Teaching the next generation responsibility builds stronger communities and brighter futures. 🌱

From Haiti and beyond, young people are learning the value of hard work, teamwork, and community. 💚🌍

#WeAreReady #WorldMeetPossible #ProjectTrinite #TeamHaiti #FutureLeaders #CommunityValues

It feels like Christmas every day with this touchy-feely fun kids read!

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We wish a peaceful and blessed Ramadan to all those observing in our community! 🌙

This month reminds us of the values of empathy and gratitude that connect us all. Ramadan Mubarak from the Lac La Biche Museum!

#Ramadan2026 #LacLaBiche #CommunityValues

In times of new beginnings, communities grow stronger when they pause to name the values that guide how they live, decide, and govern—together.
#SacredCivicPause #CommunityValues #NewBeginnings #SharedPurpose #CivicReflection #DemocracyInPractice #CollectiveVision #StepOne

Officials say maps expose unanswered questions about school-construction funding, property-tax effects and spending caps Officials and witnesses told the task force that the proposed maps raise unresolved questions about the scale of districts, the state’s responsibility for school-construction funding, and how property-tax and cap proposals may produce unintended consequences for towns and voters.

Vermont officials are raising alarms as proposed school district maps spark confusion over funding, property taxes, and community values.

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#VT #CommunityValues #VermontSchools #EducationFunding #TaxReform #CitizenPortal

On MLK Day, we reflect on how peace shows up in daily life — respectful connection, time in nature, and creating space where people feel safe being fully themselves. Small moments build strong community.

#MLKDay #CommunityValues #PeaceInPractice #KindnessMatters #TogetherWeGrow

#CountryPetLodgeResortAndSpa #MartinLutherKingJrDay #MLKDay #DayOfReflection #DayOfService #EqualityForAll #JusticeAndPeace #KindnessMatters #Unity #CommunityValues #SharedHumanity #RespectForAll #InclusiveCommunity #HonorTheLegacy #HopeAndChange #TogetherInService #InspiredByLeadership #Peace

An inviting home with a “YOU ARE NOW IN BEDFORD FALLS” sign, a Progress Pride flag, and a Black Lives Matter flag

Random Photo of the day
#NeighborhoodSpotlight #HousePortrait #CommunityValues
#OakPark #SouthOakPark #BedfordFalls #ItsAWonderfulLife #ProgressPride #PrideFlag #BlackLivesMatter

I love my neighborhood

This kids book shows them the magic of sprinkling kindness everywhere!

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Charter committee asks staff to study adding DEI and local-preference language as community values Committee member Daryl Jones proposed adding language to the charter to recognize diversity, equity and inclusion and local-business preference as community values; after legal clarification that nonbinding value language would not create actionable directives, the committee voted 13–2 to ask staff for wording analysis.

A Leon County committee has voted to explore adding diversity, equity, and inclusion as core community values in the charter—could this change reshape local governance?

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#LeonCounty #FL #CommunityValues #DiversityEquityInclusion #LocalBusinessSupport #CitizenPortal

Gift the kids a #NewYear #celebration gift to start them off on the right footing!

#newstart

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Moral courage, despising opinion, is bravery to uphold truth and community values, aligning with our project's goal of fostering trust and resisting societal pressures. #MoralCourage #CommunityValues #TruthOverOpinion

Glendale Turns 75—Today Today, December 30, 2025, the City of Glendale turns 75 years old.

"Glendale Turns 75—Today"

My latest Substack column is about the history of my city, read it here: open.substack.com/pub/mayorbry...

#cities #communityvalues #neighborhood #History #community

Begin the #NewYear with a #nostalgic read for the whole family!

#FREEBOOK

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www.amazon.ca/Housie-Mousi... #kids #readers #read #BoxingDay #paperback #awardwinning #illustrator #awardwinningauthor #NewYears #communityvalues #feelgood

Mountain View council accepts investment review committee report, defers broad socially responsible investment study After public comment, council accepted the IRC annual report but declined to study broad new investment restrictions now, directing staff to share existing social‑responsibility guidelines and to notify council if future investment triggers arise; vote 5–2.

Mountain View's City Council accepted the Investment Review Committee's report but chose not to pursue a broad study on socially responsible investment restrictions, leaving some residents concerned.

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#MountainViewSantaClaraCounty #CA #CommunityValues

A children's story that teaches leadership and kindness.

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A Christmas tale with adventurous rodents, a beaver team, and the kindest of crows!

www.amazon.sg/Housie-Mousi... #action #adventure #love #communityvalues #friendshipgoals #kindnessmatters #ChristmasSpirit #readers #reads #mustread #bookrecommendations #Singapore #expats #englishlanguage

When the Trump Administration Puts a Gun to the Head of Local Government This week, I cast a vote I never wanted to cast — and one I knew would not change the outcome.

