Abolishing township boards is foolish The seven-member county council will not provide the same oversight of the 11 township trustees as 33 township board members.

Abolishing township boards is foolish:

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This is a bad move for transparency.

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Bill would broaden local property tax credit for disabled or fallen public safety officers Sen. William Fulton told the Ways and Means Committee SB 328 would let counties expand property tax credits to disabled public safety officers and surviving spouses regardless of cause of death; proponents said many counties already adopt such credits and cited modest fiscal estimates.

Senator William Fulton is pushing for a groundbreaking bill that could provide much-needed property tax relief for disabled public safety officers and their surviving spouses in Maryland.

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Denton County approves interlocal agreements with Roanoke, pledges nearly $2.16 million to three road projects The commissioners court approved three interlocal cooperation agreements with the City of Roanoke for Howell Road ($4.5M; county contribution $225,000), North Oak Street ($3.6M; county $180,000), and North Walnut Street ($3.3M; county $1,650,000). All motions passed unanimously.

Denton County is investing nearly $2.16 million in vital road improvements with Roanoke, paving the way for safer and more efficient travel!

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Senate approves property tax reform that ties relief to sales-tax options amid heated debate The Georgia Senate passed House Bill 11-16, a package of property-tax caps and expanded local sales-tax options intended to reduce property tax burdens; opponents argued the plan shifts costs to sales taxes and constrains local budgets.

The Georgia Senate has stirred up controversy by passing a property tax reform bill that some say offers relief while others warn it just shifts the burden to consumers.

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In this episode of our short series, we explore how local authorities are strengthening outcomes to improve clarity, accountability & progress tracking across EHCPs: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3s-...

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North West London Leads Fight Against Illegal Housing Planning enforcement surges as unsafe living spaces come under scrutiny

Councils ramp up action on illegal housing, with North West London leading cases

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Council shake-up prompts ICS.AI accelerator launch Council reorganisation timelines are compressing as authorities face April deadlines. ICS.AI says its new accelerator can cut transition time by up to 30% as councils prepare new unitary structures for 2028.

England’s council reorganisation timetable is creating a new delivery challenge for local authorities. ICS.AI says AI can shift deep integration work into the transition period rather than leaving it for after launch. #LocalGovernment #AI

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Diana Rodríguez Franco spoke to IIPP Visiting Professor @cityofsound.bsky.social on how Bogotá transformed its care system as part of the Council on Urban Initiatives project

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Experts Urge Local Reform Over New Provinces Amid Pakistan’s Political Strains Experts warn new provinces in Pakistan risk fiscal strain, ethnic tensions, and political instability; local government reform offers a sustainable solution

Experts warn new provinces in Pakistan risk fiscal strain, ethnic tensions, and political instability; local government reform offers a sustainable solution.

Read more: www.thefridaytimes.com/30-Mar-2026/...

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Southampton supervisors adopt resolution urging governor to veto state collective-bargaining mandate The board unanimously adopted a resolution asking the Virginia General Assembly and Governor Abigail Spanberger to reject or veto legislation (House Bill 1263 and Senate Bill 378) that supervisors described as an unfunded mandate imposing collective bargaining on local governments.

Southampton County's Board of Supervisors just took a stand against a potentially crippling state mandate that could shift local control over wages and work rules to unelected arbitrators.

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How to Boss Your Local Council

Stop moaning and start moving! Here is how to actually get your local council to listen. Read more: britaindirect.co.uk/category/bri...

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Free passage to India sparks debate over council process and transparency A Hawkesbury City Council decision to approve an all-expenses-paid trade trip raises concerns about transparency and the use of mayoral minute procedures.

Free passage to India sparks debate over council process and transparency

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We’re Ryan B (ward 3) and Dave Z (ward 4), repping our community at #annarbor #nokings ! We’re democratic socialists who are committed to fighting for all of our neighbors. In Ann Arbor, everyone is welcome! #a2council #democraticsocialism #localgovernment

Former SLPS superintendent files lawsuit over firing News briefs Former SLPS superintendent files lawsuit over firing Former St. Louis Public Schools Superintendent Millicent Borishade has filed a lawsuit alleging she was wrongfully terminated by the district. The suit, filed in St. Louis Circuit Court, names the district, the teachers union and multiple officials as defendants. Borishade, who served as superintendent until October, […]

'Former SLPS superintendent files lawsuit over firing'

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WATCH: Tuesday's Special Meeting in Comstock featured many moments of contention. The meeting was held for a hearing regarding a potential violation of Comstock's ordinance on sitting board members obtaining Liquor Licenses.
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Bath Mayor Suspended After Antisemitic Posts Spark Outrage Dr Bharat Pankhania apologises after reposting false claims about Golders Green ambulance arson attack

Bath mayor suspended by Liberal Democrats for sharing antisemitic conspiracy posts

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📅Date approaching! Join me on March 31, with @LEO and @j-pal.bsky.social for an #EvidenceMatters webinar on the practical lessons, unexpected challenges, and long-term rewards for #LocalGovernment of investing in evidence-building partnerships. leo.nd.edu/impact/evide...

Cobb County Explained: How Cobb County Government Is Structured This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. Cobb County operates under a commission-based...

Cobb County operates under a commission-based government led by elected officials. Here’s how decisions are made and how residents can get involved. Read more in the article linked below. #CobbCounty #LocalGovernment #MariettaGA #LocalNews

Digitise your existing SEND banding framework Councils can now digitise their existing SEND banding framework without replacing it, enabling more consistent funding decisions, reduced workload and better cohort insight.

Councils can now digitise their existing SEND banding framework without replacing it, enabling more consistent funding decisions, reduced workload and better cohort insight.

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Martinsville, Virginia, says cyberattack may delay city services Martinsville says a contained cyberattack may delay municipal services through week’s end. Officials say citizen data was not compromised.

Martinsville, Virginia, says cyberattack may delay city services #Cyberattack #LocalGovernment #ServiceDisruption #MunicipalBuilding #Virginia #cybersecurity dysruptionhub.com/martinsville-cyberattack...

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The Government has imposed local government reorganisation on Hampshire.

Of the options on the table, the 'North Hampshire' unitary council combining Basingstoke & Deane, Hart and Rushmoor is the best outcome for North East Hampshire.

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Bassendean Council Eyes Plan B After Daycare Sale Falls Apart Wind in the Willows childcare deal collapses as buyer pulls out. Town of Bassendean to pursue not-for-profit operator instead.

Bassendean Council Eyes Plan B After Daycare Sale Falls Apart

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Council votes to remove Palestinian flag after months of fierce debate Merri-bek Council votes to remove Palestinian flag that flew for two years, ending divisive political battle over council's role in international affairs.

Council votes to remove Palestinian flag after months of fierce debate

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Mayor's Trump Estate Visit Raises Questions About Disclosure Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate's register shows Trump Organisation paid for Mar-a-Lago visit days before tower deal announcement

Mayor's Trump Estate Visit Raises Questions About Disclosure

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When everyone supports the policy but nobody wants to host it A senator writes 'I am all for immigration enforcement, but not here' and a county administrator says 'if not here, then somewhere else' — so where exactly did everyone think 100,000 detention beds would go?

Four angles. One story. More at gettheflies.com/when-everyone-supports-t...

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Senate approves bill letting watershed districts join county health-insurance pools Senate File 3887 passed March 18, 2026, to allow watershed districts, watershed management organizations and towns to self-insure for certain employee health benefits; sponsor said it will lower costs for small public employers; final vote was 66–1.

Minnesota's Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill that allows small watershed districts to join county health-insurance pools, promising better coverage and savings for taxpayers!

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"The Myth of #Nonpartisan Elections in #Wisconsin"

Early in-person #voting begins tomorrow for the April 7 #springelection. Read my latest #Substack column, subscribe for free. Link in the comments.

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