What happened on Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Adams County, Indiana
Lindsay Hammond, OCRA’s northeast community liaison, briefed commissioners on CDBG and Main Street programs, upcoming application windows (planning grants Jan. 8; construction rounds and May round in 2026) and grant-administrator rules including allowable admin fees up to 8%.
Stow City, Summit County, Ohio
An administrative hearing board reviewed a storage-of-junk complaint for 3486 Sanford. After staff recounted inspections dating to Oct. 22, the owner, Anita Hanslick, agreed to remove specified items; the board set a March 1 compliance deadline and will issue an order with no fines if met.
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
DFA staff told the SAFER Advisory Group the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund and other sources total about $1.32 billion this fiscal year, with pending amendments and round-5 expedited grants; staff highlighted domestic-well support targets and early-quarter service numbers.
Adams County, Indiana
Commissioners approved a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) consulting contract with American Structurepoint for up to $143,008.38 (90% reimbursable) and awarded a polyurea coating contract for Bridge 58 to Milestone Contractors LP at $86,913.30 as a test application.
Fort Thomas, Campbell County, Kentucky
The Board of Adjustment granted a conditional‑use permit allowing Highland Country Club to move and replace its sign closer to Alexandria Pike with landscaping and a low stone wall; the applicant said the change will help visitors locate the club.
Polk County, Iowa
Polk County staff presented supervisors with a plan to use $3.5 million in ERA2 funds toward purchasing and adaptively reusing a 77‑room hotel listed at about $4.5 million as a family stabilization center; staff asked for permission to submit a written offer and begin 30–40 days of due diligence while coordinating with Pleasant Hill and district leadership.
Adams County, Indiana
County commissioners approved a special out-of-cycle claim to cover a WatchGuard camera upgrade totaling $88,880.50. County staff said the payment will be reimbursed through a federal JAG grant once documentation is closed out.
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Advisory members, technical-assistance providers and residents told the State Water Board SAFER Advisory Group that domestic-well owners face confusing eligibility, language barriers and inconsistent applications; members urged centralized guidance, outreach and a shared clearinghouse of programs.
Bonner County, Idaho
The board adopted the consent agenda including a confidential software renewal ($145,499.56), approved airport Lot 20 lease assignment at Sandpoint Airport, renewed a NEC maintenance agreement for sheriff equipment ($3,975.80), approved clerk claims and demand batches, and authorized a $9,500 electrical services purchase (vendor name change noted).
Larimer County, Colorado
The Larimer County Board of County Commissioners approved minutes and a consent agenda Dec. 23 that included a roughly $1.12 million Timnath pedestrian-trail fence contract, an aquatic nuisance species grant amendment of $350,000 and multiple appointments and tax adjustments; votes were unanimous, 3–0.
Fort Thomas, Campbell County, Kentucky
The Board of Adjustment approved a 33‑foot setback variance allowing a driveway to be placed 67 feet from the curb return on South Fort Thomas Avenue for a Drees Company project; the applicant said design constraints and modern garage access motivated the change.
Fremont County, Colorado
Commissioners repealed Fremont County Ordinance 2004-1 to stop collecting a fire protection impact fee for the Canyon City Area Fire Protection District after the district adopted its own fee schedule; the board also approved a slate of reappointments and a new appointment to local boards.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The Health and Human Services board voted to keep monthly meetings, reviewed program growth at the LCO clinic, reported increases in adult-protective services and behavioral-health caseloads, and noted the state has active pertussis cases including 11 in Sawyer County.
Centre County, Pennsylvania
At the meeting commissioners added multiple staff‑recommended items to the next consent agenda, approved a foster‑placement contract to enable a child's placement before Christmas, and accepted several routine renewals and grant awards including a mosquito control grant and an insurance renewal with PMA.
Fort Thomas, Campbell County, Kentucky
The Fort Thomas Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing Adam Woods to enlarge his front driveway at 436 South Grand Avenue, saying the change will improve maneuvering near a blind curve; the request exceeded the city's 25% front-yard paved-area limit.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The board authorized an ad hoc committee to work with the Lac Courte Oreilles tribe on roads and trails and approved withdrawing 2 acres of county forest near Draper to host a public-safety communications/simulcast radio site—both steps tied to an ongoing radio‑tower project.
Bonner County, Idaho
A motion asking HR Director Jonathan Holmgren to draft a public retraction (to be read at the next business meeting and published in the Bonner County Daily Bee) for statements he made about the Fair Board failed after debate and public comment. Residents and Fair Board volunteers sought a public correction; legal counsel cautioned about ordering an employee to state an untruth.
Fremont County, Colorado
An independent auditor issued an unmodified opinion on Fremont County's 2024 financial statements; commissioners accepted the report, which shows increased assets, six months of operating reserves and $12.3 million in federal funds spent in 2024.
Centre County, Pennsylvania
County IT leadership presented a 180‑day notice of nonrenewal for the optional two‑year on‑site staffing renewal with Mission Critical Partners; commissioners approved the notice and staff said the move is strategic, not a performance critique.
Fremont County, Colorado
Fremont County commissioners adopted a resolution opposing the Colorado Public Utilities Commission's clean heat electrification mandate, citing cost, reliability and local-control concerns and directing the county to transmit the resolution to state officials and utilities.
Bonner County, Idaho
Risk manager reported improved claims management reduced the county's experience modifier from 1.17 to 0.87, producing discounts; board approved renewal of workers' compensation coverage with the State Insurance Fund, with a base premium estimated at $356,818 (subject to audit).
Centre County, Pennsylvania
Commissioners authorized delegation of signature authority to county planning staff for a $1.2 million DCED discretionary award that will connect Eagle Creek to regional wastewater infrastructure and reduce costs for roughly three dozen households, the board said.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
The county approved a citation-ordinance amendment that increases citation amounts by $100 and approved a rezone of about 40 acres from Residential Recreational 2 to Agricultural 1 for a hobby farm after town notification and zoning‑committee recommendation.
Long Branch City, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Multiple residents at the Dec. 23 meeting urged the council to address rising property taxes, Board of Education authority, housing affordability and immigrant protections; council members agreed to workshop the issues.
Hillsdale County, Michigan
The board approved a multi‑year collective bargaining agreement with the sheriff’s deputies unit that includes wage and benefit changes, expanded life insurance and temporary post‑retirement benefit language; the contract passed unanimously by roll call.
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Sawyer County’s sheriff told the county board he will not seek another term, and the board and a state representative recognized Chief Joel Sedera’s 28 years of service and his upcoming retirement on Jan. 10, 2026.
Long Branch City, Monmouth County, New Jersey
The council introduced Ordinances 0-22-25 and 0-23-25 authorizing purchase of 14 Slocum Place for the Free Public Library and appropriating $400,000; a public hearing is set for Jan. 14, 2026.
Bonner County, Idaho
The Board approved a written disaster declaration for all of Bonner County following extreme weather and potential danger to life, property and structures; the verbal declaration had been made Dec. 18 by Chairman Brian Donkey. The action was taken to unlock state assistance.
Centre County, Pennsylvania
The county's correctional facility requested a renewal of a medical services contract with Prime Care Medical and commissioners voted to add the contract to next week's consent agenda; the annual amount was presented and the meeting noted a recently awarded MAT grant that offsets program costs.
Hillsdale County, Michigan
After hours of discussion over retention, overtime and vendor costs, the Hillsdale County commissioners approved a one‑time/short‑term pay adjustment for the jail nurse to reduce overtime and avoid costlier third‑party nursing contracts.
Long Branch City, Monmouth County, New Jersey
The council adopted Ordinance 0-21-25 on second reading to set 2025 salaries (mayor $8,000; council $3,500). A public commenter urged a 'no' vote and accused the council of corruption; the ordinance passed by roll call.
Hillsdale County, Michigan
The Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners adopted the county's 2026 general and special revenue budgets after a series of amendments that shifted funding for jail staffing, IT, and other county services. The final budget passed unanimously after roll‑call votes and several contested changes.
Bonner County, Idaho
The Bonner County Board of Commissioners approved amended HR generalist job descriptions and authorized a two-step certification pay increase for two HR generalists, taking effect the pay period beginning Jan. 9, 2026. Commissioners debated budget impact and whether risk-management duties should remain in the roles.
Cowlitz County, Washington
Staff presented a condensed, revised Flood Hazard Management Plan focused on preparedness and coordination to maintain FEMA eligibility and open opportunities for flood insurance savings and federal funding; commissioners asked for added emphasis on dredging, Spirit Lake/Toutle River sediment stabilization and evacuation planning.
Centre County, Pennsylvania
Centre County commissioners adopted a $120 million 2026 budget and approved Resolution 21 of 2025 to keep the real‑estate millage at 7.84, citing no proposed tax increase and a budget shaped by reduced ARP spending and capital completion.
Long Branch City, Monmouth County, New Jersey
The Long Branch City Council opened a public hearing on Ordinance 0-20-25, which would remove residential uses from the Transit Village District Medical Village Subdistrict, but voted to table the ordinance to allow ongoing negotiations with the local hospital to continue.
Cowlitz County, Washington
County engineer presented the 2026–2031 six‑year transportation program and the 2026 annual construction program, identifying major projects (South Cloverdale intersection, Allender Road bridge replacement, Dyke Road reconstruction, Rock Creek bridge) and a mix of federal, state and local funding.
McLeod County, Minnesota
Council approved a seasonal campground host position for Masonic West River campground, converting Site 1 to a host site and budgeting about $11,000 for seasonal wages; site rates were increased $5 per night to offset revenue changes.
Santa Clara , Santa Clara County, California
Intel and consultants presented plans for a new three-story BW2 fab and CUB2 utility building totaling about 107,000 sq ft on a 2.4-acre corner of the Bowers campus in Santa Clara, outlined a hearing timeline for early 2026 and said construction could start mid-2026; residents asked about façade design, jobs, power and water.
Wissahickon SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The board approved CHA Consulting for boiler design services (cap $$60,000) and discussed the middle school chiller noise history, sound mitigation options and a contested sound wall/fence. Neighbors pressed for more transparency and independent review.
Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Council discussed scaling building-permit fees for larger commercial projects, aligning nonprofit facility-use applications with fee schedules, changing quick-ticket appeal rules (refundability and fee parity), and neighborhood concerns about short-term rentals and parking enforcement.
Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Council approved hiring Jim Williams as interim assistant/manager for Jan–Apr 2026 at $45/hour and authorized hiring Eli Krause as a full-time police officer at a $60,000 starting salary; both moves were presented as necessary to cover retirements and transitions.
Cowlitz County, Washington
Cowlitz County approved Amendment #1 to a grant with Lower Columbia School Gardens adding $75,000 and extending the contract to June 30, 2026, funded with Foundational Public Health Services dollars; staff said long‑term funding will depend on the upcoming legislative session.
Cowlitz County, Washington
The Board of Commissioners approved a package of resolutions including the six‑year transportation plan, the 2026 annual construction program and fixed asset purchases, a five‑year capital plan, fee schedule revisions, water/sewer rate increases, dissolution of a CMH fund, and the county's 2026–27 biannual budget.
McLeod County, Minnesota
A resident raised questions about public notice and health risks for a proposed small data center; Planning Director Dan Jocum said legal notice requirements were met, the project is much smaller than large tech campuses, and a conditional use permit imposes noise-study and other conditions.
Eastlake City Council, Eastlake, Lake County, Ohio
At an Eastlake City Council meeting, participants discussed rezoning a 3.22-acre parcel, citing estimated building heights of 9–24 feet and a projected 20–32 housing units. No formal vote or ordinance number appears in the transcript.
Wissahickon SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
The Wissahickon School District board voted to discharge an elementary principal and appointed Sue Kanopka as interim principal after public testimony urged systemic responses to a series of cultural and safety concerns. Supporters praised the administration’s swift action; some speakers urged broader institutional reforms.
Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Council authorized $39,634.26 to H & P Construction for Maple Park Phase 1, approved a credit and $201,140.50 payment to Iron Eagle Excavating for McGinnis Phase 1, and approved replacing a failing police-station rooftop unit for $13,772, funded from capital.
San Mateo County, California
Claire Cunningham of the Human Services Agency of San Mateo County said a modest increase in resource (foster) families would help keep youth near their schools and relatives; local resource parents described nearly a decade of caregiving and community support available to new families.
Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California
Councilwoman Sue Lee Saro and Derek Simpson of the Long Beach African American Cultural Center invited the public to a Martin Luther King Jr. parade on MLK Avenue in Anaheim at 10 a.m. and a noon–5 p.m. celebration at MLK Park featuring performances, vendors and youth activities.
Lewis County, Washington
At its Dec. 23 meeting the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners approved multiple resolutions, including RFP release for the Bridal Shelter (25-377), the closure of the Radio Services fund (25-381), extension of an interfund loan to the homeless shelter capital fund (25-382), public defender contracts and a $50,000 Timber River agreement (25-386), a $17,500 lobbying contract (25-388), a 10-year franchise renewal for Cardinal FG Company (25-390), and other routine personnel and finance items; most votes were 2-0.
Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
The Columbia Borough Council on Dec. 23 adopted multiple resolutions reappointing trustees and commission members and accepted/filled a planning commission vacancy with Resolution 2025-37 naming Marilyn Crest Hartman to a one-year term.
McLeod County, Minnesota
The council adopted 2026 enterprise and general fund budgets and a final tax levy of $9,862,474, approving multiple related resolutions that include a 6.3% overall levy increase and estimated $52 annual city-tax impact for a $275,000 home.
Douglas Unified District (4174) Collection, School Districts, Arizona
The school board approved a 90‑day extension (with up to two additional 90‑day renewals through June 30, 2026) for Chiricahua Community Health Services to complete title work on the A Avenue School after a 107‑year‑old deed was found to contain a restrictive clause; the district will continue receiving $14,075 monthly rent into fund 500.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Commissioners opened their meeting with a prepared statement mourning the death of Evelyn 'Evy' Finesse, who organized trust‑fund records and served the town as treasurer/collector; commissioners praised her service and commitment.
Lewis County, Washington
Commissioners approved resolution 25-383 to award a contract to DayWireless for remediation of three tower sites (Baja, Cooks Hill, Hopkins Hill) at a price of $305,991 (including tax) to allow microwave installations tied to a COPS grant to proceed on schedule; vote 2-0.
South Berwick, York County, Maine
The council approved several sets of minutes and a treasurer's warrant for $141,353.47, then tabled a new food-truck application to the first regular meeting in January so staff and the planning board can refine an application and public-facing materials.
Huron City Council, Huron, Erie County, Ohio
Council approved the appointment of Kevin McGraw as fire chief effective Jan. 5, 2026, administered the oath of office, and approved several routine items including a Reagan Associates accounting contract, an ODOT HSIP grant application, a change order for a transformer move and acceptance of small donations.
McLeod County, Minnesota
The Hutchinson City Council approved a package of 19 community solar installations totaling roughly $2.3 million in equipment cost, funded primarily through a state program and federal match, with the city's net exposure estimated at about $73,500.
Lewis County, Washington
The board approved resolution 25-376 to amend the county's 2025 budget, increasing expenditures by $2,315,788 and revenues by $1,545,509, resulting in a projected $770,002.79 decrease to the estimated ending fund balance; the motion passed 2-0.
York County, Nebraska
Following the recall of Commissioner Leroy, the county will accept resumes through Jan. 9 and hold interviews on Jan. 13; commissioners also reviewed primary filing dates, with incumbents’ filing noted to begin Jan. 5 and non-incumbent filing listed as March 1.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Members debated how to count attic or third-floor space toward FAR — options ranged from a 5-foot count rule to higher ceiling thresholds or Newton-style multi-criteria tests — and agreed to research builder input and meet again before finalizing the definition.
York County, Nebraska
Commissioners who attended the NACO conference reported energy briefings (OPPD/NPPD, battery storage, nuclear and natural gas) and emphasized county impacts from state mental-health facility closures, saying some patients are ending up in local jails.
South Berwick, York County, Maine
Police Chief presented a Maine Bureau of Highway Safety grant to fund targeted speed and overtime patrols; the council approved the grant (voice vote) after a lengthy discussion in which the chief warned against daily "steady-burn" blue lights on patrol vehicles and councilors debated visibility and safety tradeoffs.
Huron City Council, Huron, Erie County, Ohio
Huron City Council adopted the 2026 municipal budget totaling $55,121,188, voted to advance a proposed 1.5‑mill continuing fire levy to the May 2026 ballot on first reading, and ratified purchase of a used ladder truck funded by a five‑year internal advance with the township covering half the cost.
Lewis County, Washington
Lewis County commissioners voted 2-0 on Dec. 23 to adopt the county's 2025–2030 homelessness plan, a state-required five-year strategy that emphasizes prevention, alignment with local comprehensive plans and realistic milestones; no public testimony was received at the hearing.
Woodbury County, Iowa
Board members reported volunteer ambulance and EMS shortages in eastern Woodbury County, with some communities lacking ambulances and response times of 30–40 minutes; staff said proposals will be included in upcoming budget discussions to stabilize coverage.
Woodbury County, Iowa
Supervisors reported the law enforcement center maintenance fund balance and voted to appoint Tony as the LEC at‑large citizen representative effective Jan. 20, 2026; the appointee emphasized safety and operational priorities drawn from a lengthy sheriff's office career.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Town of Needham Large House Review Committee reviewed draft zoning changes to FAR, lot coverage, height and setbacks, agreed to split the package into three warrant articles (setback, height, coverage/FAR), requested numeric clarifications and modeling, and sent the framework to the Planning Board schedule for hearings.
York County, Nebraska
The York County Board of Commissioners ended an executive session with no action taken and approved a general assistance cremation request identified as case 25-9 after a roll-call vote of members present.
San Luis, Yuma County, Arizona
The San Luis local board approved an accidental disability retirement application for former firefighter Jesus Campas Burola after reviewing an independent medical examination and recording PSPRS questionnaire answers; documentation will be forwarded to PSPRS.
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
The Clearfield County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2025-11 on Dec. 23, 2025, approving the 2026 county budget and setting a real estate tax increase of 2.5 mills. Commissioners described limited adjustments (added PILT revenue, map sales increase, postage reduction) and said the net result reduced the transfer from reserves by $47,500.
South Berwick, York County, Maine
Planner Matt DeCarlo told the Town Council how Maine�s LD 1829 (effective July 2026) will change local land-use controls, including ADU rules, density calculations (potentially up to 32 units per acre in serviced growth areas), and limits on moratoria. Councilors asked for workshops and urged outreach to water and sewer districts.
Town of Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana
At a Dec. 23 meeting, the Merriman Redevelopment Commission approved its consent agenda — including the accounts payable register voucher for Dec. 23, 2025, and the Nov. 25, 2025 meeting minutes — by voice vote; no old or new business was reported.
Woodbury County, Iowa
After a public hearing on a 36.5‑acre parcel owned by Skinner Holdings LLC, the board voted down a rezone from agricultural preservation (AP) to agricultural estate (AE) but accepted the zoning commission’s minor subdivision with a condition limiting development to no more than three additional single‑family dwellings.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
A Town of Needham zoning working group voted to recommend a revised lot-coverage schedule to the Planning Board after reviewing a spreadsheet of proposed percentages by lot size. The group also confirmed it will present three FAR options and deferred a final decision on how attic space counts toward FAR.
Woodbury County, Iowa
The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors voted to close county offices on Friday, Dec. 26, adding one personal day to the accrual bank for employees who must work that day; department heads will coordinate with HR on eligibility and use by June 30, 2026.
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County commissioners approved a one-year agreement (with options to renew up to three years) to continue Trinity Services Group as the county jail's food-service provider. The warden and staff recommended Trinity, citing planned equipment upgrades included in the proposal.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Commissioners reapproved the town’s investment policy statement as written after a brief review; they agreed it offers a clear mandate to the investment manager and instructed staff to post it publicly.
Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota
Rockport asked to delay action on a 2040 comprehensive-plan amendment affecting the Orchard Place/Mixed Business Campus to allow review of late-arriving private-well and related state-agency data; council voted to continue the item to the Jan. 22, 2026 meeting amid divided council views about additional extensions.
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County opened three bids for a countywide bridge scour protection project. CHD Enterprises submitted the low base bid at $555,500; the board tentatively awarded the work to CHD, contingent on solicitor and engineer review.
Town of Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana
Ordinance 25-41 updated the municipal vehicle excise/surtax code to add categories (including weight-based truck classifications); staff estimated approximately $20,543 in additional revenue and the council approved the ordinance.
Kootenai County, Idaho
The board rescinded a Nov. 12 tax-cancellation action and approved a corrected cancellation for parcel AIN106318 after staff identified mismatched amounts originating in 2018; the assessor’s office said legal counsel reviewed the corrected document.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Commissioners responded to a request from the Needham Community Council about accessing town trust funds, a trust-lawyer recommended not bringing confidential binders to meetings, and the panel agreed to publish a concise list of funds and pilot a simple application process to boost use of dormant funds.
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County Commissioners on Dec. 23, 2025 proclaimed January 2026 as National Mentoring Month. Michael Mullins, a youth mentoring program representative, said the program has eight children waiting to be matched and encouraged adults 18 and older to apply.
Town of Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana
Ordinance 25-38, an additional-appropriation ordinance that includes funding to cover a year’s worth of police overtime (advertised at $500,000, with staff noting about $420,000 was needed), passed on second reading after a public hearing.
Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota
The council approved an ordinance adding 'Chapter 1 24' to the city code to prohibit dedicated virtual-currency kiosks, citing fraud against elderly residents and local losses; vendors have a March 31 compliance window for dedicated machines and multi-purpose ATMs may disable crypto features instead of removal.
Lincoln County, South Dakota
The Lincoln County board authorized a 2026 juvenile detention services agreement, updated a policy to align 911 pay differentials with the sheriff’s office, and approved contingency and budgeted cash transfers to balance several department budgets.
Kootenai County, Idaho
Historic Preservation Commission and county staff will apply jointly with the city of Coeur d'Alene for an America250 grant to support a courthouse celebration planned for July 3; staff said the program requires a supporting proclamation and the city has already approved one.
LaSalle County, Illinois
The LaSalle County Law and Justice Committee approved a slate of routine reports and bills by voice vote (with a recurring recorded 'No' from Gary). The State's Attorney's Office reported three recent murder convictions and said several COVID‑fraud cases are moving toward resolution.
Town of Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana
Ordinance 25-28, which incorporates statutory language to clarify the Clerk Treasurer’s responsibilities (including coverage of council committees and allowance for electronic attendance), was adopted following suspension of the rules to allow second reading and final passage the same evening.
LaSalle County, Illinois
Circuit Clerk Greg Vaquero told the Law and Justice Committee that a once‑large Supreme Court tech grant has been reduced to $50,000 this year, forcing the office to budget a $30,000 case‑management renewal and grapple with recurring maintenance fees that can exceed $80,000 annually.
Lincoln County, South Dakota
Commissioners and a citizen committee reviewed options for the Old Courthouse — short-term roof/attic fixes ($400k–$500k), a partial remodel (packet reference ~$1.6M), a full remodel (~$9.6M) or demolition/facade options — and public commenters urged more transparency. The commission asked for firmer cost estimates and public input before acting.
Sequim, Clallam County, Washington
The commission approved minutes from Oct. 21, 2025 and adjourned at 6:45 p.m.; no formal policy votes were taken on the housing chapter items — those remain under discussion and require further Council or future commission action.
Kootenai County, Idaho
Commissioners approved a grant amendment with the Idaho Office of Emergency Management for North Kootenai Water and Sewer District in the amount of $419,984.63 with a $41,998.46 cash/in-kind match and extended the performance period to March 4, 2026.
Kootenai County, Idaho
Kootenai County extended a disaster emergency declaration related to a recent windstorm while damage assessments continue; OEM staff said an estimate from the local electric utility placed damages "a little bit over $1,000,000."
Tamworth Town, Carroll County, New Hampshire
Select Board approved transfer-station equipment encumbrances, several contracts and financial items, extended one warrant article, and moved into nonpublic session; key motions passed on roll-call votes.
Tamworth Town, Carroll County, New Hampshire
A local meals program requested $38,000 and the Kenworth Preschool requested $18,000; board members asked questions about enrollment, per-meal cost ($11.98), and fundraising before thanking presenters.
Tamworth Town, Carroll County, New Hampshire
After discussing options and trade-offs, the Select Board approved encumbering contracts to purchase a backhoe, a new compactor and four 45-yard containers after USDA offered grant funding that could cover most equipment costs.
Lincoln County, South Dakota
An applicant asked Lincoln County commissioners to compromise a county aid lien for $2,094, saying the underlying arrest and prosecution were wrongful. The deputy state's attorney said probable cause was found and the case was later dismissed; commissioners debated absent financial worksheet and legal limits. The transcript’s roll call on the motion is ambiguous.
Kootenai County, Idaho
Board approved an MOU with the Idaho Department of Lands for a $450,000 landowner assistance grant to treat roughly 133 acres of hazardous fuels in Wolf Lodge, Cataldo and Harrison; county staff said no local match is required.
Town of Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana
The council granted a zoning special exception to allow a Tire Master tire-service facility to operate on a 3.85-acre C-3 highway-commercial parcel (former Lumber Liquidators) with conditions requiring paving, landscaping and fencing before a business license is issued.
Sequim, Clallam County, Washington
Staff briefed the Planning Commission on a batch of site-specific future land‑use map redesignation requests tied to the comp‑plan update; recommendations include limited redesignations (to CMU or back to residential), adding travel services to RC, and a citywide plan to amend Highway Commercial (HC) use tables. Staff proposed an affordable‑housing incentives process (RCW 36.70A.540) to allow projects like Serenity House to increase density without wholesale FLUM changes.
Ada County, Idaho
John Blake reported the EMS district is coordinating with hospitals and partners after reductions in funding for care of people with severe mental illness; he warned some people may "decompensate in about 30 days," and officials said agencies will monitor and coordinate responses.
Kootenai County, Idaho
The Board awarded the AIP SP25 runway lighting rehab contract to Colvico Inc. for $153,608 and authorized a temporary extension of the airport’s ARFF vehicle lease at about $8,000 per month while the purchased truck is delivered; staff said the runway project is fully reimbursable by the state.
Lincoln County, South Dakota
At a required public hearing Dec. 23, Lincoln County commissioners approved a request to issue tax-exempt refunding revenue bonds not to exceed $9.9 million to refinance prior obligations for the University of South Sioux Falls; bond counsel said the county acts only as a conduit issuer and the debt is not the county's obligation.
Sequim, Clallam County, Washington
The commission agreed with staff’s recommendation to monitor short-term rentals annually (via a service like AirDNA) rather than adopt immediate new regulations, noting the market has declined but could rebound; staff will add language or an annual check to the work plan.
Town of Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana
Council approved the consent agenda but not before Councilor Sean Pettit objected to reinstating an $800 employee gift-card payment removed at a prior meeting, prompting discussion about gift-card policy, taxability and the need for clearer written rules.
Chambers County, Texas
Chambers County Public Hospital District No. 1 told the Commissioners Court that federal-level funding for its home-delivered meals program fell from a COVID-era level to pre-COVID levels, creating a roughly $141,000 shortfall; the district asked the county to consider a $100,000 contribution while it seeks additional partners and grants.
Kootenai County, Idaho
Board added a time-sensitive agenda item after a reported Idaho Supreme Court order to curtail court operations Dec. 24–26; commissioners agreed county offices should remain open while judges and trial court administrators clarify which court duties will proceed.
Chambers County, Texas
Chambers County Commissioners approved a sublease agreement for the arboretum of the Winnie Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center after a brief presentation by attorney Bill Horn; the motion passed by voice vote.
Ada County, Idaho
By unanimous voice vote the board approved Resolution 3158 to update voting membership on the emergency communication planning committee, adding separate seats for Mid‑Star, Kuna and Eagle fire districts to reflect growth in their communities.
Town of Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana
At its Dec. 23 meeting the Town of Merrillville council honored Planning & Building Director Sheila Shine for a labor-industry award, proclaimed the Andrean High School state football champions, and elected Rick Bella president and Rhonda Neal vice president for 2026.
Chambers County, Texas
The court approved multiple procurement and facilities items, including acceptance of vendor bids for 2026 road materials, transfers for laydown yard repairs, batting‑cage JOC contracts, a countywide roof inspection contract, and a five‑year equipment lease; motions passed by voice vote.
Sequim, Clallam County, Washington
City staff told the commission the Habitat for Humanity project has land-use entitlement and a CHIP infrastructure grant sponsored by the City; final engineering and permitting are needed and construction should begin in 2026 to meet the grant expiration in June 2027.
Glens Falls City, Warren County, New York
At its meeting, the Wells Town Council approved several home‑repair and homeownership grants, a contract with the SPCA of Upstate New York covering 2026 animal‑control services, and a budget adjustment for late‑year public safety revenue; specific vote tallies and the meeting date were not specified in the transcript.
Chambers County, Texas
The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved a change to its Transportation Advisory Committee roster: Zach (last name not specified in the record) has named Alfonso Acosta as his alternate; the court voted to carry the appointment.
Ada County, Idaho
The board approved finalized planning/zoning findings and development agreements for Rocky Mountain Companies (parcel division near Lake Hazel) and David Evans Associates (a 40‑acre site northeast of Dry Creek) after staff presented revised documents and noted community involvement and embedded ordinance provisions.
Chambers County, Texas
Commissioners approved an amendment to the T. Nell & Perkins contract to continue right‑of‑way services for phase two of the Kilgore Drainage Detention Extension up to Chambers Parkway after staff said additional appraisals and parcels were required.
