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Jefferson Pleasant planning commissioners pause permit reviews while zoning rewrite and enforcement plan progress At a March 3 Planning & Zoning meeting, the commission reviewed a draft zoning ordinance, received legal guidance that National Register listing does not itself allow local property restrictions, discussed manufactured‑home rules and inspection needs, and voted unanimously to pause routine building‑permit reviews until enforcement arrangements and ordinance details are settled.

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Jefferson Pleasant's Planning & Zoning Commission has hit the brakes on permit reviews as they navigate the complexities of a new zoning ordinance and enforcement plan.

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Rural Ohio residents don't want to be forgotten in major road project - Gracie Collins

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Marion County Commission adopts Article 27 after residents urge county‑wide rules for wind and solar After hours of public comment, the Marion County Commission voted to adopt Article 27 — a planning‑commission draft of zoning rules for wind and solar projects — saying the county needs consistent, enforceable protections rather than a temporary ban.

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Marion County residents rallied for consistent zoning rules, leading to the adoption of Article 27 to protect their communities from unregulated wind and solar projects.

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Commission hears data‑center briefing; directs counsel to draft 90‑day moratorium County commissioners heard a technical briefing on data centers — types, power/cooling needs, state incentives and local zoning levers — and directed counsel to draft a 90‑day moratorium resolution to allow staff to develop regulations and run public workshops.

1 week ago

Marion County is hitting the pause button on data center applications for 90 days to ensure proper regulations and community input are in place.

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Join us at 7 pm ET Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Loretto Motherhouse. 430 Academy Ln. Nerinx, Ky. 40049. #Kentucky #MarionCounty #Concert #Loretto #LorettoMotherhouse #LorettoCommunity

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Marion County town hall reviews wind-turbine impacts, state law limits local bans A town hall in Marion County informed residents about wind-turbine technology, local impacts observed in Carroll County and the limits set by Arkansas law (Act 945). County officials were told they can adopt stricter local rules but cannot enact blanket bans without risking legal challenge.

Marion County residents learned about the complex realities of wind farms, from towering turbines to potential legal limits on local authority, at a recent town hall meeting.

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Jefferson approves $1 million TXCDBG downtown revitalization application with $50,000 match The council authorized submitting a Texas Community Development Block Grant application for a $1 million downtown revitalization project and committed to a $50,000 local match (minimum 2% cash required); staff will hire a grant administrator if the city advances to Phase 2.

3 weeks ago

Jefferson City is taking a bold step towards revitalization by pursuing a $1 million grant for downtown improvements, but they need your support to make it happen!

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Auditor issues clean opinion but warns Jefferson to address water and sewer funding; recommends rate study Auditor Golub, Morgan & Petty presented an unmodified (clean) audit for fiscal year ending 09/30/2025, highlighted about $5.4 million in grant funds held as deferred outflows, and advised the council to address water and sewer fund sustainability by pursuing a rate study and considering borrowing strategies.

3 weeks ago

The city received a "clean" audit opinion, but urgent warnings about water and sewer funding and the need for a rate study have raised eyebrows among council members.

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Citizen Portal News Arkansas

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3 weeks ago

Marion County town hall outlines Arkansas law, setback rules and legal limits for local wind projects At a Marion County town hall, county JP Tommy Dean Johnson and attorney John Russo explained Arkansas’s Wind Energy Development Act (Act 945) and told residents counties may adopt stricter ordinances but cannot impose blanket bans without legal risk.

Marion County residents gathered for a crucial town hall to learn how state laws govern wind energy projects and the limits on local control—what does this mean for the future of renewable energy in your community?

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Jefferson council authorizes application for $1M downtown revitalization grant, agrees to $50,000 match The council authorized submission of the Phase 1 Texas CDBG downtown revitalization application (potential $1,000,000 grant) and committed the recommended $50,000 local match, with staff instructed to hire a grant administrator to meet an April 3 phase‑1 deadline.

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Jefferson City is stepping up for a $1 million downtown revitalization grant, but they need your support to secure a crucial $50,000 local match!

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Jefferson council appoints outside substitute municipal judge after DA referral; public speaker urges broader inquiry Council appointed Ryan Henry as a substitute municipal judge to handle a municipal case the district attorney declined to prosecute as a felony; city attorney and a public speaker clashed over how the matter has been handled and whether more investigation is warranted.

3 weeks ago

In a surprising move, Jefferson's City Council has appointed an out-of-town judge to ensure fairness in a controversial municipal case, igniting calls for greater transparency from concerned citizens.

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Commission tables short‑term rental and wind‑energy text amendments for review and legal clarification Planning staff presented proposed text amendments to Article 19 (short‑term rentals) and Article 27 (wind energy). Commissioners asked whether existing conditional‑use permits would need to comply and requested legal opinion and clean drafts; both items were tabled to the next meeting.

3 weeks ago

Marion County is considering major changes to short-term rental rules and wind energy regulations that could reshape local business and environmental standards.

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Marion County adopts one-year moratorium on certain data‑center activity and approves energy-storage resolution The Marion County Commission voted to adopt a one‑year moratorium on certain data‑center and related energy/discharge activities starting March 1, 2026, and separately approved Resolution 202609 regarding a battery energy storage system.

3 weeks ago

Marion County is hitting pause on major data-center projects with a new one-year moratorium, as officials work on permanent regulations for energy storage!

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Candidates in Marion County forum focus on water, broadband, roads and taxes ahead of early voting At a Jefferson Gemplicute forum, contested candidates for House District 7, county commissioner, treasurer, JP and party chairs outlined priorities: water governance and Lake Of The Pines, broadband expansion, road equipment and property-tax relief were the dominant themes.

1 month ago

Candidates in Marion County are tackling urgent issues like water governance, broadband access, and property taxes just as early voting approaches!

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Commissioner reads resolution urging exemption of counties from Texas hotel occupancy tax An unidentified speaker presented a resolution urging that Texas counties be exempted from the state hotel occupancy tax, arguing counties provide state services yet are not exempt; a motion to pass the resolution was made but no recorded vote appears in the transcript.

1 month ago

A bold resolution in Texas is challenging the hotel occupancy tax, arguing that counties deserve exemption just like federal agencies and charities—could this spark major legislative change?

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Jefferson town hall hears repeated calls to tighten leash, impound and breeding rules; no action taken At a town-hall meeting on animal regulations, residents and animal-control officers urged a rewrite of Jefferson’s leash law, solutions for impound and quarantine capacity, expanded spay/neuter programs, and stronger enforcement; council heard testimony but did not adopt changes.

1 month ago

Jefferson's town hall was flooded with passionate pleas for stricter animal regulations, but will the city take action to ensure safety and welfare for both pets and residents?

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Town hall draws hours of public testimony on leash laws, impoundment, spay/neuter and FOGA contract At a Marion County town-hall-style session, residents, animal-control officers and rescue volunteers urged stronger leash enforcement, more impound/quarantine capacity, expanded spay/neuter and microchipping programs, and clearer contract terms and accountability for the nonprofit that handles much of the city's animal work. No ordinance changes were voted on tonight.

1 month ago

Residents and animal advocates gathered for a crucial town hall, demanding stronger leash laws and better animal control measures to protect both pets and people.

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Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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Developer defends confidential Marion County data center as residents demand answers A developer presentation on a confidential data-center project in Marion County prompted heated public comment; the company said the facility uses closed-loop cooling and will fund required utility upgrades, while residents accused officials of withholding information and demanded public meetings.

A confidential data center project in Marion County promises economic benefits and environmental responsibility, but residents are demanding transparency and answers from their local officials.

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