Loyalhanna Township weighs bids for tax-claim properties at Saltsburg municipal meeting
Loyalhanna Township’s July 7, 2026, agenda included motions on bids for two properties in the Westmoreland County Tax Claim Bureau’s unsold-property repository.
Politics & Government
Elections, public policy, government decisions, budgets, regulation, ethics, civil rights, and public administration.
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Sun City West residents to keep primary fire-district tax rate unchanged for fiscal 2026-27
The North County Fire & Medical District Board approved an unchanged primary fire-district property-tax rate for Sun City West residents for fiscal 2026-27.
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Farmington posts 2026 council records, but Jan. 19 action remains unidentified
Farmington’s official council page provides access to 2026 meeting records, including a document dated Jan. 19, 2026. The available record extract does not identify the action, cost or effect on the community.
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Clinton County Schedules August 6 Land-Use Hearings Affecting the Plattsburg Area
Clinton County’s planning and zoning archive lists public hearings for August 6, 2026, alongside notices about a 2026 moratorium involving data centers and carbon-dioxide pipeline-related development.
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Jackson County Sets August 2026 Commission Meetings as Budget Deliberations Continue
Jackson County has posted its August 2026 commission schedule and fiscal-year 2026-27 budget hearings for Aug. 17 and 18, giving Hollywood residents dates to follow county financial and service decisions.
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Commercial Point Council Publicly Censures Member Over Alleged Offensive Remarks
Commercial Point Village Council voted July 6 to censure Councilman Eric Nungester after a resolution alleged misogynistic remarks and use of a racial slur inside council chambers.
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Stone County Sets Aug. 11 Planning and Zoning Meetings in Galena
Stone County’s 2026-27 calendar sets Aug. 11 meetings for the Board of Adjustments and Planning and Zoning Board in Galena.
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Englewood fire-station renovation included in Charlotte County’s proposed 20-year sales-tax extension
A proposed 20-year extension of Charlotte County’s 1% local-option sales tax includes renovation of Englewood Fire District Station 72.
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Wolcott Council Advances Hearings on Speed Cameras and Flags on Town Property
Wolcott posted public-hearing notices July 7 after the Town Council voted on proposed ordinances involving speed-enforcement cameras and flags on town property.
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Voorhees introduces redevelopment plan for five tax-map lots under local redevelopment law
Voorhees Township has posted notice of Introduced Ordinance No. 11-26, covering five Block 197 parcels, but the available notice does not yet show proposed uses, a hearing date or adoption status.
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Lake Township Posts Draft Short-Term-Rental Rules as Commercial-Zoning Review Continues
Lake Township has posted draft short-term-rental and zoning measures, but the source packet says the township’s exact service area still needs confirmation.
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Malvern public-works review continues as August council and planning meetings approach
Malvern’s official meeting calendar shows a July 28 Public Works Subcommittee session and three identified August meetings, while agenda records flag paving, emergency-response and grant materials for continued review.
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Helena’s August municipal record review finds no verified major decision
A review of Helena’s official agendas, minutes and notices archives found no clearly identifiable August 2026 major municipal decision in the available search extract.
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Brookhaven sets Nov. 3 special election for District 2 seat
Brookhaven will hold a Nov. 3 special election to replace Jennifer Owens on the District 2 council. Qualifying is set for Aug. 17-19.
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Revere Council approves FY2027 budget and capital plan
The unanimous vote sets Revere’s FY2027 spending framework, including public-safety funding, estimated state aid and financing tied to the new high school.
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Dearborn Heights primary held Aug. 4 as civic event follows
Dearborn Heights held its 2026 primary on Aug. 4. Certified results were not in the approved city sources, while an Aug. 6 civic event is listed.
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Montebello candidate filing deadline is Friday for November election
Montebello’s candidate filing period for the Nov. 3, 2026 municipal election closes Friday, Aug. 7, with special City Clerk’s Office hours.
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Encinitas Candidate Filing Deadline Is Friday for 2026 City Races
Encinitas candidates have until 4:30 p.m. Friday to file for the Nov. 3, 2026 municipal election, with a possible extension in some races.
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Spring Hill’s 2026 State of the City Focused on Water, Roads
Spring Hill officials presented the city’s 2026 State of the City update on Aug. 5, with water, road projects and the budget among the main topics.
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Saratoga Springs sets Aug. 11 hearing on proposed tax increase
Saratoga Springs will hold an Aug. 11 hearing on a proposed property-tax increase and final budget tied to police and fire service needs.
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Fort Lauderdale Opens Public Phase of FY2027 Budget Process
Fort Lauderdale’s FY2027 budget process is in its July-August public phase, with meetings scheduled at city facilities before the next fiscal year is adopted.
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Clarksville’s fiscal 2026-27 budget takes effect July 1
Clarksville formally adopted its fiscal 2026-27 budget, setting the city’s service and spending framework while keeping stormwater drainage a stated priority.