Sequim, Clallam County, Washington
Commissioners heard staff say Clallam County lacks nonresidential zoning in the UGA for 27 emergency housing beds and requested Sequim consider a reallocation into city limits; staff will brief City Council and seek authorization to send a concurrence letter.
Laurens City, Laurens County, South Carolina
The Laurens City Council gave first-reading approval to Ordinance 12-22-25 on Dec. 23, 2025, creating investigative procedures, temporary financial safeguards and referral authority for credible allegations against the mayor or senior appointed officials; the mayor recused and one councilor voted no.
Polk County, Texas
Polk County Commissioners on Dec. 23 approved routine personnel actions including FLSA/holiday payouts for sheriff and jail staff, a new 15-day cap on holiday accruals, FY2025–FY2026 budget amendments, and authorization for the district attorney to use contract attorneys funded from unused DA salary lines.
Ada County, Idaho
The Board approved awarding Bid 26009 for phase 1 of the Ada County Jail kitchen remodel to Barrier Building Incorporated as the lowest responsive bidder; procurement read the bid amount ($12,620,000) and said work will start once agreements are in place.
Chambers County, Texas
Commissioners approved an economic-development agreement for TGS CP 5300 East McKinney LLC with Supply Chain Management LLC as the tenant, and accepted an application for Project Firefly (Abunde Global Impact Group LLC) to begin the tax‑abatement process; commissioners raised concerns about appraisal protests and asked staff to update policy.
Sequim, Clallam County, Washington
The Sequim Planning Commission reviewed the draft 2025 housing chapter, asked staff to add an AMI definition and dollar amounts, and discussed code incentives — an 'affordable housing exceptions' section, multifamily tax exemptions and modest city funds to encourage middle and affordable housing.
Chambers County, Texas
The court approved the sheriff's request to use ARPA funds for a Flock Safety camera subscription and related services; the sheriff said the system aids multi‑jurisdictional license‑plate reconciliation and is audited for limited staff access, and commissioners asked staff to confirm multi‑year budgeting details.
Ada County, Idaho
The Ada County Board of Commissioners approved awarding RFP 26014 for a landfill scrubber to Clear Technologies LLC after procurement presented evaluation scores that ranked four responsive bidders; Clean Harbors and Merrichem Technology were found nonresponsive.
Laurens City, Laurens County, South Carolina
The Laurens City Council adopted Resolution 12-22-25 at a Dec. 23, 2025 special meeting after councilors clarified which packeted version was properly noticed; legal counsel advised the resolution as drafted lacks standalone legal effect.
Department of Agriculture, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Colorado
Members discussed rotating summit locations, outreach tactics to reach producers (county fairs, FFA, Farm Bureau) and agreed to monthly fourth‑Tuesday meetings; facilitators said the group's legislative report was completed and submitted to the governor's office, noting the enabling bill allocated $7,400 for a single in‑person summit.
Chambers County, Texas
The commissioners approved a two‑year collective bargaining package for deputies and jailers that includes multi‑year pay increases and a proposed county-funded health-insurance benefit for long‑service employees; details of the benefit and budgeting timeline were discussed.
Sequim, Clallam County, Washington
The Planning Commission reviewed and refined the land-use chapter of Sequim�s comprehensive plan, clarified language on marginalized populations and density exceptions for deeply affordable projects, and agreed to display tribal trust lands on the future land-use map; staff said the market analysis will be released before Nov. 10.
Stonecrest, DeKalb County, Georgia
At a Dec. 23 special call, the Stonecrest City Council voted 3–2 to recess into executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, real estate and cybersecurity; the council later returned and approved the executive-session minutes 3–2.
Los Angeles County, California
County leaders warned residents that an atmospheric river would bring heavy rain and strong winds through Thursday, said targeted evacuation notifications are underway (124 orders in sheriff areas; about 383 properties identified countywide) and urged people to sign up for Alert LA, avoid floodwaters and obey evacuation orders.
Polk County, Oregon
Polk County commissioners agreed to pursue a joint meeting with the fair board to review finances after discussion of one-time infrastructure needs and an estimated $300,000 annual operating shortfall; commissioners approved the agenda and minutes by unanimous voice vote.
Department of Agriculture, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Colorado
Montezuma County SAFE coalition presented its "Cattle, Crops & Coffee" outreach pilot and survey findings showing financial pressures, weather and isolation as top stressors; presenters emphasized rotating locations, casual meetups and partnerships (CSU Extension, Farm Bureau, FFA) to increase turnout.
Bannock County, Idaho
The commission approved final change orders for the Headwaters YVC project that clear unused contingency, authorized a bleachers loan to the Lava Springs Chamber, accepted procurement scheduling updates and signed routine reports and grants including the road & bridge street report, an underage alcohol grant and the FY '25 vessel report.
Madison County, Virginia
The board approved routine agenda and consent items, recognized a proclamation, clarified the 2027 budget calendar public hearing schedule, recommended postponing the January 13 silviculture hearing to April, and voted to convene a closed session on personnel under Virginia law.
Sequim, Clallam County, Washington
Director outlined a phased rewrite of Sequim’s development regulations: a near‑term replacement of Title 17 (renamed 'Land Division') to include state‑required unit‑lot subdivisions and lot splitting, followed by a housing‑incentives Title 18 packet addressing state mandates and incentives for nonprofit affordable projects; larger code work will run concurrent with the comprehensive plan.
Queen Anne's County, Maryland
Sheriff Gary Hoffman of Queen Anne's County released the annual 'Christmas Most Wanted' list naming several individuals wanted on alleged criminal charges and asked residents to call (410) 758-6666 or use the department app or social media to submit anonymous tips. Transcript spellings of some surnames appear unclear; consult the sheriff's office for the official list.
Bannock County, Idaho
County will charge $780 in hard overtime costs and waive the remainder of an ambulance standby fee for the Lava Springs Fire & Ice event; Bannock County Ambulance District presented data showing South County call volume, volunteer shortages, and modeled response‑time benefits of positioning an ALS ambulance in McCammon.
Bannock County, Idaho
The commission denied two indigent cremation requests, finding the county was not the payer of last resort, and approved one application where no responsible party for repayment was available; authorization to release liens was included in the vote.
Madison County, Virginia
Madison County approved a change order for the outdoor recreation center—covering concrete perimeters, grading, a pond fence and electrical conduit—funded in full by a $267,500 donation from the former volunteer rescue squad and a supplemental appropriation.
Camden County, New Jersey
Board members used their time to praise recent food drives, report SNAP pauses affecting residents, promote a veterans film premiere and announce a new girls Camden County basketball tournament; a commissioner recounted a family at a food drive whose belongings were in their car trunk.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
In an interview with Commissioner Jeff Bluebaugh, Lynn Packer described growing up in San Diego, earning a civil engineering degree at San Diego State University, moving to Kansas after meeting his wife and rising through county engineering ranks to become public works director; he also recounted being proposed to live on a local radio show.
Madison County, Virginia
The Madison County Board authorized the administrator to contract with Loudoun Building Systems for a Hoover Ridge maintenance building and approved a supplemental appropriation to fund the project; board members discussed prior bids and funding sources.
Sequim, Clallam County, Washington
Leland Consulting highlighted tourism seasonality as a constraint and recommended strategies to extend visitation, while identifying higher‑wage sector opportunities (wood products, beverage production, lab‑adjacent R&D) and land‑use changes to support small craft/flex industrial space.
Department of Agriculture, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Colorado
Seed Peace described a pilot to connect agricultural workers with discounted direct primary care and agriculture-informed behavioral health, with a simplified application for people on government benefits or with adjusted gross income at or below $75,000. Co-founder Bob Piscura related personal loss to underline access gaps.
Pipestone County, Minnesota
At a Pipestone County Truth in Taxation meeting, resident Daryl Heard said his taxes rose about $1,000 and sharply criticized local law enforcement response in Woodstock; county officials said they would pass complaints to the sheriff and defended deputies' work. Another resident urged efforts to attract employers.
Camden County, New Jersey
At a special meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution BA-492025 to authorize natural gas supply agreements with Great American Gas & Electric and UGI Energy Services for the South Jersey Power Cooperative; the vote was unanimous among those present and there were no public comments.
Camden County, New Jersey
The board adopted Resolutions 1–83 by block vote with specific abstentions noted for particular numbered items, pulled Resolution 84, approved Resolutions 85–90, and did not receive a motion on Resolution 91.
Bronx County/City, New York
Transcript documents a cultural performance (Retumba La Roca) and audience reflections; it is not a civic or governmental meeting and contains no formal motions, votes, or public-agency decisions.
Camden County, New Jersey
At a regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners read dozens of resolutions covering public-works contracts, health and human services agreements, audits and personnel items. Residents asked about a small ARP reallocation and whether joining a Defense Logistics Agency program could 'militarize' local police; the board approved a closed-session resolution.
Pipestone County, Minnesota
County Administrator Steve Ewing told a Truth in Taxation meeting that commissioners trimmed about $800,000 from the preliminary budget, reducing the county-side levy from a preliminary 12.46% to a proposed 5.24%; officials cited rising personnel and insurance costs and plan a Dec. 23 vote.
Camden County, New Jersey
The Board voted to approve resolutions 1–88 by motion and second, with several commissioners announcing targeted abstentions from specific numbered resolutions. A motion on resolution 89 was not made and that item did not pass.
Medical Board of California, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
By roll call the Medical Board of California’s Special Faculty Department Review Committee approved the Sept. 3, 2025 meeting minutes; Dan Jones moved, Bruce Gore seconded; the vote was 11 in favor, 1 abstention.
Sequim, Clallam County, Washington
Staff proposed consolidating some public‑facility designations, changing R4.8 to R4.9 to allow slightly more density, converting select parcels to Community Mixed Use (CMU), removing an ineffective 55% commercial requirement in Bell Creek, and clarifying where storage and certain commercial uses may be allowed.
