#communityEngagement hashtag - Bluesky

Neighbors press TRC for clarity on Rose Star lots, conservation easements and PUD density Neighbors asked Walton County planning staff to pause Rose Star Subdivision (MIN25000143), saying they lacked adequate notice and that density credits and conservation-easement calculations from a 2009 PUD need review; the TRC agreed to continue the item to May 6 so staff can reconcile records and respond to public concerns.

1 hour ago

Neighbors in Walton County are demanding clarity on the controversial Rose Star Subdivision, citing confusion over density credits and conservation easements that could reshape their community.

Learn more here!

#WaltonCounty #FL #ConservationEasements #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal

0 0 0 0

Greenfield accepts federal Reconnecting Communities planning grant to study pedestrian overcrossings and feasibility work Council accepted a USDOT Reconnecting Communities planning grant (staff cited $793,856 reimbursable of a $992,320 total award) to fund planning, feasibility and design work for new and widened overcrossings at Apple, Walnut and Oak avenues; the project must be completed by June 30, 2028 and council approved $60,000 in supplemental appropriations for the current fiscal year (corrected to fund 230).

1 hour ago

Greenfield City Council secures a $793,856 federal grant to enhance pedestrian and bicycle access across US 101, paving the way for safer, wider overcrossings!

Learn more here

#GreenfieldCityMontereyCounty #CA #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #TransportationInnovation

0 0 0 0

Citizen Portal News Washington

@citizenptnewswa.bsky.social

2 hours ago

Spokane County proposes agritourism rules; staff recommends conditional use permits to protect farmland County planning staff proposed allowing agritourism on actively operated farms with safeguards — including conditional use permits, public hearings and criteria to prevent loss of agricultural productivity — and invited comments on thresholds and conditions.

Spokane County is gearing up to boost agritourism while safeguarding its farmland with new policies—could this be the future of farming in your area?

Learn more here

#SpokaneCounty #WA #CommunityEngagement #FarmProtection #CitizenPortal #AgritourismPolicies

0 0 0 0

Citizen Portal News Illinois

@citizenptnewsil.bsky.social

2 hours ago

Public outcry at Springfield meeting after video shows officer striking, pinning 19-year-old; council presses chief for answers After a circulated video showed a Springfield police officer striking and restraining a 19-year-old, the Committee of the Whole heard sustained testimony from aldermen and more than two dozen public commenters demanding independent review, suspension and implementation of Massey Commission reforms; the police chief defended the officer as following training.

A shocking video of a Springfield police officer striking a 19-year-old sparks outrage and demands for accountability from the community and council members alike.

Learn more here

#SpringfieldSangamonCounty #IL #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #CivicTransparency #PoliceReform

0 0 0 0

Wilmington staff outline $20.3M shortfall, propose tax scenarios to fund living‑wage plan City staff told the council a projected $20.3 million general‑fund gap for FY27—driven by revaluation appeal losses, higher benefits and pension costs—would require tax adjustments ranging from 4¢ to 6.26¢ per $100 valuation to fully fund a proposed living‑wage rollout and CIP projects; staff outlined phased alternatives.

3 hours ago

Wilmington faces a daunting $20.3 million budget shortfall for FY27, prompting city officials to propose tax rate adjustments that could impact residents' wallets and the future of the living-wage plan.

Get the details!

#WilmingtonNewHanoverCounty #NC #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal

0 0 0 0

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.social

3 hours ago

Residents urge pause on boulevard tree removals as council approves developer-focused tree-replacement plan Residents pressed the Inver Grove Heights City Council for address-level arborist reports and a pause on planned boulevard removals after staff said the city’s tree-replacement plan focuses on replacing trees lost to development, not a new citywide canopy policy. Council approved the development-focused plan but promised follow-up with HOAs.

Inver Grove Heights residents are raising alarms over the removal of up to 75 boulevard trees, demanding transparency and evidence from city officials before any cuts are made.

Get the details!

