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Tri-Cities Council Sets New Meeting Schedule

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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The Tri-Cities City Council approved a new meeting schedule on September 15, 2026, moving regular sessions to Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. instead of Mondays at 7:00 p.m.

The change aims to increase public attendance by aligning with more people's work schedules, according to Council President Maria Chen. The updated calendar will take effect October 1, 2026, with the first new meeting on October 5, 2026.

The Council will continue to hold budget workshops on the second Monday of each month and special sessions as needed, per the approved minutes.

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The Tri-Cities City Council approved a new meeting schedule on September 15, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The new meeting schedule moves regular sessions to Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. instead of Mondays at 7:00 p.m.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The change aims to increase public attendance by aligning with more people's work schedulesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Council President Maria Chen stated the change aims to increase public attendance by aligning with more people's work schedulesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The updated calendar will take effect October 1, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The first new meeting will be on October 5, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Council will continue to hold budget workshops on the second Monday of each monthNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Council will continue to hold special sessions as neededNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The approved minutes state the Council will continue to hold budget workshops on the second Monday of each month and special sessions as neededNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.