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Residents press council on reassessment, homelessness, pools and neighborhood maintenance during public comment
Summary
Dozens of citizens used public comment to raise concerns about the recent property reassessment, homelessness, public safety and the condition of neighborhood amenities; speakers urged more transparency and city action on blight, policing, and support for youth sports fields.
Citizens used the public-comment portion of the Scranton City Council meeting to draw attention to a variety of local concerns, including a recent reassessment, homelessness and shelter needs, public-safety and gang activity, pool renovations and accessibility, and neighborhood blight and maintenance.
Reassessment and taxes: Several speakers described reassessment outcomes they considered incorrect or unaffordable. Les Spindler said his 36-year-old house was reassessed at $194,000 and called the figure "ridiculous," adding, "I wouldn't get half…
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