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Multicolored post-it notes with comments under the heading WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE EXISTING LIBRARY?

Poster with photos of different children's areas in libraries.

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our #CommunityInput session for the #MainLibrary! If you missed yesterday's session, we are having the second one TODAY! Please come by and share your thoughts and ideas with us!

Main Library Community Room
Saturday, March 14, 2026
3:00pm–4:00pm

Residents urge House panel to back bill requiring DOT to respect local airport buffers; DOT cites safety and FAA limits Residents near the Girdwood Airport urged the Alaska House Transportation Committee to pass House Bill 346 so the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities must follow municipal buffer rules; DOT officials said safety and FAA grant-assurance obligations limit how the state can be constrained.

Residents are rallying for House Bill 346, which would ensure local airport buffer rules are respected by the state, but concerns over safety and federal regulations loom large.

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Putnam County commissioners approve up-to-six-month moratorium on new rezoning applications The Putnam County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 16 approved an amended motion to place an up-to-six-month moratorium on new rezoning applications countywide after debate and public comment; the final vote was 3–1, with one commissioner opposed.

Putnam County has enacted a controversial up-to-six-month moratorium on all new rezoning applications after a heated debate and divided vote among commissioners.

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#PutnamCounty #GA #PutnamCountyZoning #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #PublicComment #CommunityInput

Cheatham County defers action on old jail while approving $41 million in bond-funded jail construction costs After public commenters urged preserving the old county jail, the Cheatham County Legislative Body voted Dec. 18 to defer any action on the old jail or maintenance building until January; the body separately approved large bond transfers and appropriations totaling more than $44 million for a new jail project.

Cheatham County is at a crossroads, as community voices urge the preservation of the historic jail while commissioners greenlight $41 million for a new facility.

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Your voice matters! From schools to public safety, the Fairfax County FY 2027 budget impacts us all. Join my virtual town hall tonight at 7 p.m. to weigh in.

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Lunenburg supervisors delay decision on Red Brick Solar appeal after mixed public comment The Board of Supervisors delayed a decision on Red Brick Solar LLC’s appeal under Va. Code §15.2-2232 after presentations from the company, staff responses and competing public comments; the matter was continued to the June 10 meeting (six yes, one abstention).

Lunenburg County supervisors are facing a pivotal decision on the controversial Red Brick Solar appeal, as public opinions clash and the future of the project hangs in the balance.

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Commissioners table proposed 26.5-acre solar farm after multiple residents oppose plan The Tift County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 13 tabled for 30 days a special-exception request for a 26.5-acre solar farm at 4192 GA Hwy 125 N after more than a dozen residents spoke in opposition; the Planning Commission had recommended approval 4–1.

The Tift County Board of Commissioners has put the brakes on a proposed 26.5-acre solar farm after hearing fierce opposition from local residents.

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Sumter County grants first reading to tighter solar‑farm rules, including 200‑ft setbacks and 125% decommissioning surety On Nov. 14 Sumter County Council granted first reading to OA‑23‑01, an ordinance that would make large ground‑mounted solar facilities a special exception use, require 200‑foot setbacks, 50‑ft evergreen buffers, and recorded decommissioning plans backed by surety equal to 125% of estimated removal costs.

Sumter County is taking a bold step towards sustainable energy with new regulations for large solar farms, ensuring community safety and environmental balance.

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Charlotte County planners weigh stricter solar rules and battery storage guidance after public concerns At a July 27 Planning Commission meeting, citizens and commissioners pressed for stronger setbacks, early vegetative buffers and clearer oversight of utility-scale solar and battery storage; staff said Tall Pines Solar received application completeness and Randolph Solar materials are under review.

Charlotte County residents are demanding tougher regulations on solar projects and battery storage systems to protect their land and environment.

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Deuel County board proposes 2,000-foot setback for high-voltage transmission lines, schedules joint public hearing After extended public comment, the Deuel County Planning and Zoning Board voted to amend the county zoning ordinance to require a 2,000-foot setback for transmission lines above 345 kV from inhabited residences and set a joint public hearing with county commissioners for Feb. 3, 2026.

Deuel County is taking a bold step to protect residents by proposing a 2,000-foot setback for high-voltage transmission lines, igniting passionate community discussions.

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#DeuelCounty #SD #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact #PublicSafety #CommunityInput

Deuel County Zoning Board approves waiver option for 2,000‑foot setback on high‑voltage lines At its Feb. 3 meeting the Deuel County Zoning Board amended an ordinance to allow landowners to accept reduced setbacks from high‑voltage transmission lines, after utilities warned a 2,000‑foot rule would lengthen routes and residents raised safety concerns. The board will forward the amendment to the County Commissioners for first reading on March 3, 2026.

The Deuel County Zoning Board has sparked a heated debate by allowing landowners to opt for reduced setbacks from high-voltage transmission lines, despite community concerns about safety and property value.

