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 "state": "New York",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Elmira City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on switching city health insurance to Gold HDHP plan",
   "summary": "The Elmira City Council will consider a resolution to move all city officers, employees, and retirees from the Platinum Plan to the Gold High Deductible Health Plan effective January 1, 2027. The council will also vote on a FOIL policy requiring monthly publication of record requesters, approve a $254,035 GIVE XIII grant for the police department, and act on several personnel appointments and program audits.",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Elmira City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $1.86M parking garage contract and new fire chiefs",
   "summary": "The council will vote on a $1.86M parking garage contract, personnel changes including new deputy fire chiefs and the retirement of the city manager, and several other agreements and ordinances.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Elmira City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $1.15M settlement for Mark Twain Golf Course assessment",
   "summary": "The Elmira City Council will vote on a settlement of assessment challenges for Mark Twain Golf Course, establishing a $1.15 million value. The council will also consider appointing Charmain Cattan as interim city manager, awarding contracts for generators at two fire stations, and approving police overtime of $170,724.84. Several audits and a license renewal for parking are on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Elmira City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider ADU code changes, $100K in fire station generators",
   "summary": "The Elmira City Council will vote on several resolutions, including referring a proposed amendment to the city's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) code to the planning commission, awarding contracts for generator installations at two fire stations totaling $100,690, and approving a $35,646.62 park maintenance contract. The council will also accept a donated bullet and stab protective vest for a police K9 officer and act on personnel actions and multiple grant program audits.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Elmira City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on banning data centers in all city zoning districts",
   "summary": "The City Council will act on a resolution to prohibit data center construction in all zoning districts, and consider the 2026-2027 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan submission. Other items include a tax certiorari settlement for properties at 209 Mount Zoar St and 119 West 2nd St, a shared services agreement with the Town of Erin for code inspection services ($2,472), and appointments to the Board of Assessment Review.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Elmira City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on ordinance authorizing tax anticipation notes",
   "summary": "The Elmira City Council will consider an ordinance delegating authority to the City Chamberlain to issue tax anticipation notes. They will also vote on contracts including a $68,500 drainage project at Clemens Square, a $12,000 splash pad design at Brand Park, and a $1 transfer of four tasers from Corning. Personnel actions include promotion of a police captain at $133,034 and other appointments. The council will also approve intermunicipal animal control agreements with Ashland and Catlin towns.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Elmira City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $6.5M capital bond, new fire chief, parking changes",
   "summary": "The Elmira City Council will act on a bond ordinance authorizing up to $6,465,029 for capital improvements, with $3,338,565 in bonds. They will also vote on appointing Timothy E. Overly as Fire Chief at an annual salary of $118,241, approve a new four-year contract with Elmira City Firefighters Local 709, and settle tax certiorari proceedings with Walgreens for properties at 402 N. Main Street and 424 S. Main Street. Other items include removing parking meters in designated downtown areas and establishing two-hour parking, as well as awarding contracts for hot mix asphalt ($1,023,644.90) and cat enclosure units ($67,170).",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Elmira City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on resolution urging state of emergency over rising electric grid charges",
   "summary": "The Elmira City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the 2026 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs. Members will vote on a resolution urging Governor Hochul and state officials to declare a state of emergency over rising electric grid charges by Iberdrola, Avangrid, NYSEG, and RG&E, and to pursue public ownership of the grid. The council will also consider an agreement with Kennedy Valve, Co. to install two semi-actuated traffic signals on Judson Street, and act on audits for the Lead Hazard Reduction and Community Development Block Grant programs.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Elmira City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $46.7M budget with $17.8M tax levy",
   "summary": "The Elmira City Council will vote on the 2026 city budget and tax levy, which totals $46,720,344 in appropriations and a tax levy of $17,762,561. The council will also schedule a public hearing for the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for federal block grants, consider reappointments to the Public Arts Commission and Housing Authority, and approve a grant application for victim services. Other actions include a software service agreement and fire department overtime reports.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Elmira City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on police patrol contract with Housing Authority for $55,712",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider several agreements and reappointments, including a $55,711.83 contract for additional police patrol services provided to the Elmira Housing Authority. Other items include a reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission, an IT equipment contract, a drainage pipe repair supplement, and fire department overtime reports. Two public comment periods are scheduled.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "Elmira City Council",
   "headline": "Council to set 2026 tax levy of $17.76 million",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote on a resolution to raise $17,762,561.00 by taxation for 2026 city expenses, with a total budget of $46,720,344.00. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the prior regular meeting and public comment periods.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "Elmira City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider censuring Councilmember Nicholas Grasso",
   "summary": "The Elmira City Council will vote on a resolution to censure Councilmember Nicholas Grasso for conduct detrimental to the city. Other actions include designating polling places for the Elmira Housing Authority election, authorizing a bus shelter at Thompson Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, and purchasing a generator for Fire Station #3 for $50,604.57. The council will also approve personnel actions, including appointing a Solid Waste Specialist at $20.01 per hour, and adopt amended rules and procedures.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-28",
   "body": "Elmira City Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt revised 2026 operating and capital budgets",
   "summary": "The Elmira City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed revised 2026 operating and capital budgets, then vote on resolutions to adopt them. Other business includes receiving a communication on the retirement of Police Officer Kendrick A. Gauthier, appointing Nicholas M. Delaney to the Planning Commission, and authorizing several contracts and payments. The council will also consider an amendment to the delinquent tax collection agreement with Chemung County.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Elmira City Council",
   "headline": "Council discusses $500,000 water board request and 2026 budget hearing",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider a request for $500,000 from the Elmira Water Board's 2025 profits. The meeting also includes scheduling a public hearing for the 2026 operating and capital budgets.",
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