#InverGroveHeightsDakotaCounty #MN #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment

0 0 0 0

Citizen Portal News New York

@citizenptnewsny.bsky.social

4 hours ago

DOT proposal for two‑way protected bike lanes on Lafayette draws safety, loading and bus concerns at CB2 DOT presented plans to add a southbound protected bike lane and other upgrades along the Lafayette/4th Avenue corridor; residents and committee members pressed for block‑level parking/loading data, safeguards for seniors and schoolchildren, and clearer plans for signal timing and emergency access. CB2 voted to draft a resolution compiling those concerns.

Manhattan's DOT is pushing for two-way protected bike lanes on Lafayette, sparking a heated debate over pedestrian safety and truck access with local residents voicing serious concerns.

Read the full story

#ManhattanCityNewYorkCounty #NY #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety

0 0 0 0

Citizen Portal News New York

@citizenptnewsny.bsky.social

4 hours ago

Community Board 2 approves park, plaza and street safety measures; grants multiple license recommendations Manhattan Community Board 2 on Wednesday passed a slate of unanimous resolutions supporting Washington Square Park dog‑run renovations, the creation of Hudson Square Plaza, a West 3rd/Bleecker safety redesign, expansion of school slow zones under 'Sammy's Law,' and transmitted numerous license renewal recommendations to city and state agencies.

Manhattan Community Board 2 just greenlit major improvements for parks, plazas, and street safety—transforming the neighborhood one resolution at a time!

Get the details

#ManhattanCityNewYorkCounty #NY #CommunityEngagement #UrbanDevelopment #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #ManhattanParks

0 0 0 0

Trustees outline temporary library plan, logistics for Harrison Memorial renovation Trustees and library staff described plans to operate a temporary library at the Church of the Wayfarer during a multi-year restoration of Harrison Memorial Library, discussed moving logistics for roughly 6,000 items, and asked the Carmel Library Foundation to consider funding earthquake-compliant shelving and a laptop-lending kiosk.

4 hours ago

Exciting changes are coming to the Harrison Memorial Library as plans for a temporary location and renovation progress, ensuring the community stays connected to its beloved resources!

Learn more here

#MontereyCounty #CA #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #PublicLibraries #CulturalPreservation

0 0 0 0

City staff outline budget timeline and say council has directed hotel tax increase for November ballot Staff described a multi-step budget calendar, a five-year forecast and a draft capital improvement program, and said the City Council has directed staff to pursue a November ballot measure to raise the transient occupancy tax from 10% to 12%.

4 hours ago

Carmel-by-the-Sea is gearing up for a major budget season, with plans to increase the hotel tax from 10% to 12% on the November ballot!

Get the details

#MontereyCounty #CA #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #RevenueOptimization

0 0 0 0

Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

@citizenptnewspa.bsky.social

5 hours ago

Council to vote on liquor-license transfer as zoning concerns persist Council discussed an intermunicipal liquor-license transfer that remains contingent on zoning review; the city zoning officer said the property owner is scheduled before the Zoning Hearing Board on April 14, and council debated whether zoning confirmation should precede the license transfer vote.

As Erie City Council prepares to vote on a crucial liquor-license transfer, tensions rise over zoning concerns that could impact the future of local business.

Read the full story

#ErieErieCounty #PA #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #ZoningIssues #ErieLiquorLicenses

0 0 0 0

Citizen Portal News Tennessee

@citizenptnewstn.bsky.social

5 hours ago

Design review panel approves Wolf River Medical Campus preliminary and final plans The Germantown Design Review Commission approved preliminary and final site plans for a two‑building Wolf River Medical Campus on roughly 13 acres, after staff outlined screening, landscaping and lighting measures and a resident urged continued attention to traffic and sight‑line concerns.

The Germantown Design Review Commission has greenlit a significant new development, the Wolf River Medical Campus, promising state-of-the-art facilities while addressing community concerns over traffic and safety.

Read the full story

#GermantownShelbyCounty #TN #CommunityEngagement

1 0 0 0

Johnston County officials outline draft Unified Development Ordinance, say zoning map won’t change County planning staff presented a draft Unified Development Ordinance that updates development standards, creates optional 'paper' zoning districts and standardizes agricultural buffers; officials said the draft preserves bona fide farm protections and will not remap property automatically.

5 hours ago

Johnston County is proposing a new Unified Development Ordinance that promises to modernize development standards while protecting local farms—what changes could this mean for you?

