Anna EDC outlines three-phase downtown redevelopment, schedules public workshops EDC staff presented a three-phase downtown redevelopment roadmap and announced public design workshops (charettes) in mid-April, branding and marketing work by consultant Eisenberg, and follow-up community events including a recap presentation on April 16 and volunteer recognition on April 14.

Exciting changes are coming to downtown Anna with a new three-phase redevelopment plan that encourages community input and engagement!

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#AnnaCollinCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #DowntownDevelopment #CommunityParticipation #AnnaCommunity #PublicOutreach

VMRC tweaks recreational rules: bluefish bag limits raised; black sea bass options sent to public hearing; February payback planned The commission set private/for‑hire bluefish bag limits equally at five fish, agreed to advertise alternative black sea bass options (including possible 12.5" and 13" minimums and season start dates) for April public comment, and directed staff on mid‑season closures to fulfill February black sea bass payback days.

Virginia's VMRC is shaking up fishing regulations with new bluefish limits and two exciting options for black sea bass—what does this mean for anglers?

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#VA #VirginiaFisheries #CitizenPortal #RegulatoryTransparency #PublicOutreach #SustainableFishing

Council advances managed-access fees for Rio Vista Park, adds local-area exemptions On first reading, San Marcos council advanced an ordinance establishing seasonal fees at Rio Vista Park while expanding free access to residents, school-district residents and ZIP code 78666. Council asked staff to finalize gate procedures and an outreach plan before the second reading.

San Marcos is set to implement entry fees at Rio Vista Park this summer, but local residents can enjoy free access—what does this mean for visitors?

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#SanMarcosCityHaysCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #SanMarcosParks #CommunityAccess #PublicOutreach

North Miami council pauses move to monthly billing and tax‑roll sanitation after public outcry Council voted to postpone changes that would shift utility billing from quarterly to monthly and to begin the process of collecting sanitation charges on property tax bills, after residents expressed affordability and legal concerns and councilmembers asked for more analysis.

North Miami's City Council has hit pause on controversial utility billing changes after residents raised serious concerns about affordability and enforcement issues.

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#NorthMiamiCounty #FL #HouseholdAffordability #CitizenPortal #NorthMiamiUtility #PublicOutreach

Maryland veterans secretary reports Charlotte Hall improvements, $54.5M in benefits last year Maryland’s secretary for veterans and military families told the Southern Maryland delegation that Charlotte Hall now houses about 285 residents, has improved its CMS rating, and that the department processed more than $54.5 million in claims and benefits last year; the secretary also discussed outreach, personnel changes and cemetery operations.

Maryland's veterans department has made remarkable strides, processing over $54.5 million in benefits last year and boosting Charlotte Hall's rating from one star to four!

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#MD #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #MarylandVeterans #VeteranSupport #PublicOutreach

Norwich updates: Stanton and Greenville projects report major progress and revised schedules Staff and contractors reported masonry completion, rooftop mechanical installations, switchgear shipping, and adjusted start dates for some packages; Stanton and Greenville expenditures were reported and tours and public updates were scheduled.

Exciting updates from Norwich: major milestones reached in school construction projects, with new schedules and public outreach plans in motion!

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#NorwichNewLondonCounty #CT #CommunityEngagement #NorwichSchools #CitizenPortal #PublicOutreach

Read the full press release from when the KAS were joined by two local school children for a "day in the life of" where the enjoyed making a 3D model of a Roman Amphora - www.kentarchaeology.org.uk/news/kent-sc...

#Archaeology #Publicoutreach #SuttonValence #FernhamHomes #Heritage #History

It was fantastic to see so many people getting involved, asking great questions, and learning about microbiology in the sunshine. Thanks to everyone who came to say hello, and to our brilliant team for all their enthusiasm!