Camden County, New Jersey
A Collingswood resident urged Camden County to adopt the New Jersey State Immigrant Trust Act resolution, citing local impacts of immigration enforcement; the board heard the testimony during a public hearing and later advanced resolutions by block vote.
Bronx County/City, New York
On BronxNet's In the District, Jim Heaney of The Investigative Post urged New York state to provide grant funding for nonprofit local news, saying current tax credits—about $25,000 per employee—apply only to for-profit outlets and leave nonprofits without support.
Camden County, New Jersey
At a Board of Commissioners meeting, officials presented a proclamation to Jim and Lynn Cummings for founding Jake's Place, celebrated two existing inclusive playgrounds and said state funding (referred to in the meeting as the 'Banks Law') supported recent builds; the Cummings accepted the recognition and described the nonprofit’s origins.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Lynn Packer, Sedgwick County public works director, told Commissioner Jeff Bluebaugh that flat budgets, inflation and a roughly 15% workforce decline have reduced routine road and stormwater maintenance and left a backlog of flood and drainage projects.
Washoe County, Nevada
At the Gerlach CAB meeting, Brian Wadsworth and Veronica Cortez publicly announced campaigns for Washoe County Commissioner District 5, outlined rural-service priorities and invited residents to talk after the meeting.
Sequim, Clallam County, Washington
Leland Consulting told a joint Sequim City Council and Planning Commission session that Sequim must plan for 1,850 new housing units by 2045 to meet state targets, and recommended zoning changes, fee updates and incentives to spur multifamily and below‑market housing while monitoring short‑term rentals.
Homewood City, Jefferson County, Alabama
Mayor Andres delivered a ceremonial holiday message celebrating recent Hanukkah and Christmas events, invited residents to visit City Hall and Central Park displays, and noted the city's Centennial celebration next year; no formal actions were taken.
Medical Board of California, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The Board voted to approve special faculty permits recommended by its Special Faculty Permit Review Committee for two international faculty recruits, clearing them to begin work under the Board’s special‑faculty permit pathway.
Camden County, New Jersey
Commissioners and staff praised Commissioner Ginny Betteridge for decades of public service and contributions to health and social services programs; Betteridge highlighted the recently passed MAC Center resolution and housing work at the Lakeland Complex.
Medical Board of California, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The Medical Board of California Special Faculty Department Review Committee recommended approval of two special faculty permit applicants—one linked to Cedars‑Sinai and one to Stanford—after presentations and closed‑session deliberations; the recommendations will be forwarded to the board’s February 2026 meeting.
Sequim, Clallam County, Washington
City staff presented preliminary land‑capacity analysis showing capacity for roughly 6,208 housing units versus an allocation of 1,850 units; staff emphasized the need for housing diversity and multifamily to meet demand given multifamily vacancy under 1%.
Titus County, Texas
The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from Dec. 8, three plats, a budget amendment and pay orders; the treasurer’s report was accepted as a matter of record and the court authorized specific line-item transfers and personnel adjustments.
Medical Board of California, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The Medical Board approved meeting dates and proposed agenda items for the Midwifery Advisory Council (MAC) in 2026 after a motion, second and roll-call vote; MAC chair outlined planned topics including midwifery program updates and a presentation on midwifery history.
Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County staff said a federal Highway Administration grant was awarded to rebuild the access road; rising per-mile costs mean the grant will fund roughly 8–10 miles of improvements and work will be performed by FHWA with county coordination and local disruptions expected.
Scott County, Kentucky
At a Dec. 23 special meeting the court approved prior minutes, transfers, bill payments, EMS hires and promotion, ambulance repair estimate, a road department promotion, and SOP updates; details and outcomes listed below.
Titus County, Texas
County commissioners heard a presentation about a proposed Chapter 381 agreement to support a 55,000-square-foot national outdoor retailer anchor at Anderson Town Crossing but voted to table action until Jan. 12 so city approvals and full agreements can be reviewed.
Washoe County, Nevada
New Washoe County Manager Kate Thomas introduced herself to the Gerlach CAB, emphasizing staff retention and internal reforms, signaled a cautious budgeting posture for the coming cycle and said the county must adopt budgets in May per statutory schedule.
Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County managers said the Board of County Commissioners used contingency funds to extend Royal Ambulance’s contract and ensure 24/7 ALS coverage through 2026 while staff weigh repair vs. replacement of aging local ambulances and seek longer-term budget authority.
Titus County, Texas
Titus County commissioners approved a contract for a property-records notification service that county staff said will be opt-in for residents, available in English and Spanish, and paid from the county's records-management fund; the vendor fee was described as roughly $9,500 with annual maintenance fees.
Sequim, Clallam County, Washington
City staff told the Planning Commission the 2025 comprehensive plan update is progressing, proposed a special City Council–Planning Commission session for Nov. 17 to present Leland Consulting's housing and economic market study, and said the study will address short‑term rentals and be released publicly before the meeting.
Scott County, Kentucky
The fiscal court approved changes to the detention center SOPs, including removing routine posting of inmate mugshots on the county website to prevent third-party commercial sites from republishing images; the court retained public-records access for legitimate media requests.
Bonneville County, Idaho
Bonneville County commissioners reviewed a technical memorandum for the 49th North Road bridge and directed staff to draft a formal letter asking Intermountain Gas to relocate a 16‑inch high‑pressure main that conflicts with proposed bridge footing; staff and the county engineer warned leaving the line risks outages and higher contractor costs.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Speakers at a statewide announcement described California’s 10,000‑member California Service Corps and cited recent deployments to wildfire shelters, Operation Feed California’s food‑bank mobilization, climate milestones, and youth outreach; listeners were directed to serve.ca.gov.
Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois
Councilors debated a proposed $25 city license fee for massage therapists in section 327-3, noted therapists already pay state licensing fees, and directed staff to present the ordinance with the $25 fee removed for next week's vote.
Medical Board of California, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
Enforcement staff reported improved initiation and processing timelines and described activity in the new complainant liaison unit (CLU). Public commenters and some board members asked how many of the CLU’s interviews were the statutorily required pre‑close interviews and pressed for greater transparency on probation monitoring.
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
During commission reports, members who toured the jail described extensive wiring, infrastructure and 911/dispatch constraints; staff said a fire watch remains while Honeywell works to resolve alarm relays and the fire department will do a final walkthrough.
Whitley County, Indiana
The board approved three special exceptions and one variance (pending health‑department approval), continued a contested sign variance to January and approved minutes. Vote tallies and motions are listed for quick reference.
Scott County, Kentucky
Several people who received NET device treatment through the Scott County jail and partnering treatment centers described reduced cravings, regained housing and employment, and ongoing recovery supports; county staff reported treating 50 people with a roughly 62% self-reported success rate in one-year follow-up.
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
After hearing three shortlisted vendors, commissioners postponed awarding the janitorial and housekeeping contract to allow vendors to provide missing SDS sheets, insurance certificates, staffing commitments and detailed pricing for window and carpet cleaning.
Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois
Councilors reviewed a proposed no‑knock/solicitation registry modeled on Monticello’s system, discussed making the public list address-based, handling renters and property transfers, and asked staff to add revocation provisions and bring the ordinance to the regular agenda for a vote.
Whitley County, Indiana
After extended debate about a local brewery and other venues, the BZA asked planning staff to draft clearer zoning definitions distinguishing restaurants, bars and banquet/event centers to reduce gray areas and enforcement uncertainty.
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
At its Dec. 23 meeting the Rockingham County Commission approved a $4,427,435.40 accounts payable list and several service contracts, including a $113,402 excess workers’ compensation premium and smaller long‑term care agreements. Commissioners requested follow‑up budget comparisons for vendor Sodexo billing.
Scott County, Kentucky
Scott County Fiscal Court voted to retain outside counsel to intervene in a Bluegrass Water application at the Public Service Commission after residents said rates rose despite limited local maintenance. The court authorized filing a motion to intervene and to explore cost-sharing with other jurisdictions.
Medical Board of California, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
A board member argued quarterly summaries conflate new disciplinary actions with probation violations from prior years, inflating annual discipline counts; staff said the annual report separates the two and will attempt to sync quarterly reporting. Consumer groups pressed the board for a promised maternal mortality report.
Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois
Council discussed an ordinance authorizing not-to-exceed $500,000 general obligation limited tax bonds (Series 2026) to fund capital projects and equipment; a council member noted the bonds are repaid by a tax levy previously approved by the council and described past usage of about $318,000.
Medical Board of California, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
The Medical Board of California held extended public comment on AB 408, a board‑sponsored bill to create a confidential physician health and wellness program. Supporters said it promotes early intervention; opponents said it risks hiding impaired physicians from patients and undermines existing uniform standards.
Whitley County, Indiana
The board reapproved a special exception for a South Whitley brewery to process off‑site agricultural products, imposing conditions on noise, refuse enclosure, health‑department compliance and hours. Supporters described the taproom as an important local 'third place.'
Lawrence City, Essex County, Massachusetts
City of Orange officials and community members marked the reopening of the city council chambers after years without renovation; speakers recalled a past dedication to Billy Wall, named councilors from 1999, and said the space reaffirms civic purpose.
Medical Board of California, Other State Agencies, Executive, California
At a quarterly meeting the Medical Board of California presented a detailed enforcement overview covering intake, triage, investigations and probation monitoring. Board members and public commenters pressed staff to improve complaint routing (Breeze), ensure complainant communication and increase transparency about outcomes.
Carroll County, Kentucky
During the Dec. 23 meeting the county attorney said the ordinance codification is ready for review and a January first reading is targeted; the board tentatively scheduled a work session on a solar ordinance for Jan. 20, 1–4 p.m., and staff warned the county may need additional road salt after early-season storms.
Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois
Jacob Benninger was sworn in as a patrolman during the Dec. 23 Committee of the Whole; the mayor asked the council to confirm Officer Christy Fuget as deputy chief to oversee school resource officers and administrative duties, with council discussion limited to a summary of qualifications.
Whitley County, Indiana
Neighbors and the developer clashed over whether four proposed signs near Arrowhead Ridge are directional or advertising. The board tied on a denial vote and chose to continue the request to the January meeting to give staff time to pursue alternatives and secure an alternate member for a decisive vote.