Click to read more!

#JohnstonCounty #NC #CommunityEngagement #ZoningReform #CitizenPortal #LandDevelopment

0 0 0 0

Citizen Portal News Illinois

@citizenptnewsil.bsky.social

5 hours ago

Consultants say hybrid outreach doubled participation; Joliet character-area feedback favors mixed-use, parks and neighborhood services Consultants reported roughly 100 in-person attendees and about 168 online responses to the character-area workshop; feedback calls for mixed-use redevelopment at Joliet Mall, parks and grocery options on Ridge Road, and preserving neighborhood assets such as Darrow’s Flea Market on the East Side.

Joliet's hybrid outreach strategy has sparked a surge in public participation, revealing vibrant community desires for mixed-use spaces, parks, and preservation of local treasures like Darrow’s Flea Market.

Learn more here

#JolietWillCounty #IL #CommunityEngagement #UrbanDevelopment

0 0 0 0

Citizen Portal News New York

@citizenptnewsny.bsky.social

5 hours ago

Bay Shore board approves consent agenda, notes $2 million earmarked for special‑education staffing and extends Suffolk Transportation contracts The board approved a long consent agenda including personnel items, audits and contracts; the business official said $2 million in anticipated revenues will be distributed entirely to special‑education staffing ($1 million listed under professional salaries and $1 million under non‑certificated salaries); the board also authorized a settlement in an impartial hearing (Case 674722).

The Bay Shore Union Free School District is committing $2 million to enhance special-education staffing, setting the stage for a transformative 2026-27 school year!

Learn more here

#NY #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #NewYorkEducation #SpecialEducationFunding #BudgetTransparency

0 0 0 0

Soledad updates parks naming policy and asks public for input on Cesar Chavez Park name The council unanimously approved Resolution 63-47 to modernize the city's parks-and-facilities naming policy and directed staff to solicit public input before deciding whether to rename Cesar Chavez Park; several residents urged the council to keep the name.

6 hours ago

Soledad City Council has initiated a significant discussion on the future of Cesar Chavez Park, prompting passionate community voices to weigh in on the park's name.

Get the details!

#SoledadCityMontereyCounty #CA #CommunityEngagement #CivicParticipation #CitizenPortal #SoledadParks

0 0 0 0

Citizen Portal News Rhode Island

@citizenptnewsri.bsky.social

6 hours ago

South Kingstown council opposes proposed Veolia water-rate increase and invites residents to a PUC hearing Councilors passed a resolution opposing a large proposed water-rate increase from Veolia and will host a Public Utilities Commission hearing March 30 at Town Hall, urging residents to attend and comment on the possible wholesale/retail hikes.

South Kingstown Council is standing up against Veolia's staggering water-rate hike—residents are invited to voice their concerns at a crucial public hearing on March 30!

Get the details

#RI #RatepayerProtection #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #RhodeIslandUtilities

0 0 0 0

Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

@citizenptnewsnh.bsky.social

7 hours ago

Residents press Strafford County commissioners on delegation budget defeat and ICE contract as county faces default budget At the March 26 meeting a resident questioned commissioners about a county delegation vote that rejected the proposed budget, asking whether the county defaults to a statute-defined budget and how an existing three‑year ICE contract affects revenue; commissioners said the default moves budget authority to the commissioners, cited surprise at the delegation vote, and said they are still assessing department impacts.

Strafford County faces uncertainty after commissioners react to a surprising budget rejection and a looming default, raising questions about the future of funding and contracts.

Get the details!

#StraffordCounty #NH #CivicAccountability #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #StraffordCountyBudget

0 0 0 0

Harnett County approves multiple rezonings and adopts conditional-zoning text amendment The board approved several rezoning requests — converting industrial land to rural/residential designations and expanding commercial zoning in locations near I‑95 — and adopted a text amendment to add conditional zoning to the county Unified Development Ordinance to allow mutually agreed conditions between owners and the county.

7 hours ago

Harnett County's Board of Commissioners has just approved significant rezonings and a new conditional-zoning process that could reshape local development and community safety!

Click to read more!

