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The Whitehall City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber. President Pro Tem Larry Morrison presided, and all seven council members were present. The meeting included the unanimous approval of prior minutes, committee and officials' reports, public comment on deer management, the suspension of rules to adopt three fiscal ordinances, and the introduction of zoning and community reinvestment resolutions. Mayor Bivens provided a detailed update on infrastructure investment, development impacts, and a recent community health initiative.
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