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Council approves zoning changes, confirms board appointments and funds Hall Manor survey; Safe Streets grant moved to committee
Summary
Council adopted two zoning-map amendments, confirmed multiple board appointments and authorized a geotechnical survey for the Hall Manor aquatic facility; a USDOT Safe Streets grant application was moved to committee with a July 20 deadline.
Harrisburg City Council voted on several ordinances, resolutions and appointments during its legislative session.
Zoning ordinances: The council adopted two zoning-map amendments after prior public hearings. Bill 3 of 2025 (rezone 640 Ulrich Street from industrial to residential medium density) and Bill 4 of 2025 (rezone 320 Riley Street, 1511 North Third Street and 329 Harris Street from industrial to commercial neighborhood) each passed on final reading by recorded votes of 7 to 0.
Board appointments: The council considered two appointments to the board of directors of Capital Region Water (CRW). Resolution 22 (appointing Shay Swerver) passed 5 to 2; Resolution 23 (appointing Pierre O. McCoy) passed 4 to 3. Several council members said they supported the nominees’ qualifications but raised concerns about existing board service and the desire to give other residents opportunities to serve. The council amended both resolutions to assign term end dates: Swerver’s term was set to end in 02/2027 and McCoy’s to end in 02/2028, with those…
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