Erie County, PA

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Erie County Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, reports, and votes on several ordinances. Key actions include second readings on budget supplements and a land subdivision ordinance amendment, plus first readings on new budget items, a sole vendor contract, and a CDBG agreement with the City of Erie. The agenda also includes a possible appointment to a job board.

• Second reading: Ordinance 65, 2026 – $503,957 supplemental appropriation for PCCD Justice Reinvestment Initiative Grant in Adult Probation
• Second reading: Ordinance 69, 2026 – Amending Erie County Land & Subdivision Ordinance (SALDO)
• First reading: Ordinance 78, 2026 – Sole vendor contract with Velocity Network for telephone upgrade ($171,925 transfer)
• First reading: Resolution 25, 2026 – $65,000 CDBG contract with City of Erie
• Possible appointment of Carrie Ennis to NW PA Job Connect Board (term to 7/31/2028)

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The Erie County Council Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several personnel-related items. These include ordinances on mobile device use at public meetings, a budget adjustment for a prison position, and amendments to the county's Human Resource Code. The committee will also consider three appointments to the NW PA Job Connect Board.

• Ordinance 71-2026: temporary unlocking of mobile devices at public meetings for public access and recording
• Ordinance 72-2026: $6,512 revised expenditure for position 004110-035 in the Prison
• Ordinance (unnumbered): amendments to the Erie County Human Resource Code
• Possible appointment of Philip Thomas to NW PA Job Connect Board (term to July 31, 2028)
• Possible appointment of Carrie Ennis to NW PA Job Connect Board (term to July 31, 2028)

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The Erie County Council Finance Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $503,957 supplemental appropriation for a justice reinvestment grant, amendments to the county's land subdivision and purchasing codes, and a $65,000 contract with the City of Erie for Community Development Block Grant funding. The committee will also discuss the 2027-2029 operational and capital plan and analyze the General Fund unassigned fund balance.

• Ordinance 65-2026: $503,957 supplemental appropriation for PCCD Justice Reinvestment Initiative Grant in Adult Probation
• Ordinance 69-2026: Amending Erie County Land & Subdivision Ordinance (SALDO)
• Supplemental appropriation of $120,907 for paving project at the Health Department
• Revised expenditures of $517,632 for new Mental Health Departments
• Resolution: $65,000 contract with City of Erie for Community Development Block Grant funding

County Council

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The Erie County Board of Elections will meet to discuss a proposal to authorize county funds for return postage on mail-in and absentee ballots. The meeting includes a public hearing and routine procedural items.

• Possible authorization of county funds to pay for return postage on mail-in and absentee ballots

County Council

The Erie County Council will hold a special meeting to consider approving a waiver of bid requirements and a sole vendor contract between Axon Enterprise, Inc. and the Erie County Office of the District Attorney. The meeting includes procedural items and a public hearing.

• Approval of Waiver of Bid Requirements under the Purchasing Code
• Approval of Sole Vendor Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Erie County Office of the District Attorney

County Council

Erie County Council will vote on several budget supplemental appropriations and personnel changes. The body is also reviewing new grant funding for youth services, adult probation, and the District Attorney's office.

• Ordinance 56: $1,000,000 transfer from Gaming Fund to Revolving Loan Fund
• Resolution 23: Tax-exempt time note up to $2,000,000 for Julia Hospice and Palliative Care Project
• Ordinance 65: $503,957 supplemental appropriation for PCCD Justice Reinvestment Initiative Grant
• Ordinance 70: Waiver of bid requirements for a three-year contract with Planful Incorporated
• Ordinance 69: Amendment to the Erie County Land & Subdivision Ordinance (SALDO)

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The Erie County Council Personnel Committee will consider ordinances adjusting salaries, budget lines, and position classifications, as well as a new rule to permit temporary unlocking of mobile devices at public meetings to facilitate public access and recording under the Sunshine Act. Also scheduled is a possible appointment to the Erie County Housing Authority. Items include first-read ordinances from previous meetings and new business.

