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 "city": "Kent County",
 "state": "Delaware",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-kentcountyde/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment to hear three variance applications and decide six others",
   "summary": "The Kent County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications (A-26-15 through A-26-17) from property owners, then deliberate and vote on six previously heard applications (A-26-09 through A-26-14). All items involve requests for relief from zoning requirements on specific tax parcels.",
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   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting",
   "headline": "Commission considers data center ordinance and 94-lot subdivision",
   "summary": "The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will review several land-use requests and a proposed ordinance regarding data centers. The body will also hold elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Building Code Review Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review existing 2018 ICC amendments for possible adoption of 2024 code",
   "summary": "The Building Code Review Committee will review the existing 2018 ICC amendments and discuss whether to pass them forward to the 2024 ICC Code. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the remainder of the meeting is procedural (call to order, roll call, staff report, setting next date, and adjournment).",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing",
   "headline": "Kent County to consider data center zoning and subdivision approvals",
   "summary": "The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss zoning amendments for data centers, a major subdivision, and a home occupation request. The meeting will be held at Levy Court Chambers and is also available virtually.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Kent County Parks and Recreation Commission holds routine procedural meeting",
   "summary": "The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, staff reports, old and new business, and public comments. No specific decisions, proposals, or substantive discussions are listed. This is a boilerplate agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-26",
   "body": "Levy Court Business",
   "headline": "Levy Court introduces resolution for Griffith Lake Estates Stormwater District",
   "summary": "The Kent County Levy Court is meeting at the Old State House for a commemorative session. The body is introducing a resolution to extend the Stormwater Maintenance District for the Griffith Lake Estates Subdivision.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Library Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Library Advisory Committee to discuss standards formula and service districts",
   "summary": "The Library Advisory Committee will meet to review the Library Standards Formula and Library Service Districts. The committee will also determine the 2027 meeting calendar.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Levy Court Workshop",
   "headline": "Levy Court to consider paramedic sign-on bonus program",
   "summary": "The Kent County Levy Court will hold a workshop to discuss a paramedic sign-on bonus program and an update to the Levy Court Policy Manual. The meeting includes public comments, commissioner comments, and a possible executive session for preliminary discussion on site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters. The workshop is open to the public in person, via WebEx, or by phone.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting",
   "headline": "Commission reviews two major subdivision proposals in Growth Zone Overlay",
   "summary": "The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will consider a preliminary approval for the Pintail Crossing 52‑lot major subdivision (duplexes) and one existing single‑family home, and a major subdivision approval for the Carters Creek 41‑lot single‑family development, both located in the Growth Zone Overlay District. The meeting also includes routine business such as approval of the agenda and minutes, public comment, and commission comments.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Levy Court Workshop",
   "headline": "Levy Court discusses housing and roads legislation, generator award",
   "summary": "The Kent County Levy Court will hold a workshop to discuss two main agenda items: awarding a contract for FY 2026 generator replacements and state legislation SB 23 (Housing) and HB 450 (ROADS Act). The meeting also includes public comments, commissioners' comments, and a possible executive session for legal, personnel, and collective bargaining matters.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Levy Court Business",
   "headline": "FY27 Budget and tax rates set for public hearing",
   "summary": "The Levy Court will hold a public hearing on the FY27 budget ordinance, property tax rates, sewer assessments, and district tax rates. Other actions include introducing a data center zoning amendment, an ethics code repeal/replacement, and a lease for Delaware State Police office space. Resolutions opposing state bills SB23 and HB450 are also on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Levy Court Business",
   "headline": "Kent County Levy Court to hold public hearing on FY27 budget, tax rates",
   "summary": "The Levy Court will conduct a public hearing on the FY27 budget ordinance and related resolutions setting property tax rates, sewer assessments, and library district taxes. Other business includes reintroducing an ethics code ordinance, introducing a data center zoning amendment, and considering a lease for Delaware State Police office space. The meeting also features resolutions opposing state bills and awards for generator replacements and a septic project.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing",
   "headline": "Public hearing on 41-lot subdivision in Growth Zone",
