utility Pave Cuts and Street Restoration

Praised the success of La Festa, inquired about the 2025 audit status, and raised concerns about union contracts not being online, potential abuses of automated license plate reader (Flock) cameras, and uncoordinated streetscape construction downtown.

Addressed ongoing problems with Pennsylvania American Water's pave cuts, citing failures to tar-seal pavement seams and urging the city to support an independent engineering investigation through the Public Utility Commission.

Criticized the county court system and court administrators for denying him hearing dates regarding tax reassessment appeals because he lacked an attorney, and criticized city leadership regarding parking garages and the Home Rule Charter.

Reported on improper utility patch work near his home, suggested installing Flock cameras to catch traffic violations on Euclid Avenue, criticized rusted tree grates along Lackawanna Avenue streetscapes, and wished residents a happy Rosh Hashanah.

Reflected on the 25th anniversary of September 11, shared personal memories of living in New York during historical terror incidents, and discussed national politics and historical source material.

Requested amendments to capital budget ordinance line items regarding pedestrian crossings on Davis Street, questioned data center policies versus automated license plate reader surveillance, and raised questions about nonprofit tax statuses and Code Blue shelter policies.