• Ordinance allowing temporary unlocking of mobile devices at public meetings for public access and recording rights
• Ordinance setting part-time Assistant Public Defender salary (No. 60, 2026; also second version No. 66, 2026)
• Ordinance revising Library Fund budget: elimination of one clerk, creation of one assistant ($1,669)
• Ordinance revising General Fund budget: change of position in County Executive from part-time to full-time ($4,434)
• Possible appointment of Margaret Lee Baskette to Erie County Housing Authority (term to March 2027)

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The Erie County Finance Committee will consider 18 items, including multiple budget supplemental appropriations totaling over $2 million, a convention center refunding bond guarantee, a $2 million tax-exempt note for a hospice project, and amendments to the subdivision ordinance. The committee also will discuss a waiver of bid requirements for a vendor contract and a tax exoneration request. An analysis of the General Fund unassigned fund balance is also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 56: $1,000,000 transfer from Gaming Fund to Revolving Loan Fund
• Ordinance 57: $1,442,530 appropriation and creation of a Revolving Loan Fund Budget
• Ordinance 59: Approval of refunding project and guarantee agreement for Erie County Convention Center Authority bonds
• Resolution 16: Tax-exempt time note for up to $2,000,000 for Julia Hospice and Palliative Care Project
• Item 14: Amendment to Ordinance 76, 2010 (Erie County Land & Subdivision Ordinance - SALDO)

County Council

Erie County Council will review several ordinances regarding budget supplemental appropriations and personnel changes. The body is also considering a shift to an electronic bidding process for competitive bids and RFPs.

• Ordinance 44: Approval of electronic bidding process for competitive bids and RFPs
• Ordinance 45: $614,508 appropriation for Drug and Alcohol Fund
• Ordinance 46: $491,158 appropriation for Erie Regional Library Foundation renovations
• Ordinance 56 & 57: $1,000,000 transfer from Gaming Fund to create a Revolving Loan Fund
• Ordinance 59: Refunding project and guarantee agreement for Erie County Convention Center Authority

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The Erie County Council Finance Committee will consider a series of ordinances, including authorizing an electronic bidding process for county contracts, multiple budget supplemental appropriations totaling over $1.5 million, and a $1 million transfer to the Revolving Loan Fund. Also on the agenda are a convention center authority refunding bond project and potential sales of four county-owned parcels.

• Ordinance No. 44 - electronic bidding process for all competitive bids and RFPs
• Ordinance No. 45 - $614,508 supplemental appropriation for Drug and Alcohol Fund
• Ordinance No. 46 - $491,158 supplemental appropriation for Library renovations
• Ordinance with $1,000,000 transfer from Gaming Fund to Revolving Loan Fund
• Ordinance approving refunding project of Erie County Convention Center Authority

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The Erie County Council Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and likely vote on several ordinances involving budget adjustments and position changes. Key items include the creation of a Data Governance Administrator position and elimination of a GIS Administrator role, both at $74,082, as well as salary changes for assistant public defenders and other staffing shifts. The committee's recommendations will go to the full council.

• Ordinance 47: $74,082 supplemental appropriation to create Data Governance Administrator in IT
• Ordinance 48: $74,082 budget revision to eliminate GIS Administrator position
• Ordinance 50: Appointed Official Salary for full part-time Assistant Public Defender (as amended)
• Ordinance __: $1,669 library fund revision to eliminate one Library Clerk and create one Library Assistant
• Ordinance __: $4,158 budget revision and waiver of HR code for change in starting salary for Director of Human Relations Commission

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The Erie County Board of Elections will meet to certify the results from the May 19, 2026, General Primary Election. The meeting will be held at the Erie County Courthouse and is open to the public via Zoom.

• Certification of General Primary Election results (May 19, 2026)
• Public hearing scheduled
• Meeting held at Erie County Courthouse, 140 West 6th Street
• Meeting accessible via Zoom

County Council

The Erie County Council holds a regular meeting with caucus at 5pm and public meeting at 6pm. They will vote on two previously introduced ordinances and conduct first readings on seven new ordinances, including electronic bidding, budget supplements, and salary adjustments. Several appointments to county boards are also proposed.

• Ordinance 44: authorizes electronic bidding for all competitive bids and RFPs
• Ordinance 45: supplemental $614,508 for Drug and Alcohol Fund from PA state
• Ordinance 46: supplemental $491,158 for Capital Projects from Erie Regional Library Foundation for renovations
• Ordinance 47: creates Data Governance Administrator position with $74,082 appropriation
• Resolution 22: directs County Executive to develop reasonable accommodations for mobile device use at public meetings in courthouse

The council moved Ordinance 49 to a second reading (5-2) and then adopted it, creating a full‑time Assistant Public Defender salary (6-1). An amendment to make Ordinance 50 a full‑time position also passed unanimously (7-0). Resolution 22 on mobile‑device accommodations was rejected (3-4). Appointments of Joel Natalie to the Community College Board and Sherri Heasley to the Housing Authority were confirmed unanimously.

