Calishat'One of the most notable findings from the report is a drop in the city’s cash and investment balance from roughly $100 million to $21.8 million between August 2023 and August 2025.'
NOLIGARCHY.USWhy it matters:
Small-town budget talks and school board meetings decide whether kids get safe buildings, clean water and funded programs — while big-name politicians shout about nothing. Democracy is mostly this tedious; skipping it hands power to the absurd and the irresponsible.
small cypressOh my god I went to a Neighborhood Improvement Association meeting like the good citizen I am and it was like Parks and Rec
Our city is starting a deer sharpshooting program so we don't get chronic wasting disease and invasives in the park and it turned into an hour of talking about studies on the feasibility of deer birth control (no), whether crossbows are allowed in the park (no), and are our neighbors currently field dressing and eating the deer (no)
Reel TubesWatch the Ardmore (Okla.) City Commission special meeting from Jan 6, 2025 — held at the Ardmore Public Library while city hall is renovated. Stay informed on local decisions, agendas, and community issues. Tune in, follow along, and engage with your city! #Ardmore #Oklahoma #CityCommission #PublicMeeting #CivicEngagement #LocalGov #News #English
https://videos.ardmoreleader.com/videos/watch/49125245-21da-42f5-b5af-0717c6289318
https://videos.ardmoreleader.com/videos/watch/49125245-21da-42f5-b5af-0717c6289318
Ardmore (Okla.) City Commission - January 6, 2025
'The city Department of Investigation (DOI) released a report Tuesday revealing that in between January 2022 and May 2025 the number of empty apartments vacated by tenants and awaiting renovation had climbed from 2,800 to 6,700.'
https://www.thecity.nyc/2026/03/03/squatters-illegal-nycha-vacant-apartments/
dryadImportant stuff, Ōtautahians! Remember, #localgov is incredibly important (not dull at ALL), as it's all about our day-to-day lives, and how we live them :)
https://www.newsline.ccc.govt.nz/news/story/community-board-three-year-plans-need-your-input
For the Ōtautahi #Christchurch peeps, this should be cool :)
TechnodadSustainable Development Code - resources to help local governments build sustainable communities: https://sustainablecitycode.org/subchapters/ #sustainability #localgov https://getmona.app/rich_text/151887633535
aquaPublic representatives are frustrated with inadequate tools for decision-making and transparency. We need better solutions to serve our communities effectively! #LocalGov #Transparency Follow us: https://aqua.vote #transparency #fair_world
Jason SelfThe #Seattle #LGBTQ Commission advises the Mayor and City Council on the issues that impact us most - from housing to health equity. If you're passionate about shaping policy and advocating for our diverse community, we need you at the table. Don't just watch change happen - be the one who drives it. ✊ Apply: https://www.seattle.gov/boards-and-commissions #2SLGBTQIA #LGBTQIA #CommunityAction #LocalGov