Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Delaware County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in parks rec
Darby Creek Trail washout repairs
A stretch of trail between the Swedish Cabin and Kent Park has been washing out since 2020 due to flooding and stormwater runoff. The county will seek a $500,000 state grant for drainage fixes, stream bank armoring, and a flood-resistant trail rebuild.
1724 Chester Courthouse rehabilitation
More than $215,000 from the Visit Delco collaboration fund goes toward restoring the nation's oldest public building in continuous use. Council wants the building programmed — tours, ceremonies, events — not just repaired.
Woodburn Mansion preservation at the new county park
A Darby Borough resident urged the county to preserve rather than demolish the 1906 Trumbauer-designed Woodburn mansion, citing its sound stone-and-steel structure and possible community uses; the Friends of Woodburn say the county has refused their offers to clear brush and the building is overgrown.
COSA services and funding outlook
The aging office serves thousands of older residents with a ~$14.4 million budget, but flags uncertainty from federal cuts, Medicaid assessment losses, and an earlier foster grandparent funding scare.
Clayton Park / Featherbed Property Development
A resident questioned whether the county is still bound by a 2014 plan to build a golf driving range at Clayton Park, now that a cricket field with artificial turf is being discussed instead. Council said planning documents are aspirational, not binding.
Clayton Park dead trees and 2015 improvement agreement
A Concord Township resident says a dozen dead, dangerous trees at Clayton Park are marked but haven't been cut down, and asked whether a 2015 signed agreement for park improvements including a driving range is still binding.
Don Guanella park's future
Speakers repeatedly blasted council over the long-idle Don Guanella property in Marple, including lights left on. Vice Chair Reuther countered that the Little Flower park went undeveloped for ten years under prior ownership, while the county has built a walking path and parking at Don Guanella in under five years.