at 635 Benjamins Road, subject to conditions including one marked visitor parking space and a requirement that visits be by appointment. The decision followed extensive public comment on traffic, parking, water and evacuation.
Okaloosa County, Florida
Deputy County Administrator Jason Autry said crews are paving the Southwest Crestview Bypass and Fallen Heroes Way and that portions could open in 2026. He repeated a $200 million total cost estimate and named Triumph and the DOT as major funders; the local sales-tax contribution was unclear in the transcript.
Marshall County, Indiana
The council voted to adopt Resolution 2025-13 at a Dec. 22 special meeting; the transcript cites a similar prior approval by a commissioner but does not specify the item described as 'the ban' in the Chair's remarks.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Virtual NP Medicine pitched a telemedicine clinic offering acute/chronic care and compounding weight‑loss injectables (GLP class); judges raised questions about FDA/approval status, pricing, scale and cybersecurity safeguards.
Marshall County, Indiana
At a Dec. 22 special meeting, the Marshall County Commissioners approved a settlement that will dissolve the Marshall County Regional Sewer District, dismiss related litigation, and provide a six-year insurance "tail"; the county agreed to cover $5,000 deductibles up to $40,000 if claims arise.
Marshall County, Indiana
Commissioners adopted Resolution 2025-14 at the Dec. 22 special meeting to authorize the county to purchase a bond and participation note tied to the former sewer district; paperwork used a $2,000,000 placeholder though staff said the likely amount is about $1.6 million.
Marshall County, Indiana
At a special Dec. 22 meeting, the Marshall County Council voted to approve an agreement to dissolve its arrangement with the local Sewer District after commissioners and the sewer board had already approved the document; the motion carried and the council heard brief public comment.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Laminomics presented a social app to let non‑researchers run mini health studies and aggregate insights; the founder sought growth funding and outlined anonymization options while judges and the panel raised questions about data privacy, partner access and regulatory risk.
Sandy Springs, Fulton County, Georgia
Lieutenant Matt McGinnis described his work overseeing traffic and the bicycle unit for the Sandy Springs Police Department, explained daily duties responding to 911 and traffic incidents, and recalled a 2006 midnight swearing-in of 86 officers that he said energized the community.
Sandy Springs, Fulton County, Georgia
Jeremy Green, a captain with the city fire department, described arriving for shifts around 6:15–6:30 a.m., preparing the station and trucks, staffing his station with eight crew members and responding to 911 calls in his territory with the aim to reassure callers: 'I'm coming to take care of you.'
Sandy Springs, Fulton County, Georgia
Jan Collins, a Sandy Springs resident of more than 50 years and member of the Sandy Springs Society, described how the volunteer group commissioned artists to paint about 75 turtle sculptures and placed them across Sandy Springs as a community fundraising effort to help local people.
United Nations, Federal
An unidentified speaker told a United Nations Security Council briefing that Sudan’s government-led peace initiative centers civilian protection, accountability, truth, national healing and reconciliation, and thanked multiple countries and delegations for their support. The speaker declined to take questions during the briefing.
Williamson County, Illinois
Board approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers District Council (Local 7) covering maintenance/grounds staff that includes modest wage increases and changes to health and pension terms; the agreement requires union ratification before taking effect.
United Nations, Federal
The United Kingdom's representative told a closed Security Council meeting that Myanmar's military must stop attacks on civilians, condemned an air strike on a hospital that killed more than 30 people, cited catastrophic humanitarian needs and said planned elections are not credible under current conditions.
Williamson County, Illinois
The Williamson County Board approved a resolution to dissolve the county Public Building Commission, saying bonds and obligations have been paid and remaining funds and records will transfer to county offices; the action cites 50 ILCS 20/22.1.
Lake Bluff, Lake County, Illinois
Tesco Associates presented conceptual R‑5 models to the PCZBA showing how zoning could allow taller and denser development in parts of downtown; residents raised affordability, parking and character concerns and asked staff to develop more detailed visuals and a separate analysis for Block 2.
Lake Bluff, Lake County, Illinois
At the Dec. 17 PCZBA meeting, Lake Bluff Yacht Club presented revised boathouse plans that drew sustained public concern about bulk, shadowing and beach views; commissioners urged a one‑story alternative and the club said it would return with revised drawings in January.