Even in the anime version of One Piece, it's very clear that Monkey D. Luffe is an exemplary community leader. If I could one day be half the community developer he is, I'd consider that an overwhelming success.

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Austin housing finance board approves $5.5 million ROTA loan for Foundation Communities The Austin Housing Finance Corporation authorized a $5,500,000 loan to Foundation Communities' FC Bloom Housing through the ROTA program; the board adopted the consent agenda without objection and recorded an affordability extension from 40 to 41 years.

The Austin Housing Finance Corporation just approved a $5.5 million loan for the FC Bloom Housing project, marking a significant step towards enhancing affordable housing in the community!

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When nonprofits sell aging housing, who carries the risk next? This story breaks it down.

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Missoula City Council adopts updated housing strategy, rejects amendment to remove ballot option The council adopted the "A Place to Call Home 2025" housing strategy by a 10–1 vote after rejecting a Campbell amendment to remove language exploring a ballot initiative; debate centered on funding tools (voluntary fee vs. potential bond) and use of city land for affordable housing.

The Missoula City Council has just adopted a groundbreaking housing strategy while rejecting a controversial amendment that could change funding options for affordable housing.

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Deploying Community Needs Surveys & Scaling Mutual Aid YouTube video by The General Strike US

Description: How do you ensure your mutual aid efforts actually meet the needs of the community? This prerecorded workshop provides a guide to deploying effective GSUS Community Needs & Vision Survey.

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Madison For More Neighbors, Join Us for Community Conversation, Wil-mar Neighborhood Center, Thu March 19 3-5p

Mark you calendar! Next week, Thu 3/19 from 3-5p. Join Madison for More Neighbors at the next Community Conversation at the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center. See you there!

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Commission approves Stillwater mixed‑use rezoning 8–1 after debate over schools and proffers The Planning Commission voted 8–1 on March 11 to approve the Stillwater rezoning, a mixed‑use neighborhood with a central park and a food truck park; proponents stressed design and proffers delaying occupancy until a school addition is online, while opponents raised concerns about school capacity and traffic.

The Chesapeake Planning Commission has given the green light to the innovative Stillwater development, but not without a heated debate over school capacity and traffic concerns.

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Capitol Heights bid comes in under budget; Percy Julian project 24% complete, board told Volkert told the Montgomery Public Schools board the Percy Julian project is 24% complete and Russell Construction submitted the low base bid of $43.4 million for Capitol Heights; alternates raise the bid to $46.6 million, still under the district’s $47 million budget.

Montgomery Public Schools is making impressive strides, with the Percy Julian project now 24% complete and a local contractor's bid for Capitol Heights coming in under budget!

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Commission approves $38.5 million design and early funding for TCAT Nashville expansion in Sumner County The State Building Commission approved early design-phase funding for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Nashville Sumner County campus expansion; the architect described a two-phase project with labs, shops and a projected start date of May 21 and substantial completion in July 2028 at about $38.5 million.

Exciting news for education in Sumner County! A $38.5 million expansion of TCAT Nashville is set to transform the campus with cutting-edge labs and shops, starting this May.

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Commissioners approve contract and RFQ steps tied to GLO CDBG‑MIT program Burleson County approved a contract with Public Management, Inc. for administrative services related to GLO CDBG‑MIT funding and ratified issuance of an RFQ for engineering/architectural/surveying services for the regional distribution program.

Burleson County has taken a significant step forward by approving a contract that will pave the way for crucial funding and development projects in the community.

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County launches unified transportation system; consultants and funding moves advance program Dooly County authorized technical assistance contracts and USDA grant applications in mid‑2000 and the unified transportation system (DCUTS) began limited operations in November, reporting 1,200 trips in its first 18 days.

Dooly County has officially launched its Unified Transportation System, completing 1,200 trips in just 18 days!

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Dooly County wins $488,102 CDBG housing rehabilitation grant; Middle Flint RDC to administer Dooly County’s application for a 2007 Community Development Block Grant to rehabilitate 10–12 low‑to‑moderate‑income homes was awarded. The Board authorized the Middle Flint Regional Development Center to administer the grant and selected John Wheeler as housing technical assistant.

Dooly County is set to transform the lives of local families with a $488,102 federal grant for housing rehabilitation!

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Burleson County approves contracts to pursue TDEM Hazard Mitigation and USDOT RAISE grants The court authorized contracts for administrative services to pursue a TDEM Hazard Mitigation Grant (DR #4705) with Public Management, Inc., and a USDOT RAISE grant with Langford Community Management Service, Inc.; both approvals were unanimous.

Burleson County is taking a big step forward by approving contracts to secure vital grant funding for emergency management and transportation projects!

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Junior council presentation spotlights housing insecurity and county housing programs A junior council member outlined local housing pressures — high rents, aging housing stock and daily eviction pressures — and reviewed county programs (CDBG, HOME, ESG, Housing Choice Vouchers) and the county’s 2026 priorities to expand shelter-to‑permanent options.

A passionate junior council member reveals alarming statistics about housing insecurity in Delaware County, urging officials to take action for those facing eviction daily.

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Dooly County wins CDBG, CHIP and USDA grants for housing and animal-shelter equipment The county secured $488,047 in CDBG funds and $300,000 in CHIP funds for housing repairs and awarded a $50,000 USDA grant for equipment to the Flint Humane Society; Grant Specialists of Georgia will administer housing grants.

Dooly County just secured nearly $800,000 in grants for housing improvements and animal shelter equipment—transforming lives and communities!

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Franklin County Fiscal Court approves grants, contracts and appointments; motion to surplus jail firearm fails At a Sept. 12 special meeting, the Franklin County Fiscal Court approved several grant applications, awarded multiple construction and equipment contracts for a new Road Department maintenance building, confirmed planning and road appointments, and voted down a motion to surplus a jail firearm.

Franklin County Fiscal Court just made major moves by approving numerous grants and contracts while also voting down a controversial motion regarding a jail firearm!

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Burleson County Commissioners set May 7 election on assistance district, approve permits and proclamations Burleson County Commissioners Court on Feb. 14 approved an order calling a May 7 special election on creating a Burleson County Assistance District with a potential sales and use tax, consolidated polling places for that election, and unanimously passed a series of permits, subdivision exceptions and a proclamation recognizing National FFA Week.

Burleson County is gearing up for a pivotal special election on May 7 to decide the fate of a new Assistance District and potential sales tax—are you ready to make your voice heard?

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Whitfield County commissioners approve truck purchases, grants and SRO funding The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 10 unanimously approved multiple vehicle procurements funded by SPLOST and state contracts, ratified grant increases and Byrne SCIP awards, and approved an intergovernmental agreement to fund up to 24 school resource officers.

Whitfield County is making big moves with new vehicle purchases and funding for school resource officers, paving the way for enhanced public safety and community support!

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HUD "Reserves" $11M for Clinchfield Mill Project: A Federal Promise, Not Yet a Reality | WNC Times MARION, NC – Federal officials gathered at the historic Clinchfield Mill on Thursday, March 12, to announce a "fund reservation" of $11 million for a ...

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Franklin County Fiscal Court approves zoning change, homeland-security grant applications and personnel moves At its April 10 meeting the Franklin County Fiscal Court approved a zoning-map amendment for a Lawrenceburg Road property, authorized two homeland-security grant applications for the sheriff's office and regional jail, received routine financial reports and approved several seasonal hires and a jail promotion. A closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(f) preceded the personnel votes.

Franklin County Fiscal Court took significant steps this week, approving a zoning change and vital homeland-security grant applications while also making key personnel decisions.

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Sumter County Council approves multiple rezonings, business license changes and construction easement Sumter County Council unanimously approved several rezoning requests, granted second reading to business license amendments required by Act 176 of 2020, and gave first reading to a temporary construction easement for SCDOT; all votes were unanimous.

Sumter County Council just made significant strides in local development by approving multiple rezonings and business license amendments—all without a single public comment!

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Coffee County commission adopts Language Access Plan, approves landfill monitoring contract and board appointments At its Jan. 5 meeting, the Coffee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved multiple administrative resolutions — including a $72,295 Jacobs Engineering contract for landfill post-closure monitoring, appointments to county boards, FY 2026 qualifying fees and an updated Language Access Plan required for federal CDBG funding.