   "summary": "The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a major subdivision application for a 41 single-family lot residential development, known as Carters Creek, located within the Growth Zone Overlay district.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Levy Court Workshop",
   "headline": "Lease agreement for Delaware State Police office at 911 Public Safety Boulevard",
   "summary": "The Levy Court will discuss data centers, consider approving a professional services contract for the Twin Maples MHP Septic Elimination Project, and consider a lease agreement for Delaware State Police office space. They will also receive an overview of the America 250 Business Meeting scheduled for June 23. The meeting may include public comments, commissioner comments, and an executive session.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Levy Court Business",
   "headline": "Levy Court to consider resolutions opposing Senate Bill 23 and House Bill 450",
   "summary": "The June 2 business meeting was cancelled, and a briefing on Senate Bill 23 and House Bill 450 will be held at a workshop on June 9. Any further action on Resolutions 4172 and 4173 will be decided after that briefing. An executive session is scheduled immediately after the meeting for discussion of site acquisition, legal strategy, and personnel matters.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "TEFRA Hearing Notice",
   "headline": "Public hearing on $5M bond refinancing for Providence Creek Academy",
   "summary": "Kent County is holding a public hearing on May 26, 2026, to consider issuing up to $5 million in revenue bonds to refinance existing Series 2008A bonds for Providence Creek Academy, a charter school located at 273 W. Duck Creek Road, Clayton. The bonds would be repaid from loan payments made by the school. The hearing allows public comment on the merits of the project and bond issuance.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Levy Court Workshop",
   "headline": "Levy Court to discuss SB 23 housing legislation and ROADS Act",
   "summary": "The Kent County Levy Court will hold a workshop to discuss two legislative items: SB 23 concerning housing and the ROADS Act. The meeting also includes public comments, commissioner comments, and a possible executive session for site acquisition, collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Levy Court Business",
   "headline": "Levy Court to introduce FY27 budget, consider $5M school bond",
   "summary": "The Kent County Levy Court will consider a $5 million bond for Providence Creek Academy, introduce the FY27 budget and tax rates for a June 9 public hearing, and vote on water supply facility amendments and a water tower conditional use. The meeting also includes an ethics code overhaul and a meeting room fee schedule change, both set for July public hearings.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Levy Court Workshop",
   "headline": "County proposes up to $5 million bonds to refinance Providence Creek Academy charter school debt",
   "summary": "The Levy Court will consider a resolution supporting the Greater Dover Museum and an ordinance authorizing up to $5,000,000 in economic development revenue bonds for Providence Creek Academy Charter School to refinance prior debt. It will also discuss updates to the IT Department Granicus project, amendments to personnel policy and paid family medical leave, a one‑year extension of the FY23‑FY25 commercial trash contract, a DNREC conciliation order implementation plan, and changes to high‑strength wastewater and surcharge fees.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Kent County Parks and Recreation Commission to meet February 12",
   "summary": "The commission will meet to review department staff reports and address old and new business. The agenda consists of procedural items and general discussion.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Kent County Parks and Recreation Commission to meet May 14",
   "summary": "The commission will meet to approve previous minutes and review department staff reports. The agenda contains no specific new business or decision items.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Regional Planning Commission Business Meeting",
   "headline": "Kent County RPC to consider water supply ordinance and subdivision plans",
   "summary": "The Kent County Regional Planning Commission will discuss and vote on a proposed ordinance requiring central water service for major subdivisions with 11 or more lots. The body will also review site plan and preliminary subdivision approvals for several developments.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Levy Court Business",
   "headline": "Levy Court to consider $5M bond for charter school debt",
   "summary": "The Kent County Levy Court will meet to approve routine business and discuss a proposed $5,000,000 bond issuance for Providence Creek Academy Charter School. The body will also consider appointments to advisory committees and hold a public hearing on the bond ordinance scheduled for a later date.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing",
   "headline": "Planning commission considers ordinance requiring central water for large subdivisions",
   "summary": "The Kent County Regional Planning Commission holds a public hearing on an ordinance to require central water service with fire protection for major subdivisions of 11 or more lots. It also considers preliminary approval for two major subdivisions (Hampton Ridge, 175 single-family lots; Pintail Crossing, 52 duplex lots) and a conditional use site plan for an elevated water storage tank by Tidewater Utilities. One conditional use application (Cammock auto repair) was removed from the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Levy Court Workshop",
   "headline": "DE Turf Dome, opioid grant, and ethics ordinances on workshop agenda",
   "summary": "The Kent County Levy Court holds a workshop to discuss the DE Turf Dome Project, review an opioid abatement grant, consider two ordinances on ethics and meeting room fees, and explore ethical separation of duties. Public comments are accepted. The agenda includes a possible executive session for legal and personnel matters.",
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