What happened on Friday, 18 March 2022
Grand Isle County, Vermont
Barry aims to enhance housing capacity for residents in Franklin and Grand Isle counties.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners and public commend Dana Chu for her leadership and contributions to ethics oversight.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Local community expresses gratitude for public servant's commitment and guidance.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Clean Power SF reviews energy storage initiatives and community engagement for upcoming IRP.
Grand Isle County, Vermont
Students engage in discussions on ethical dilemmas surrounding public health and environmental justice
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission directs Ethics Commission staff to enhance stakeholder engagement amidst criminal allegations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
LAFCO explores restructuring to increase public representation on its commission.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Ethics Commission restarts in-person meetings at City Hall under new hybrid format
Budget Committee, Wasatch Front Regional Council, Wasatch County Commission and Boards, Wasatch County, Utah
Committee welcomes new member Amy Winter Newton and announces CFO transition to Marion Florence.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission read a resolution thanking Commissioner Dana M. Chu for six years of service, praising her leadership in ethics reforms and public campaign finance improvements.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners review proposals for 175 megawatts of battery storage and local renewable energy.
Grand Isle County, Vermont
Commission emphasizes ethical leadership and data-driven diversity initiatives in community health.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Franciscans urge tighter regulations on independent expenditure committees amid rising corruption concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
At the March meeting LAFCO approved teleconference meeting findings under Gov. Code 54953(e), unanimously approved February minutes, and voted to cancel the June 9 special meeting, moving budget approval into the May 20 regular meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners approved a bylaws amendment changing regular Ethics Commission meeting start times from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., citing improved public participation. The change passed unanimously among members present.
Grand Isle County, Vermont
Commission announces YouTube channel and resource website for ethical leadership and community outreach.
Budget Committee, Wasatch Front Regional Council, Wasatch County Commission and Boards, Wasatch County, Utah
Federal and state funding increases bolster budget stability and enable new staff hiring for local assistance.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Legal counsel told the San Francisco LAFCO that statutory categories do not neatly fit the consolidated city-county and recommended treating San Francisco as a county with no cities to add a voting community member; commissioners expressed support and staff outlined short- and long-term steps.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Ethics Commission directed staff to keep negotiating changes to gift and conflict-of-interest rules, including removing liability for ordinary gift givers (with exceptions) and narrowing the restricted-source rule for permits and licenses. The motion passed 4-0.
Budget Committee, Wasatch Front Regional Council, Wasatch County Commission and Boards, Wasatch County, Utah
WFRC considers increasing employee compensation budget from 10% to 12% amid tight labor market.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously approves changing meeting start time from 09:30 to 10:00.
Grand Isle County, Vermont
The Northwest Regional Planning Commission on Feb. 23 ratified a slate for its Energy & Climate Committee (adding Barclay to a commissioner seat) and approved a FY22 budget adjustment described by staff as balanced with a roughly $50,000 surplus; minutes were also approved and the meeting adjourned.
Grand Isle County, Vermont
On Feb. 23, 2022, the Northwest Regional Planning Commission launched a multi-session effort on ethical leadership and data-driven diversity, equity and inclusion with a presentation by Jude Smith Riekelly of Abundant Sun that introduced VUCA, ESG and environmental justice concepts and promised follow-up materials and sessions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
LAFCO announces participation in e-bike program, set for kickoff this spring.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Clean Power SF briefed the Local Agency Formation Commission on two CC Power long-duration storage projects including the 50 MW, 400 MWh Goal Line battery and outlined a schedule to deliver an IRP to the CPUC by Nov. 1, with local engagement and solicitations planned this year.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public officials raise concerns about ticket limits affecting nonprofit fundraising and community support.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Proposition E requires majority ethics commission and two-thirds board vote for BASC payment changes.
Budget Committee, Wasatch Front Regional Council, Wasatch County Commission and Boards, Wasatch County, Utah
Local leaders prioritize employee retention amid rising inflation and challenges in law enforcement hiring.
Budget Committee, Wasatch Front Regional Council, Wasatch County Commission and Boards, Wasatch County, Utah
WFRC conducts compensation analysis to retain talent amid tight labor market challenges.
Arkansas State Treasurer's Office, Arkansas
The State Board of Finance voted to authorize requests for proposals for a state-tailored Medicare Advantage plan and a pharmacy benefits manager, aiming for vendor selection and contract negotiation this summer to support implementation before Jan. 1, 2023; board members pressed for network protections and rebate transparency.