Coffee County commissioners have made significant moves to ensure environmental safety and federal compliance by approving a $72,295 landfill monitoring contract and an updated Language Access Plan.

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Burleson County commissioners appoint chief deputy as sheriff; approve funding, permits and purchases After an executive session prompted by the death of Sheriff Gene Hermes, the court appointed the chief deputy as sheriff and unanimously approved hotel/motel funding for a downtown sound system, a GLO CDBG contract amendment, an Atmos Energy right-of-way permit, an insurance renewal and other routine motions.

Burleson County has a new sheriff as Chief Deputy Bill Rios steps up following the passing of Sheriff Gene Hermes, alongside crucial funding and infrastructure decisions!

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Lincoln County commissioners approve vacating remaining Berton Townsite parcels and sign contract authorizations The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved multiple consent items Oct. 18, including vacating remaining portions of the Berton Townsite pending surveys and recording, authorizing a Magellan Rx Schedule D addendum, and signing a WYDOT cooperative agreement for a federal road project.

Lincoln County commissioners have taken significant steps to vacate the Berton Townsite and streamline county operations with new contracts—what's next for this historic area?

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Henderson City Council approves sick-leave change, creates downtown advisory board and denies zoning amendment On April 8, 2024, Henderson City Council approved a sick-leave policy change to let employees use accrued sick leave after 30 days, created a Downtown Advisory Board to satisfy the NC Main Street program, and unanimously denied a zoning text amendment (Ordinance 24-02).

Henderson City Council just made significant moves by approving a new sick-leave policy and establishing a Downtown Advisory Board, but they also turned down a controversial zoning amendment.

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Rhea County Commission appoints Jacob Ellis to District 7, approves grants, budget amendments and lease for stadium display At its Sept. 16 meeting, the Rhea County Commission elected Jacob Ellis to the District 7 vacancy, re-elected Chairman Jim Reed, approved multiple budget amendments and accepted state grants including a $600,000 SRO grant and a $1.568 million recreation grant; the commission also authorized a lease up to $539,563.96 for a Daktronics video display.

The Rhea County Commission just made waves by appointing Jacob Ellis to fill the District 7 vacancy and approving major grants, including a staggering $600,000 for school resource officers!

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Camp Verde council approves $800,000 WIFA loan for water-reclamation upgrades The Camp Verde Mayor and Council approved Resolution 2025-1170 to accept an $800,000 WIFA Clean Water Revolving Fund loan — including $400,000 in forgivable principal — to install sludge drying bed liners and a new septage hauling station at the town’s Water Reclamation Facility.

Camp Verde just secured an $800,000 loan to upgrade its Water Reclamation Facility, including $400,000 in forgivable funds—big changes are on the way!

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Camp Verde council approves $250,000 in town loans for Sycamore Vista affordable-housing project; consent agenda passes 7-0 On Jan. 7 the Camp Verde Town Council approved two town-financed loans totaling $250,000 for the Sycamore Vista Low Income Housing Tax Credit project and approved consent agenda items including an appointment and a court defense contract; votes were unanimous, 7-0.

Camp Verde's Town Council just approved $250,000 in loans to boost affordable housing—an exciting step for the Sycamore Vista project!

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Seward County commissioners approve plats, rezone and wireless-tower permit The Seward County Board of Commissioners on March 3 approved two short-form plats and a replat, adopted a rezone from agricultural to highway commercial, and OK’d a conditional-use permit for wireless-equipment upgrades; all actions passed with recorded affirmative votes.

Seward County commissioners just made big moves in land-use planning, approving new plats, a commercial rezone, and upgrades to a wireless tower!

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Benzie County commissioners approve contracts, budget moves including Point Betsie shoreline change order The Benzie County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 9 approved payment of $1,553,324.30 in bills and a series of contract and budget actions, including an $89,300 change order for the Point Betsie Shoreline Protection Project and a $220,000 construction addendum to include Parole and Probation remodeling.

Benzie County commissioners just approved over $1.5 million in contracts and budget actions to enhance local projects, including vital shoreline protection efforts!

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