- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 2/12/25
- 02/14/2025
- 42 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 2/12/25
- 02/12/2025
- 36 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Long Branch City Council meeting held on February 12, 2025, was marked by discussions on systemic racism, holiday displays, and parking enforcement issues. Key topics included a presentation for Black History Month and debates over the absence of Christmas decorations in West End Park, alongside ongoing concerns about parking violations.
- MI
- Grand Traverse County
- 2/10/25
- 02/10/2025
- 177 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Traverse City Area School Board meeting addressed issues regarding the safety and inclusion of LGBTQ+ students, alongside significant capital projects and policy updates. The board’s engagement with these topics reflects wider community debates and the strategic directions for the district.
- TN
- Rutherford County
- 2/6/25
- 02/06/2025
- 209 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Rutherford County School Board, discussions centered around the contentious issues of book censorship, educator diversity policies, and the implications of state mandates on local educational practices. The board faced divergent perspectives from community members and tackled several resolutions affecting the district’s approach to inclusivity and educational content.
- MN
- Ramsey County
- 2/5/25
- 53 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a development, the St. Paul Library Board meeting focused on unveiling a new brand identity and a comprehensive campaign aimed at redefining public perceptions of libraries in the community. The initiative seeks to position libraries as inclusive hubs for diverse ideas and individuals, with the campaign set to run throughout 2025. The board also discussed initiatives targeting immigrant families, emphasizing the library’s role in fostering literacy and community connection.