ON THE ISSUES

Accomplishments

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, council held virtual meetings, added a Public Health Coordinator, participated in Recovery Task force, and managed the budget
Scranton shed the Act 47 Distressed Status after three decades, with improvements to its financial sustainability and independence
Participated in Blight and Permit task forces which were created to improve policy and procedure within Code Enforcement
Voted on software and website changes to allow for a more user friendly site with improved ways for residents to submit complaints and access information
Responded to citizen complaints and worked together with city departments to address various concerns
Developed working relationships with city department directors, engaged in regular meetings, participated in ride alongs with SPD and DPW
Voted on changes to Quality of Life ordinance to better control blight and to increase enforcement
Enacted a Conversion Therapy Ban to protect LGBTQ youth
Voted on significant changes to the Rental Registration ordinance to increase accountability of property owners and allow for inspections to improve safety of rentals

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Priorities for the future

Continue to fight against blight and to increase compliance in property owners and to clean up our neighborhoods
Develop a sidewalk repair program
Improve the city’s walkability after the walkability study is completed
Implement rental registration changes
Restore Nay Aug’s pool complex
Continue to attract young professionals and start-ups in the city
Help support existing businesses
Add environmental policies including the creation of an Environmental Advisory Council
Increase the number of nonprofits participating in the PILOT (payment in-lieu of taxes) program