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Resident raises long wait for city home-repair program; treasurer outlines revenue gains and pushes county coordination on LERDA program
Summary
A Williamsport resident urged faster action on a long-delayed home-repair list; Treasurer Kevin Mackey recapped increases in business and interest revenue and asked council to support renewed talks with county commissioners about a residential LERDA tax abatement program.
A Williamsport resident told the City Council on Wednesday that he has waited about seven years for home repairs through the community development office and said his porch is now in danger of collapsing.
"I've tried to file freedom of information request. You're not allowed to ask questions is what the city solicitor said," Scott Miller of 822 Tucker Street told the council during public comment. He asked when funds will be used to help homeowners on the repair list.
Council members acknowledged…
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