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Los Angeles County Governance Reform Task Force member Graciela Gironas discusses the work behind proposals to increase the advance posting requirements.

Task Force Derek Hsieh explains how late-breaking Friday agenda items leave the unions he represents scrambling to respond before Tuesday board meetings.

The Sykesville Town Council proclaims Sykesville the Houseplant Capital of Maryland, previews a major zoning overhaul with chances for public input, and reports progress on stormwater projects and the much-anticipated Libs Grill opening. Councilmembers also highlight National Night Out and a Main Street pop-up whose proceeds support a local nonprofit serving neurodivergent adults.

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education debates new salary schedules for teachers and classified staff, balancing urgency around raises with a push toward a higher living wage and future review in committee, then turns to overcrowding at Lyons Farm Elementary by approving modular classrooms and tying them to forthcoming boundary discussions.