Charlotte County asks focus group for 6, 8 and 10‑year sales‑tax project scenarios Staff asked the board whether to prioritize roads and infrastructure in the 2026 sales‑tax program and to consider a longer program horizon. The board asked the focus group to prepare ranked project lists for 6‑, 8‑ and 10‑year options and to ensure geographic equity.

Charlotte County is at a crossroads, debating whether to extend their sales tax program to fund transformative projects that could reshape the community for years to come.

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DOT reports PCI gains, new surface treatments and a mobile complaint system; board asks for geographic equity review DOT reviewed last season's road projects, introduced new treatments (rubberized chip seal, micromilling, microsurfacing), reported a PCI uptick from 64 (2018) to 69 (2024), and said it will roll out a GovPilot-based mobile complaint tracker. Supervisors pressed for fairness across districts and asked staff to return with allocation options.

El Dorado County's DOT is rolling out innovative road maintenance techniques and a new mobile complaint system, all while tackling equity concerns across districts.

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Eddy County sets aside $15.57 million for municipal housing projects, opts against fixed per‑town allocations The county approved a $15,566,000 set‑aside to support housing projects across municipalities but removed predetermined per‑city dollar assignments, keeping the fund as a countywide pool to be allocated to shovel‑ready projects on a case‑by‑case basis.

Eddy County just approved a massive $15.57 million funding pool for housing development, but there's a twist—no fixed amounts for each town!

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DeKalb expands emergency food distributions and commits $25,000 to MARTA Market; board approves substitute The board approved an amended emergency-food distribution package increasing total boxes and adding Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church to distribution sites, plus a $25,000 contribution to MARTA Market year‑round programming; commissioners discussed geographic equity, delivery options and budgeting.

DeKalb County is stepping up its emergency food distribution, now reaching 6,000 boxes at six sites and adding a new church to the mix while committing $25,000 to support year-round market operations!

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Asheville Transit Study Considers Ridership Versus Coverage Goals City leaders assess transit system's goals amid changing patterns and public engagement plans.

Asheville City Council is on the brink of a major transit decision that could reshape the future of public transportation in the city, balancing the needs of ridership and coverage.

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Massachusetts bill mandates geographic equity tracking in state housing development funding Legislation requires reporting on geographic equity in state-funded housing projects until 2029

Massachusetts just passed groundbreaking legislation that mandates tracking geographic equity in state-funded housing projects until 2029!

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City commissioners prioritize equitable project distribution across urban areas Commissioners highlight the importance of thoughtful project dispersion and financial criteria.

Milwaukie's City Council is redefining urban planning by prioritizing equitable project distribution and enhancing multimodal accessibility for all residents.

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