Pima County, Arizona
County staff alerted the advisory committee that Tucson Water has notified Pima County of a proposed 127% increase in the fee it charges to bill wastewater customers — a jump staff estimated would raise the county’s billing cost from about $4.3 million to roughly $10 million annually. The county will evaluate options including negotiating the fee or rebuilding in‑house billing capability.
Carroll County, Kentucky
At its Dec. 23 meeting, Carroll County discussed adopting several private roads into the county road system and read resolutions establishing speed limits, including a stated 15 mph limit for Park Creek Road and 25 mph for Oak Hill Lane; ownership and drainage issues remain to be verified.
Wagoner, Wagoner County, Oklahoma
City council debated a resolution to authorize up to $1.4 million in lending support for Wagner Community Hospital, heard multiple staff and resident pleas about emergency access and local jobs, and initiated a roll call vote; the transcript does not record a final, explicit tally for the resolution.
Mount Vernon City, Skagit County, Washington
Mount Vernon City said Council member Carrias (Ward 1), Council member Molinar (Ward 2) and at-large Council member Brock Smith will leave this year. A departing councilor reflected on 16 years of service.
Kent, King County, Washington
Volunteers, local partners and officers hosted the 13th annual Shop with a Cop at Target on the East Hill in Kent, taking children shopping for the holidays; organizers said each child requires about $150–$175 and the program needs roughly $8,000–$12,000 yearly to run.
Camden County, New Jersey
The Camden County Board of Commissioners introduced a lengthy slate of resolutions covering capital projects, grants, contracts and personnel actions, closed the public comment period with no speakers and adopted a closed‑session resolution to discuss personnel matters before adjourning.
Pima County, Arizona
County staff told the advisory committee Dec. 18 that the wastewater biogas plant was offline for months after a ruptured vessel and unexpected membrane fouling; membranes were replaced and the system restarted on day shift while operators are retrained. Staff said a legal challenge against the contractor is pending over installation and performance.
Mount Vernon City, Skagit County, Washington
The city opened applications for a 12‑week Citizens Academy starting Jan. 29, announced Christmas and New Year�s facility closures and said Thursday refuse pickups during the holiday week will run Friday.
Pima County, Arizona
The Regional Wastewater Advisory Committee voted Dec. 18 to forward a draft Board of Supervisors policy codifying wastewater cash‑reserve targets and permitted uses. Finance staff and RBC Capital Markets presented a capital‑markets briefing stressing four financial 'pillars' — liquidity, debt coverage, pay‑as‑you‑go policy and defeasance — and discussed how those metrics affect credit ratings and rates for customers.
Kane County, Illinois
The committee approved a string of resolutions on Dec. 23 including a $150,000‑per‑year adult drug‑rehab contract, a $506,333 first‑year medical contract for the Juvenile Justice Center, six three‑year intergovernmental juvenile‑detention agreements at $225 per day, a $6,600 child‑support fund adjustment, a $21,130 emergency appropriation for finance, and acceptance of a $25,000 energy‑efficiency grant.
Weber County, Utah
The Board of Adjustment voted to uphold the Hunting Valley Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit 2025‑21 for a lay‑down yard used by 1884 Land Company on grounds the commission acted within its land‑use authority; the appellant argued the commission misapplied state code and relied on an incomplete record.
Crawford County, Pennsylvania
On Dec. 24 the Crawford County commissioners approved a slate of consent items including reappointments to authorities, grant applications, vendor payments, several facility purchases, renewal of a $67,200 maintenance contract, and multiple personnel actions including retirements and emergency per-diem hires.
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
A legislative analyst summarized 2025 bills and implementation steps affecting drinking-water oversight, including deadlines to publish lead data by June 30 and to update consumer confidence reports by Dec. 31, plus multi-year rulemaking for other items such as SB 31.
Des Moines County, Iowa
At its Dec. 16 meeting the Des Moines County Board of Supervisors scheduled hearings on Ord. No. 64, approved the White Stone Allied Subdivision final plan, authorized a sale of 522 North 3rd Street to David Hazel, and appointed four volunteers to the county Board of Health.
Yamhill, Yamhill County, Oregon
The City of Yamhill approved a $204,430 contract for the North Olive Street water-main replacement and authorized city staff and engineer AKS to negotiate a separate Dahlia Street water-main project; residents raised questions about meeting notice and bid transparency.
Mount Vernon City, Skagit County, Washington
City explains its three-tier road-priority system for snow events, warns that only Priority 1 roads may be maintained during heavy snowfall, and asks residents to park off-street to speed plowing.
Crawford County, Pennsylvania
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State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Presenters and local advocates described consolidation projects in Monterey County and nearby areas that connected hundreds of homes, highlighted a mobile-home park and school pilot, and identified title, outreach and application burdens as remaining obstacles to faster implementation.
Kane County, Illinois
Finance staff amended the county travel policy to allow the auditor and payroll to process expense reimbursements submitted more than 60 days after travel (an IRS accountable‑plan threshold) to prevent delays and tax issues; committee members requested the travel purpose/evaluation form be circulated to board members.
Douglas County, Nebraska
Sienna Francis asked the council to approve a 99-year ground lease to allow the nonprofit to apply for an EPA brownfield grant to clean contaminated parcels adjacent to its campus; the lawyer for Sienna Francis said cleanup could cost about $3,000,000 and the lease requires Sienna to apply for the grant at least twice.
Mount Vernon City, Skagit County, Washington
City officials say proactive monitoring and established thresholds helped avert downtown flooding; they outlined river-level triggers for deploying sandbags, closing Division Street bridge and initiating evacuations in the 100‑year floodplain.
Kane County, Illinois
Penny Wegman received the Illinois Association of County Auditors' 2025 County Auditor of the Year award. The auditor's office presented November claims of $15,000,527.90 and requested approval to process six late expense vouchers totaling $1,270.85, citing policy language needed to permit payroll processing and tax withholding.
Des Moines County, Iowa
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors set public hearings for Ord. No. 64 in January and heard hours of public comment raising concerns about setbacks, a 650-foot turbine height, notice timing and health and safety protections.
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
State Water Resources Control Board staff reviewed the Safer small-systems program, saying it aims to return roughly 90% of systems listed as failing in 2019 to compliance by 2030 and outlined roughly $1.32 billion in anticipated funds and related priorities for technical assistance and consolidation.
Lancaster County, Nebraska
County engineer presented a bridge deck overlay and minor side repairs for Bridge K-144 (east of 84th Street on Havelock); commissioners approved a contract not to exceed $218,268.42.
West Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Board reviewed warrant articles including Article 4 (new public works facility funding), capital reserve allocations, an ambulance expendable trust article, a TIF closure/rescission, and proposed changes to elderly exemptions; two citizen petition articles asking to delay or preserve a historic bridge were acknowledged and will appear on the warrant with counsel review.
Douglas County, Nebraska
Council approved replatting, rezoning and related measures to enable a YMCA replacement and a new stadium for Omaha North High School. Developers said the project is largely privately funded and aims to host its first game in 2027 if easements are finalized.
Kane County, Illinois
King County Treasurer reported investment returns and interest income well above projections, described 18 recent attempts to access county accounts, and asked the executive committee to consider a resolution to reexamine the county tax bill and issue an RFP to review the current vendor.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Town of Needham General Bylaw Review Committee on Dec. 22 agreed to package most recommended bylaw edits into a single warrant article for the next Town Meeting, will circulate outstanding comments on Articles 6 (wetlands) and 7 (stormwater), and scheduled a follow‑up for Jan. 26.
Virginia City, St. Louis County, Minnesota
After a Baker Tilly presentation showing persistent deficits in the ambulance and event center funds, the Virginia City Council adopted a $8,818,921 final levy and a $21,043,344 2026 budget on Dec. 23, 2025. Both measures passed 5-1; Councilor Johnson voted no and warned the cuts will affect services.
United Nations
An unidentified speaker told the U.N. Security Council that France, Germany and the U.K. triggered the snapback in Aug. 2025 and that sanctions previously terminated under Resolution 2231 were reapplied on Sept. 27, 2025; the IAEA reported Iran stopped implementing JCPOA commitments and exceeded limits while calling for a negotiated framework.
West Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Selectmen accepted $825 in unanticipated donations, voted to encumber $35,000 from the DPW budget to cover guardrail overages, and by consensus agreed to a 2% merit increase in the proposed budget; staff will present final operating-budget numbers in January.
Lancaster County, Nebraska
The Board approved routine claims and consent-agenda contracts, including a $10,148.11 claim to El Centro de las Americas (with Commissioner Yoakam abstaining) and approvals for claims beyond 90 days under Nebraska Revised Statute 23-135.
Douglas County, Nebraska
The Omaha City Council approved multiple liquor-license applications for new and existing businesses, including Twin Peaks and the Alibi Room; residents raised concerns about late-night noise and neighborhood impacts during hearings.
United Nations
Venezuela's representative told the U.N. Security Council that U.S. military operations, tanker interdictions and airspace advisories have heightened tensions, urged independent investigations into strikes that he said killed 105 people, and called for de-escalation and U.N. diplomatic support.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Council confirmed five library board appointments, accepted an AFSCME memorandum of agreement, approved a $10,000 donation to the fire department K-9 program, renewed multiple business licenses, and authorized two transfers totaling $229,151.04 from city reserves and salary accounts.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
After opening and closing a public hearing with no public testimony, the Fall River City Council adopted an order allowing Verizon New England Inc. to install 26 feet of underground conduit at the Lyon and 3rd Street intersection (plan no. 1708991-1a7x5ml).
Lancaster County, Nebraska
The Lancaster County Board unanimously adopted the county's 2026'2028 strategic plan after public commenters urged emphasis on community-based mental-health services, accessibility upgrades and prevention efforts rather than jail expansion.
West Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Selectmen heard a public hearing on a proposed $500,000 CDBG award (about $30,000 admin, $470,000 to be loaned) to Plainview Senior Limited Partnership for a 74-unit senior housing project at 115 Old Homestead Highway; residents pressed the board for details on oversight, the compliance period, and local impacts. The board continued the hearing to Jan. 14 for more information.
Kingman City, Mohave County, Arizona
The commission agreed to move forward with an ASU collaboration to study how the I-11/I-40 gateway can be used to direct interstate travelers into downtown Kingman and supported continued tourism and film-industry outreach, including county participation in the American Film Market and partnerships with Discover Inland Empire.
Lancaster County, Nebraska
The Lancaster County Board authorized a notice to proceed for $793,715.71 in license-plate readers from Motorola Solutions; the sheriff's chief deputy told commissioners the county is "locking in the price" while awaiting grant funding and said LPR data are retained 180 days under state law.
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The council voted to request corporation counsel and an administration representative to review plans to use a "hybrid" firefighter hiring list before implementation; Councilor Dionne opposed the measure, saying it may conflict with city code and MGL chapter 31.
Department of Agriculture, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Colorado
Members approved a four‑absence unexcused maximum in the group's charter, agreed to keep the fourth‑Tuesday meeting cadence for now, and discussed improving internal review timing for future legislative recommendations after submitting a report to the governor's office and CDA.
Kingman City, Mohave County, Arizona
After staff presentations on site options and costs, commissioners approved temporarily moving the 12-foot Route 66-themed 'Running Hare' sculpture to Location C near the post office and asked staff to obtain bids for mounting, lighting and permanent options.
United Nations
An unidentified speaker told the meeting that the population has long wanted “these cards” to await the December 28, 2025 elections; the transcript does not specify what the cards are or which jurisdiction is meant.
Department of Agriculture, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Colorado
Presenters and providers described a pilot outreach program for agricultural communities—'Cattle Cops and Coffee'—and reported low help-seeking success among producers, with organizers pushing for easier enrollment, discounted services and regional outreach to reduce stigma and reach more farmers.
Kingman City, Mohave County, Arizona
The Economic Development Advisory Commission authorized staff to investigate and create a public art master plan to guide downtown public-art placement, maintenance and funding; staff recommended an in-house plan to limit consultant costs and complete a draft by next June.
Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois
Village engineer outlined that existing parallel stalls (about 9.5 ft) are too narrow for a 13‑ft ADA parallel stall; options include reworking decorative pavement, narrowing travel lanes, adding stalls on side streets, or mid‑block crosswalks. A rough estimate for two accessible stalls on 2nd Street was about $100,000; trustees asked staff to prepare several low‑cost options for review.
Dickinson County, Iowa
The board approved meeting minutes and claims, heard reports on the Wintermoor bridge mobilization and FEMA paperwork, discussed solar energy and trail funding, and adjourned with holiday remarks; next meeting set for Jan. 2.
Benton County, Iowa
Commissioners approved the day's agenda and prior minutes, accepted a staff retirement, approved vacation carryover for an employee and renewed flood insurance for the sheriff's office. County staff also decided to keep the Jan. 1 payroll date and will notify employees about potential bank posting delays.
Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois
Village staff reported appraisals of $170,000 for a South Oak public‑works building and $70,000 for a vacant South Main parcel, and trustees directed staff to prepare a bid package and consider marketing them together to restore tax rolls and possibly fund other projects.
Wichita County, Texas
After consultation with local fire chiefs, Wichita County commissioners declined to impose a countywide burn ban Tuesday and agreed to revisit the question in one week as weather and conditions evolve.
Dickinson County, Iowa
The board authorized a purchase order with Casey Nelson of Esterville, Iowa, for two John Deere units (stated as R280) totaling $13,000, confirming the purchase was in the budget.
Kosciusko County, Indiana
The board approved a legal-services contract for reentry court (Scott Royce), the planning commission and auditor's attorney agreements, and a $62,400 purchase of a 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 from McCormick Motors, all by voice vote.
Benton County, Iowa
An EMS presenter told Benton County officials the service wants to split a new ambulance chassis payment between fiscal 2026 and 2027 and to reallocate about $80,000 of EMS allotments for wages, stipends and administrative fees; county staff reported upgrades, growing patient acuity and a plan for a countywide medical director.
Kosciusko County, Indiana
KEDCO presented 2025 highlights including projects representing nearly 2,500 jobs; commissioners approved Resolution No. 25-12-23-001 allowing application for $595,169.17 from the Northeast Indiana strategic development commission to support predevelopment assistance for small communities.
Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois
A resident asked the village to address a privately owned access strip on West Salem Street used like a road; staff advised the stretch is private, outlined past fixes and recommended the property owners form a homeowners association, offering to send a letter and, if owners agree, pay roughly $800 in back taxes to convey title to an HOA.
Wichita County, Texas
After an hours-long debate, the Wichita County Commissioners Court approved a budget-neutral reallocation that eliminates several budgeted positions and raises other salary lines to try to recruit and retain prosecutors, following testimony that roughly 38% of prosecution slots were unfilled.
St. Pete Beach, Pinellas County, Florida
Mayor Adrian Petrella thanked Parks & Recreation and neighborhood groups for seasonal events including a tree lighting, a bonfire and a golf cart parade, and said the city rededicated the library community room to longtime librarian Bonnie Grama.
Dickinson County, Iowa
Chairman Warburton presented photos of an output pipe in distress on Drainage District 45; staff referenced a court order from Judge Borse requiring repairs and were directed to contact the contractor to pursue fixes now rather than return to court.
Kosciusko County, Indiana
Kosciusko County approved a $475,000 purchase agreement to acquire the Ameriprise building at 225 N. Buffalo St. to expand county parking; closing is set on or before March 31 and the seller may remain 30 days after closing; county attorney said the purchase resolves an eminent-domain matter and is below an agreed appraisal.
Silver Bow County, Montana
At a Dec. 23, 2025 Judiciary Committee meeting, Butte‑Silver Bow commissioners moved multiple resolutions to final reading — including a budget amendment for Town Pump Inc. donations and adoption of an ADA transition plan — and approved several claims and refunds; one redevelopment funding item was held pending public hearing.
Codington County, South Dakota
At its Dec. 23 meeting the Codington County Board approved Resolution 2025‑24 vacating a right‑of‑way in the Pulsley Subdivision, authorized a HAZMAT‑plan update (partially grant‑funded), approved a five‑year Johnson Controls HVAC service contract and a 2.6% COLA for nonunion staff, and hired a part‑time deputy starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Kosciusko County, Indiana
Commissioners approved the sheriff's request to adopt an Indiana Sheriffs Association policy-management system and authorized a deposit to secure a new AI-enabled full-body scanner for the county jail, to be funded with commissary funds and pursued grant support.
City Council Meetings, City of Sidney, Cheyenne County, Nebraska
At its Dec. 23 meeting, the City Council approved a $50,000 purchase of a 3/4-ton Chevy Silverado for the water department (funded from the department's equipment reserve) and voted to enter closed session to discuss interim city manager and deputy clerk positions.
Dickinson County, Iowa
After a citizen request and confirmation that the sheriff had no objection, the Dickinson County Board voted to remove two no‑parking signs along 237th Avenue.
Codington County, South Dakota
Senator Glenn Vilhauer told the Codington County Board the Legislature convenes Jan. 13, expects hundreds of bills, and highlighted property‑tax proposals, the governor's sales‑tax option for local property‑tax relief, the state budget and data‑center debates; he urged constituents to identify themselves when contacting legislators.
Dickinson County, Iowa
Supervisors debated recommended increases for elected officials (motions for 3% and 3.5% were proposed) but the transcript does not clearly record a final vote outcome for elected-official raises; the board did approve a 3% raise for non‑elected county staff.
St. Pete Beach, Pinellas County, Florida
Mayor Adrian Petrella said the city’s public works department will inspect and clean more than 38 miles of sewer lines in a yearlong project, referencing roughly 850 manhole covers; he provided no contractor or firm start date in the update.
Silver Bow County, Montana
The Butte-Silver Bow Council opened a public hearing Dec. 23 on a $200,000 Montana Main Street grant for redevelopment of the Phoenix Building, heard a proponent, and voted 8-0 to place the communication on file while staff works to create budget authority for FY 2025–26.
Brentwood Town, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
The select board agreed to pause payment of a $30,000 invoice from KRT (first of two payments for revaluation work) until the contractor meets the town to review data‑collection steps as required by contract and begins field visits.
Buffalo County, South Dakota
County staff reported submission of a Larson Bridge grant application, deferred work on a previously awarded roof grant to 2026, and early planning for a cybersecurity and website upgrade that may require new '.gov' addresses for county email accounts.
Dickinson County, Iowa
The Dickinson County Board approved awarding a $88,300 bid to Corey Jurgens Construction to complete District 19 main open‑ditch repairs after ISG reported the lone bid matched the engineer's estimate; work includes excavation, bank shaping, riprap and two pipe replacements.
Mills, Natrona, Wyoming
The council announced and administered the oath to Deputy Clerk Jessica Radland, who swore to support and defend the U.S. and Wyoming constitutions and attested she had not knowingly violated election or appointment laws.
Silver Bow County, Montana
The Silver Bow County finance and budget committee approved an expenditure list totaling $2,862,587.24 on Dec. 3, 2025, and reviewed budget transfers including $15,116 for the treasurer's office and $3,500 for parks-and-rec bank fees; staff clarified federal grant reporting and single-audit thresholds.
Brentwood Town, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
The board revised a proposed workplace childcare policy to remove language barring elected or appointed officials and committee members from bringing children to town offices, and approved the amended policy to retain a prohibition only for employees while allowing supervised attendance during meetings.
Mills, Natrona, Wyoming
A Mills resident sharply criticized prior efforts to replace or remove a problematic fire hydrant and urged action; the council said it is pursuing funding but provided no timeline or commitment on the record.
Buffalo County, South Dakota
Buffalo County approved a contingency transfer of $11,500 to cover audit and coroner costs and an auto-supplement to move $1,128,672.94 in grant receipts into the proper budget lines for 2025, motions that passed by voice vote at the meeting.
