National Poll Worker Recruitment Day set for Aug. 11, 2026
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission has released a recruitment toolkit as election jurisdictions prepare for National Poll Worker Recruitment Day on Aug. 11, 2026.
Civic Participation
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Shelby council schedules August meetings as city decisions move into late-summer agenda cycle
Shelby City Council’s official 2026 calendar lists public meetings for Aug. 3 and Aug. 17 at 29 Mack Ave., with additional meetings scheduled through Dec. 21.
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Points of Light unveils national volunteer strategy after yearlong listening effort
The nonprofit’s strategy draws on two national surveys, 23 roundtables and a 40-member advisory council, with a focus on strengthening volunteer pipelines and engaging young people.
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Killeen council’s revised meeting rules begin with August 4 session
Killeen’s revised council procedures will be used at the August 4 meeting, with new limits on council debate, a 5 p.m. start and updated rules for resident comments.
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announces 2026 Civic Summit
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Civic Summit, a city-led event focused on civic participation and public engagement.
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Fort Worth residents can vote in 2026 Scenic City People’s Choice contest
Fort Worth is among the certified Texas Scenic Cities in a public-choice contest open through October 30, with the planned winner announcement set for November 12.
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Long Beach City Council will bring back phone-in, expand virtual comment July 21 (SB 707)
Long Beach CA — Starting July 21, residents can give live remote public comment under SB 707, with Zoom-style call-in signup through each City Council agenda.
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Frisco delays public-comment time cut until after May election while tightening meeting decorum
Frisco TX – Frisco kept its current public-comment speaking time for now, delayed a proposed cut until after the May 2 election, and appears to have tightened decorum rules.