"When the #TrumpAdministration Puts a Gun to the Head of #LocalGovernment "

Read my latest column about #localcontrol and subscribe for free: open.substack.com/pub/mayorbry...

@democrats.org @nationaldmo.org #DEI #communityvalues #DNC

Brant County Council Postpones Decision on Proposed Battery Energy Storage System Proposal The Brant County Council has requested additional data on a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, which aims to bolster Ontario's power grid flexibility and reliability by storing 250 megawatts of energy at a site near Burford and Scotland. The facility would provide crucial stability to the grid as the province integrates more renewable energy sources, but concerns over environmental impact, noise pollution, and visual effects on the landscape have sparked community debate. As the project moves forward, councilors are seeking comprehensive assessments to ensure alignment with community values and a thorough understanding of its economic benefits before making a final decision.

Brant County Council Postpones Decision on Proposed Battery Energy Storage System Proposal #IESO #BatteryEnergyStorage #OntarioPowerGrid #RenewableEnergySources #EnvironmentalConcerns #CommunityValues

Budgets and Values: What We Choose to Fund, We Choose to Be At the local level, we still believe that government is a tool for good

Budgets and Values: What We Choose to Fund, We Choose to Be

Read my latest Substack about municipal budgets, subscribe for free: open.substack.com/pub/mayorbry...

#Budget #Morality #CommunityValues #BigBeautifulBill #GovernmentShutdown @democrats.org @nationaldmo.bsky.social

Why Your Online Course Needs a Community Now YouTube video by The Community Solution

Course creator? Don't have a community yet?

Watch this now...

#community #communityforcourses #CommunityValues

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True integrity shows up not just in big moments, but in everyday choices.
#SacredCivicPause #IntegrityInAction #PauseForIntegrity #LivingAligned #SacredTogether #CommunityValues #PauseWithPurpose #HealingOurNation

This children's book would make the perfect gift for #Diwali or #Christmas

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Jefferson County School Board Approves Funding for Agricultural Building at High School Board allocates $391,373 for new agricultural center to enhance students' education in farming.

A passionate debate is igniting in Jefferson County over whether schools should embrace the practice of prayer in public meetings, challenging the boundaries of faith and education.

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#TN #CitizenPortal #TennesseeSchools #CommunityValues #ReligiousExpression #EducationReform

This month Sacred Civic Pause focuses on integrity. In every pause, personal + collective, we ask: Are we and our leaders' values and actions in alignment with truth and decency?
#SacredCivicPause #Integrity #LivingAligned #CollectivePause #CommunityValues #TruthAndDecency #PauseWithUs

Superior City Council approves Super 1 Liquor license amid heated community debate Council approves liquor license for Super 1 Foods despite community opposition and petitions.

The Superior City Council's controversial decision to approve a liquor license for Super 1 Foods has ignited a fierce debate about local business competition and community values.

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#SuperiorDouglasCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #CommunityValues #LocalBusiness #SuperiorCommunity

Cleveland Parks Department seeks corporate sponsorships to boost funding for recreation Parks director proposes $305,000 contract to secure corporate sponsorships for city facilities.

Cleveland's Parks and Recreation Department is taking a bold step towards revitalization by seeking corporate sponsorships to boost funding and enhance community facilities.

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#ClevelandCuyahogaCounty #OH #PublicFunding #CitizenPortal #CorporateSponsorship #CommunityValues

Cave Creek School Board Discusses Superintendent Search and Field Usage Costs Board evaluates superintendent search proposals and field rental rates amid budget considerations.

Cave Creek Unified School District is gearing up for a pivotal leadership change, with plans to select a new superintendent by mid-October!

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#AZ #CitizenPortal #CommunityValues #CaveCreekEducation #EducationalTransparency #LeadershipSearch

County Courthouse Approves Prayer Vigil Request from Community Leaders Commissioners agree to permit two-hour prayer vigil at county courthouse starting at 7:30 PM.

The Adams County Commissioners have officially approved a prayer vigil to honor community values, emphasizing safety and free speech at the courthouse.

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#AdamsCounty #IN #CivicEngagement #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityValues #AdamsCountyPrayerVigil

Johnson County Supervisors Hold Public Meeting on Agenda and Community Concerns Supervisors approve agenda and address public comments on political violence and community values.

Tensions ran high at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting as residents voiced passionate concerns over political bias and community values in the wake of recent violence.

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#JohnsonCounty #IA #PoliticalDiscourse #CitizenPortal #CommunityValues