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Council Approves 2026 Budget and Authorizes Down Payment on Fidelity Bank Property Amid Concerns Over Process and Costs
Summary
Council approved the 2026 operating budget (council file 1022025) and authorized documents for a down payment toward purchase of 334–336 North Washington Ave (Fidelity Bank property) after public questioning about appraisals, feasibility studies, maintenance costs and alleged campaign contributions; votes carried by the stated tallies.
Scranton City Council voted to adopt the 2026 operating budget and authorized paperwork to purchase portions of 334–336 North Washington Avenue, moving forward a proposed acquisition that drew sustained public questioning about transparency and long‑term costs.
During public comment, local taxpayer Sean McAndrew asked whether council had received appraisals, written plans or a feasibility study before being asked to approve what he described as an $1.8 million purchase plus unknown renovation costs. “You should at the minimum have…
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