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 "city": "Whiteville",
 "state": "North Carolina",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-07-07",
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Whiteville City Council discusses personnel policy and fire department staffing",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider revisions to the Personnel Policy effective July 1. The meeting includes a presentation on Fire Department staffing options to achieve an ISO Class 3 rating and several declarations of surplus property.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider FY 2026-2027 budget and fee schedule",
   "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing and then vote on Ordinance 2026-O-102, which adopts the city's operating budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and sets the schedule of fees. Other business includes a proclamation honoring Serenity Harvey for a national championship and a resolution to adopt a regional hazard mitigation plan for Bladen, Columbus, and Robeson counties. The meeting also features recognition of law enforcement personnel, including a detective sergeant and an employee of the year award.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hear emergency management update on hurricane preparedness",
   "summary": "The Whiteville City Council will hold a regular meeting with ceremonial items, recognitions, and routine approvals. No major ordinances or budget votes are scheduled. The primary substantive item is an informational update on emergency management and stormwater, including a FEMA review and hurricane preparedness.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Final budget review presentation for FY 2026-27",
   "summary": "This special meeting is a budget workshop where the finance director will present a final budget review. No other items are scheduled beyond the presentation and adjournment.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to amend commercial development rules on residential streets",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing and then discuss and decide on Ordinance 2026-O-101, which amends Section 155.080 Development Standards for commercial development on residential streets. The council will also consider an FYE2026 audit contract and two budget amendments: Amendment 2A related to the 20 Point Plan WDDC and Amendment #5 for Substance Abuse Tax. Other items include approval of minutes and a presentation on law enforcement officer general certification.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council holds budget workshop for Public Works and Wastewater",
   "summary": "The Whiteville City Council is holding a special meeting for a budget workshop. Presentations will be given by the Public Works Director and the Wastewater Treatment Facility Director. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only session.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve minutes and receive March departmental reports",
   "summary": "The Whiteville City Council will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including roll call, invocation, pledge, adoption of agenda, and approval of minutes from the April 14 budget workshop and regular council meeting. The council will also receive March 2026 departmental reports from Economic Development (Vineland Station), Fire, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Permitting and Inspections, Planning, and Wastewater Treatment. No other business items are listed on the agenda.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council holds budget workshop for upcoming fiscal year",
   "summary": "This special meeting is a budget workshop where city staff will present proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Presentations cover overall city finances, parks and recreation, economic development, and planning/inspections. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the session is informational only.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider storm water drainage construction contract",
   "summary": "The Whiteville City Council will meet April 14, 2026, to discuss several business items. They will consider a storm water drainage construction contract, property tax releases, and a professional consultation contract. A law enforcement recognition and a proclamation for Line Worker Appreciation Day are also on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council holds budget workshop for city departments",
   "summary": "The City Council is conducting a budget workshop to review departmental needs. The session includes presentations on the police, fire, and safety/stormwater departments.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council will vote on annexation of 133 Quail Drive into Whiteville",
   "summary": "The Whiteville City Council will hold a public hearing and then decide on Ordinance No. 2026‑O‑100, which proposes a contiguous voluntary annexation of the property at 133 Quail Drive. The meeting will also include presentations of several FY 2026 budget amendments, including a sewer repair amendment for Pleasant Plains. Additional items include a review of the city’s FY 2026 classification plan amendment and community‑concern presentations.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider submitting FY 2025 firefighter grant applications",
   "summary": "The Whiteville City Council will decide on whether to submit applications for FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG), SAFER, and FP/S grants. The agenda otherwise includes routine procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and public comment.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider annexation of 133 Quail Drive and police strategic plan",
   "summary": "The Whiteville City Council will consider a certification of annexation sufficiency and a resolution fixing the annexation date for 133 Quail Drive. They will also discuss adoption of the Whiteville Police Department Strategic Plan and make appointments to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. Presentations include a proclamation recognizing Pastor Daisy Brooks and Minister Alexander Brooks and a CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation Award. The council will also receive departmental monthly reports for January 2026.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Rezoning and annexation of 233 Quail Dr. from RA-20 to B-3 and R-6",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing and then discuss and decide on a rezoning request for 233 Quail Drive, changing from RA-20 to B-3 and R-6, along with a related annexation resolution. Other business includes a resolution recognizing Darren Currie, a social media presentation, an audit response letter to the Local Government Commission, and advertisement of tax liens. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to certify annexation of 233 Quail Drive",
   "summary": "The Whiteville City Council will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from recent meetings, and hear public comments. It will consider a petition to annex 233 Quail Drive, appoint a member to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and review the city’s financial plan. Additional items include departmental reports and a closed‑session discussion of the city manager selection process.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "body": "City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss city manager interview process in closed session",
   "summary": "The Whiteville City Council is holding a special meeting to go into closed session under state law to discuss matters related to the interview process for the position of City Manager. No other business is scheduled.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to review annual audit and financial report",
   "summary": "The Whiteville City Council will hear the FYE 2025 audit presentation and financial review, approve minutes from December meetings, and receive monthly departmental reports. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "City Council Special Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss city manager interviews in closed session",
   "summary": "The Whiteville City Council is holding a special meeting to enter closed session under NCGS 143.318.11(a)(6) to discuss the interview process for the position of City Manager. No other business is on the agenda.",
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