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Council notes financial report, citizenships and Emery Theater redevelopment

Reading City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Council included the January 2026 financial report at the request of Auditor Sabrina Smith, congratulated two residents on U.S. citizenship, and heard that demolition and construction have started at the old Emery Theater.

Council recorded that Auditor Sabrina Smith was not present but had requested the January 2026 financial report be included in the minutes. Council Member Katie Eadicicco invited comments on the distributed 2026–2027 Council Rules and asked members for questions or suggestions.

Mark Bishop congratulated Reading residents Melanie Brandt and Aiko Wolfgang Lorbach on becoming U.S. citizens after a 16‑year legal process. Andy Bronner said demolition and construction have begun on an economic‑development project at the old Emery Theater on Benson Street. The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. after a motion by Mr. Boehner and a second by Mrs. Kroeger.

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