#BashTheBug #Microbiology #PublicOutreach #ATOMFestival

Collage of 3 photos showcasing Krithika and Daniela's day at the science festival. Photo 1 shows an animation of the nervous system, photo 2 shows Krithika speaking to an audiance. Photo 3 shows Daniela and Krithika with the gian brain dome in the background.

A panoramic photo inside the brain dome. A picture of the universe is being projected inside the brain.

Another day at a science festival! 🔬 🎇

This time, we were with Explorer Dome and their giant brain. We spoke to children and adults about science and dementia inside the gian brain.

Great fun, as usual! 🌞

#ScienceWeek #STEM #AlzheimersUK #PublicOutreach #UniversityOfPlymouth

Miramar commission approves $204,000 contract with White House Group to develop first citywide strategic plan The Miramar City Commission unanimously approved a project agreement with the White House Group not to exceed $204,000 to develop a five-year citywide strategic plan; staff said the process will include bilingual outreach and take 1824 months.

Miramar is embarking on a transformative journey with its first-ever five-year strategic plan, backed by a $204,000 investment to ensure community voices are heard.

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#MiramarBrowardCounty #FL #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #CityPlanning #MiramarStrategicPlan #PublicOutreach

Advisory board urges county to address local "news desert"; communications director outlines digital and outreach plans The Public Information Advisory Board urged Tompkins County to support local journalism and broaden public notice distribution. County communications staff outlined a $15,000 America250 grant, an intranet for staff, and plans to evaluate AI chatbots and media-monitoring tools.

Tompkins County is launching initiatives to combat the local news desert and enhance public engagement, with plans for community forums and innovative digital tools.

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#TompkinsCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #LocalJournalism #DigitalInnovation #PublicOutreach

Nags Head authorizes notice to proceed for 2026 beach nourishment project Commissioners authorized the town manager to issue a notice to proceed to Weeks Marine for the 2026 beach nourishment project. Staff outlined pre‑construction steps, schedule (May–August), and planned public outreach; the board asked for a detailed public briefing in April.

Nags Head is taking a big step forward in beach revitalization by greenlighting the 2026 nourishment project, set to kick off this summer!

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#NC #EnvironmentalSustainability #CitizenPortal #NagsHeadBeachNourishment #PublicOutreach #ConstructionManagement

Episode 28 - Cancer care is team care

Listen to our podcast with Dr. Melanie Seal on Cancer Care in Newfoundland and Labrador 💓

Dr. Seal has the rare ability to explain the complex things in such simplicity - hats off

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#NewfoundlandAndLabrador #CancerCare #Podcast #PublicEngagement #PublicOutreach

McKinney council hires UT Dallas to lead 'Better Together' homelessness planning The McKinney City Council approved a contract with the University of Texas at Dallas to facilitate the Better Together homelessness initiative, including community outreach and a needs assessment. Staff said the public outreach phase should finish by May and the strategic plan by October.

McKinney City Council takes a bold step toward tackling homelessness by partnering with UT Dallas for a comprehensive community initiative!

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#McKinneyCollinCounty #TX #HousingInitiatives #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #PublicOutreach #McKinneyHomelessness

Ellensburg study session reviews $117 million parks plan and funding options City staff and consultants presented a draft Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan recommending about $117 million in capital projects, a six-year prioritized Tier 1 package (~$3.6M) using existing revenues and a Tier 2 list (~$6.9M) tied to new funding such as a park/public facilities district or tax measures.

Ellensburg is gearing up for a transformative $117 million parks plan with over 130 recommendations that aim to enhance community recreation and sustainability!

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#EllensburgCityKittitasCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #CommunityFunding #EllensburgParks #PublicOutreach

Collage of photos showcasing Kathryn and Krithika at the Turn the Tide Festival.

I spent Saturday at the Turn the Tide science festival with Kathryn talking about neuroscience research 🧠

The highlight was the kids! They always end up asking the most interesting questions.

