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Residents press Scranton council over Geisinger hospital zoning and demand a seat at the table
Summary
Multiple residents criticized the council’s recent actions related to a Geisinger hospital project, alleging inadequate outreach, broken promises and prioritization of corporate interests; speakers asked for neighborhood representation in planning and for the council to release meeting minutes and agreements.
Several Scranton residents used the council’s citizen‑participation period to criticize the council’s recent vote tied to the Geisinger hospital project and to demand greater transparency and neighborhood involvement.
Speakers described a pattern they said showed the council and hospital negotiating without sufficiently involving immediate neighbors. One attendee said neighbors had been told they would have a 'seat at the table' during planning but…
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