What happened on Friday, 15 October 2021
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously approve Jackie Fielder's appointment to the public seat for November.
Arkansas State Treasurer's Office, Arkansas
The board approved amended minutes, record-keeping and reporting requirements, the collateralization policy, a code of ethics and criminal background checks, accepted the compliance officer's report on CAFR close and risk assessment, and approved the DUEC report on drug-coverage decisions.
Arkansas State Treasurer's Office, Arkansas
Treasurer Milligan told the State Board of Finance the short-term portfolio earned about $659,000 for Q4 and the long-term portfolio about $10.5 million, bringing Q4 revenue to $11.16 million and FY total to $35.4 million; the board voted to accept the report.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFPUC plans emergency water conservation measures amid severe drought conditions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners explore clean energy incentives and building decarbonization efforts in the Bay Area.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
Facilities staff reported field repairs and irrigation work; committee members debated adding removable outfield fencing so the fields can serve baseball/softball, soccer, marching band and limited football practice. Some members warned the multiuse plan could undercut a previously approved $275,000 project to restore baseball/softball fields.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee approved several routine and policy items by voice vote, including warrants, facility use requests, KHBR (sponsorship/advertising), a MIIA post‑65 Medicare participation, district goals and a food service substitute pay increase.
Arkansas State Treasurer's Office, Arkansas
The board approved a one-year renewal for Colonial Life that raises the state's cost for the $10,000 life benefit by about $70,000 (from roughly $920,000 to $990,000, paid from a FICA savings account) and approved an extension for the Health Advantage third-party administrator, moving PMPM from $20.55 to $22.51, a plan-wide increase of about $3.7 million.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Brooks stresses importance of public call-ins during live LAFCO meetings for robust participation
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
CPUC introduces payment plans and support programs for residential and commercial electricity customers.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee reviewed draft policy BEDH to limit public‑comment speakers to three minutes and clarify that public comment is not a question‑and‑answer period. Members debated fairness and community access and agreed to post the policy for review and bring it back for approval at a future meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Jackie Fielder presents qualifications for LAFCO commissioner role focused on public banking and decarbonization.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
Superintendent Jason DeFalco presented spring 2021 MCAS data showing strong participation but mixed academic results, with math lagging and some subgroup declines. After discussing targeted interventions and equity priorities, the committee approved the district goals to increase proficiency and accelerate learning.
Arkansas State Treasurer's Office, Arkansas
The board authorized DFA and the Treasurer's Office to pull proposed rules from the Arkansas Legislative Council for a holistic review. Consultants from Federated Hermes and Arnold & Porter recommended clarifying guidelines to allow corporate obligations, institutional CDs, SEC Rule 144A and Reg D private placements, and applying a prudent-investor approach.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Advocates praise Jackie Fielder for her vision on public banking and clean energy.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents urge officials to address water leaks and improve conservation efforts in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFPUC Clean Power SF staff reported stable enrollment and progress on renewable and storage procurements, described a NextEra contract amendment to add battery storage, and detailed customer arrears (about 25,000 residential accounts 60+ days past due) and CPUC repayment protections.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Local Agency Formation Commission unanimously appointed Jackie Fielder to a public member seat (term through Feb. 22, 2022) after hearing her remarks and receiving public endorsement; motion passed 3-0.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFPUC water staff reported regional storage at about 60% of capacity and said they will seek a local water shortage declaration and a regional 10% use reduction; commissioners requested ZIP-code and department-level water-use data for a November follow-up.