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May 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Back in Glasgow today to chat all things #intergovernmentalrelations #ukinternalmarket and #commonframeworks with experts and MSPs in Strathclyde - always lovely to chat about devolution in Scotland, and to take the ferry* across a very sunny sea!

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January 8, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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Flagler County's legal team is diving into a potential showdown after the City of Bunnell approved a controversial "class 1 landfill" that may violate county policies.

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Flagler County attorney to research legal options after Bunnell OKs landfill-like use
County Attorney Michael Rodriguez told commissioners he will research whether the City of Bunnell's recent approval of a use the applicant described as a "class 1 landfill" is inconsistent with the county comprehensive plan. Commissioners gave consensus to prepare options and a report at the next meeting.
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September 3, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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Court members are demanding answers on a controversial $4 million pilot payment that could leave Carroll County shortchanged while the city reaps the rewards.

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Officials press developer on $4 million 'pilot' payment and city share of taxes
Court members pressed the developer about a negotiated $4 million pilot payment tied to a prior sale of Carrollton utility assets and questioned why the city would receive more revenue than the county for property outside city limits; the developer said the payment was part of earlier negotiations and would be handled in tri‑party agreement discussions.
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August 25, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Lantana Town Council has taken a bold step, voting unanimously to start conflict-resolution procedures with South Palm Beach over potentially confusing new ordinances!

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#LantanaPalmBeachCounty #FL #MunicipalGovernance #CitizenPortal #IntergovernmentalRelations
Lantana council unanimously approves resolution to start Chapter 164 dispute process with South Palm Beach
Lantana's Town Council voted 5-0 on Aug. 17, 2026 to adopt Resolution R-09-2026, authorizing officials to initiate Chapter 164 intergovernmental conflict-resolution procedures with the town of South Palm Beach after attorney Max Lohman said recent South Palm Beach ordinances risk creating jurisdictional confusion and litigation.
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August 19, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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Tensions rise in Parksley as council members debate whether to bill the railroad for maintenance, all while awaiting crucial CDBG funding news!

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Council weighs billing Canonie for track maintenance as CDBG outcome awaits
Councilmembers debated whether to bill Canonie (railroad entity) for grass-cutting and maintenance along tracks in town limits while the CDBG application decision is pending; council agreed to schedule a meeting with Canonie and county representatives to seek a compromise.
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August 16, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Vernon Hills just approved substantial reimbursements for T-Mobile and Verizon as part of a major police campus upgrade—what does this mean for local infrastructure?

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Vernon Hills approves reimbursements to T‑Mobile and Verizon for cell‑site work tied to police campus project
The board approved three separate resolutions: authorizing lease/amendment reimbursement agreements with T‑Mobile (not to exceed $185,000) and Verizon (not to exceed $35,000) for enclosure relocation at 754 Lakeview Parkway, and extending the Metra commuter station agreement to 2036. All three passed by unanimous roll call.
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August 16, 2026 at 4:18 AM
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The board is set to unveil an ambitious plan for a regional airport authority in Cass County that could unlock $550,000 in funding, but political complexities loom large.

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Board to present regional airport authority concept to Cass County; county mills could add funding
Board agreed to brief Cass County commissioners about forming a regional airport authority that could extend mill levies countywide; staff estimated county‑wide 2 mills could generate roughly $550,000 and noted political and accounting complexities.
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July 17, 2026 at 2:24 AM
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Pembroke Park is taking a stand against potential overbilling by hiring Ackerman LLP to explore recovery options from Hollywood’s wastewater agreement!

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#FL #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal #NegotiationStrategy #BillingTransparency
Pembroke Park hires Ackerman LLP to explore possible recovery from Hollywood over wastewater billing
The commission approved Resolution 2025-074 to engage Ackerman LLP as special counsel to evaluate a potential recovery from the City of Hollywood under the large-user wastewater agreement, while directing staff to pursue negotiation first and to return to the commission before incurring significant fees.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Boynton Beach is moving forward with annexing Palmyra and Bamboo Lane neighborhoods, despite a county objection that could spark a legal battle!

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#BoyntonBeachPalmBeachCounty #FL #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal #BoyntonBeachAnnexation #WaterServiceAgreements
Boynton Beach says it will press ahead with Palmyra, Bamboo Lane annexations despite county objection
City staff told commissioners they will proceed with second readings for annexation of Palmyra and Bamboo Lane after the county sent a formal letter of objection; county may start the Chapter 164 dispute process and the city’s legal team is preparing a response to be shared with commissioners privately.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Tallahassee's city council is under fire after failing to collect critical fire service fees, jeopardizing community safety and funding.

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#LeonCounty #FL #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #LeonCountyFireServices #CivicAccountability
Tallahassee City Council Faces Accountability Over Fire Services Assessment Funding Discrepancies
City failed to collect agreed fire service fees, underfunding the assessment reserve account.
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August 13, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Waunakee's board meeting heatedly debated whether a fire commission is crucial for effective governance, spotlighting concerns over financial disparities and control in fire services.

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#WaunakeeDaneCounty #WI #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #IntergovernmentalRelations
Waunakee discusses intergovernmental fire department agreement amidst control and compliance concerns
Village officials debate fire commission necessity while addressing control and budget issues.
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April 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Yakima County Commissioners are gearing up for pivotal changes that could reshape local governance and enhance collaboration with the Yakima Nation!

