What happened on Monday, 15 November 2021
San Francisco County, California
The Office of Cannabis supports exempting older dispensaries from public hearings while transferring permits.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted to table an ordinance proposing landmark designation of 447 Battery Street (Jones Thurbot Coffee Company building) after the sponsor moved to table the item; roll call recorded three ayes and the item was tabled.
San Francisco County, California
Public supports Julie Hsu for sheriff oversight and Timothy Menta for agency board.
San Francisco County, California
A broad hearing brought SFMTA, SFCTA, Planning and resilience staff to describe ConnectSF/Plan Bay Area/SFTP priorities (5‑minute frequent network, rail capacity projects on Geary/Nineteenth, and funding constraints). Supervisors and many public callers pressed agencies to prioritize service coverage for seniors and people with disabilities and to identify stable funding.
San Francisco County, California
Legislation aims to permit awnings and projecting signs for over 400 businesses out of compliance.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Residents question affordable units and traffic estimates for proposed 23-home development.
San Francisco County, California
Kojo expresses interest in serving on redevelopment oversight committee, leveraging data analytics expertise.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Director Misha Martin told the committee Pulaski County experienced an 88% increase in foster‑care placements since November 2019, and DCFS is reallocating positions, requesting additional targeted hires for Pulaski and contracting national consultants to stabilize the system.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted to recommend a Planning Code amendment that would allow businesses in many neighborhood commercial districts (including some Chinatown districts) to display their name on both awnings and projecting signs while retaining current size and illumination limits; the change drew both merchant support and neighborhood opposition over visual clutter and enforcement concerns.
San Francisco County, California
Nominee Timothy Kojo Menta told the Rules Committee he had not done in-depth research on redevelopment prior activities; supervisors pressed him on expectations for knowledge of tax increment and oversight duties, and the committee continued the nomination to the call of the chair.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Local leaders discuss open space and traffic issues at Summit Trace housing proposal meeting.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Director Misha Martin told the Senate Children and Youth Committee that Arkansas saw an 11% increase in children in foster care in SFY2021, workforce vacancies (198) and heightened caseloads; she described prevention programs, pay changes and targeted hires to stabilize counties such as Pulaski.
San Francisco County, California
City officials tackle transportation and housing planning amid rising demand and equity challenges.
San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee on Nov. 15 advanced multiple mayoral nominations to the full board, accepted the mayor’s withdrawal of one nominee and sent another appointment back for further review. Several motions to amend clerical language and forward recommendations passed without objection.
San Francisco County, California
The Land Use & Transportation Committee voted to recommend to the full Board an ordinance to exempt grandfathered medical cannabis dispensaries transitioning from Public Health Code Article 33 to Article 16 police‑code permits from a separate Planning Department public hearing, citing mandatory neighbor outreach under the Article 16 process.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Board unanimously advertises the proposed 2022 budget focused on key community priorities.
San Francisco County, California
Community leaders demand better outreach and transportation services for seniors and disabled residents.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Officials grant approval for Chick fil A's development, addressing traffic and landscaping concerns.
San Francisco County, California
Advocates stress the importance of considering senior and disabled needs in MTA transit planning.
San Francisco County, California
Board of Supervisors tables Gonzales nomination after mayor withdraws candidate from consideration.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Bucks County reviews settlement over Stone family's land with proposed conservation and housing options.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Major Jeff Drew of the Arkansas State Police reported the Child Abuse/Child Advocacy Division's annual and April–June quarterly totals, noting declines in calls from 2019 to 2020 and quarterly substantiation rates (~35%).
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Board approves preliminary land development for Chick-fil-A to enhance traffic flow and safety.
San Francisco County, California
Public comments stress urgent need for sustainable funding sources to restore Muni services.
San Francisco County, California
Al Perez aims to support small business recovery post-pandemic in his new term.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Residents demand creek cleanup and assurance against drilling wells in Millway Farms area.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
Ness Nahus of AARP Arkansas told the committee that roughly 460,000 Arkansans provide unpaid family caregiving and that most caregivers report financial strain; survey respondents favored caregiver tax credits, workplace flexibility, respite care and expanded home/community services.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown supervisors authorized a one‑year cleaning contract with Golden Incorporated at $40,560 and approved purchases for a skid‑steer broom ($5,249.40) and a John Deere Gator with plow and spreader ($35,289.93). The police chief urged consideration of the incumbent cleaner but law on public bidding favored the low bidder.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Developers impose patio size restrictions to control stormwater drainage in new neighborhood.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
2022 budget proposal highlights no tax increase while emphasizing strong revenue growth and fiscal responsibility.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Supervisors granted preliminary/final land‑development approval for a 5,200‑sq‑ft Chick‑fil‑A at Langhorne Square with conditions including a deceleration lane, coordination with neighboring property owners and a $100,000 contribution toward a future traffic signal. Board added conditions to mitigate anticipated queuing and pedestrian safety.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Township finance staff presented a balanced 2022 budget that includes no proposed tax increase, roughly $39 million in operating expenses and $8.3 million in proposed capital spending; the board voted to advertise the budget for public inspection ahead of adoption.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
After weeks of public comment, Middletown supervisors voted to forward a developer’s zoning text amendment and plans for an age‑restricted proposal on the Stone family farm to township and county planning commissions for technical review. Residents raised traffic, sewer and conservation‑easement concerns; the vote starts formal review but does not approve the project.