JC

James Coates

Commissioner2024–2027

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
9
Total speaking time
2:14:53
Avg per meeting
14:59
Segments
2990

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Aug 2026[43]

Waverly Heights Life Care Center Proposal at 452 S. Roberts Road

The project would bring construction spending, roughly 110-plus jobs, and tax and utility demand to the area, though the full financial picture is not yet developed.

high↑Oct 2026[37]

Proposed Data Center Zoning Ordinance

Developers would reimburse the township for independent technical review costs; no direct township cost identified.

critical→Jan 2026[36]

Grading Permits and Tree Removal Oversight

Potential fee-in-lieu revenue for the township or compliance costs for property owners.

high→Jun 2026[32]

Willows Riparian Repair Grant Budget and Maintenance

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society may donate up to 20 additional trees to the planting.

low↑Nov 2026[31]

Old Friend Restaurant vestibule controversy

medium↑Jul 2026[30]

Commercial Signage Standards on Lancaster Avenue

Impacts branding and advertising costs for incoming commercial tenants.

high↑Oct 2026[30]

Agnes Irwin temporary classrooms during renovation

critical↓Jan 2026[30]

Wayne Downtown Master Plan & Parklet Proposal

Potential economic impact on local businesses estimated by merchants based on daily customer turnover.

high↑Oct 2026[28]

2027 Preliminary Operating and Capital Budget

No real estate tax increase in the draft, but sewer and stormwater fees would likely rise.

critical→Apr 2026[23]

Stormwater Capital Improvement Bonds

Up to $10 million in new debt; a stormwater fee increase is anticipated next year.

medium↑Nov 2026[23]

Radnor School District administration building renovation

medium↑Nov 2026[20]

Delaware County open space bond referendum

About $24 a year for the owner of an average ~$400,000 home.

high↑Mar 2026[18]

Building Energy Benchmarking Ordinance

Building owners could face costs for energy tracking and efficiency improvements.

high↓Sep 2026[18]

Stryker EMS Equipment Acquisition

Total purchase of $843,896.69 with annual capital payments of $120,556.67 starting in 2027.

high↑Jan 2026[17]

Road Salt Contamination in Local Streams and Tap Water

Potential future subsidies or grants for household filtration equipment.

high↑May 2026[17]

Residential Setback Variances and Neighborhood Character

Private investment in home improvement increasing property value.

low↑Oct 2026[15]

Fraudulent township invoice scam warning

Residents who pay fake invoices could lose money; the township says don't pay and report to Community Development.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

election guide

Zero direct financial impact on taxpayers, though high voter turnout keeps local democracy running smoothly.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

Shade Tree Commission Website Relaunch

None

high↑Feb 2026[13]

Communicable Disease Monitoring and West Nile Virus

Decisions during term (604)

Recorded while Coates was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (83)

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Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the appointment to the Rental Housing Board of Appeals, Colleen Decesare - Partial Term ending December 31, 2030

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Commissioner Coates made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-117 - Presentation and Acceptance of “A Vision for Wayne”, the Downtown Master Plan for Wayne

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Commissioner Agnew made a motion to approve the adoption of Ordinance 2026-21 - Special Parking Zones, amending adding the handicapped parking on North Wayne Avenue, west side, in front of 402 North W

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the introduction of Ordinance 2026-23- General Obligation Bonds not to Exceed $10 Million (Bank Qualified) for Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the introduction of Ordinance 2026-22 - Approving a three-year lease for PAISBOA for a portion of the Radnor Township Municipal Building, consisting of ap

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Commissioner Mulroney made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-108 - Purchase of Stryker EMS equipment to be placed on ambulances in Radnor Township. This purchase is through the Costars program and i

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-111: Awarding the Contract for Providing the Temporary Bridge for Skunk Hollow to ADM Welding & Fabrication, LLC not to exceed $24,000

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-109 - Approving the renewal of the CODY Records Management System subscription for use by the Radnor Township Police Department for the te

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Commissioner Larkin made a motion to table Resolution 2026-108 - Purchase of Stryker EMS equipment to be placed on ambulances in Radnor Township. This purchase is through the Costars program and inclu

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the following appointments to the Board of Health, Steve Comess - Partial Term ending December 31 2028, Diana Pope - Partial Term ending December 31, 2027

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-110 - Approving the renewal agreement with PowerDMS for licensing that includes subscription fees, training, and ongoing support for a ter

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-112 – Authorizing the approval of Change Orders #3 and #4 from Dezigns Construction Inc. for the Radnor Township Municipal and Public Work

