# council news (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover council news. Page: Feed: --- ## [Three Things](https://shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com/three-things-3/) _2026-08-20 · SCA Admin · Shorewood Citizen Advocates_ - Nemawashi - Opossums - Roundabouts The post Three Things appeared first on Shorewood Citizen Advocates . ## [The Mighty Oak Meets Road Construction](https://shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com/the-mighty-oak-meets-road-construction/) _2026-08-18 · SCA Admin · Shorewood Citizen Advocates_ There are sixteen slabs of wood drying in Dan Malone's garage on Strawberry Lane. They're all that's left of a 250 to 300-year-old oak that stood on his property until the city of Shorewood decided it needed to come down. The post The Mighty Oak Meets Road Construction appeared first on Shorewood Citizen Advocates . ## [Changes to Dog Control Byelaws](https://www.douglas.gov.im/2026/08/14/changes-to-dog-control-byelaws/) _2026-08-14 · Douglas City Council · Douglas City Council – Isle of Man_ Douglas City Council has approved a series of trial changes to the City’s Dog Control Byelaws as part of an... ## [Policing by the numbers: The SLMPD budget](https://shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com/the-slmpd-budget/) _2026-08-13 · SCA Admin · Shorewood Citizen Advocates_ The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) dictates the management and funding of the department. The JPA follows good governance principles like shared decision-making, but falls short on transparency and accountability. The post Policing by the numbers: The SLMPD budget appeared first on Shorewood Citizen Advocates . ## [August 10, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 4 Minute Recap](https://shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com/august-10-2026-shorewood-council-meeting/) _2026-08-12 · SCA Admin · Shorewood Citizen Advocates_ Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting: – Highway 7 Safety Study – Excelsior Fire District Budget: – South Lake Minnetonka Police Budget The post August 10, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 4 Minute Recap appeared first on Shorewood Citizen Advocates . ## [Douglas City Council backs local artists’ initiative and reaffirms commitment to coastal protection](https://www.douglas.gov.im/2026/08/07/douglas-city-council-backs-local-artists-initiative-and-reaffirms-commitment-to-coastal-protection/) _2026-08-07 · Douglas City Council · Douglas City Council – Isle of Man_ Douglas City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the capital’s seafront after pledging to support the Department of Infrastructure’s... ## [Flock Safety: A National Citizen Revolt](https://shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com/flock-safety-a-national-citizen-revolt/) _2026-08-06 · SCA Admin · Shorewood Citizen Advocates_ When SCA first covered Shorewood's Flock ALPR cameras in fall 2025, few other examples of citizen resistance existed. That has changed. Citizen pressure, not policy handed down from above, is now driving the shift away from Flock nationwide. The post Flock Safety: A National Citizen Revolt appeared first on Shorewood Citizen Advocates . ## [Candidates for Shorewood Council Are Set](https://shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com/candidates-for-shorewood-council-are-set/) _2026-08-04 · SCA Admin · Shorewood Citizen Advocates_ This November, Shorewood voters will elect two City Council Members, each serving a four-year term beginning in January 2027. The filing period for this election to those positions ended on July 28th and the withdrawal period ended July 30th. Two individuals filed for election. The post Candidates for Shorewood Council Are Set appeared first on Shorewood Citizen Advocates . ## [Help us find Douglas’ next Community Champion or Young Hero](https://www.douglas.gov.im/2026/07/31/help-us-find-douglas-next-community-champion-or-young-hero/) _2026-07-31 · Douglas City Council · Douglas City Council – Isle of Man_ Douglas City Council is calling on Islanders to help uncover the people who make the city a great place to... ## [Monitoring Driver Behavior on Hwy 7](https://shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com/monitoring-driver-behavior-on-hwy-7/) _2026-07-30 · SCA Admin · Shorewood Citizen Advocates_ SCA first noted the curiosity generated by an orange trailer-like apparatus that appeared in Feb. 2025 along Hwy 7 near Excelsior. The structure remains, originally as part of a $450,000 grant awarded to the then newly formed Highway 7 Safety Coalition. The post Monitoring Driver Behavior on Hwy 7 appeared first on Shorewood Citizen Advocates . ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ag4mFOoaAqKB) _2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [July 27, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 3 Minute Recap](https://shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com/july-27-2026-shorewood-council-meeting/) _2026-07-28 · SCA Admin · Shorewood Citizen Advocates_ Some items of interest from the Shorewood council meeting: – SLMPD 2027 Budget Proposal – Pavement Management Plan – Club Lane Demolition Assessment The post July 27, 2026 Shorewood Council Meeting 3 Minute Recap appeared first on Shorewood Citizen Advocates . ## [Douglas City Council hosts Tynwald briefing on Pension Scheme Reform](https://www.douglas.gov.im/2026/07/28/douglas-city-council-hosts-tynwald-briefing-on-pension-scheme-reform/) _2026-07-28 · Douglas City Council · Douglas City Council – Isle of Man_ Douglas City Council has hosted a briefing for Tynwald Members outlining proposed reforms to the Isle of Man Local Government... ## [Douglas celebrates record 10th green flag for parks and green spaces](https://www.douglas.gov.im/2026/07/28/douglas-celebrates-record-10th-green-flag-for-parks-and-green-spaces/) _2026-07-28 · Douglas City Council · Douglas City Council – Isle of Man_ Parks and green spaces across the Island’s capital have once again been recognised among the best in the British Isles... ## [Resident Voices and Council Leadership Lead to Better Decisions](https://shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com/resident-voices-and-council-leadership/) _2026-07-23 · SCA Admin · Shorewood Citizen Advocates_ Good local government isn't just about elected officials making decisions—it's about residents, city staff, and council members working together to solve problems. Shorewood has seen resident participation and thoughtful questions from council members result in collaborative outcomes. The post Resident Voices and Council Leadership Lead to Better Decisions appeared first on Shorewood Citizen… ## [Dispute: One Mayor, Two Committees](https://shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com/dispute-one-mayor-two-committees/) _2026-07-21 · SCA Admin · Shorewood Citizen Advocates_ A year-long dispute between the member cities of the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department Coordinating Committee came to a head at the June 6 meeting. The issue: Is Greenwood Mayor Tom Fletcher violating the SLMPD Joint Powers Agreement by serving on both of the SLMPD governing committees? The post Dispute: One Mayor, Two Committees appeared first on Shorewood Citizen Advocates . ## [City Staff Omissions: Mistakes or Intentional?](https://shorewoodcitizenadvocates.com/city-staff-omissions-mistakes-or-intentional/) _2026-07-16 · SCA Admin · Shorewood Citizen Advocates_ On June 22, 2026, resident Tom Murtha spoke to the Shorewood City Council about serious problems with the City’s actions in the appeal of the Council’s decision to require an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Watten Ponds project. He submitted his statement to SCA for publication. The post City Staff Omissions: Mistakes or Intentional? appeared first on Shorewood Citizen Advocates . ## [Noble’s Park Fun Day Returns on Saturday 1 August 2026](https://www.douglas.gov.im/2026/07/08/nobles-park-fun-day-returns-on-saturday-1-august-2026/) _2026-07-08 · Douglas City Council · Douglas City Council – Isle of Man_ Families from across the Island are invited to enjoy a fantastic afternoon of free entertainment, activities and community spirit at... ## [Douglas Beach Day Returns to Queen’s Promenade](https://www.douglas.gov.im/2026/07/01/douglas-beach-day-returns-to-queens-promenade/) _2026-07-01 · Douglas City Council · Douglas City Council – Isle of Man_ Douglas Beach Day is set to return to Queen’s Promenade and Beach, offering a full day of free activities designed... ## [Douglas City Council Announces Rate for 2026-27](https://www.douglas.gov.im/2026/01/30/douglas-city-council-announces-rate-for-2026-27/) _2026-01-30 · Douglas City Council · Douglas City Council – Isle of Man_ A budget of ‘investment in the community’ has been announced today (Friday) by Douglas City Council. At its annual rate...