Chester council approves multiple appointments and authorizes CDBG/HOME advertisement; one planning‑commission appointment reported as dead

Jan 15, 2026

Council approved a package of appointments and resolutions including reappointments to the Economic Development Authority, block captain committee, housing and zoning boards, authorization to advertise the FY26 CDBG/HOME draft action plan, and an up‑to‑$20,000 supplemental engineering proposal. An initial vote on Resolution 8 (Planning Commission) produced a split and was described in the meeting as "dead."

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Chester City Council moved through a series of resolutions at its first full meeting of the year, approving routine appointments and authorizing administrative steps on federal block‑grant materials.

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