Buffalo County, South Dakota
Peter Lenkeek and other speakers told commissioners that Chamberlain accepts mental-health referrals only from the Buffalo County mental health board, highlighting transportation gaps and the need for tribal representation on the board to streamline urgent referrals and transfers.
Mills, Natrona, Wyoming
The council approved Resolutions 2025-44 and 2025-45 to vacate and replat portions of Midway Subdivision and to make a minor boundary adjustment between Lots 15 and 16; one council member abstained on each Midway vote.
Brentwood Town, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Select Board approved 6‑month automated/6‑month manual budget figures for recycling ($150,203) and waste disposal ($381,084) and discussed a warrant article that would fund continued manual pickup if voters choose it; board also debated contract termination and possible parceling of recycling from the Casella contract.
2024 San Juan County Commission, San Juan County Commission, San Juan County Commission and Boards, San Juan County, Utah
The San Juan County Planning Commission unanimously recommended updates to the general plan's land-use section on Dec. 23, 2025, clarifying the future land-use map is advisory (not zoning), revising public-lands language, reframing agriculture and residential wording, and noting a separate water element will be integrated later.
Mills, Natrona, Wyoming
The Mills City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-43 to replat Lot 3 of Charter Heights as Ridge West, a subdivision the city expects to yield roughly 80–86 homes and include easements for drainage, power and the Caspero Irrigation District.
Buffalo County, South Dakota
Public comments at the Buffalo County commission meeting praised the county emergency manager for coordinating multi-department responses and securing grants; commissioners requested written reports and discussed updating the existing emergency-management contract and annual emergency-plan obligations.
Northfield Town, Washington County, Vermont
Northfield Town Select Board discussed options for interim police leadership and mutual-aid coverage after its sole on-duty officer disclosed a medical leave. The sheriff said neighboring agencies may assist but asked that Northfield compensate for increased support; the board moved into executive session on personnel to consider appointing an interim manager.
Brentwood Town, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
The select board approved a $45,000 sole‑source purchase of TASER 7 units for department officers, conditioned on written sole‑source documentation; the board also moved to hire and proceed with swearing in Brandon Cooper, a certified officer from Southampton.
Penobscot County, Maine
Commissioners received a preliminary briefing on a proposed 30-year tax-increment financing (TIF) for Hammond Ridge that could fund an operations building, fire apparatus and infrastructure; no formal TIF decision or financial terms were approved.
Placer County, California
Alex Bridal, the main adviser for the Placer County Youth Commission, described the commission’s structure and priorities — including mental health, substance-use prevention and youth engagement — while several youth credited Bridal’s mentorship with influencing their career interests.
Northfield Town, Washington County, Vermont
The Northfield Town board voted to appoint Steve McKenzie as interim town manager and moved into executive session to discuss his contract. During public participation an attendee accused an individual of circulating personnel files and said they would contact federal prosecutors; the board said it would investigate.
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Central Coast regional staff and partners showcased free domestic-well testing, irrigated-lands nitrate sampling and multiple consolidation projects (Gatlin, Country Meadows, Echo Valley School, Springfield Road/Moss Landing) as examples of interim and long-term solutions delivered with SAFER support.
Penobscot County, Maine
A county recovery committee recommended 12 grants from opioid-settlement funds and the Penobscot County Commission voted to approve the slate, funding a mix of prevention, harm-reduction, treatment and recovery initiatives across the county.
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
The board approved a structural-engineering as-needed agreement (Gibson Thomas), a tax-compromise for a Wampum property being converted for community use, a Federated Library System appointment, and budget amendments including Project Lifesaver and a $15,000 workers' compensation refund. All votes were unanimous.
Greeley City, Weld County, Colorado
Owner Zach Wert says Bulldog Pub and Grub preserved its previous owner's memorabilia and community vibe after he purchased the bar in June 2022; he highlighted a signature Bulldog pizza, house-made ranch and a locally blended bourbon finished in Weller barrels.
Penobscot County, Maine
The Penobscot County Commission opened a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget, approved a roughly $1 million reduction, and reiterated calls for state action to address rising jail costs while staff prepare a revised budget for final vote.
State Water Resources Control Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Office of Legislative Affairs summarized bills affecting drinking water: AB 1096 increases lead-testing transparency in schools, SB 31 expands recycled-water uses and requires Board rulemaking, SB 466 provides liability protections for hexavalent-chromium compliance (effective Jan. 2026); SB 454 (PFAS fund) was vetoed.
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
After a November security breach affected its OnSolve/Code Red service and revoked IPAWS certificates, Lawrence County approved a three-year, discounted subscription with Reed Group to restore mass-notification capabilities. The contract passed unanimously; initial activation expected within days.
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Aitkin County commissioners approved the 2026 budget; Auditor Kathleen Ryan said the final levy increase was 5.24%, with planned one-time uses of fund balance for capital projects, a planning and zoning software upgrade, and a $2,000,000 state bond for HHS building remodeling.
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
At a regular meeting, Lawrence County commissioners publicly thanked two outgoing judges and the county sheriff for decades of service, heard remarks from judges and the sheriff, and noted swearing-in ceremonies for newly elected judges in January 2026.
Aitkin County, Minnesota
County Administrator David presented a major rewrite of the board's rules of procedure. Commissioners debated whether the rules should require two readings of ordinances or allow adoption after one public hearing; staff will return a draft to the board in January with language preserving options.
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
County staff updated the board on a package of ordinance revisions: a planning commission recommendation to adopt revised shoreline buffers (including using the defined term 'no maintenance buffer'), administrative septic-code cleanups tied to MPCA guidance, and next steps to draft rules for utility-scale solar, wind and data centers; commissioners debated buffer widths and whether to impose a moratorium on applications.
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Facilities Manager Jim Bright told the board the Health & Human Services building remodel is on schedule and within contingency spending to date; mechanical work is largely complete and furniture/technology procurement is underway with furniture expected to arrive in spring.
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Staff proposed and commissioners signaled support for having prerecorded county board meetings rebroadcast on the Brainerd community cable channel. The service would be provided at no cost through a city–college partnership; staff will coordinate logistics and aim to begin rebroadcasts in January.
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Aitkin County Veteran Services Officer Penny Arms reported a decline in local veterans to about 1,392 and outlined federal benefits flowing into the county (she cited roughly $10.6 million in compensation/pension and about $14 million in VA medical expenditures), described outreach, van trips, and state grant uses for 2024.
Torrance City, Los Angeles County, California
City of Torrance event coordinated by fire and police departments, Torrance Memorial and volunteers distributed a record number of donated bicycles and toys to families within Torrance Unified School District, organizers said.
Aitkin County, Minnesota
The Aitkin County Board voted unanimously to adopt a package of 2026 budget resolutions, including levy figures and fund transfers for Long Lake conservation and other departmental allocations; the board also approved carryover reserves earmarking $2 million toward the Health & Human Services building project.
Weber County Commission, Weber County Commission and Boards, Weber County, Utah
Commissioners discussed restarting design and procurement for a planned medical/mental-health expansion at the sheriff's office with a $30 million budget: about $10 million from opioid settlement funds and $20 million from county capital projects. They directed staff to begin procurement with clear value-engineering and firm budget limits to avoid surprises.
Weber County Commission, Weber County Commission and Boards, Weber County, Utah
County planners presented a request to rezone about 65 acres for the Bridal (Midas) residential development, including 17 acres of park proposed for dedication to the Westmoreland Parks District. Commissioners accepted planning commission's unanimous recommendation but asked for traffic studies, engineering on sewer/will-serve and confirmation of secondary water before moving to public hearing.
McLeod County, Minnesota
Miles Sebold said the Guiding Light early learning center is now open with 42 slots for preschool and school-age children and provided an enrollment phone number. The EDA supported placement and promotional outreach.
Weber County Commission, Weber County Commission and Boards, Weber County, Utah
County staff told commissioners that two contracted doctors who perform court-ordered mental-health evaluations requested a pay increase. Commissioners agreed to a $25-per-evaluation bump for those two evaluators pending staff confirmation that the county budget can absorb the change.
McLeod County, Minnesota
Miles Sebold reviewed the Hutchinson Economic Development Authority's mission and past projects — State Theater, Cornerstone Commons, downtown streetscape, Coop Cenex cleanup, farmers market work with the McLeod County Rail Authority, Cobblestone Inn, the Enterprise Center (built for about $2.4 million), and recruitment/expansion wins including Warrior Manufacturing, Uponor/GF, Zephyr Wind Services and RD Machine.
Sacramento County, California
The Sheriff Community Review Commission presented an annual report urging improved coordination after a policy change limiting sheriff responses to certain mental‑health calls; the commission recommended restoring co‑response crisis teams, fixing 911/988 interoperability gaps, and providing regular data; the board asked staff to draft a resolution encouraging sheriff participation in the commission.
Sacramento County, California
The county's third‑party administrator, George Hill Company, reported an increase in open liability claims for FY 2024–25—driven largely by alleged historic abuse (AB218) cases—and told supervisors most claims are small but a few very large cases drive overall costs.
McLeod County, Minnesota
Miles Sebold said construction on the Landing has resumed after a cold-weather pause, steel has arrived, and the mixed-use project is scheduled to open in December 2026; the EDA also described it elsewhere as an 81-apartment downtown project.
McLeod County, Minnesota
Economic development director Miles Sebold said the city increased tax-increment financing support for the Jorgensen Hotel project from about $792,000 to roughly $1,170,000 after the developer provided updated cost estimates; demolition of the Cook Jewelry building is expected in January–February.
Sacramento County, California
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved vacating a 20‑foot portion of March Smith Way in Fair Oaks while reserving an underlying public utility easement, after neighbors described safety issues and an attorney for an affected property asked for more time to provide notice-related evidence.
Adams County, Indiana
The board approved minutes, routine claims, a six-month lease for Meridian Health Services (WIC), and a new employee policy manual effective Jan. 3, 2026. Commissioners also canceled next week's meeting and accepted monthly reports.