Committee rejects bill to ban water fluoridation after contested hearing Sen. Hensley argued state-level prohibition of water fluoridation would restore individual consent and reduce alleged neurodevelopmental risk; committee debate highlighted local control and scientific disputes and the bill failed on a 4–5 vote.

Sen. Hensley's controversial bill to ban fluoride in Tennessee's drinking water sparked intense debate on individual rights versus public health, but ultimately failed in a tight committee vote.

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#TN #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #TennesseeWater #CommunityControl

Our project aims for enduring, community-owned systems, not disposable tech. #BuildToLast #SustainableSolutions #CommunityControl

Seattle commenters press council on surveillance, ICE activity and police accountability At the Feb. 24 City Council meeting, about 20 public speakers urged action on surveillance cameras, alleged SPD misconduct and ICE operations, demanded transparency around a Seattle City Light firing and raised concerns about possible fraud in a state online petition; council closed public comment and moved to business.

Seattle residents are demanding action on police accountability, surveillance, and transparency from their City Council after a heated public-comment session.

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#SeattleKingCounty #WA #SeattlePolicing #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityControl #SurveillanceAccountability

House committee backs bill to let Weber County automatically annex small unincorporated 'islands' The House Political Subdivisions Committee adopted a substitute to HB457 and voted to recommend it favorably, moving a measure that would let municipalities annex small, fully enclosed county ‘islands’ of 55 acres or less (applies to Weber County this year). The change includes opt-outs and procedural protections including public notice.

Weber County is one step closer to simplifying governance as a new bill aims to let cities automatically annex small, isolated parcels of land for better local control!

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#UT #WeberCounty #ZoningReform #CitizenPortal #LocalGovAI #CommunityControl

Senate education panel debates foundation‑formula, regionalization and single‑district ideas; committee asks for cost analysis After driver‑education testimony senators moved to a broad discussion of Act 73, the foundation formula and several regionalization options including voluntary mergers, a single statewide district, and school‑choice models; members requested JFO analysis and further stakeholder feedback.

Vermont's Senate education panel is exploring bold new paths for regionalization, including a controversial single statewide district—what could this mean for your local schools?

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#VT #RegionalizationModels #CitizenPortal #EducationPolicy #CommunityControl #VermontEducation

I hate ppl put us into the position where now I have to applaud the various different local enforcement orgs that’s helping to ENFORCE the local laws the 🧊 are ignoring.

Especially given the marketing/social-movement of it all

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#CommunityControl

Empowerment extends beyond social uplift to control fundamental forces. #CommunityControl #SustainableProgress #Empowerment

Bend council pauses Flock Safety ALPR use, declines to renew fixed-camera contract amid privacy concerns After hearing both community privacy concerns and police examples of investigative benefits, the City of Bend announced it will not renew its fixed Flock Safety ALPR subscription and directed staff to stop using the cameras for the remainder of the contract while legislative changes are tracked.

Bend's council has suspended the use of Flock Safety's ALPR cameras amid rising privacy concerns, prioritizing community safety over surveillance.

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#BendDeschutesCounty #OR #PrivacyRisks #PublicSafety #CommunityControl #BendLatinoCommunity

Control your mind to achieve peace and happiness. This inner discipline unlocks wisdom and virtue, mirroring our project's aim to empower communities through controlled, distributed systems. #InnerPeace #CommunityControl #Empowerment

Lahaina Community Land Trust says it will buy land back, prioritize long‑term residents and cultural practitioners Autumn Ness, executive director of the Lahaina Community Land Trust, described a post‑fire strategy to keep residents in place by acquiring parcels, preventing investor purchases, and using ground‑lease/deed‑restriction tools. The CLT reported early acquisitions and an insurance‑gap program to help families rebuild while keeping title in community‑

The Lahaina Community Land Trust is on a mission to reclaim land for residents, ensuring community control over homes and preventing investor takeovers.

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#MissoulaMissoulaCounty #MT #CitizenPortal #LandAcquisition #CommunityControl #CulturalContinuity #LahainaCommunity

Council favors advancing plan to restore 'Middle Road' name, reassert local control over Okeechobee Boulevard Councilmembers discussed renaming Okeechobee Boulevard back to Middle Road and reiterated efforts to preserve the roadway as two lanes in the town's comprehensive plan while acknowledging county ownership and possible litigation risks.

The council is taking steps to reclaim the name 'Middle Road' for Okeechobee Boulevard, while fighting to keep it a two-lane road amidst county control.

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#FL #CitizenPortal #TransportationPlanning #CommunityControl #RoadwaySafety

What’s unique here? The timeline.
Residents aren’t rushed—they’re engaged, stabilized, & prepared for long-term ownership.

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#CommunityControl #AffordableHousing

Some homeowners want more than profit.
They want to leave a legacy of affordability.
Douglass CLT is making that possible.

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#CommunityControl #AntiDisplacement

Cambridge Housing Council Introduces Policy Order for Social Housing Development Counselors and advocates push for a new social housing initiative in Cambridge.

Cambridge is on the brink of a housing revolution with a new social housing initiative aimed at making affordable living a reality for all residents.

