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Image of Huntington City Council Agenda. 1. Invocation and pledge of allegiance. 2. roll call 3. Synopsis of last meeting 4. Reports of the mayor. 5 2nd reading of an ordiance re: 2025-0-12 an ordinance of council amending modifying and re-enacting the zoning ordiance of the city of Huntignton, West Virginia, 1998, as revised, and the zoning map as revised attached thereto as a part therof by zoning to C-2 Highway commercial all property from 20th street east to the 21st street and maple avenue south to 6th avenue. 6. 2nd reading of an ordinance re 2025-0-13 an ordinance of council authorizing the mayor to execute a deed transferring property located within the city of Huntington to the Huntington Municipal Development Authority. 7. Resolution re: 2025-R-54 A resolution of council confirming the reappointment of Mark Bates to a second term on the Municipal Service Fee Board. 8. Resolution re: 2025-R-55 A resolution of council confirming the reappointment of Jon R. Mongomery jr. to a second term on the Municipal Service Fee Board.

9. Resolution re: 2025-R-56 a resolution of council confirming the reappointment of Sharon Pell to a second term on the Municipal Service Fee Board. 10 Resolution RE: 2025-R-57 - a resolution of council confirming the appointment of Melinda Midkiff to a first term on the Municipal Service Fee Board. 11. Resolution re 2025-R-58 A resolution of council confirming the appointment of Curtis Jones to a first term on the Municipal Service Fee Board 12. Resolution re: 2025-R-59 A resolution for budget revision #4 of the fiscal year 2024-2025 General Fund budget. 13. Resolution re 202-R-60 A resolution for budget revision #2 of the fiscal year 202-2025 coal service fund budget. 14. Resolution 2025-R-62 A resolution ofthe council authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract to provide microsurfacing chip seal fiber mat and crack sealing for asphalt streets, located within the city. 15 Resolution 2025R63 a resolution of the council authorizing the mayor to enter a contract to provide asphalt milling and paving services. 16. Good and welfare.

I believe all of these things have passed or gone on to second readings. I've been a little out of it, so someone correct me if I'm wrong.
(Instead of doing a write-up up which I must admit I just do not have time for, and putting the video on YouTube will be how I share the info)

ICE dressed up like utility workers who offer "free estimates" if invited inside. Neighbor recorded the ICE goons and intervened, just before a young boy let them into his home.

Tucson Electric Power was not told ICE agents would be impersonating their utility workers as part of the ICE raid.

At City Hall, we proudly raise the flags of the United States of America, the State of West Virginia, and the City of Huntington. These symbols represent the enduring values of freedom, opportunity, and togetherness that define our community and unite all who call Huntington home. In our effort to serve every resident equitably and align with federal and state guidelines, we have chosen to display only these official flags at this time. This decision reflects our commitment to maintaining a welcoming public space where every individual is respected and represented under the shared flags of our nation, state, and city. Huntington is, and will continue to be, a city where every person is valued, protected, and treated fairly. By focusing on the symbols that connect us, we reaffirm our dedication to unity, inclusion, and the common good.

The City of Huntington apparently needs help with their pride display this year.

Keep Every Neighbor Safe! white people organizing our own against anti-immigrant racism · Showing Up for Racial Justice Mother's Day weekend is a time of love and celebration, but masked ICE agents followed Trump’s violent strategy of racist division and [snatched a Worcester mother instead](https://www.cnn.com/2025/05...

Wednesday, May 14
7 – 8pm

A little last minute but sharing in case anyone who wants to go can make it.

www.mobilize.us/surj/event/7...

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City Council Meeting 5/12/25 YouTube video by Little Owl

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The paradox of tolerance by Philosopher Karl Popper. "Should a tolerant society tolerate intolerance? The answer is NO" with a picture of two people saying no nazi's and a nazi with a tiki torch and a swastika on his forehead saying "you want more tolerance? respect my ideas" "It's a paradox but unlimited tolerance can lead to the extinction of tolerance. When we extend tolerance to those who are openly tolerant the tolerant ones end up being destroyed and tolerance with them" "Any movement that preaches intolerance and persecution must be out side of the law. As paradoxical as it may seem, defending tolerance...requires to not tolerate the intolerant" Source: the open society and it's enemies by Karl R. Popper.

Making a public comment on this. This group will have a zero tolerance for any support of ICE.

If you know anything about history. Then you would see that ICE and the Cops working with them is about as totalitarian fascist you can get. It is kidnapping.

We do not tolerate the intolerant.

