Summary
Mark Margavitch told Council a court ruled the city's code citation against him was 'manifestly deficient' and reversed his conviction, but he still carries a criminal record. He asked Council to direct the law department to support expungement; Sean McAndrew asked the solicitor to look into the request.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential expenditure on legal actions or court orders to address chronic private property blight.
Margavitch, if his record is expunged; potentially other residents facing similar citations.
Residents who cannot afford to appeal defective city citations.
Mentions & discussions (7)
COUNCIL - Oct 20, 2026
Mark Margavitch told Council a court ruled the city's code citation against him was 'manifestly deficient' and reversed his conviction, but he still carries a criminal record. He asked Council to direct the law department to support expungement; Sean McAndrew asked the solicitor to look into the request.
COUNCIL - Sep 8, 2026
Council members highlighted ongoing problems with abandoned and unregistered vehicles sitting on city streets for months, calling for a legal review of city code to tighten enforcement timelines.
COUNCIL - Sep 1, 2026
Property owners testified about the severe impact of long-vacant, blighted properties on neighborhood safety and property values, citing illegal entry, copper theft, and lack of code enforcement action over several years.
COUNCIL - Jul 16, 2026
Residents and council members voiced strong frustration over unresponsive code enforcement officers, delayed grass-cutting on blighted properties, and errors on property permits.
COUNCIL - May 21, 2026
Residents and council members highlighted neglected properties, stormwater drainage blockages, and necessary road repairs across various city neighborhoods.
COUNCIL - May 12, 2026
Residents complained about storage pods left on city streets for over a year, creating traffic hazards and eyesores, prompting council inquiry into code enforcement and traffic division response.
COUNCIL - Mar 31, 2026
The Scranton Redevelopment Authority discussed its ongoing efforts to combat blight through property conservatorships, housing programs, and vacant lot reuse.
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