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#CambridgeCityMiddlesexCounty #MA #CitizenPortal #CommunityControl #CambridgeHousing #AffordableHousing #SocialInclusion

The Bundler controversy highlights a core tension: should critical open-source infrastructure be governed by its community or by funding corporations? The Ruby community strongly favors independent, community-led governance over corporate control. #CommunityControl 2/6

Fondos de Agua: ¿Quién Controla Realmente Nuestra Agua?

Fecha: 12 Sept 2025
Hora: 13:00–14:00 UTC

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#WaterJustice #Sustainability #CommunityControl #WaterFunds

@akmuehlebach.bsky.social

Obama's quote, through the project's lens, highlights diligent resource management. While politics may falter, empowered groups using open-source tools must ensure every "line" of their collective resources is spent wisely for community benefit. #GroupEmpowerment #WiseSpending #CommunityControl

**Webinar Alert**

Water Funds: Who really controls our water?

Date: 12 Sept 2025
Time: 13:00–14:00 UTC

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#WaterJustice #Sustainability #CommunityControl #WaterFunds

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Trenton Residents Defend Local Water Rights Against State Takeover Efforts Trenton locals urge community control over water assets amid state intervention concerns.

Trenton residents rally to protect their water rights, standing firm against state takeover efforts that threaten local control.

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#TrentonMercerCounty #NJ #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #CommunityControl #TrentonWater #PublicResources

Violent Crime in D.C. Hits 30 Year Low Total violent crime for 2024 in the District of Columbia is down 35% from 2023 and is the lowest it has been in over 30 years, according to data collected by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) a...

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#DCPowerGrab #DefendHomeRule #ProtectDemocracy
#NoToFederalOverreach
#CommunityControl
#IfNotUs #JusticeNotPolitics #StopAuthoritarianism
#LocalVoicesMatter
#DemocracyMatters

Ohio lawmakers enforce penalties for juvenile traffic offenders in H.B. 411 Bill establishes consequences including license suspension and community control for juvenile traffic violations.

Ohio lawmakers are cracking down on juvenile traffic violations with tough new penalties, including license suspensions and community control!

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#OH #CitizenPortal #YouthSafety #CommunityControl #TrafficLaw

Smyrna Council Advances Ordinance for Door to Door Solicitation Regulations Smyrna Council introduces permit system and no solicitation list for door to door vendors.

Smyrna is taking a bold step towards community safety with a new ordinance that could put an end to unwanted door-to-door solicitations!

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#SmyrnaRutherfordCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CivicAccountability #CommunityControl #SmyrnaCommunity

Gratiot County discusses changes to battery storage ordinance amid public safety concerns Local officials address battery storage safety and ordinance compliance to maintain community control

Gratiot County is tackling the hot-button issue of battery energy storage regulations—balancing innovation with community safety concerns.

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#GratiotCounty #MI #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #EnergyRegulations #CommunityControl

Oregon legislators debate Senate Bill 243 on firearm regulations and public safety impact Senate Bill 243 focuses on rapid fire activators and local firearms restrictions in Oregon.

Oregon lawmakers are locked in a heated debate over Senate Bill 243, which could reshape firearm regulations and public safety across the state.

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#OR #LegislativeDebate #FirearmRegulations #CommunityControl

Housing as a Public Good: The State of Social Housing Today, a Shelterforce/NPQ webinar What do we mean by social housing in the United States? How has it worked in the past, and how should it be expanded?

“Gov’t must shape markets—not just patch them”—Kristen Hackett during this panel on social housing. Full replay: bit.ly/4klgFev

#SocialHousing #HousingJustice #CommunityControl

Vice Mayor advocates for feasibility study to enhance local fire district control Vice Mayor emphasizes need for feasibility study to improve community control over fire district.

Hollister's City Council is gearing up for a game-changing feasibility study that could revolutionize local fire services and enhance community safety!

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#HollisterCitySanBenitoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #HollisterCityCouncil #CommunityControl #EmergencyServices

Chief Rojas proposes solid waste department for Socorro's sustainability efforts Socorro aims to create a city-run solid waste program for improved services and local control

Socorro is set to revolutionize waste management by proposing a city-run solid waste department, promising better services and enhanced sustainability for the community.

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#SocorroCityElPasoCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #SustainabilityGoals #CommunityControl #SocorroSolidWaste

There’s a Community Oversight Fight Brewing in the Bronx After organizing and giving input for decades, the community around the Kingsbridge Armory might actually see it redeveloped—and they want to continue to have a say in how it goes. Max Parrott reports

Bronx, NY residents are still fighting for policies that prioritize equity and community involvement in the Kingsbridge Armory project. Will the city listen? Listen here: buff.ly/tFdd6QP

#BronxDevelopment #CommunityControl #AffordableHousing

Minnesota legislators push for increased housing investments amid growing homelessness crisis Lawmakers advocate for expanded housing funding to address a 100,000-unit shortage in Minnesota.

Minnesota legislators are racing against time to tackle a staggering 100,000-unit housing shortage that threatens to leave families homeless.

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#MN #HomelessnessPrevention #CitizenPortal #CommunityControl #MinnesotaHousing #AffordableHousing

Milwaukee activists oppose funding for public education disruption efforts Community advocates reject tactics undermining Milwaukee Public Schools and demand educational fairness.

Milwaukee leaders are standing firm against a well-funded movement threatening public education, vowing to protect community control over schools amid rising chaos.

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#WI #PublicEducationDefense #CitizenPortal #MilwaukeePublicSchools #CommunityControl #EducationFairness