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A question on #CivilSociety #PublicParticipation tabled by Mike Wood on 26-10-2026 has been answered by Mark Ferguson. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-10-26/38226
November 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Governor Abbott is demanding a pause on data-center permits in Texas, emphasizing that local concerns and resource protection must come first.

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Letter from Gov. Abbott read into record urging pause on data-center permits
A letter from Gov. Greg Abbott to the TCEQ about Beacon Data Centers’ permit applications was read into the court record; the letter directs TCEQ to pause data-center-related permits until ERCOT completes an audit and to ensure local concerns are heard.
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November 3, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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The Planning Commission is gearing up for a public hearing on Downtown Livability 2.0, aiming to reshape our city's downtown with exciting new amendments!

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Planning Commission asks staff to set public hearing for Downtown Livability 2.0 LUCA
The commission voted to ask staff to schedule a public hearing on the Downtown Livability 2.0 land‑use code amendments after staff showed revisions to active‑use requirements, small‑business incentives, sidewalk standards and other clarifications.
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November 1, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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The Page County Board of Supervisors just heard intense public debate over a new solar energy ordinance set to reshape local energy regulations, with crucial decisions looming on Nov. 5.

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Page County holds public hearing on proposed 2026 solar ordinance; action delayed to Nov. 5
The Page County Board of Supervisors heard a full reading of proposed Ordinance 2026-1 and extensive public comment for and against the measure. Supervisors closed the hearing and agreed to take further action at a Nov. 5 meeting after a motion to waive later readings was withdrawn.
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November 3, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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Miami Springs residents are pushing back against vague ballot language that could allow towering 11-story residential buildings in their community!

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Residents and city officials spar over ballot language that would allow taller multifamily buildings in Zone 3
At a Miami Springs public meeting, residents challenged wording on a proposed charter amendment that would permit residential buildings up to 120 feet (about 11 stories) in a portion of the Northwest 36th Street District; the city attorney defended the ballot summary as legally constrained and staff said the change applies only to Zone 3 east of East Drive.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is set to make a pivotal decision regarding Oklahoma Gas and Electric's motion that could reshape the energy landscape in the state.

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Motion to address record on appeal in OG&E preapproval case before Oklahoma Corporation Commission
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is scheduled Nov. 3, 2026, to consider Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company’s “Motion to Address Record on Appeal” in Case No. PUD2025-000084, a preapproval filing under 17 O.S. § 286(C) that is tied to a pending state Supreme Court case. Commissioners may take arguments and could vote on proposed orders.
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November 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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The Davis Climate and Environmental Justice Commission has taken a bold step by forming a subcommittee to tackle the future of city tree management and its funding implications.

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Davis commission forms two‑member subcommittee to advise on city tree management
The Climate and Environmental Justice Commission voted unanimously to form a two‑member subcommittee (Anne and Jordan) to study council questions about whether new street trees should remain city assets, funding options and implications of partial privatization.
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October 31, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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Howard County commissioners have decided to table crucial agreements for the Ranger solar project, raising concerns over drainage and community input.

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Howard County commissioners table three draft Ranger Solar agreements after drainage questions
County attorneys presented road-use, drainage and decommissioning agreements tied to the proposed Locomotive (Ranger) solar project; following public and drainage-board questions a commissioner moved to table all three agreements and the board voted to delay action.
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November 3, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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Trustees are divided over a controversial height increase for a downtown project, debating whether design tweaks truly benefit the community or just the aesthetics.

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Trustees debate downtown height rules as applicants seek modest increase
Trustees split over whether the applicant demonstrated a sufficient community benefit to justify raising the downtown height limit from 35 to 38 feet. Supporters pointed to stepped‑back massing and reduced rooftop equipment; skeptics asked for measurable mitigation — trees, material changes or deeded benefits.
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October 31, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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Major policy updates are on the horizon for North Carolina schools, including new paid parental leave and improved transparency for instructional materials.

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Board reviews PLS policy updates; parental involvement policy moved to action
District staff presented a package of PLS‑recommended policy updates; the board placed Policy 13.10 (parental involvement) on action for further review and confirmed that changes to the public participation rule will take effect after second‑read approval and public notice.
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November 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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Commissioners in Rhea County took a surprising step back to amend a controversial resolution that could have silenced their ability to communicate with constituents about important updates.

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Commissioners amend termination language after concerns it would bar communication
Before final adoption, the board recessed to an executive session and amended language in the termination resolution after commissioners warned the original drafting could prohibit them from receiving updates or answering constituents about NLIC.
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November 1, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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The Town of Ridgway is set to unveil a draft budget that reveals a $4.8 million spending plan, sparking crucial discussions about fiscal stability and community investments.

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Ridgway presents draft 2027 budget showing $4.8M in general fund spending
The Town of Ridgway is scheduled to review a draft 2027 budget that projects $3.45 million in general fund revenues and $4.81 million in general fund expenditures, leaving a projected ending fund balance of $2.62 million; council direction and amendments are sought at the October 31, 2026 retreat.
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October 31, 2026 at 5:51 AM
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Residents are calling for urgent changes in Las Cruces Utilities' inspection practices after alarming reports reveal potential lead risks in daycares and schools.