• Moved Ordinance 49 to second reading (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 49, full‑time Assistant Public Defender salary (6-1)
• Amended Ordinance 50 to full‑time Assistant Public Defender (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 41, Children and Youth Services Fund budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 42, Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund budget (7-0)
• Failed Resolution 22 on mobile device accommodations (3-4)
• Appointed Joel Natalie to Erie County Community College Board of Trustees (7-0)
• Appointed Sherri Heasley to Erie County Housing Authority (7-0)

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The Erie County Board of Elections is meeting to discuss new business. The primary item is the ratification of changes to three polling locations.

• Erie Ward 1 District 7 move from 1921 E. Lake Rd to 1916 E. 7th St
• Erie Ward 1 District 8 move from 1921 E. Lake Rd to 1916 E. 7th St
• Girard Township District 1 move from Harrington Hall to Darone Pavilion at 8600 W Lake Rd

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The Erie County Finance Committee will consider five ordinances, including a change to allow electronic bidding for all county competitive bids and RFPs, and multiple supplemental appropriations totaling over $1.5 million for children and youth services, mental health, drug and alcohol programs, and library renovations. Items 1 and 2 had a first reading on May 5; items 3-5 are new. The committee will also analyze the General Fund unassigned fund balance.

• Ordinance 41: Revised $345,000 for Children and Youth Services court-ordered placements
• Ordinance 42: Supplemental $346,454 for Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund
• Ordinance to amend Administrative Code to authorize electronic bidding for all competitive bids and RFPs
• Ordinance for $614,508 supplemental appropriation to Drug and Alcohol Fund from PA Department
• Ordinance for $491,158 supplemental appropriation to Capital Projects Fund for Erie Regional Library Foundation renovations

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The Erie County Council Personnel Committee will vote on four ordinances: a $74,082 supplemental appropriation to create a Data Governance Administrator in IT, a corresponding budget revision to eliminate the GIS Administrator position, and two salary ordinances for full- and part-time Assistant Public Defenders. The committee will also consider appointing Joel Natalie to the Community College Board of Trustees and Sherri Heasley to the Housing Authority.

• Ordinance for $74,082 supplemental appropriation to create a Data Governance Administrator in Information Technology
• Ordinance eliminating the GIS Administrator position with $74,082 budget revision in the Planning Fund
• Salary ordinances for full-time and part-time Assistant Public Defender positions
• Possible appointment of Joel Natalie to Erie County Community College Board of Trustees (term expires Aug 31, 2026)
• Possible appointment of Sherri Heasley to Erie County Housing Authority (term expires Mar 31, 2031)

County Council

Erie County Council will consider three supplemental appropriations for the Public Health Fund totaling $143,036, a $345,000 budget revision for Children and Youth Services, and a contract with Highway Safety Network Inc. The meeting also includes a public hearing and the possible sale of a county repository parcel.

• Second 2026 Public Health Fund Supplemental Appropriation of $38,344
• Third 2026 Public Health Fund Supplemental Appropriation of $105,692
• Approval of Waiver of Bid Requirements to Contract with Highway Safety Network Inc.
• 2026 Children and Youth Services Fund Budget Revised Expenditures of $345,000
• First 2026 Planning Fund Budget Supplemental Appropriation of $105,000

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The Board of Elections is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters and other new business. No specific votes or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Board of Elections and Personnel Matters

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The Erie County Council Finance Committee will discuss several budget supplemental appropriations, including $346,454 for the Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund and $345,000 for Children and Youth Services court-ordered placements. Also on the agenda are a possible sale of a property from the repository and an analysis of the General Fund unassigned fund balance.

• Ordinance 38, 2026 – Second Public Health Fund supplemental appropriation of $38,344 for Great Lakes Restorative Initiative
• Ordinance 39, 2026 – Third Public Health Fund supplemental appropriation of $105,692 for PA Department of Health wastewater surveillance
• Ordinance 40, 2026 – Waiver of bid requirements to contract with Highway Safety Network Inc.
• Ordinance ____, 2026 – Children and Youth Services revised expenditures of $345,000 for court-ordered placements
• Ordinance ____, 2026 – Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities supplemental appropriation of $346,454

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County Council

This meeting features a final vote on Ordinance 36 approving a sole vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for the Public Safety Department. It will also hold first readings of two supplemental appropriations for the Public Health Fund totaling $144,036 for a restorative initiative and wastewater surveillance. Other items include a waiver of bid for Highway Safety Network Inc., a possible sale of a county-owned parcel, and appointments to county boards.

