Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Murrysville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in public safety
Crime victim right of access policy (Act 134 of 2022)
A new administrative policy would spell out how the municipality handles requests from crime victims to access records under state law.
Fire Truck Purchase for Sardis
The 2027 emergency equipment fund includes a $1.39 million fire truck — the next in the replacement rotation for the Sardis fire company — funded by a dedicated 1.35 mil tax.
Heritage Trail Police Patrols
Overtime on extra Heritage Trail patrols drove up this year's police costs after an incident on the trail; staff said future patrols will mostly be scheduled into regular shifts when staffing allows.
Road salt supply secured for winter
It's been a brutal January — Public Works has had 18 call-outs and used roughly 2,400 tons of salt, around $225,000 worth. The salt bin and reserve are full, deliveries are timely, and no shortages are expected, though some neighboring municipalities are struggling.