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#DeuelCounty #SD #CitizenPortal #LandUse #PublicSafety #CommunityInput

Dooly County agrees to sponsor Turkey Creek reservoir study and forms working committee County commissioners voted to sponsor a proposed Turkey Creek reservoir and established a working committee and advisory board to assist project planning, citing flood prevention, recreation and agricultural water management among project goals.

Dooly County has taken a bold step towards enhancing flood prevention and recreation by sponsoring a transformative 1,442-acre Turkey Creek reservoir project!

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#DoolyCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #FloodPrevention #CommunityInput #WaterManagement

Simpson County moves to draft its own Planning & Zoning ordinance after Franklin advances separation Simpson County Fiscal Court voted July 1 to authorize the county attorney to draft a standalone Planning & Zoning ordinance after the City of Franklin moved toward separating from the joint interlocal agreement; one magistrate dissented on the motion.

Simpson County is taking action to draft its own Planning & Zoning ordinance as tensions rise with the City of Franklin over a potential separation from their joint agreement.

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#SimpsonCounty #KY #CitizenPortal #ZoningReform #LocalGovAI #CommunityInput #SimpsonCountyPlanning

Residents raise flooding and tax concerns after county-wide property revaluation Multiple Tift County residents told commissioners Aug. 12 they are worried the county-wide property revaluation will increase taxes, and one resident showed video she said documents new flooding tied to recent construction near her home. Tax Commissioner Chad Alexander said tax bills will not be due Nov. 15; a new due date will be announced.

Tift County residents are sounding the alarm over new flooding issues and potential tax hikes following a controversial property revaluation—what's next for the community?

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#TiftCounty #GA #TaxPolicy #CitizenPortal #CommunityInput #FloodingIssues

Charlotte County board approves solar ordinance revisions, tables Randolph siting agreement after public opposition The Charlotte County Board of Supervisors approved two amendments to its solar ordinance — a revenue-share provision and a 5MW threshold change — but tabled the proposed Randolph Solar siting agreement after public opposition and a closed-session review.

The Charlotte County Board approved key solar ordinance amendments but hit pause on the controversial Randolph Solar project after community pushback.

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#CharlotteCounty #VA #CivicParticipation #CitizenPortal #CharlotteCountySolar #SustainableEnergy #CommunityInput

Charlotte County hears mixed reaction to proposed 800‑MW Randolph Solar project; consultant recommends against approval Solunesco and Dominion presented an 800‑megawatt Randolph Solar proposal and a company pledge of upfront and annual payments; the county consultant recommended denial, public comment split, and supervisors scheduled a special meeting and closed session to review the siting agreement.

Charlotte County is divided over the proposed 800-MW Randolph Solar project, with concerns about compliance, safety, and financial discrepancies raising eyebrows during the public hearing.

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#CharlotteCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #RenewableEnergy #CommunityInput #PublicPolicy

Homeowners press Board of Assessment Appeals over sharply higher land valuations At a multi-case session of the Board of Assessment Appeals, dozens of property owners and representatives said the town's mass reassessment overstated land values and relied on outlier sales; the board repeatedly asked appellants to submit comparable-sales documents and field cards for deliberation.

Homeowners in Connecticut are fighting back against skyrocketing land valuations they say are unfairly inflated, arguing that the reassessment process failed to reflect actual market conditions.

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#CT #CommunityInput #CitizenPortal #PropertyAssessment #LandValuation

Halifax board denies Verizon tower permit after planning commission opposition After planning commission members and local residents raised concerns about proximity to existing towers and visual impacts, the board denied Verizon's conditional‑use permit for a proposed monopole along US‑501 by a 5‑to‑3 roll call. Verizon argued the site was required by search‑ring RF analysis to fill coverage and capacity gaps.

Verizon's bid for a new tower in Halifax County faces a major setback as residents and planning officials voice strong opposition, questioning both the need and visual impact of the proposal.

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#HalifaxCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #TechnologyAccess #CommunityInput

Parents urge Cheltenham board to delay midyear principal reassignment at Cedar Brook East Multiple parents told the board the midyear reassignment of Principal Nelson will destabilize sixth graders and asked the district to allow her to remain through the end of the school year; Superintendent Dr. Scriven said the move is administrative and that he "will own" communication missteps.

Parents in Cheltenham are rallying to keep Principal Nelson at Cedar Brook East until the school year ends, fearing instability for sixth graders after her unexpected reassignment.

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#PA #CitizenPortal #PennsylvaniaSchools #CommunityInput #EducationStability

Cheltenham superintendent presents safety audit recommending phased upgrades and consideration of sworn officers Superintendent Dr. Scriven outlined a Center for Safe Schools audit of Cheltenham High that flags "areas for consideration" from enforcing a cell-phone policy to protective glazing and, as one option, consideration of sworn law-enforcement presence; the district will post the full report online.

Cheltenham High School's safety audit reveals critical upgrades and bold recommendations to transform its security model – including the potential for sworn officers on campus.