#HarnettCounty #NC #CommunityEngagement #ZoningReform #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureDevelopment

0 0 0 0

Brevard hires Perkins Eastman for Phase‑1 pre‑scoping on K–8 conversion pilots; Phase 1 priced at $45,500 Deputy Superintendent Sue Han introduced Perkins Eastman’s two‑phase approach to study potential K–8 conversions at Stone, McNair and Johnson; the firm proposed a 10‑week Phase‑1 pre‑scoping for $45,500 to analyze enrollment, stakeholders and feasibility, with Phase‑2 engagement to follow if warranted.

7 hours ago

Brevard schools are embarking on an exciting journey to explore K–8 conversions, with a $45,500 plan to assess feasibility and community needs!

Click to read more!

#FL #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #StakeholderMapping

0 0 0 0

Summit committee says Miami‑Dade College Justice Center (North) is leading venue search; March meeting to provide fuller plan An emailed update read into the record said the Miami‑Dade Women’s Leadership Summit missed a Feb. 1 venue deadline and is being rescheduled; the committee is leaning toward Miami Dade College Justice Center, North Campus and will return with confirmed date, venue and sponsor commitments at the March meeting.

7 hours ago

The Miami-Dade Women’s Leadership Summit is being rescheduled after missing a crucial venue deadline, with a promising new location in sight!

Get the details!

#NorthMiamiCounty #FL #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #NorthMiamiWomensLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EventPlanning

1 0 0 0

Vice chair reports 25 participants in ‘Empower Her’ mentorship program, monthly sessions set for second Saturdays The commission’s vice chair outlined the structure, attendance and schedule for Empower Her: hands‑on workshops divided by three age cohorts, monthly sessions on the second Saturday (10 a.m.–12 p.m.), and about 25 participants registered so far using QR‑code sign‑ins and Eventbrite.

7 hours ago

The Empower Her mentorship program is empowering women of all ages with hands-on workshops and is set to tackle self-knowledge and boundary setting this April!

Learn more here

#NorthMiamiCounty #FL #NorthMiamiEmpowerHer #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #MentorshipProgram #WomenEmpowerment

0 0 0 0

Committee backs moving toward a master plan for the West/Lehi Lots, seeks design engagement and community process Commissioners directed staff to pursue a comprehensive master plan for the West (Lehi) Lots in North Beach — a cluster of eight city lots — to protect them from development, explore activation (skate/pump track, micro-soccer, pickleball/padel, farmers market), and engage designers and the community, with initial outreach to Savino/Miller and a town hall.

7 hours ago

Miami Beach is taking a bold step towards crafting a comprehensive master plan for the West Lots, aiming to preserve green space and enhance community engagement with exciting new amenities!

Learn more here

#MiamiBeachCounty #FL #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #CivicDesign

0 0 0 0

Burlington commission weighs CLG grant projects and responds to outcry over demolished Green Book-era building Commissioners discussed CLG grant applications due April 30 (grants $1,000–$25,000; typical match expectation ~40% and project completion by 02/29/2028), possible walking-tour and signage projects, and community concern after demolition of 1523 Maple Avenue, which researchers had been investigating for ties to the Green Book.

7 hours ago

The Burlington Historic Preservation Commission is diving into CLG grant projects while grappling with community outrage over the recent demolition of a historic property linked to the Green Book.

Get the details!

#BurlingtonAlamanceCounty #NC #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal

0 0 0 0

Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

@citizenptnewsma.bsky.social

9 hours ago

Neighbors raise traffic and density concerns as planning board recommends town-meeting adoption of 888 Great Plain Avenue zoning petition An attorney for the 888 Great Plain Avenue petitioner described a mixed-use concept (about 26 apartments, three retail spaces, 43 underground parking spaces) and a fiscal-impact estimate of roughly $67,000 annual net revenue. After public comment and board debate about affordable housing commitments, the planning board recommended adoption of the citizen petition to Town Meeting.

The Needham Planning Board is pushing for a new mixed-use development at 888 Great Plain Avenue, but neighbors are raising serious concerns about traffic, density, and safety.

Learn more here

#TownofNeedhamNorfolkCounty #MA #CommunityEngagement #UrbanDevelopment #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing

0 0 0 0