Votes at a glance: Selma City Council actions Dec. 16, 2025 A quick reference of formal council actions taken Dec. 16, 2025, including consent items, land‑use entitlements for the Selma Casitas project, annexation initiation, pre‑zone ordinance and adoption of the city AI policy; all recorded votes were unanimous.

The Selma City Council made significant strides on December 16, 2025, approving key projects, including the controversial Casitas development and a new AI policy, all with unanimous support!

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Selma city manager demonstrates Madison AI; council weighs $27,000 implementation and ongoing governance costs City Manager Jason Keane demonstrated Madison AI, a searchable repository of Selma’s resolutions, minutes and policy documents. Council asked about recurring licensing ($23,000 governance module) and guardrails to prevent access to privileged or closed‑session records; staff recommended internal policies and audit logging.

Selma City Council is exploring the revolutionary Madison AI tool that could transform how they access 80 years of historical documents—will it be the game-changer they need?

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Selma City Council Holds Meet and Greet for City Manager Candidates Public participates in meet and greet for Selma's city manager finalists Jerome Keane and Jason Rogers.

Selma residents have a unique opportunity to shape the future of their city by engaging with the finalists for the city manager position at an upcoming meet-and-greet.

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Selma City Council Holds Special Meeting to Discuss City Manager Appointment Council discusses city manager appointment during special meeting and public communications.

The Selma City Council is taking crucial steps to appoint a new city manager, a decision that could reshape local governance!

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City Council Adjourns Meeting With No Reportable Actions Announced City council reconvenes and adjourns with no actions to report.

The Selma City Council meeting wrapped up with no major announcements, leaving the community eager for what’s next.

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Selma City Council Holds Special Meeting to Discuss Employment Matters in Closed Session Council convenes to discuss public employment issues in a closed session meeting.

The Selma City Council's recent closed session has sparked controversy over its legality and transparency, raising questions about the future of city governance.

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Selma plans major event with Pepe Marquez on September 26 while celebrating recent community successes Selma's upcoming event features Pepe Marquez as community engagement grows with recent activities.

Selma is buzzing with excitement as the city gears up for "Selma Live" on September 26, featuring local artist Pepe Marquez and a vibrant car display!

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Public Works Director recommends Musco lighting system for Shaffer Park upgrade Director advocates for Musco's 25-year warranty despite higher initial costs.

Selma City Council is weighing a significant upgrade for Shaffer Park lighting, with a 25-year warranty from Musco making a compelling case against cheaper alternatives.

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Selma City Council considers appointing Granite Solutions as new grant writer Council discusses new grant writer appointment and budget allocation for competitive bidding process.

The Selma City Council is facing a showdown over the appointment of a new grant writer, raising critical questions about transparency and compliance with purchasing policies.

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Sonia Hall discusses competitive landscape of green consulting and grant writing Sonia Hall identifies key players in California's green consulting and grant writing market.

Selma City Council is diving deep into the competitive world of grant writing and consulting firms to unlock essential funding for local projects!

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Selma City Council approves budget revision with $44000 surplus and staffing changes Council eliminates animal services director position, freezes economic development director role, and adds PIO.

The Selma City Council has made bold moves in its latest budget meeting, eliminating key positions while creating a surprising $44,000 surplus!

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Fresno County initiates community workshops for Measure C renewal input and education Fresno County hosts workshops for residents to discuss Measure C's future transportation funding.

The future of Selma's roads hangs in the balance as Measure C faces renewal; community voices are crucial for shaping the transportation landscape.

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Selma City Council holds special meeting to discuss litigation matters Council discusses potential litigation and existing case against the City of Selma

The Selma City Council's recent special meeting revealed critical discussions on potential litigation that could profoundly impact the city's future.

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Selma City Council convenes special meeting to discuss litigation and interim city manager Council addresses ongoing litigation and plans for interim city manager in closed session.

The Selma City Council is gearing up for a pivotal closed session to tackle urgent legal matters and appoint an interim city manager—decisions that could redefine the future of the community.

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Selma fire chief requests funding for new ambulance amid fleet maintenance challenges Fire chief outlines budget needs for a new ambulance and fire apparatus replacements.

Selma City Council is racing against time to secure funding for new fire engines and ambulances, as aging equipment threatens emergency response capabilities.

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City Council faces backlash over agenda-setting policy limiting member requests City manager enforces agenda policy requiring council consensus for item inclusion, raising concerns.

Selma City Council's controversial agenda-setting policy is under fire as members voice frustration over the lack of access to important discussions that affect the community.

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