Bothell council discusses 2026 committee assignments, ARCH pilot and potential SCA withdrawal Councilmembers discussed committee and regional appointments for 2026, including an ARCH affordable-housing pilot, reinstating a Public Safety Committee, representation on transit and regional homelessness coalitions, and staff was directed to draft a recommendation about Sound Cities Association participation.

Bothell City Council is gearing up for 2026 with exciting discussions on committee assignments, a new affordable housing pilot, and potential changes to regional affiliations!

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Reading Speaking Truth to Canadians about Their Public Service by Donald J. Savoie this really stood out.

It raises big questions:
💬 Does regional representation help or hinder delivery?
💬 Are we balancing poets (policy) and plumbers (delivery) the right way?

#PublicService #RegionalRepresentation

9/11 Ritchie notes regional representation through Mark Strahl's appointment as special adviser for British Columbia while Pierre Paul-Hus continues as Quebec lieutenant, ensuring Conservative voices span the country's diverse political landscape.
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5/12 The cabinet exhibits careful regional balance with ministers from every province except Saskatchewan and New Brunswick (represented by secretaries instead), plus Northwest Territories representation through Rebecca Chartrand (Northern Affairs).
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Senate supports Elzey's nomination to South Carolina Ports Authority amid Charleston concerns Senators endorse Elzey for Ports Authority, raising concerns over Charleston representation.

The South Carolina Senate just backed a pivotal nomination for the Ports Authority, but will Charleston's lack of representation jeopardize local interests?

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#SC #SouthCarolinaPorts #WorkforceManagement #RegionalRepresentation #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment

Governor appoints new municipal representatives for Kenai Peninsula Borough commission Governor announces appointments for municipal representatives in Kenai Peninsula Borough commission.

Alaska's Senate Bill 120 could revolutionize local governance by empowering municipalities to have a direct voice in state decisions—what does this mean for your community?

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My latest on SubStack: How Canadian Prime Minsiters Form A Cabinet

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#CanadianPolitics #cdnpoli #CabinetShuffle #PrimeMinister #Canada #GovernmentOfCanada #markcarney #RegionalRepresentation #PoliticalStrategy
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Vermont seeks $1.5M for Big E building upgrades Vermont requests $1.5M for maintenance and upgrades of Big E state building.

Vermont is on the verge of investing $1.5 million to upgrade its iconic building at the Big E—what’s in store for the Green Mountain State?

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#VT #CitizenPortal #VermontAgriculture #RegionalRepresentation #CommunityManagement #PublicFunding

Fair procedures for recruitment are essential. So is ensuring the fair representation of #European citizens and that all feel adequately represented. #diversity #regionalrepresentation #EUGRLO2022
👉@HeidiHautala @EP_President via @POLITICOEurope

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Labor contest heats up for Hennessy’s cabinet seat Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas has firmed up as favourite to...

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