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Petitions, Initiatives & Comments
Citizen petitions, ballot initiatives, and rulemaking comments.
- Douglas County leaders uphold controversial change to citizen-led petition increasing board from 3 to 5
September 4, 2026 / 8:46 AM MDT / CBS Colorado Tensions were high in the packed Douglas County commissioners' hearing room Thursday, as county leaders heard a protest petition filed against a recent resolution to change language on a…
- We usually object to plans – but this High Wycombe scheme won us over
“High Wycombe Society – you’re the people who go around objecting to other peoples’ planning applications” I heard recently. Well, we do, as we’re concerned about the appearance of our town and want to keep it looking good. We’re invited…
- Salt Lake City said it's making progress on unruly parties. These residents disagree
SALT LAKE CITY — Police and administrative leaders in Utah's capital city said they believe an ordinance cracking down on "unruly" parties has made a difference, pointing to only a few multiple violations over the past year that led to…
- Recall effort against Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry fails
A recall effort against the governor of Louisiana has failed. Petitioners were unable to reach the legal signature requirements in the recall effort against Gov. Jeff Landry. The deadline was for Nov. 2, according to the Louisiana…
- State law allows officials to respond during public comment, Wausau mayor says
State law allows Wausau officials respond to residents during public comment, Mayor Doug Diny told the City Council Tuesday, after three alders said this month that members are required only to listen. “So the answer is yes,” Diny said…
- Wausau council rules, from public comment to ending debate, up for review Monday
The rules that set how long Wausau residents may speak to the City Council and how alders can cut off debate face a top-to-bottom review Monday. The Rules Review Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in the Council Chambers at City…
- Resident files recall petition against Benton Harbor mayor
BENTON HARBOR â A recall petition against Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad is being circulated by Dennie Brown. BENTON HARBOR â A recall petition against Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad is being circulated by Dennie Brown…
- Mineral Town Council members withdraw FOIA petition
In June, Town of Mineral council members Michelle Covert and Rebecca “Becky” Mc-Gehee filed a petition in the Louisa County General District Court seeking enforcement of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding actions of…
- Recall effort against Gov. Jeff Landry fails
KLFY.com BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The recall effort against Gov. Jeff Landry has been deemed unsuccessful. The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office announced Thursday that the effort failed to meet the legal signature…
- HACC hearing on preventive measure for SBU general Duka partly closed, prosecutor seeks judge's recusal – AntAC
A hearing of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) on Friday on choosing a preventive measure for Serhiy Duka, former first deputy head of the Department for Protection of National Statehood of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), a…
- Hutchinson City Council extends public comment period after community feedback
KWCH Hutchinson City Council extends public comment period after community feedback Kansas senator-elect Adam Hamilton outlines priorities ahead of Capitol Hill transition Sedgwick County officials warn about potentially fraudulent events…
- Proposed Dredging in White Lake Harbor Muskegon County, MI has Open Period for Public Comment
Start:November 04, 2026 4:00 PM End:December 04, 2026 5:00 PM The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is proposing to issue a water quality certification request pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act…
- City of Springfield: Glitches kept public comment requests away from clerk - Capitol City Now
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Almost 24 hours after a Springfield city council meeting ended in raised voices, accusations, and general chaos, the city said a communications glitch kept two people’s requests for public comment…
- Castle Pines voters approve annexation measure requiring public vote
Castle Pines voters approved a ballot measure requiring voter approval for annexations larger than 20 acres. The citizen-led initiative emerged in response to the proposed Crowsnest development, which drew significant opposition from…
- Rapid City adjusts general public comment at city council meetings
Business will change for Rapid City Common Council meetings. In a shift, general public comment will now take place at the end of the docket rather than the top. The new order of business does not impact all public comments, as any speaker…
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