What happened on Monday, 04 October 2021
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Board opens public hearing for liquor license transfer at Langhorne gas station
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
At its Oct. 4 meeting the board approved routine consent items and land development, enacted an ordinance regulating massage parlors, authorized advertisement for an alternative‑energy ordinance, and approved a crossing‑guards contract; the board denied a liquor‑license transfer (R‑286).
San Francisco County, California
CAC considers multiple candidates focused on housing, public safety, and community engagement.
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee voted unanimously to adopt findings under Assembly Bill 361 and Gov. Code §54953(e), allowing the committee to continue meeting remotely due to the ongoing state of emergency; a public caller argued the item belonged before the full board but legal counsel's advice differed.
San Francisco County, California
Council passes ordinance banning city-funded travel to states restricting voting access.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve ordinance expanding medical cannabis dispensary permits and cannabis event pilot program.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Kai Inc seeks to renovate Pecernos gas station and add beer sales while ensuring compliance.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Board reviewed a five‑year capital plan that includes four patrol vehicles (two hybrids), a drone, park improvements, a $57,000 surveillance upgrade at the municipal center and multiple public‑works equipment purchases to be vetted at upcoming budget workshops.
San Francisco County, California
Regulators address challenges converting medical cannabis dispensaries to permanent status in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted 3‑0 to forward an ordinance that would allow neighborhood‑serving social service and philanthropic facility uses with conditional use authorization in parts of the Chinatown Mixed Use Special Use District and clarify nonconforming use reestablishment rules.
San Francisco County, California
Tracy Jacks seeks council position following withdrawal of applicant Mr. Stearns.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township discusses transferring a liquor license and expanding operations at a gas station.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
After public comment and board questioning about church proximity and traffic access, the Middletown Board of Supervisors voted 5‑0 to deny the transfer of Pennsylvania liquor license R‑286 to a convenience store at 452 South Bellevue Ave.
San Francisco County, California
Board adopts findings to maintain remote meetings for 30 days due to state of emergency.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted 3‑0 to send a resolution of intention to rename a stairwell at Sonora Lane after a man who died following a violent attack; Supervisor Stephanie introduced the measure and the committee amended the text to update the Stop AAPI Hate incident count from 7,000 to 9,000.
San Francisco County, California
The committee advanced recommendations to appoint Madeline Howie, Autumn Adame, Jason Henderson and Tracy Jacks to four Market & Octavia Community Advisory Committee seats, and continued seats 1 and 2 to the call of the chair to allow additional outreach and ensure eligible applicants.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors pass ordinance to promote social services in Chinatown Mixed Use Special Use District.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted to send to the full Board an ordinance amending Chapter 12X of the Administrative Code to prohibit city-funded travel and contracting in states that have enacted laws restricting voting access; sponsor President Walton said the change would add states such as Arizona and Wyoming to the city's covered-state list.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown plans electric vehicle charging stations and updates on drainage improvements and IT upgrades.
San Francisco County, California
City takes a stand against voter discrimination with new travel legislation.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted 3‑0 to recommend an ordinance extending medical cannabis dispensary temporary authorizations through Dec. 31, 2022, delaying required conversions to cannabis retail until Jan. 1, 2023, and extending the cannabis event permit pilot through Dec. 31, 2023. Office of Cannabis staff cited a backlog of equity applications.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve renaming Sonora Lane to honor Visha Ratanapakdi and the Stop Asian Hate movement.
San Francisco County, California
Committee encourages public comments via phone and email during teleconference meetings.
San Francisco County, California
The committee recommended Ryan McGilly, a UFCW Local 5 organizer, to fill the labor-representative seat (seat 10) on the Cannabis Oversight Committee; members cited UFCW's representation of industry workers and voted to forward the recommendation to the full Board.
San Francisco County, California
The Land Use & Transportation Committee voted 3‑0 on Oct. 4 to adopt findings under AB 361 that allow the Board and its committees to continue meeting remotely for the next 30 days; the full Board will consider the same findings the following day.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township designates October 2021 as fire prevention month and schedules budget workshops.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors support renaming Sonora Lane to Visha Ratanapakhti Way in memory of violence victim.
San Francisco County, California
Community leaders advocate for sustainable solutions in Market Octavia to enhance livability.
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
The State Agencies & Governmental Affairs — Senate postponed consideration of a bill from Senator English after an amendment arrived and members said a related map must be produced; the presiding official adjourned the meeting until the call of the chair.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Board considers liquor license for convenience store near Route 1 as local residents voice objections
INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
A senate committee approved a resolution supporting stronger consumer privacy protections in banking and criticizing the proposed Indirect Reconciliation Act; sponsor Senator Blake Johnson said the bill would require banks to report small-dollar account movements to the IRS. The measure passed by voice vote and will go to the Senate floor.