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Laramie's City Council has taken a groundbreaking step to make municipal services more affordable for low-income families, ensuring better access and clear eligibility standards.

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#WY #CitizenPortal #LaramieLowIncome #CommunityAccessibility #AffordableServices #MunicipalReform
Laramie City Council approves low income service rate ordinance amendments
Council adopts amendments expanding low income service rate eligibility and clarifying definitions
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March 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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📹 “A clean audit doesn’t mean clean streets.” – GOOD’s Brett Herron at the White Paper Review Dialogue.

He calls for open Municipal Public Accounts Committees & warns against confusing audits with actual service delivery.

#GOODParty #MunicipalReform #WhitePaperReview #LocalGovernment
June 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Barre City Council just approved critical charter changes that could reshape the roles of the mayor and clerk-treasurer, enhancing governance and efficiency!

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#BarreCityWashingtonCounty #VT #CitizenPortal #BarreCityGovernance #GovernmentTransparency #MunicipalReform
City Council approves charter changes for clerk and treasurer roles
Council finalizes amendments to clarify clerk, treasurer positions and signing authority.
citizenportal.ai
April 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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A groundbreaking bill in Missouri could revolutionize local governance, but will it truly empower communities or leave them in the dark?

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#MO #CitizenPortal #MissouriGovernance #LocalGovAI #MunicipalReform #CommunityDevelopment
Missouri governing body approves petition process for district creation
Missouri allows amendments to petitions for district establishment prior to ordinance adoption.
citizenportal.ai
March 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Is Siberia retaining autonomy?

Despite repression, regions like #Altai are protesting the #Kremlin’s dismantling of local self-government. Thousands rallied — a rare act of defiance in militarized #Russia.

More on resistance to #MunicipalReform:
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Is Siberia Retaining Its Autonomy? Municipal Reform and Unexpected Protests
In spring 2025, Vladimir Putin signed a new law on local self-government. The reform unexpectedly triggered backlash from regional leaders, deputies, and citizens — especially in Siberia and the Far E...
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August 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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House Bill 538 could transform local governance in Kentucky by empowering communities to create their own cities, but will it lead to chaos or enhanced representation?

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#KY #MunicipalReform #PoliticalDynamics #CommunityEmpowerment #CitizenPortal
Kentucky Assembly approves act for new city formation in consolidated local governments
Kentucky law permits new city creation following consolidation with legislative council approval.
citizenportal.ai
February 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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3/12 Thiessen, former Calgary Police Commission chair, says his party will vote together on four areas: public safety, housing, transit and infrastructure, without whipped votes on other issues.
#CalgaryParty #MunicipalReform
May 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Vermont lawmakers are rethinking the housing appeal process to cut red tape and boost development—could this be the key to solving our housing crisis?

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#VT #CitizenPortal #VermontHousing #EnvironmentalBalance #HousingDevelopment #MunicipalReform
Legislators address housing appeal process and streamline permitting in Vermont
Vermont legislators discuss limiting appeal options to encourage housing development incentives.
citizenportal.ai
April 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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Imagine: elected officials, cabinet officials, wishing me luck on getting media to pressure our government (them) to uphold democracy. What happened in Hanwell wasn’t democracy!

This isn’t going away.

Hanwell is a warning for every community in NB. #NBPoli #MunicipalReform #AccountabilityNow
July 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Pryor Creek is taking a bold step towards transparency and efficiency with major amendments to its purchasing policy—find out what these changes mean for the city!

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#PryorCreekMayesCounty #OK #CitizenPortal #PryorCreekPurchasing #MunicipalReform #ProcurementBestPractices
Prior Creek Council Amends City Code for New Purchasing Policy
Council adopts updated purchasing manual to govern municipal procurement procedures.
citizenportal.ai
July 30, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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9/12 Bratt raises questions beyond campaigns: How will these parties govern once elected? Will they enforce voting discipline? Will city hall see formal opposition leaders? These post-election realities remain unclear.
#MunicipalReform #YYCgovernance
May 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Georgia's new House Bill 877 could revolutionize local governance by mandating annual independent audits for city finances, fostering unprecedented transparency and accountability.

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#GA #CitizenPortal #GeorgiaCityGovernance #GovernmentAccountability #MunicipalReform
City Council mandates annual independent audits of financial transactions
City Council requires annual independent audits for transparency in city finances.
citizenportal.ai
March 30, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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I made a credible and provable allegation of taxpayer fraud and abuse. And I can’t even get a meeting with anyone in Gov, except they are concerned.

This isn’t going away.

It’s about democracy, accountability, and every community that’s watching. #NBPoli #MunicipalReform
July 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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New Brunswick desperately needs municipal reform. Without oversight, mob rule replaces democratic rule. What happened in Hanwell is a warning to every newly formed community, ignore it, and we will all face the same abuse of power. Most concerning no one cares in NBGov #NBPoli #MunicipalReform
July 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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The Warren City Council is taking bold steps to modernize outdated bylaws and introduce key ordinances that could reshape the community's governance.

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#WarrenCityMacombCounty #MI #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency #MunicipalReform #WarrenCity #CivicAccountability
Warren City Council reviews outdated bylaws and discusses four new ordinances
Council members address outdated commission bylaws and propose ordinances on marijuana, ethics, and events.
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July 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Little Falls is considering a bold move to transform a soon-to-be-vacated middle school into a new government hub, potentially saving millions and revitalizing community services.

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#LittleFallsCityMorrisonCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #LittleFallsGovernment #MunicipalReform
City Council explores middle school as potential government center site
Council discusses converting vacated middle school into a new government center for city operations.
citizenportal.ai
June 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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NB needs a public inquiry. They have the authority. I’ve made clear, credible & provable allegations. If I’m wrong, let taxpayers see. But if I’m right, we need real reforms to fix it, and referral to the RCMP. Right now? They won’t even investigate or meet. #NBPoli #MunicipalReform #Accountability
July 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Medford's City Council just took a bold step towards better governance by adopting a new charter that clarifies power divisions and enhances intergovernmental relations.

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#MA #IntergovernmentalRelations #CitizenPortal #MunicipalReform #CivicAccountability
Medford City Council adopts new charter to enhance municipal governance
Medford council approves charter ensuring clear division of powers and intergovernmental relations.
citizenportal.ai
May 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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💰 “Unregulated surcharges are fuelling mistrust.” – GOOD’s Brett Herron at the White Paper on Local Government Review Political Dialogue

#GOODParty  #GOODForSA  #MunicipalReform
June 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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The Massachusetts House just took major steps forward by extending committee deadlines and passing key local bills, including changes to police residency limits and municipal charter amendments!

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#MA #CitizenPortal #MunicipalReform #CommunityAccountability #LegislativeProcess
Massachusetts House extends committee deadlines, suspends rules to advance bills and passes several local measures
During a session of the Massachusetts House of Representatives members approved extensions of committee reporting deadlines, suspended rules to move bills forward and passed measures including changes for Wellesley residency limits and local personnel/charter items; the House adjourned to meet Wednesday at 11 a.m.
citizenportal.ai
October 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM