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Paige Gebhardt Cognetti

Mayor2020–2030

About

Paige Gebhardt Cognetti's congressional campaign centers heavily on an anti-corruption agenda and clean governance. Her platform is also supported by gun-safety advocacy groups, highlighting a focus on public safety.

Campaign promises (1)

  • transparency
    Cognetti announced an anti-corruption agenda that she would pursue if elected to Congress.

At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Apr 2026[58]

Regulation of Kratom Sale and Possession

Penalties are proposed for violations; no city cost estimate was given.

critical→Jan 2026[56]

Infrastructure Maintenance, Pave Cuts, and Stormwater GIS Mapping

Vehicle suspension repairs and alignment costs for residents, alongside potential fine revenues for the city.

high↑Jan 2026[53]

Data Center Zoning Regulations and Nuclear Energy Concerns

Unresolved — supporters claimed data centers could materially reduce property and school taxes; opponents fear stealth development.

high↑May 2026[51]

Euclid Avenue One-Way Traffic Designation

Minimal signage and implementation costs handled by the Department of Public Works.

critical↑Jun 2026[37]

2027 Capital Budget and Spending Plan

Sets the capital reserve fund spending plan for fiscal year 2027.

high↑Jan 2026[32]

Data Center Zoning and Potential Small Nuclear Reactors

Depending on how they're written, the rules could shape whether data centers come to Scranton — and what they'd pay in taxes and utility demand.

high↑Oct 2026[30]

Downtown stop-sign trial and traffic changes

Downtown businesses report lost sales from construction and parking changes; liability exposure is a concern if unapproved signs caused a crash.

medium↑Sep 2026[25]

Short-Term Rental Proposal on Monroe Ave

Null

medium↑Sep 2026[25]

Access to Community Facilities and Neighborhood Centers

Roughly $2.9 million in combined grant requests funded by state gaming revenue, not city taxes.

high↑Aug 2026[25]

Townhouse Development at Farr St and N Sumner Ave

Potential increase in municipal tax base offset by localized infrastructure and traffic mitigation costs.

high→Mar 2026[25]

Code Enforcement and Blight Mitigation

Potential expenditure on legal actions or court orders to address chronic private property blight.

high↑Nov 2026[25]

E-Bikes and Motorized Devices Rules

Potential fines for violations, but costs of enforcement are not yet specified.

critical↑Feb 2026[23]

Extreme Heat and Emergency Cooling Plans for Unsheltered Residents

Council members noted the administration promoted a $3 million surplus while residents asked where funding for shelter improvements is.

high↑Apr 2026[21]

Downtown Parking and Meter Kiosks

The holiday market program is free to participating businesses; four insurance claims were approved through PAWC.

high↑Nov 2026[20]

Bridge Rehabilitation Grant Applications

Up to about $5.8 million in combined state grant requests that could offset local bridge repair costs.

high↑Nov 2026[20]

mayoral succession

The city likely saves the cost of a special election, but an appointed mayor could still reshape spending priorities before voters weigh in.

high↑Nov 2026[20]

Police records management system upgrade

Seeks up to $500,000 in state funding, limiting the hit to the city budget.

low↑Nov 2026[18]

Koch Place vacation

A $1.00-scale quit claim conveyance of unopened right-of-way; exact consideration not stated in the record.

critical↓May 2026[18]

Blighted Properties and Code Enforcement Concerns

Minimal direct municipal impact; primarily administrative and enforcement costs.

critical↑Feb 2026[17]

Municipal Budget and Revenue Projections

A roughly $118 million budget holding the line on property taxes for another year.

Decisions during term (331)

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

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Adoption of FY2027 Capital Budget (File of Council No. 41, 2026, as amended)

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Acquisition of Hickory Street property for $1 (File of Council No. 42, 2026)

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Resolution No. 108, 2026 — Albright Levee System O&M Manuals

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Resolution No. 109, 2026 — South Side Levee System O&M Manuals

approved5-0Nov 3, 2026

Resolution No. 110, 2026 — Plot Section Levee System O&M Manuals

tabledNov 3, 2026

Data-center zoning ordinances (Files of Council Nos. 7 and 8, 2026) remain tabled

tabledNov 3, 2026

Kratom ordinance (File of Council No. 12, 2026) remains tabled

tabledNov 3, 2026

Koch Place vacation ordinance (File of Council No. 20, 2026) remains tabled

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Motion to add amendment to kratom ordinance on the agenda

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Motion to suspend rules for amended kratom ordinance in 5th, 6th and 7th orders

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Motion to take File of the Council No. 39, 2026 (Euclid Avenue one-way) from the table

approvedOct 27, 2026

Third Order reports received and filed

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Adoption of File of Council No. 38, 2026 — refuse fee exoneration exception

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Adoption of File of Council No. 40, 2026 — Capouse Avenue Splash Pad naming

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Adoption of Resolution No. 107, 2026 — artificial turf donation to police

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Adoption of File of Council No. 12, 2026 — kratom sales to minors, as amended

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Motion to take File of Council No. 12, 2026 from the table

tabledOct 20, 2026

Old Business — data center zoning ordinances (Files 7 and 8, 2026)

tabledOct 20, 2026

Old Business — File of Council No. 13, 2026 (kratom, general)

tabledOct 20, 2026

Old Business — File of Council No. 20, 2026 (Koch Place vacation)