{
 "city": "Othello",
 "state": "WA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/othellowa.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
 "upcoming": [],
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss Comprehensive Plan update and land use map",
   "summary": "The Othello Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan update, Future Land Use Map, and an amendment request. They will also review the Building & Planning Department report for July 2026. Old business includes topics like RV occupancy at businesses, affordable housing deficit, data center regulations, garage requirements, and housing action plan implementation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/94967/agendas/20ef5a2a1c8b4e61843e13ca27e77ab3.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/94967/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss Comprehensive Plan update, data centers, and housing policy changes",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discussion on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map update, including a proposed amendment. Commissioners will also receive informational updates on population growth, data centers, and a building department report. New business includes state law updates on STEP Housing (shelters, transitional and emergency housing, permanent supportive housing). Old business covers recently adopted city code changes on housing in existing buildings, zoning for child care, and prohibition of family burial grounds, plus future discussions on RV occupancy and garage regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/94966/agendas/b396125fac15431a9cccbecfe993ffa6.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/94966/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to hold public hearing on state housing law updates",
   "summary": "The Othello Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council on state law updates affecting new housing in existing buildings, childcare locations, and family burial grounds. The commission will also discuss public engagement for the Comprehensive Plan update, including seeking July 4 volunteers, and discuss occupancy of recreational vehicles at a business. Department reports for April and May 2026 will be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/94965/agendas/5e144745669d4caebd0725b19978393b.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/94965/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/96675/minutes/92cd7e9355e64639a5bd0dbef34f9c71.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/96675/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Council Meeting Calendar",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/99852/minutes/c8352eb850f3402a9b5d68a5603cfc00.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/99852/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss comprehensive plan update and state housing law changes",
   "summary": "The Othello Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from April 20, 2026, and discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update public engagement process. Commissioners will also review recent state law updates regarding new housing in existing buildings, childcare locations, and family burial grounds. The meeting is open for public input.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/94964/agendas/646ef50ea15f430084ff5ef3dd7115f0.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/94964/minutes/822511481fc74ca8a6d8e51d7cd0e6ae.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/94964/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/90422/minutes/b5bbb3716c4f4d6594731e640742c3cf.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/90422/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/96674/minutes/3d1887d84e574557b9a8d5283dbcedd4.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/96674/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to weigh Wahitis Short Plat deferrals and Comprehensive Plan update",
   "summary": "The Othello Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider a recommendation on the Wahitis Short Plat, including deferrals, deviations, and waivers. They will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan update, including a community survey and Vision 2047, and receive a Building & Planning Department report. The agenda includes informational items and a discussion on state law updates regarding housing and childcare, which may be deferred due to time.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/49/agendas/37563.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/94963/minutes/35192f33ef274987ac007aca8f3449ed.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/94963/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/96673/minutes/c764bc0e17f841c189dd3ba37af83371.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/96673/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/96672/minutes/c8d967a0e8e64066a33a2ab93f6ce029.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/96672/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review Comprehensive Plan goals and policies",
   "summary": "The Othello Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update, focusing on goals and policies. They will also review the February 2026 Building & Planning Department report and the annual rental license report, and approve minutes from previous meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/49/agendas/37224.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/94962/minutes/9a52fec96da84538a2f2f1dc72b56aaa.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/94962/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/49/minutes/16912.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/96671/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review Vision 2047 and housing law updates",
   "summary": "The Othello Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update, including the Vision 2047 document and a draft community survey. They will also review state law updates regarding new housing in existing buildings and childcare. The meeting includes a public input period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/49/agendas/37037.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/98670/minutes/ecccd1ee2e47402db0a554d63a18c92f.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/98670/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/49/minutes/16910.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/96670/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review comprehensive plan update and housing items",
   "summary": "The Othello Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update, including a community profile, draft survey, and Vision 2047. They will also review state law updates on housing in existing buildings and childcare, and continue discussions on housing implementation from the Housing Action Plan. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and department reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/49/agendas/36921.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/94961/minutes/a3e10a1df45244de96f9b00a1d5ace57.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/94961/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/49/minutes/16767.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/96669/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-29",
   "body": "Council Meeting Calendar",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/97809/minutes/0e6c9a5a7a0c4f4b97f776f372ff1a07.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/97809/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/96668/minutes/1609e163a9994a5689c3de2ff5d89f14.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/96668/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss Comprehensive Plan update and housing action",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will review the Comprehensive Plan update, including population projections and a public engagement plan. They will also discuss state law changes regarding housing in existing buildings and childcare, and consider further implementation of the Housing Action Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/49/agendas/36562.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.othellowa.gov/meetingfiles/94960/minutes/665a38c098a04ca48bc5a93d9977f2ff.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/94960/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "All Public Meetings",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/49/minutes/16633.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.othellowa.gov/events/96667/"
  }
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