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Hartford

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Aug 5, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Council Advances Housing and Tax Matters

The council approved an agreement renewal for continued operation of the Hartford Reentry Welcome Center by an 8-0 vote. It also referred four proposed property sales, a one-year revaluation deferral, a proposed Edge 400 tax abatement, and a $900,000 Clay-Arsenal funding reallocation to committees for further review.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

City Council advances housing, safety, and police actions

City Council approved a tax abatement for 56 affordable rental units at 421 Granby Street, allowed Hartford Police to receive camera equipment from Hartford Healthcare, and accepted a highway safety grant for speed and aggressive driving enforcement. It also moved several property, housing, and traffic-related items forward for committee review or public hearing.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Hartford City Council meeting summary

Council approved the April 13 minutes; referred mayoral appointments to the Health & Human Services Committee; referred multiple Lots to Homes property sales/lease items to the Planning, Economic Development & Housing Committee with public hearings set for May 18; consented to accept several grants (FY25 JAG; CT DOT $68,418 for Dial‑A‑Ride; DECD funding for South End Wellness Senior Center); referred a CT DPH grant for the Office of Violence Prevention to the Quality of Public & Public Safety Committee; and postponed multiple proposed ordinances and resolutions. Most motions carried 7-0 with two members absent.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Hartford City Council meeting summary

Council President Thomas Clarke II called the hybrid meeting to order at 7:09 PM. The Council approved the March 23, 2026 minutes and received multiple committee reports. Several Mayor-submitted items (HUD Annual Action Plan; Lots to Homes property sales; appointments; grant acceptances; Blue Hills funding) were referred to the appropriate committees and public hearings were scheduled for April 20, 2026. Committee reports accepting or receiving grants and project authorizations (including RAISE, SS4A, public internet equipment, school fire alarm funds, and vehicle donation) were received by the Council.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Hartford City Council meeting summary

The Hartford City Council met in a hybrid session. The Council approved the March 9, 2026 minutes, received multiple committee reports, consented to amendments related to the San Juan Center application, and approved an ordinance amendment extending the Elderly Tax Relief Program. Several items were postponed (including a tenant relocation ordinance, special events ordinance, pet limit, Puerto Rican & Hispanic commission, bike lane resolution, and equipment lease/bonding). The Council referred a proposed FY27 General Fund budget and CIP to the Operations, Management, Budget & Government Accountability Committee and scheduled public hearings. Seven members were present; Councilmembers Amilcar Hernandez and Shirley Surgeon were absent. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM.

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