What happened on Monday, 13 November 2023
San Francisco County, California
Lewis emphasizes the need for eighth grade algebra to enhance career opportunities for students.
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee heard a mayor-sponsored measure to exempt the first transfer after office-to-residential conversion from the transfer tax to spur downtown conversions; Supervisor Dean Preston warned it could undercut Prop I housing revenue and give elected officials power to amend the tax without another public vote.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township welcomes Officer Andrew Brady and introduces a new police canine named Blue.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
County staff told the Summit County Council they put $150,000 in the manager's recommended budget to match employee contributions to dependent-care FSAs, signed priority-registration agreements with local providers and will hold a community conversation Nov. 29 to define broader options.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council discusses $150,000 childcare budget and upcoming public hearings on funding.
San Francisco County, California
Officials emphasize mental health services over punitive drug policies to address addiction issues.
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee voted to file a hearing on — and send to the full Board — a declaration urging the San Francisco Unified School District to offer Algebra I by eighth grade; sponsor Supervisor Joel Engardio said the nonbinding measure would signal parent support.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council members discuss budget cuts to finance new childcare programs amid financial constraints.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Board members express gratitude and discuss budget details before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Council discusses potential changes to ward voting and polling locations before upcoming elections.
San Francisco County, California
Council considers mayor's proposal to waive transfer tax for converting offices to residences.
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee unanimously recommended Christine Unruh, Betty Packard and Ruth Grace Wong for three seats on the Ballot Simplification Committee; the committee prepares voter pamphlet digests under the municipal elections code.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors urge San Francisco schools to reinstate algebra in eighth grade curriculum.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown discusses budget plans including sanitation fees and $6.9 million for capital projects.
Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Council member clarifies water emergency steps and counters misinformation on police and building projects.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council members discuss childcare funding options while addressing budgetary limitations and priorities.
San Francisco County, California
City names street MTT Way to honor music director laureate Michael Tilson Thomas
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council discusses 20% salary increase over two years and impact on budget.
San Francisco County, California
City officials discuss new initiative requiring treatment for aid eligibility amid addiction crisis.
San Francisco County, California
Committee unanimously endorses ordinance to create nonprofit arts education district in San Francisco.
Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania
A resident asked whether one property owner can ask the city to vacate an alley without the other owner present; staff told council the city — not private parties — vacates public alleys, the request must be advertised in the newspaper with a public hearing and the county assessor is notified to address deed/assessment implications.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township presents budget balancing expenditures and enhancing fire services for 2024.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Summit County leaders discuss childcare challenges and propose financial support in upcoming budget.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Asha Safaee's petition to require the chief of police to adopt a foot and bike patrol strategy was briefly heard and filed by the Rules Committee; no public speakers appeared at the hearing.
Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Council held a first reading of an amendment to Chapter 59 to account for two fire companies instead of three, prompted by notices from two volunteer companies; council and audience members pressed for more advisory-board involvement and clarity on chief duties, promotions and dispatching before final adoption.
San Francisco County, California
City supervisors support naming Grove Street 'MTT Way' to celebrate Tilson Thomas's contributions.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Andrew John Brady was sworn in as a Middletown Township police officer, and the Middletown Community Foundation presented a check sponsoring K9 Blue and handler Officer Larry Hardy.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council discusses merit increases and budget implications following employee growth over 13 years.
Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania
The council held a second reading of a personnel-code amendment and advanced an ordinance to set nonunion wages; members approved an amendment removing sections that would have tied years two and three of wage increases to assessed-property-value changes and scheduled an executive-session review of remaining items.
San Francisco County, California
Resolution seeks 26 placemaking signs to honor Leather and LGBTQ community contributions
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee heard a proposed ordinance to require screening and treatment participation for single-adult county-aid recipients reasonably believed to be dependent on illegal drugs; proponents called it life-saving, while supervisors and public commenters flagged implementation, training, capacity and cost questions.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
On Nov. 13 the Middletown Board of Supervisors approved subdivision/land‑development actions for 517 Deer Drive and Penwoods Village, adopted Ordinance 23‑03 to add stop signs, and approved consent agenda items including two grant applications.
Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania
City staff told the Lock Haven City Council that a contractor found 11 water leaks that could save about 40,000 gallons per day; five are customer lines (owners have 30 days to repair) and six are city lines. Council was told supplemental wells are being pursued and engineers will report Nov. 20.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Basin Recreation staff presented their 2024 tentative operations budget, emphasizing community outreach, ranger program expansion and a mechanic/fleet position; the council convened as the district board and adopted the tentative budget and proposed amendments by unanimous voice vote.
San Francisco County, California
A mayor-sponsored initiative proposing standardized community engagement, new limits on administrative officer time, and expanded pilot use of body-worn cameras, drones and public-safety cameras was heard; supporters framed it as efficiency and public-safety tools, while the ACLU and Bar Association warned it could weaken oversight and expand surveillance.
San Francisco County, California
The committee sent a planning-code amendment to the full Board to create a nonprofit arts education special-use district at 800 Chestnut Street, following unanimous recommendations from the Historic Preservation and Planning Commissions.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Township finance staff presented a $41.9 million operating budget and $6.9 million capital plan that would include a 1.455‑mill real estate tax increase dedicated to fire protection and use $1.9 million in fund balance to balance the general fund.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township proclaims November as Native American Heritage Month and designates November 25 as Small Business Saturday.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
County staff proposed a 4% cost-of-living adjustment and a 3% merit pool for 2024; council members pressed for a clearer process on pay-range adjustments, the fiscal impact of each percentage point (~$330k), and recommended a separate compensation review process in 2024.
San Francisco County, California
The committee forwarded a resolution to name the 200 block of Grove Street 'MTT Way' in honor of Michael Tilson Thomas, after presentations from the mayor’s office and endorsements by symphony leaders and community members.
San Francisco County, California
Public comment highlights the need for local business support in economic recovery efforts
San Francisco County, California
The Land Use and Transportation Committee voted to send a resolution to the full Board to install 26 commemorative street signs reading “Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District” in South of Market, following presentations from Supervisor Dorsey’s office and several public speakers.
St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri
Council adopted the consent agenda including several budget amendments, contracts and a nomination to the traffic commission; members voted to postpone an agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission on Cook Road Bridge aesthetic improvements to the Nov. 27 meeting. City manager updated council on a youth sports facility and an ARPA wireless upgrade project estimated at $195,000.
St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri
Proponents said the proposed Shops at North Village Community Improvement District would fund sidewalks, pavement and security through up to a 1% sales tax on included parcels; council members and property owners pressed for clearer boundaries, tenant notice and why the district would last 27 years. The council set a vote for two weeks.