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Cabell Schools Board Meeting May 6, 2025 YouTube video by Cabell County Schools

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The deadline for local groups to apply for funding is May 28th. As soon as I can find the current info on the city's website, I will include the link here: www.cityofhuntington.com/.../planning...
(7/7)

Part of the city's grant application process is asking residents what they want to see these funds do, so I've included the QR code for that below. Please take a minute to do the survey, more input strengthens the city's application to HUD. (6/7)

While the amount of money is relatively small, CDBG funds have had an outsized impact on Huntington's ability to address persistent problems like homlelessness, affordable housing, facility updates, etc. (5/7)

Typically the city gets a letter in October or November detailing net year's formula fund amounts, application deadlines, etc. That hasn't happened. (4/7)

I say "supposed to get" because as of right now, neither city officials or the consultant they work with to prepare the grant application have heard when - or if - this HUD funding will be available. (3/7)

Huntington is supposed to get a little more than $2 million in what are called formula funds from Housing and Urban Development:

$1,606,051 for Community Development Block Grants.
$583,626 for the HOME Investment Partnership Program.
$146,324 for Emergency Solutions Grants. (2/7)

a image of a QR code that goes to www.surveymonkey.com/r/huntingtonresidents2025-2029

From a community member

Wednesday's public hearing for Huntington's federal block grant funds was lightly attended (five people), with the current upheaval and uncertainty in Washington, DC, throwing a pall over everything. (1/7)

Deep Canvass Institute 101: Foundational Skills of Deep Canvassing · Peoples Action Institute **Please note that this is a three-session training. You must be signed up for and complete all three sessions - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday in order to receive your certificate of completion. Cl...

Tuesday, May 13
6pm EDT

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a screenshot from Sunrise Huntington reads: Join Sunrise Huntington this May Day as we rally for workers' rights, a Green New Deal, and a future where everyone can thrive. We, the people, must unite to challenge the billionaire agenda. We are the many. They are the few. May 1st 6:00 PM ACF WWI Memorial, 2349-2369 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV

City Council Meeting 4/28/25 YouTube video by Little Owl

Hey everyone! I won't be doing a write-up this week to give myself a small break, but both videos from today are on the YouTube channel.

Sorry for the inconvenience

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Finance Committee 4/28/25 YouTube video by Little Owl

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Here is the survey for interest and contact information for those who couldn't attend the meeting last Monday.

If you can and are comfortable doing so, please fill this out! It'll help us with organizing.

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MAY DAY KYR: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS BEFORE YOU MARCH Take action with ACLU People Power!

TOMORROW! APRIL 29TH AT 7 PM ET

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How Volunteer Patrols Are Working to Protect San Diego Immigrant Communities From ICE - Bolts In the early-morning twilight on a cool Friday in April, a half dozen people gathered in a small parking lot in the San Diego neighborhood of City Heights. It was... Read More

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from the ACLU: Breaking: a judge has issued a temporary restraining order allowing our client, Marshall University grad student S.V, to remain in the country. The Trump administration had revoked his legal status just weeks before graduation. We won't stop fighting until his status is permanently restored.

Judge issues restraining order to allow Marshall grad student to stay in US Related Video: ‘He had no notice’; ACLU files lawsuit on behalf of Marshall student HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – A federal judge is allowing a Marshall University graduate student to stay in the c…

A federal judge is allowing a Marshall University graduate student to stay in the country after their student visa was revoked, according to the ACLU-WV.
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On top of this, I asked around and it would seem like this may not be the only instance of this.

I wanted to go ahead and speak on this because I think it is important for people to be on the watch and prepare.

If anyone has any more information on this, please let us know! (2/2)

DHS allows US Marshals, DEA and ATF to carry out immigration enforcement The Department of Homeland Security is allowing certain law enforcement components from the Department of Justice to carry out the "functions" of an immigration officer.

I don't want to cause alarm, but I want people to be informed.

It was brought to my attention that at 4 am today. ATF has seemingly conducted an ICE-style kidnapping on a resident. (1/2)
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Cabell Schools Board Special Meeting - Personnel April 21, 2025 YouTube video by Cabell County Schools

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screenshot of a facebook post from Ally Layman that reads "What happened today at West Tenampa is heartbreaking and unacceptable. A member of our community was taken by ICE, someone who works hard, is part of a family, and contributes to the life of this city. Disappearing people without warning, without explanation, and without dignity is not justice. It’s cruelty. We’re often told these actions are about targeting dangerous individuals or stopping abuse of the system, but that’s not what’s happening here. What we’re seeing is the quiet removal of people who show up for their community every single day. People who ask for little, give so much, and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. If this person wasn’t contributing to society, they wouldn’t be showing up at their job every day. These are hard working individuals, not criminals. West Tenampa is a part of what makes Huntington feel like home. The folks who work there are kind, welcoming, and make this community better. I’ll be there for lunch tomorrow to show my support, and I hope others will join me. Let’s make sure they know we stand with them, and that they’re not alone in this fight. Huntington is a place where we take care of each other. We show up for one another in tough times. This is a community that’s built on kindness, hard work, and love. We’re stronger when we’re together, and I know we’ll come together now to support our neighbors, no matter what. Let’s make sure this is a community where everyone feels safe and valued."

How many times does Farrell mention the word "Safety" when he speaks? And yet here we are. ICE has taken a citizen of Huntington.

This is because the "Safety" that Farrell speaks of is this. Farrell wants "safety" for a very specific group of people, and it probably doesn't include you.