Thank you to Truro and Penwith College for the invite 🌞

#STEM #Neuroscience #PublicOutreach

Washoe County showcases new 'Get Involved' neighborhood hub and upcoming CAB events County staff demonstrated a neighborhood development hub on washoecounty.gov that lists early developer outreach meetings, maps and an input QR code; commissioners also announced the Nevada State Fair return and an April public engagement process for CAB bylaws and district maps.

Washoe County has launched an innovative neighborhood development hub, making it easier for residents to connect with developers and stay informed about local events!

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#WashoeCounty #NV #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #PublicOutreach #NeighborhoodDevelopment

Council authorizes chair to negotiate listing agreement for 993 and 995 Morrison Drive after city update A city representative, Josh Martin, updated the council that the public ad for removing a tech overlay on 993 and 995 Morrison Drive is out (final reading confirmed for March 24) and announced a March 16–20 charrette; the council then authorized the chairman to negotiate an exclusive listing agreement for the two properties with the condition it return to the full council before signature.

Charleston County Council is gearing up for major changes at 993 and 995 Morrison Drive, with negotiations underway following key public updates and upcoming community charrettes!

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#CharlestonCounty #SC #UrbanDevelopment #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #PublicOutreach

Galveston council hears plan for hotel‑led tourism district to fund marketing and incentives A tourism public improvement district (TPID) proposed by hoteliers would add a fee on occupied hotel rooms to fund marketing, sales incentives and administration; staff estimate roughly $3 million a year at a 2% fee. Council signaled support and asked staff and hotel representatives to pursue outreach and public hearings this spring.

A new hotel-led tourism district in Galveston could unlock $3 million annually for marketing and incentives, but will hoteliers get on board?

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#GalvestonGalvestonCounty #TX #CommunityMarketing #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #PublicOutreach #GalvestonTourism

Tampa Bay Water warns drought will persist, reservoir half full and urges public conservation Board heard drought and supply updates: system deliveries averaged about 204 million gallons per day in January; reservoir storage measured about 7.56 billion gallons (roughly 50%); staff said they will rely more on groundwater and diesel generation if drought persists and reiterated one‑day‑per‑week watering restrictions.

Tampa Bay is facing a severe drought with reservoirs at half capacity, prompting urgent calls for water conservation and strict watering restrictions.

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#HillsboroughCounty #FL #WaterConservation #DroughtResponse #CitizenPortal #PublicOutreach

The picture shows a PowerPoint slide with my talk title about animal emotions and a photo of baboons of the type I observed in Kenya.

Public outreach today, talking to retired seniors about animal joy, love, and grief. A good discussion afterwards with many excellent questions ---and a border collie in attendance! #animals #grief #love #animalemotions #Anthropology #publicoutreach

Committee debates repair, demolition, RFP and public outreach for Old Town Hall Committee members reviewed a four-option analysis for the Old Town Hall (stabilize, solicit developer proposals, partial civic use/lease, or demolition), discussed costs and funding (prior ~$7M repair estimate; preservation trust and mitigation grants), and agreed on expanded public outreach including surveys, mailings and a public meeting.

The future of the Old Town Hall hangs in the balance as a committee explores four potential paths, weighing costs that could soar past $10 million!

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#MA #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #PublicOutreach #BuildingPreservation

Spalding County staff recommends launching stormwater utility to fund mandated inspections and repairs County staff presented Phase‑1 results identifying impervious surfaces and failing stormwater infrastructure and recommended moving to Phase‑2 to set fees and credits; staff estimates implementation costs of $2.5–$3.0 million and a roughly $60–$72 annual equivalent for a typical residential property (an estimate to be refined in Phase‑2).

Spalding County is on the brink of launching a stormwater utility to address urgent infrastructure needs, potentially costing homeowners just $60–$72 a year.

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#SpaldingCounty #GA #PublicOutreach #CitizenPortal #StormwaterManagement #InfrastructureFunding

FDOT presents Monterey Road/FEC grade‑separation alternatives; board leans toward Alternative 3 FDOT presented three alternatives for the State Road 714 (Monterey Road) grade‑separation at the FEC crossing, including schedule, traffic forecasts and environmental constraints; discussion focused on impacts to parcels, airport RPZ constraints and railroad coordination, and several board members favored Alternative 3 as least damaging to residences.