• Ordinance 36 (final vote): Approval of waiver of bid and sole vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for Public Safety Department
• Ordinance 38 (first read): $38,344 supplemental appropriation for Great Lakes Restorative Initiative
• Ordinance 39 (first read): $105,692 supplemental appropriation for Pennsylvania Department of Health wastewater surveillance
• Ordinance 40 (first read): Waiver of bid requirements to contract with Highway Safety Network Inc.
• Possible sale of parcel from repository (Index: 07-026-068.0-009.00)

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 36, 2026, waiving bid requirements and approving a sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for the Public Safety Department. A motion to sell an unsold property parcel passed 6‑1. Jenna Bickford was appointed to the Erie County Redevelopment Authority and Adam Groves was reappointed to the Library Advisory Board, both unanimously. First readings were offered for Ordinances 38, 39 and 40 concerning public‑health fund appropriations and a highway safety contract.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 36, 2026 waiving bid requirements and approving sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation (vote 7‑0)
• Approved sale of unsold property parcel Index 07‑026‑068.0 (vote 6‑1)
• Appointed Jenna Bickford to Erie County Redevelopment Authority, term to Dec 31 2030 (vote 7‑0)
• Reappointed Adam Groves to Erie County Library Advisory Board, term to Dec 31 2028 (vote 7‑0)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 38, 2026 – Public Health Fund supplemental appropriation $38,344 (no vote recorded)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 39, 2026 – Public Health Fund supplemental appropriation $105,692 (no vote recorded)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 40, 2026 – Waiver of bid requirements for Highway Safety Network Inc. (no vote recorded)

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The Erie County Board of Elections will vote on Resolution 1 of 2026, which approves the ballot layout and offices for the upcoming General Primary Election. The board will also consider five official polling location changes in Harborcreek Township and Fairview. These items are scheduled for discussion and decision at the April 16 meeting.

• Resolution 1 of 2026 – approval of ballot layout and offices for the General Primary Election
• Polling location change for Harborcreek Township District 7 to South Harborcreek United Methodist Church, 7929 McGill Rd
• Polling location change for Fairview District 4 to Walnut Creek Baptist Church, 6015 W Ridge Rd, Erie
• Polling location change for Harborcreek District 1 to East Lake Road Alliance Church, 4500 E. Lake Road
• Polling location change for Harborcreek District 2 to Faith Lutheran Church, 5414 E. Lake Road

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The Erie County Council Personnel Committee will discuss and possibly vote on two appointments: Jenna Bickford to the Redevelopment Authority and Adam Groves to the Library Advisory Board. Both appointments are proposed by the County Executive. The meeting follows the Finance Committee session on April 16, 2026.

• Possible appointment of Jenna Bickford to the Erie County Redevelopment Authority, term expiring Dec 31, 2030
• Possible reappointment of Adam Groves to the Erie County Library Advisory Board, term expiring Dec 31, 2028

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The Erie County Finance Committee will review several ordinances, including a waiver of bid requirements for a sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for the Public Safety Department. It will also consider supplemental appropriations of $38,344 for the Great Lakes Restorative Initiative and $55,003 for wastewater surveillance funding within the Public Health Fund. Additional items include a waiver of bid for a contract with Highway Safety Network, a possible parcel sale, and analysis of the General Fund unassigned balance.

• Ordinance 36: Waiver of bid and sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for Public Safety
• Supplemental appropriation of $38,344 for Great Lakes Restorative Initiative (Public Health Fund)
• Supplemental appropriation of $55,003 for wastewater surveillance funding (Public Health Fund)
• Waiver of bid requirements to contract with Highway Safety Network
• Consideration of Convention Center bond refinancing

County Council

The Erie County Council will consider several budget‑related ordinances, including supplemental appropriations and salary adjustments. It will also consider a new ordinance waiving bid requirements to allow a sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for the Public Safety Department. Additionally, the council will review a resolution adopting the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan and discuss possible board appointments.

• Ordinance 25: $40,943 supplemental appropriation to the Public Health Fund for opioid settlement funds
• Ordinance 28: $1,000 supplemental appropriation to the Library Fund from a VistErie donation
• Ordinance 36: Waiver of bid requirements and sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for the Public Safety Department
• Resolution 21: Approval of the 2026 Erie County Emergency Operations Plan
• Possible appointment of Kimberly Garnon to the NWPA Job Connect Board

The council adopted the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan and approved several budget-related ordinances, including supplemental appropriations for the Public Health Fund, Library Fund, and salary increases for county personnel. All motions were carried with vote counts recorded in the minutes. The council also confirmed appointments to the NWPA Job Connect Board and the Erie County Conservation Board.