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Residents press Las Cruces to fix utility inspection records and address lead risk
Multiple public commenters questioned Las Cruces Utilities' inspection records and materials reporting for daycares and schools, alleging inaccurate addresses, inconsistencies about galvanized versus plastic piping, and a high prevalence of brass connectors that can leach lead.
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November 3, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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City Council chaos unfolds as Ricardo Verdugo claims he's the only lawful member, igniting public outrage and calls for legal action against recalled officials.

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Council member Verdugo protests council's authority after recall; public urges enforcement
Ricardo Verdugo placed a formal objection, saying a Kings County DA cease-and-desist left him the only lawful council member; multiple public commenters said recalled officials should step down and urged court action.
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November 2, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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The CRA board has officially ranked the top proposals for the 5640 Main Street site, setting the stage for a transformative new project in New Port Richey!

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CRA board ranks four proposals, directs staff to negotiate with top choice; legal steps noted
After presentations, the board ranked Main Street Reserve first, the Cody (Starett) second, Brainstorm third and MAPS fourth, and voted (4–1) to direct staff to begin negotiations with the top-ranked proposer while following statutory public-notice rules for any property transfer.
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October 31, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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Pine Island's City Council has reached a groundbreaking settlement to resolve AUAR litigation, paving the way for enhanced environmental reviews and community engagement.

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Pine Island council approves settlement to end AUAR litigation
The Pine Island City Council approved a settlement intended to resolve litigation over the city's AUAR. Counsel said the agreement requires a supplemental environmental review, state EAW submission, public comment periods and two public meetings, including a virtual session facilitated by Google.
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November 2, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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Park County has officially adopted its budget for 2027, but not without a surprising twist involving a rounding discrepancy that raised eyebrows during the meeting!

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Park County adopts 2027 budget, amends general fund mill levy
The Park County Commission voted to adopt the countyfinal budget for fiscal year 2027 with an amendment setting the general fund mill levy to 17.11 after a public hearing and brief public comments urging restored services.
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November 2, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Alameda County is gearing up for a heated minimum-wage battle as the committee prepares to propose a competing measure to the ambitious $30 wage initiative!

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Alameda County committee directs staff to develop competing minimum-wage ballot measure
After hearing BAE's analysis of a $30 an hour ballot initiative, the Unincorporated Services Committee voted to direct county counsel and economic development staff to prepare a competing minimum-wage measure for the unincorporated area and to form an ad hoc working group for public input.
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November 1, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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Avenal residents are demanding that recalled city council members step down and threatening legal action, igniting a fiery debate at the recent council meeting.

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Residents press council to honor recall, oppose new fire fees
Public commenters at the Avenal council meeting urged the council to recognize recall results and demanded recalled members step down; one longtime resident also opposed a proposed fire department fee schedule as burdensome to households and businesses.
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November 2, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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A pivotal public hearing on a proposed Tier Three Battery Energy Storage System in Clay is set for November 4, 2026, but vital details about the project remain undisclosed.

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Public hearing scheduled for Tier Three battery storage project in industrial district
Town Board Case #1267 requests a Special Permit under Chapter 209 for a Tier Three Battery Energy Storage System on about 2.65 acres in the I‑1 Industrial District; a public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2026 at 7:50 P.M.
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November 3, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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Residents are demanding more than just promises as they push for detailed road-use agreements and independent inspections before the Mason Plains project moves forward.

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Residents press for signed road‑use agreement and pre/post surveys for Mason Plains project
Local residents told the Effingham County committee the Mason Plains special‑use application lacks executed road‑use agreements and engineering evidence of route capacity; they asked for site‑specific surveys, independent pavement testing and enforceable financial assurance tied to repair obligations.
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November 3, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Homeowners in Hickory Wild are raising alarms over the county's proposed land acquisition for a new road, demanding transparency and due process before any decisions are made.

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Commission hears homeowners' objections to proposed eminent domain for John Duke Tyler Boulevard
Homeowners urged the Montgomery County Commission to defer a resolution authorizing acquisition of a roughly 1,006 sq ft strip of Hickory Wild HOA property for the John Duke Tyler Boulevard extension and criticized the prospect of eminent domain before voluntary purchase negotiations and appraisals were completed.
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November 3, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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Brewster County residents are demanding that water use be prioritized over profits in tax-abatement requests, pushing for strict assessments and transparency to protect their vital aquifers.

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Residents press Brewster County to tie abatements to water protections and independent reviews
Multiple public commenters told the commission that any tax incentives must be contingent on quantified water-use limits, third-party environmental studies and stronger variance/hearing procedures; speakers cited local aquifer uncertainty and urged bonds or surety to cover road and infrastructure damage.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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The Town of Clay is gearing up for a crucial evening on Nov. 4, 2026, where residents can voice their opinions on the proposed 2027 budgets before the Board makes its decisions!

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Town Board to hold public hearings and consider adoption of 2027 budgets on Nov. 4
The Town Board is scheduled to hold public hearings on multiple 2027 budgets (Special Districts, Fire Protection, Uniform Water, Preliminary Budget) beginning at 7:35 P.M. and to consider their adoption later in the agenda on Nov. 4, 2026.
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November 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Residents are raising their voices against a controversial library board overhaul that critics say strips towns of their say in trustee appointments, calling it "taxation and obligation without representation."

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Residents say county sidelined municipal voice on library board; call for restored participation
Public commenters told the commission that a rewrite of the library board ordinance removed municipal participation and consolidated appointment authority to the county, calling the change "taxation and obligation without representation" and urging restoration of municipal input on trustee selection.
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November 3, 2026 at 6:34 AM