FDOT unveils game-changing alternatives for the State Road 714 crossing, with a favored plan promising to ease traffic while minimizing residential impact!

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#MartinCounty #FL #TrafficSafety #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact #MartinCountyRoads #PublicOutreach

Berlin consultants outline comp-plan timeline, population projections and housing choices Mead & Hunt presented Berlin’s comprehensive-plan update at a work session, reviewing state requirements, growth-area mapping and housing options; consultants urged public review of a StoryMap survey and said zoning updates will follow adoption of the comp plan.

Berlin's comprehensive plan is up for a crucial review, shaping the town's growth and housing options for the next decade!

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#BerlinWorcesterCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #CommunityParticipation #BerlinComprehensivePlan #PublicOutreach #HousingChoices

Harney County court votes to pursue countywide 6% transient lodging tax measure The county court announced it will pursue a countywide transient lodging tax (TLT) at a proposed 6% rate and acknowledged it must negotiate with cities; speakers said current distribution rules allocate about 70% for tourism uses and 30% for general services, and one estimate placed potential revenue at about $200,000.

Harney County is gearing up to implement a countywide 6% transient lodging tax that could reshape local tourism funding and services—will your city get on board?

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#HarneyCounty #OR #LocalGovernance #HarneyCountyTax #PublicOutreach #TourismRevenue

Pinal water authority briefs Florence council on modeling, cloud-seeding pilot and revenue-bond language in legislature Joe Singleton of the Pinal County Water Augmentation Authority reviewed groundwater-model analysis, an ag-to-urban credit concept, cloud-seeding pilot results and a pending bill to modernize the authority's bonding language. He estimated conservative modeled cloud-seeding yields and acknowledged notification shortcomings during the pilot.

Pinal County's innovative cloud-seeding pilot could yield a staggering 34,000 acre-feet of water at just $6.50 per acre-foot—find out how this could reshape our water future!

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#FlorencePinalCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #SustainableResources #FlorenceWater #PublicOutreach

Blount County Commission adopts two‑year property reappraisal cycle after contested debate The Blount County Commission voted 17–3 with one abstention on Feb. 19, 2026, to adopt a continuous two‑year property reappraisal cycle. Supporters said it removes a state 'ratio' that reduced tax‑relief benefits; opponents and several public commenters warned it will burden homeowners and businesses.

Blount County has sparked controversy with its recent vote for a two-year property reappraisal cycle, raising concerns about its impact on homeowners and businesses.

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#BlountCounty #TN #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #TaxReform #PublicOutreach #BlountCountyPropertyTax

ADOT updates on I‑11, I‑10 Wild Horse Pass, SR 347 and I‑40; litigation stalls full I‑11 progress ADOT told the Transportation Infrastructure Committee that Interstate 11 remains without construction funding and a 2022 lawsuit has prompted a Tier‑1 EIS reevaluation; meanwhile ADOT presented progress and timelines for regional I‑10, SR 347 and I‑40 projects.

ADOT reveals that while major highway projects are underway, the future of Interstate 11 hangs in the balance due to a lawsuit and lack of funding.

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#AZ #EnvironmentalReview #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureDevelopment #ArizonaTransportation #PublicOutreach

Speakers urge support for Farm Bill’s rural development title, highlighting broadband, hospitals and water projects Speakers at the session urged support for the rural development title of the Farm Bill, saying it includes over 70 programs that fund broadband, rural hospitals, meat processing and water infrastructure and calling for public outreach to raise awareness.

Support for the rural development title of the Farm Bill could empower 60 million Americans by investing in vital community resources like broadband and healthcare.

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#US #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #RuralAmerica #InfrastructureInvestment #PublicOutreach