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#PA #CitizenPortal #PennsylvaniaSchools #EducationReform #PublicSafety #CommunityInput

Masconomet committee narrows FY27 plan to meet towns’ 2.5% guidance after heated debate over Chinese program On March 9 the Masconomet Regional School Committee moved to have administration prepare a formal ‘baseline + B’ budget—a package of targeted cuts including transportation and one high-school teaching position—after more than two dozen public commenters urged preserving the Chinese language program and committee members weighed trade-offs to avoid overrides.

The Masconomet Regional School Committee faces a tough decision as heated debates over budget cuts and the future of the Chinese language program ignite community passion.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #EducationBudget #LanguageProgram #CommunityInput

Council defers contested Choctaw-area rezoning after neighbors raise flooding and access concerns The council deferred a proposed PUD rezoning that would have connected a new 17‑lot subdivision to an existing neighborhood street after multiple residents warned of downstream flooding, one‑way access and emergency‑egress risks; the deferral was unanimous and set for April 7 for further review.

Oklahoma City Council hits pause on a controversial rezoning plan after residents voice urgent concerns about flooding and emergency access.

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#OK #CitizenPortal #EmergencyAccess #FloodMitigation #CommunityInput

Senate unanimously approves planning and zoning clarification bill after Fayette County concerns Senate Bill 53, which clarifies planning and zoning processes and seeks to preserve local hearings and neighborhood input, passed the Senate unanimously after the Fayette County sponsor said the measure restores local debate.

Kentucky's Senate just passed a bill aimed at reviving local voices in planning and zoning decisions, ensuring community input isn't silenced!

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#KY #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #ZoningClarity #CommunityInput

Ann Arbor residents urge board to protect Thurston Nature Center as trustees press bond committee for answers Dozens of residents and Thurston Nature Center volunteers told the Ann Arbor Public Schools board that proposed site plans for the new Thurston Elementary threaten prairie, rain gardens and an oak savanna, and called for staging or alternative siting; trustees asked the bond committee and administration to gather more data and community input before final decisions are made.

Residents are rallying to protect the Thurston Nature Center from development plans they say will destroy vital habitats and disrupt a historic environmental education site.

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#MI #EnvironmentalEducation #CitizenPortal #AnnArborSchools #HabitatProtection #CommunityInput

Commission hears conceptual 'Tiny Village' redevelopment; designers told to refine pedestrian frontage and landscaping Developers presented a multi‑building residential proposal (COA 2600111274) for demolition and construction of five new buildings at 274 East Spencer Avenue. Commissioners praised elements of the design but asked for clearer sidewalk dimensions, more perimeter green space, trash/servicing plans, and options to reduce long corridors or increase internal green space.

A bold new vision for 274 East Spencer Avenue aims to transform the area with five innovative residential buildings, but will it prioritize pedestrian-friendly designs and green space?

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#OH #CitizenPortal #UrbanPlanning #CommunityInput #SustainableDesign

Pittsboro selects HH Architecture for town hall design and adopts capital project ordinance The board authorized the town manager to contract with HH Architecture for schematic design of a new town hall and adopted a capital project ordinance to move the project forward; the transcript contains a garbled contract figure, which the town packet should clarify.

Pittsboro is gearing up for a new town hall, partnering with HH Architecture to bring their vision to life by 2028!

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#NC #CitizenPortal #ArchitecturalServices #PittsboroTownHall #CommunityInput #ProjectManagement

Heated public hearing on Clark Road leaves supervisors reaffirming rural‑rustic status and removing Slatersville segment Hundreds of comments and several residents urged both for and against surfacing Clark Road (State Route 678) under VDOT’s rural‑rustic program. After extensive testimony on safety, dust and historic character, the board removed the Slatersville segment from the project and reaffirmed Clark Road’s surface‑treatment priority.

A heated public hearing in New Kent County reveals a deep divide among residents over the controversial surfacing of Clark Road, sparking passionate debates about rural character and safety.

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#NewKentCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #RuralInfrastructure #CommunityInput

New Kent supervisors push back on reporting, vow public hearings if data centers arrive The Board clarified that no data-center applications are currently filed, defended a consultant-led draft Technology Overlay District and heard several residents warn about noise, water use and property‑value impacts. The board said conditional-use permitting and public hearings would apply to any future proposals.

New Kent County's leaders are pushing back against "fake news" as they clarify the future of data centers, emphasizing that public input will be crucial in upcoming discussions.

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#NewKentCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #PublicParticipation #ZoningRegulations #CommunityInput

Your voice matters! From schools to public safety, the Fairfax County FY 2027 budget impacts us all. Join my virtual town hall on March 12 at 7 p.m. to weigh in.📣 💬

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Johnston County delays vote on Prologis industrial rezoning after hours of neighborhood opposition The board took under advisement a request by Prologis to rezone about 28 acres near Pierce and Cleveland roads (case 25‑15) after extensive public comment. Residents raised traffic, safety, buffer and environmental concerns and asked the board for stricter conditions or denial; the board voted to table the case to March 16 for further review.

The Johnston County Board of Commissioners faces mounting pressure as they delay a crucial vote on Prologis' controversial industrial rezoning plan amid intense community opposition.

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#JohnstonCounty #NC #TrafficSafety #CitizenPortal #CommunityInput