• Adopted Resolution 21, 2026 Emergency Operations Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25, 2026 Public Health Fund supplemental appropriation of $40,943 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 28, 2026 Library Fund supplemental appropriation of $1,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 34, 2026 salary increases $40,788 and MOU with county lieutenants (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 35, 2026 salary increases to Prison Fund budget $18,849 (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 37, 2026 Part‑Time Assistant Public Defender salary (7-0)
• Appointed Kimberly Garnon to the NWPA Job Connect Board (7-0)
• Appointed John Hallenburg and Morgan Gilmore to the Erie County Conservation Board (7-0 each)

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The Erie County Personnel Committee is meeting to review several ordinances regarding official salaries and budget expenditures. The body will also consider three appointments to county boards.

• Ordinance 30: 2026 Appointed Official Salary for Director of Human Resources
• Ordinance 31: $6,678 for Human Resources Department reorganization and three position reclassifications
• Ordinance 34: $40,788 for salary increases and a one-year MOU with Lieutenants
• Ordinance 35: $18,849 for salary increases to the Prison Fund Budget
• Appointments to the NWPA Job Connect Board and Erie County Conservation Board

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The Erie County Finance Committee will vote on several budget items, including a $40,943 supplemental appropriation for the Public Health Fund from opioid settlement money and a $1,000 library fund donation from VistErie. It will also adopt revised General Fund expenditures of $8,227 and add new line items across departments. The committee will consider a waiver of bid requirements for a sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for the Public Safety Department, and approve a two‑year Brighter Futures agreement with Greater Erie Community Action Committee. The meeting includes discussion of the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan and an analysis of the General Fund unassigned balance.

• Ordinance 25: $40,943 supplemental appropriation to the Public Health Fund for opioid settlement funds
• Ordinance 28: $1,000 supplemental appropriation to the Library Fund from a VistErie donation
• Ordinance 29: Revised General Fund expenditures of $8,227 and creation of new line items in various departments
• Waiver of bid requirements and sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for the Public Safety Department
• Two‑year Brighter Futures agreement with Greater Erie Community Action Committee, Inc.

County Council

The Erie County Council will hold a first reading of several budget supplemental appropriations, including $40,943 for the Public Health Fund from opioid settlement funds and over $200,000 for Library Fund programs. It will also consider a tentative lease agreement with Troyer Growers Inc. for four parcels of county farmland. Additional items include salary and position changes for county personnel.

• Ordinance No. 25: $40,943 supplemental appropriation to the Public Health Fund for opioid settlement funds
• Ordinance No. 26: $127,811 supplemental appropriation to the Library Fund for coordination of state aid funds
• Ordinance No. 27: $71,897 supplemental appropriation to the Library Fund for deferred revenue from 2025‑2026 state aid
• Ordinance No. 30: First read of the appointed official salary for the Director of Human Resources
• Resolution No. 16: Approval of tentative lease agreement with Troyer Growers Inc. for lease of four parcels (County Farmland)

The Erie County Council adopted several finance and personnel measures. Ordinance 26 provided a $127,811 supplemental appropriation for the Library Fund, and Ordinance 27 added $71,897. The council also approved resolutions for a Palmetto Postings agreement, a municipal assistance program application, and a courthouse café contract, and appointed Cynthia Dropcho to the Children and Youth Advisory Board.

• Adopted Ordinance 26, 2026 (Library Fund $127,811) – 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance 27, 2026 (Library Fund $71,897) – 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance 32, 2026 (General Fund $2,094 and salary waiver) – 6-1
• Adopted Ordinance 33, 2026 (Part-Time Assistant Public Defender salary) – 7-0
• Adopted Resolution 18, 2026 (Agreement with Palmetto Postings) – 6-1
• Adopted Resolution 19, 2026 (Municipal Assistance Program application) – 7-0
• Adopted Resolution 20, 2026 (Courthouse Café agreement) – 7-0
• Appointed Cynthia Dropcho to Children and Youth Advisory Board – 7-0

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The Erie County Personnel Committee will consider several ordinances that adjust salaries and allocate budget funds for the Human Resources department, the Lieutenants, and the Prison Fund. It will also discuss possible appointments to the Children and Youth Advisory Board, Human Relations Commission, Metropolitan Transit Authority, and Planning Commission. All items are presented as ordinances or proposals for the March 19, 2026 meeting.

• Ordinance to set salary for Director of Human Resources
• Revised expenditure of $6,678 for reorganization of the Human Resources Department
• Revised expenditure of $40,788 for salary increases and a one‑year MOU with the Lieutenants
• Revised expenditure of $18,849 for salary increases to the Prison Fund budget
• Possible appointments: Cynthia Dropcho (Children and Youth Advisory Board), Kylie Morris (Human Relations Commission), Chelcie Alcorn (Metropolitan Transit Authority), Mapu Boayue (Planning Commission)