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Delaware County public comments raise concerns on ballot envelopes, park trees and jail oversight; council approves consent agenda and appointments
Summary
During public comment at the March 16 Delaware County Council meeting, residents pressed officials on discarded mail‑in ballot envelopes and records retention, tree hazards in county parks, jail oversight and opioid‑settlement spending. Council approved the consent agenda, appointments and payment of bills by voice vote.
The county’s public‑comment period produced several focused concerns about county operations and oversight before council approved routine agenda items.
At the top of public comment, Charlie Alexander criticized county leadership and accused officials of preferential treatment and fiscal mismanagement; his remarks were partisan and confrontational. Gary Bridal followed with a positive note about wildlife and recreation at Delco Woods and suggested campsites and community‑use ideas.
Elections and records: Laura Lewis (Radnor Township) raised a legal argument about preservation of election materials, citing federal law and urging the county to treat returned mail‑in ballot envelopes as auditable records. "Under 52 U.S.C. 20701, all records and papers relating to an act…
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