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Codes budget holds steady as staff shortages and GIS upgrade plans surface

Williamsport City Council (budget work session) · November 18, 2025
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Summary

The codes department presented a modest 3% increase but reported staffing declines from seven officers to four over 14 years and urged hiring one or two officers or a part-time office assistant; staff also described plans to consolidate GIS software and explore regionalization to lower costs.

Mister Narre presented the codes department budget and said the proposed 2026 budget rises about 3%, mainly driven by health-insurance and pension costs. He told council that the department has shrunk from seven code officers plus administrative staff to four officers and an office manager over…

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