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Council Approves Grillin-n-Chillin Event

Mar 11, 2025 04:54PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

A previous discussion about the Grillin-n-Chillin event, which will be held on June 28 in downtown Dixon, was picked up at the March 4 Dixon City Council meeting.

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Council Considers Changes to Utility Bill Format

Feb 26, 2025 04:07PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Feb. 18 meeting of the Dixon City Council, Councilmember Jim Ernest asked the city manager to look into the audio quality of the council meeting recordings.

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Recognizing Employee Service Milestones

Feb 12, 2025 09:09AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Feb. 4 meeting, the Dixon City Council heard a presentation of the 2024 Service Awards for Dixon city employees who had reached significant service milestones.

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Study Session Held on Proposed Residential Community

Jan 28, 2025 03:50PM ● By Mitch Barber

On Jan. 21, the Dixon City Council held both a special meeting and a regular meeting.

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Council Tables Discussion About Fairgrounds’ No Parking Zone

Jan 14, 2025 05:34PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Dixon City Councilmember Thom Bogue pulled Item 9.5 from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the Jan. 7 City Council meeting. The item was an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Budget to increase the amount allowed for consultant services for fire plan reviews and inspections, primarily needed for new developments. The new not-to-exceed limit would be $237,600 (an increase of $135,000).

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Fire Department Prepares for Firework Lottery

Dec 31, 2024 10:57AM ● By Kendall Brown

As of 2011, the Dixon City Council voted to approve the sale, possession and usage of “safe and sane” fireworks within city limits from noon June 28 to noon July 6.

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Councilmembers Seated for New Terms

Dec 24, 2024 12:49PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The swearing-in of officials from the recent election was conducted at the Dec. 17 Dixon City Council meeting.

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Council Approves Financial Auditing Firm Search

Dec 11, 2024 11:17AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Dixon City Council members considered a resolution at its Dec. 3 meeting to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a firm to provide auditing and reporting services for fiscal years 2024/25 through 2030/31.

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Dixon News Briefs 11-29-24

Nov 27, 2024 10:47AM ● By MPG Staff

Pony Rides and Pictures with Santa, City Meetings Agenda, Small Business Grant Opportunity, Gretchen Higgins Food Drive and more

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Dixon City Council Welcomes New Police Officer

Nov 27, 2024 10:37AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Nov. 19 Dixon City Council meeting, Dixon Police Chief Robert Thompson introduced Police Academy graduate Kevin Guaraldi, who swore the oath of office and officially joined the Dixon Police Department.

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City Council to Review Homeless Camping Ordinances

Nov 13, 2024 12:35PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Nov. 5 Dixon City Council meeting, city Treasurer James Ward presented a quarterly treasurer report, stating, “We’re in good financial shape.”

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Dixon News Briefs 9-13-24

Sep 12, 2024 04:16PM ● By MPG Staff

City Council, Senior Resource Fair, Veterans Fundraiser and more!

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New Tennis Courts Get LED Lights

Sep 12, 2024 04:05PM ● By Angela Underwood

The Dixon City Council approved an additional $24,000 to efficiently light up the new tennis courts, which are coming soon.

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Unlicensed Commerce Here

Sep 05, 2024 04:26PM ● By Angela Underwood

Nearly 40 businesses operate here without a license. As of Aug. 13, the amount owed by 38 businesses is $3,129. The annual report for past due city business licenses raised some issues at the last regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

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Brians Way Traffic Slowing Soon

Aug 29, 2024 03:53PM ● By Angela Underwood

The third time was almost a charm for Chief Engineer Christopher Fong when presenting three suggestions on Brian Way traffic calming.

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Public Protests Over Water Rate Increase

Aug 09, 2024 11:51AM ● By Angela Underwood

The water rate increase is officially in effect

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Planning Commission Considers Environment

Jul 23, 2024 10:45AM ● By Angela Underwood

The Dixon Planning Commission is considering environmental concerns over a massive, proposed project.

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New Parking Law in Effect

Jul 23, 2024 10:37AM ● By Angela Underwood

Long-term parking in a city-owned lot will cost you.

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Dixon to Purchase New Readi-Ride City Bus

Jul 11, 2024 02:49PM ● By Angela Underwood

At the July 2 council meeting, Public Works director Loren Kotow asked the Dixon City Council to approve nearly $130,000 in partner funds to replace a Readi-Ride bus

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