Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Scranton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues with low priority
Scranton Housing Authority appointment
Paul Strunk is proposed to fill a Housing Authority board seat left open by Megan McDonough Alpert, serving through September 2031.
Koch Place vacation
An updated ordinance was introduced to close and vacate an unopened portion of Koch Place between Boland Court and S. Keastner Court, with a quit claim deed to Robert Trapper; the older version stays tabled.
Hickory Street property acquisition
The city is moving to buy a Hickory Street parcel from the Redevelopment Authority for $1; the ordinance was introduced and goes to committee.
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.
Storage Shed Construction at 621 Deacon St.
A residential property owner requested a variance to construct a storage shed at 621 Deacon Street.
Board of Ethics Financial Disclosure Review
The Board of Ethics chair presented an annual review showing high compliance with Statements of Financial Interest filings, though a small number of filings remain pending.