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Mayor Merlin Blackwell on the impacts of disinformation and polarization
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Committee to await written ethics opinion before scheduling council vote on CPA grant
After debate, the Finance Committee agreed to wait for a written opinion from the state ethics commission and to place the CPA grant item on the next Monday council agenda for a vote once the opinion is available; the meeting adjourned without a vote.
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Council approves charter-change ordinance, schedules Oct. 9, 2027 special election to cut council size
Ordinance No. 26-133 passed on Sept. 10 to submit a charter amendment to voters to reduce the Plaquemines Parish Council from nine to seven members; the council set an Oct. 9, 2027 special election and recorded a split vote.
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Retirees tell committee they fear loss of LEOFF‑1 medical protections
Several retired firefighters and disability board members told the committee that shifting administration or funding of LEOFF‑1 medical benefits could weaken longtime protections, urged stakeholder input on the staff survey and gave concrete membership and practice details for local boards.
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Mamakating board directs local moratorium law after hours of public opposition to data centers
After extended public comment citing water, noise and wildlife concerns, the Mamakating Town Board adopted a resolution directing the town attorney to draft a local moratorium law on data centers; counsel said the resolution itself has no immediate legal effect.
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South Cle Elum authorizes $8,500 annual membership in county advocacy consortium
The council authorized Mayor DeVere to sign an Interlocal Agreement joining the Kittitas County Regional Advocacy and Funding Consortium, setting South Cle Elum’s annual cost at $8,500; the agreement, reviewed by the town attorney, is due Oct. 1, 2026.
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Board appoints Scott Davis as Gloucester County administrator, effective Nov. 1
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Scott Davis as county administrator on Sept. 15; the board recorded the appointment and set an effective employment date of Nov. 1, with the agreement dated Sept. 15.
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Residents press Parsippany-Troy Hills council to ban data centers over water, noise and environmental concerns
Multiple residents urged the township to adopt a local ban or strong ordinance on certain data centers, citing water and electricity use, noise, environmental risk and loss of green space. Speakers said delays risk contracts and litigation and asked the council to draft local rules now.
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Crisis and Risk Psychology in Norway
Our new paper examines the psychology of municipal leadership in Norway for avoiding crises and risks from becoming disasters.
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County reviews legislative priorities as HR1-driven cuts reshape state budget
Multnomah County commissioners heard staff outline the process for forming a county legislative agenda and warned that federal changes from HR1 and recent state forecasts complicate funding for safety-net programs; the board will consider a final agenda in December.
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Residents, former officials urge supervisors to put Local Law No. 7 to voters
Dozens of residents, former county officials and a statewide comptroller warned Warren County supervisors that proposed Local Law No. 7—creating an appointed commissioner of finance—would curb the elected treasurer's independence and should go to a mandatory referendum or be clarified before any vote.
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County reviews legislative priorities as HR1-driven cuts reshape state budget
Multnomah County commissioners heard staff outline the process for forming a county legislative agenda and warned that federal changes from HR1 and recent state forecasts complicate funding for safety-net programs; the board will consider a final agenda in December.
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Residents, former officials urge supervisors to put Local Law No. 7 to voters
Dozens of residents, former county officials and a statewide comptroller warned Warren County supervisors that proposed Local Law No. 7—creating an appointed commissioner of finance—would curb the elected treasurer's independence and should go to a mandatory referendum or be clarified before any vote.
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Midland council adopts $504 million budget, keeps no-new-revenue tax rate
The Midland City Council approved the FY2026–27 budget and a no-new-revenue tax rate, preserving operational spending while using cash for one-time capital projects. Council also approved a pay increase for entry-level firefighters as part of amendments.
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Council adopts property-tax rate at no-new-revenue level
Edinburg's City Council approved an ordinance setting the 2026 property tax rate at 0.06300 per $100 of taxable value, a rate the city attorney and finance director said is below the no-new-revenue threshold.
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Assembly passes resolution urging ADA assistance for West Sioux access and port project
The assembly adopted a resolution encouraging ADA to assist with West Sioux access and a port project; the mayor said the resolution will be forwarded to the state after a prior letter had been put on hold for reconsideration.
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Committee flags state housing law changes (LD 2173) and possible ordinance updates
Members reviewed state legislation (LD 2173) that will require local ordinance changes by mid‑2027, including limits on planning-board review for small dwelling additions and allowances for certain childcare uses; staff will audit local code for compliance and return with edits.
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How Du Bois County’s proposed 1.9% LIT would be split among counties, towns, schools and fire/EMS
Task force members outlined the mechanics for dividing a proposed 1.9% local income tax: county and municipal components at 0.65% each, a fire/EMS cap of 0.4%, a non-municipal 0.2% share, and proposed inclusion of schools with distribution by student population.
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Du Bois County task force agrees to submit nonbinding 1.9% local income tax proposal
A Du Bois County municipal unit strategic task force agreed to submit a nonbinding local income tax (LIT) plan proposing a total 1.9% rate — county 0.65%, municipal 0.65%, fire/EMS 0.4%, non-municipal 0.2% — to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance by Dec. 1 for state consideration.
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Board approves budgets, contracts and capital work; highlights include curb/sidewalks and Motorola agreement
At its Sept. 18 meeting, the East Hampton Village Board approved a slate of resolutions on claims and warrants, multiple budget amendments (including $127,445 for curb and sidewalks and $173,270.04 for the town pond), a $350,171.58 Motorola maintenance agreement, a $308,020 paving agreement with National Grid, and acceptance of a $40,313.25 donation for the fire department barn.
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St. Helens council announces four city administrator finalists, moves into executive session
The St. Helens City Council named four finalists for city administrator — Brandon Dross, Lee Elliott, Eric Finch and Nitesh Thomas — and recessed into an executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(a) to consider employment. The public and Zoom attendees were asked to leave while the finalists proceeded to assigned rooms.
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Council conditionally approves selection of Lee Elliott as city administrator
At a special session, the St. Helens City Council voted to conditionally approve Lee Elliott as the next city administrator, pending background and reference checks and successful contract negotiation. The council also authorized two members to finalize contract terms before a final council vote.
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North Saint Paul sets preliminary 2027 levies, targets 6% increase
The North Saint Paul City Council approved preliminary 2027 levy resolutions for the city, HRA and EDA after a presentation by Finance Director Dan Winnick. The city portion of the preliminary levy is $8,947,702; final approval will follow the Truth in Taxation hearing in December.
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