Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Scranton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in development with high priority
Local Share Account Grant Applications
Seven Local Share Account grant applications would fund everything from the Cultural Center's air conditioning to the Ronald McDonald House HVAC and a new Frances Willard Elementary schoolyard.
Drive-Thru Coffee Shop and Parking Reduction at SouthSide Shopping Center
Brew Team Group wants to build a drive-thru coffee shop in the SouthSide Shopping Center parking lot while cutting 50 required parking spaces.
Townhouse Development at Farr St and N Sumner Ave
Residents pushed back against a proposal to build 14 townhouses, citing worries about cramped parking, stormwater runoff, and dangerous traffic patterns.
Montage Mountain Townhome Development
RUKH Development secured a height variance to build three-story townhome buildings on Montage Mountain Road.
Davis Street Apartment Development and Traffic Impact
Residents and project engineers discussed traffic concerns regarding a proposed 24-unit apartment complex on Davis Street, specifically debating whether Cedar Avenue should be made one-way.
Board Residency Requirements and Appointments
Council members debated whether to appoint a non-resident volunteer to the Recreation Authority, ultimately voting down the nomination because he lives outside Scranton, emphasizing that city boards should be filled by residents.
Federal Appropriations Funding Requests
The city is advancing two state-funded projects: $269,400 for fire station warning lights and $3 million for the Ash Street bridge replacement. These grants help fund vital public safety and transportation improvements without adding direct strain to local tax revenues.