High Point Proposes 11.6% Budget Increase, More Police Funding
High Point’s proposed FY2026-27 budget would raise spending to $49.37 million, including larger allocations for police investigations and engagement.
Community Engagement
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San José Moves Toward Environmental Rules for Future Data Centers
A San José committee recommended uniform standards for future data centers, covering energy, water, generators, emissions, noise and public notice.
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Fort Wayne police launch new Downtown District
The Fort Wayne Police Department has launched a Downtown District focused on public safety, community engagement and support for downtown growth.
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Lancaster Holds National Night Out on The BLVD
Lancaster and its police department held National Night Out on The BLVD on Aug. 6, combining public-safety outreach with family programming.
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Pittsburg Data-Center Discussion Returns to City Council
Pittsburg scheduled a community workshop and City Council update on data-center development after residents raised concerns. No final project decision is documented.
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Denver advances proposed overhaul of city budget process for November ballot
Denver City Council passed measures that would put a proposed charter amendment on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot and establish new procedures for budget changes and public engagement.
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St. Paul prepares for citywide National Night Out events on August 4
St. Paul’s National Night Out is set for Tuesday, Aug. 4, with residents and neighborhood groups able to host or participate in local events.
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Annapolis seeks public input as nationwide search begins for next police chief
The City of Annapolis has launched a public survey and announced three interactive engagement sessions as it conducts a nationwide search for its next police chief.
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Las Cruces releases strategic-plan needs assessment, opens public-input phase
The City of Las Cruces has released a landscape analysis and needs assessment for its strategic-plan update and begun a second round of community engagement, with public sessions scheduled for July 30 and Aug. 6.
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Fort Worth Hemphill Corridor: Lane options after study; survey ends July 31
Fort Worth residents are being asked to weigh Hemphill Corridor lane options between Hammond and Vickery after a study found tradeoffs. Survey ends July 31.
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Sheboygan draft Comprehensive Plan open house July 9—housing density & transportation
Sheboygan’s draft Comprehensive Plan open house is July 9 (6–8 p.m.) at Paradigm—comment on housing density, transportation, housing types, environmental priorities.
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Currituck County Strategic Plan survey launched; Moyock residents can weigh in
Moyock NC — Complete Currituck County’s online Strategic Plan survey (launched June 30) and weigh in on housing, infrastructure, economic development, and quality of life.
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Rockport Pool renovation input opens as Janesville weighs updates to the aging complex
Janesville WI – The city is gathering resident input on Rockport Pool upgrades, with a community forum Thursday, June 25 at 5 p.m. and a planned survey.