Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Scranton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in business jobs
Downtown Parking and Meter Kiosks
Council members pressed for details after learning the Streetscape Project should net about 69 new downtown parking spaces and that a business parking validation program has existed since 2016. A free holiday market program will support businesses hurt by the water main disruption, and four businesses had PAWC insurance claims approved.
Home-Based Nail Salon on Washburn St
Mariola Lantigon is requesting a variance to run an appointment-only nail salon out of a home at 1826 Washburn St.
Vehicle Sales Facility at 420-422 N Main Ave.
An application was brought forward to operate a vehicle sales facility on North Main Avenue.
Municipal Website Transparency and Missing Labor Agreements
A citizen proposed that City Council establish formal ordinance requirements for transparency and record-keeping for all mayor-created task forces and advisory groups. Council members listened to the recommendation regarding government accountability.