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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
10

Term ending Dec 31, 2030.

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (18)(Development)

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.

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.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Local Share Account Grant Applications

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

critical↑Oct 2026[10]

HUD 2026 Annual Action Plan Approval

Allocation of federal grant funding across CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs for the 2026 program year.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Eight-unit apartment building on Prescott Avenue

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Hickory Street property acquisition

Nominal $1 purchase price.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Multi-Family Conversion on Luzerne St

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Drive-Thru Coffee Shop and Parking Reduction at SouthSide Shopping Center

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Scranton Housing Authority appointment

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Vehicle Repair Garage at 325 Green St.

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low↓Sep 2026[5]

Storage Shed Construction at 621 Deacon St.

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medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Self-Storage Facility at 1740 N Main Ave.

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high↓May 2026[3]

Davis Street Apartment Development and Traffic Impact

Private investment costs for the apartment development.

critical↓Jan 2026[3]

Fidelity Building Purchase Due Diligence

Involves transferring approximately $1.6 million for capital acquisition, plus ongoing maintenance, utility, technology, and staffing expenses.

critical↓Feb 2026[2]

Keyser Valley Flood Protection Project Easements

Estimated at over $100,000 for additional engineering and construction work.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Montage Mountain Townhome Development

Increases housing stock and high-end residential value in the planned recreation zone.

high↓May 2026[1]

Board Residency Requirements and Appointments

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Federal Appropriations Funding Requests

State grant funding provides $3,269,400 toward local infrastructure projects.

Decisions during term (8)

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