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
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