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the adoption of Ordinance 2026-18 - An Ordinance Of Radnor Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Amending Its Code Of Ordinances By Repealing Chapter 5

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the introduction of Ordinance 2026-21 - Special Parking Zones, amending adding the handicapped parking on North Wayne Avenue, west side, in front of 402 N

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance 2026-18 (Stormwater Authority)

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

approve Resolution 2026-107 - Approving a Seasonal Banner Program

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

approve Resolution 2026-105 - 1075 Eagle Road, Oakhill, Amended Land Development

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

approve the appointment of Caroline Pearsall to the Memorial Library Board for an unexpired term ending 12/31/2026

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Adopt Ordinance 2026-20 Handicap Parking space for the West side of Highland Avenue

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

amend Resolution 2026-106- Authorizing the Township to proceed with the improvements to the North Wayne Parklet at an estimated cost of $155,000, to be paid from the Park & Open Space Bonds, Series 20

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

approve Resolution 2026-104: Waiver of Land Development for 135 South Wayne Avenue, Radnor Township School District

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

amend Ordinance 2026-17 - An Ordinance Of Radnor Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Amending The Code Of The Township Of Radnor, Chapter 280, Zoning, To Eliminate Section 280-101 Of Article XX,

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

amend Resolution 2026-106- Authorizing the Township to proceed with the improvements to the North Wayne Parklet at an estimated cost of $155,000, to be paid from the Park & Open Space Bonds, Series 20

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance 2026-17 - An Ordinance Of Radnor Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Amending The Code Of The Township Of Radnor, Chapter 280, Zoning, To Eliminate Section 280-101 Of Articl

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

approve the amended Resolution 2026-106- Authorizing the Township to proceed with the improvements to the North Wayne Parklet at an estimated cost of $155,000, to be paid from the Park & Open Space Bo

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Table Resolution 2026-99: Creutzberg Center Architectural Services

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Introduce Ordinance 2026-20: Highland Avenue Handicap Parking

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Approve Resolution 2026-91: Police Mobile Data Terminals

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Approve Resolution 2026-97: Willows and Warren Filipone Riparian Restoration

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Approve Resolution 2026-80: Wayne Street Clock Repairs

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to table Resolution 2026-99- Authorizing Architectural Services as provided by Archer & Buchannon Architecture for the design and bidding documents for the interior

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-97 - Approval of Two Riparian Restoration Projects at the Willows and Warren Filipone Parks as approved by the Radnor Township Shade Tree

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the introduction of Ordinance 2026-20 - Handicap Parking space for the West side of Highland Avenue

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-91 - Approving the Purchase of Six (6) new Getac Mobile Data Terminal Tablets for use by the Radnor Township Police Department in the amou

Voted yesAug 17, 2026

Commissioner Larkin made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-80 - Authorization to Contract with Bob Desrochers, Watchmaker/ Clockmaker for repairs to the Animated Wayne Street Clock at a cost not to

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the Request of the Emerson Group for Waiver of Land Development

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the adoption of Ordinance 2026-15 - Implement No Parking on the West Side of Francis Avenue for the full length of the street

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-88- Authorizing the Replacement (10) Water Source Heat Pumps (WSHP), at the Township Building in the Amount of $146,200, to be funded from

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-87 - Authorizing the Payment for the Emergency Traffic Signal Replacement at Glenbrook and County Line to Charles Higgins and Sons in the

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Commissioner Larkin made a motion to approve the Settlement Agreement between UPenn and Radnor Township

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the adoption of Ordinance 2026-16 - Conversion of the 4 metered parking spaces on the west side of the Wayne Senior Center to Handicapped parking spaces

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Commissioner Larkin made a motion to approve the introduction of Ordinance 2026-19-- Approving the Acquisition and Purchase of 405 W. Wayne Avenue, Radnor Township, Pennsylvania Consisting of Approxim

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Commissioner Mulroney made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-85 - Authorizing Carroll Engineering to Perform Design, Permitting, and Bidding Documents for the Rehabilitation of the Upstream Bridge a

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

Vice President Myers made a motion to approve the adoption of Ordinance 2026-14 - Addition of No parking between signs between 215 Trianon Lane and 219 Trianon Lane, consisting of 650 feet

Voted yesMay 18, 2026

approve Resolution 2026-53- Authorizing Radnor Township to enter into a purchase agreement with ConfirmOK, LLC to provide software and technical support services to enhance community safety and suppor