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#YakimaCounty #WA #EnvironmentalOversight #CitizenPortal #IntergovernmentalRelations #GovernmentTransparency
Yakima County Commissioners review resolutions and discuss government-to-government communications
Commissioners evaluate settlement claims and outline steps for communication with Yakima Nation.
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April 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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New blog post from Prof Colin Reid @LawDundee @UKELA_LAW looking at #vapes and #gluetraps and what those two cases tell us about the UK #internalmarket and #intergovernmentalrelations

November 14, 2024 at 11:39 PM
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Enbridge Energy's tax court appeal could reshape fiscal landscapes across multiple Minnesota counties—are you ready for the potential impact?

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#MarshallCounty #MN #FiscalPolicy #EnergyRegulation #CitizenPortal #IntergovernmentalRelations
Marshall County discusses Enbridge Minnesota tax court appeal with neighboring counties
Enbridge Energy, LP's Minnesota Tax Court appeal was discussed by county staff and an Enbridge representative; Marshall County staff said coordination with other counties and the state will continue in the coming months.
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May 8, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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Mark Carney preaches co-operative federalism but doesn’t practise it
#Canada #MarkCarney #Politics #Federalism #Economy #CooperativeFederalism #CompetitiveFederalism #IntergovernmentalRelations #IndustrialStrategy #CouncilOfTheFederation #NationBuilding
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Mark Carney preaches co-operative federalism but doesn’t practise it | The-14
Mark Carney’s pledge of co-operative federalism faces scrutiny as critics argue Ottawa still favors competitive federalism over reform and collaboration.
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February 25, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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Carroll County's sheriff is set to end a crucial inmate-housing agreement with Calhoun County, sparking allegations of retaliation and concerns over lost revenue.

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Carroll County sheriff says he will give 90-day notice to end inmate-housing agreement with Calhoun County; Calhoun attorney calls move retaliatory
At an Oct. 20 Carroll County Board of Supervisors meeting, the county sheriff said he will give 90 days' notice to end an agreement to house Calhoun County inmates, citing operational problems; Calhoun and Sac county attorneys said the decision follows a press release about a proposed jail bond and called the action retaliatory. Polk County told a​
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October 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Winnebago County leaders are paving the way for innovative collaboration with a groundbreaking IT funding agreement that could redefine community services!

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#WinnebagoCounty #IA #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal #WinnebagoCountyCollaboration #InfrastructureChallenges
Lake Mills approves IT agreement with Hancock County for salary funding
Lake Mills authorizes IT director funding agreement with Hancock County for salary support.
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July 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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A bold new bill could determine the survival of Mulberry as it battles Gwinnett County for essential services and local governance.

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#GA #GeorgiaMulberry #CommunityEmpowerment #LocalGovernance #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal
Senator Dixon advocates for Mulberry's service delivery rights against Gwinnett County
Legislation aims to enforce Gwinnett County's compliance with intergovernmental agreements for Mulberry.
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February 26, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Dimple Ajmera led a pivotal meeting with city leaders to shape Charlotte's financial future—what new strategies are on the horizon?

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#CharlotteMecklenburgCounty #NC #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal #CharlotteBudget
Dimple Ajmera leads budget governance committee meeting with city officials and candidates
Committee members introduce themselves at the August 4 budget governance meeting.
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August 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Medford's City Council just took a bold step towards better governance by adopting a new charter that clarifies power divisions and enhances intergovernmental relations.

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Medford City Council adopts new charter to enhance municipal governance
Medford council approves charter ensuring clear division of powers and intergovernmental relations.
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May 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Senator Windiboy's passionate plea for fair funding in Montana's Lake County negotiations has sparked a heated debate about equity among tribes and counties—will the legislature rise to the challenge?

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#MT #ResourceDistribution #MontanaCounties #IntergovernmentalRelations
Senator Windiboy calls for fairness in Lake County funding negotiations
Senator Windiboy opposes funding allocation favoring Lake County over other counties and tribes.
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March 16, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Councilman Carter is pushing for new legislation that could reshape how Delaware's state laws impact county finances, citing significant unanticipated costs.

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#NewCastleCounty #DE #CitizenPortal #FiscalAccountability #NewCastleCountyFinance #IntergovernmentalRelations
Councilman Carter urges General Assembly to require fiscal-impact analyses for laws affecting counties
Councilman Carter introduced R26-111 asking the Delaware General Assembly to require comprehensive fiscal-impact analyses for state legislation that affects county operations and finances; several council members volunteered as cosponsors and the committee agreed to refine and table the item for further work.
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May 28, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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Washington County is pushing back against Metro’s proposed changes to housing oversight, demanding a fairer voting balance to protect county interests!

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#WashingtonCounty #OR #IntergovernmentalRelations #CivicAccountability
Washington County to ask Metro for limits on committee scope and city voting weight in SHS overhaul
County staff briefed the board on Metro's proposed restructuring of Supportive Housing Services oversight; commissioners asked staff to draft a letter urging that city votes not outnumber counties, that scope not be expanded without the IGA process, and that geographic distribution be applied to Metro council seats.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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@mpfpr.bsky.social continues #workshopseries for selected members of #Somalia’s 🇸🇴Federal Member State Assemblies with workshops focusing on #IntergovernmentalRelations in federal systems.
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July 24, 2024 at 3:11 PM