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We need your help! | City Council To Limit Citizen Input at 1/23 Meetings
1/23/2024
WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW! Tomorrow, Tuesday 1/23, the City Council is PLANNING TO LIMIT YOUR ABILITY TO SPEAK UP at the 7PM meeting. Here is the information provided by a concerned Speak Up Portage community member to help you in crafting your thoughts for emails and participation in the meeting. Sent By A Concerned…
Urgent Request for Participation at Upcoming City Open Feedback Meetings
1/11/2024
Urgent Request for Participation at Upcoming City Meetings: Lakefront Property Owners Open House Tuesday, January 16, 6:30 – 8 PM at the Lake Center Elementary School Lake Center District Commercial Corridor Rezoning Open House Monday, January 22, 6:30 – 8 PM at the Lake Center Elementary School, Master Plan Draft Land Use Map Open House…
City Council Meeting Tonight | Election Central 10/17/23
10/17/2023
We have received a number of requests that Speak Up Portage be a place for information related to the election. As a non-partisan organization, we do not endorse any particular candidate or policy outcome. However, we do continue to want to serve the citizens of Portage by providing information that will allow informed decisions in…
City Council Meeting 9/19/23 | Survey & Task Force Update
9/19/2023
City Council Meeting Tonight@7PM City Council Agenda Packet: https://portagemi.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1940/files Pg. 22 City taking over garbage service. Pg. 31 Moves for future decisions for the West Lake Culvert/Bridge to move away from an elected official delegating authority from the Council. Pg. 88 Planning and permitting for storm water discharge. Pg. 91 Current funding isn’t sufficient to…
Agenda includes zoning change approvals at tonight’s meeting: Please stay active in attending meetings – this allows our voices to be heard and keeps our community concern visible as we hold our representatives accountable Following the initial meeting with the City on July 19th, the task force had not received any response to process questions…
Please stay active in attending meetings – this allows our voices to be heard and keeps our community concern visible as we hold our representatives accountable On July 19, the Task Force came to City Hall with “questions collected from our neighbors” that were related to the processes, procedures, and protocols that will be followed…
Austin Landings Developer Withdrawals Application for Zoning Changes
7/26/2023
Breaking News! See below for how we made a difference Austin Landings Developer Withdrawals Application for Zoning Changes “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead At the start of the City Council Meeting tonight, the Mayor read a…
TODAY – PACK CITY HALL TO HEAR TASK FORCE UPDATE!!!
7/25/2023
Turn Up The Volume On City Hall Support our Task Force Members TONIGHT, Tuesday 7/25 at 7pm! Let’s make our presence known as our task force designated representative gives first meeting updates during citizens’ remarks in Portage City Council Meeting! We are so grateful for your continued presence and contributions to the cause by speaking…
Turn Up The Volume On City Hall Support our Task Force Members TONIGHT, Wednesday, 7/19 at 6 pm!
7/19/2023
TASK FORCE MEETING! Meeting information is below! Email Highlights -FIRST Task Force Meeting -City Council – 7/25 Application Deadline -Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled Turn Up The Volume On City Hall Support our Task Force Members TONIGHT, Wednesday, 7/19 at 6 pm! Let’s make our presence known as our task force members have their first meeting…
Join us at Portage City Hall for the City Council Meeting TONIGHT, Tuesday, 7/11 at 7 pm!
7/11/2023
Let’s pack the Portage City Hall and ensure our concerns are heard! Please continue attending meetings at City Hall to support our initiatives and community concerns. If you are able to attend and can speak on behalf of our group, please do! This week, many of the community members are planning to bring up safety…
Join us at Portage City Hall for the Planning Commission Meeting TONIGHT, Thursday, 7/6 at 7 pm!
7/6/2023
Let’s pack the Portage City Hall and ensure our concerns are heard! Please continue attending meetings at City Hall to support our initiatives and community concerns. If you are able to attend and can speak on behalf of our group, please do! This week, many of the community members are planning to bring up safety…
YOUR ATTENDANCE IS NEEDED! Meeting information is below! Join us at Portage City Hall for the Planning Commission Meeting on Wednesday, 6/28 at 7 pm! Let’s pack the Portage City Hall and ensure our concerns are heard! Please continue attending meetings at City Hall to support our initiatives and community concerns. If you are able…
