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Council Member· 2020–2028

Jessica Rothchild

Scranton

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
27
Total speaking time
2:41:35
Avg per meeting
5:59
Segments
3843

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (15)(Development)

high→Aug 2026[28]

Townhouse Development at Farr St and N Sumner Ave

Potential increase in municipal tax base offset by localized infrastructure and traffic mitigation costs.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Drive-Thru Coffee Shop and Parking Reduction at SouthSide Shopping Center

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Multi-Family Conversion on Luzerne St

critical↑Oct 2026[10]

HUD 2026 Annual Action Plan Approval

Allocation of federal grant funding across CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs for the 2026 program year.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Hickory Street property acquisition

Nominal $1 purchase price.

low↓Sep 2026[5]

Storage Shed Construction at 621 Deacon St.

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high↓Sep 2026[5]

Local Share Account Grant Applications

Secures state grant funding totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars for municipal and nonprofit projects without direct local tax increases.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Self-Storage Facility at 1740 N Main Ave.

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medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Vehicle Repair Garage at 325 Green St.

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critical↓Jan 2026[3]

Fidelity Building Purchase Due Diligence

Involves transferring approximately $1.6 million for capital acquisition, plus ongoing maintenance, utility, technology, and staffing expenses.

high↓May 2026[3]

Davis Street Apartment Development and Traffic Impact

Private investment costs for the apartment development.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Montage Mountain Townhome Development

Increases housing stock and high-end residential value in the planned recreation zone.

high↓May 2026[2]

Board Residency Requirements and Appointments

critical↓Feb 2026[2]

Keyser Valley Flood Protection Project Easements

Estimated at over $100,000 for additional engineering and construction work.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Federal Appropriations Funding Requests

State grant funding provides $3,269,400 toward local infrastructure projects.

Decisions during term (8)

Recorded while Rothchild was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (15)(Development)

15 yes0 no

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Voted yesSep 22, 2026

As Chairperson for the Committee on Community Development, I recommend final passage of Item 7-A.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MR. SEAN MCANDREW: As Chairperson for the Committee on Community Development, I recommend final passage of Item 7-E. DR. ROTHCHILD: Second.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MR. SEAN MCANDREW: As Chairperson for the Committee on Community Development, I recommend final passage of Item 7-F. DR. ROTHCHILD: Second.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MR. SEAN MCANDREW: As Chairperson for the Committee on Community Development, I recommend final passage of Item 7-H. DR. ROTHCHILD: Second.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MR. SEAN MCANDREW: As Chairperson for the Committee on Community Development, I recommend final passage of Item 7-I. MR. FLYNN: Second.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MR. SEAN MCANDREW: As Chairperson for the Committee on Community Development, I recommend final passage of Item 7-J. DR. ROTHCHILD: Second.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

MR. SEAN MCANDREW: As Chairperson for the Committee on Community Development, I recommend final passage of Item 7-G. MR. FLYNN: Second.

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Resolution No. 75, 2026 - Penn Mifflin Development Grant Application

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

As Chairperson for the Committee on Community Development, I recommend final passage of Item 7-G.

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

A RESOLUTION - RESOLUTION FOR PLAN REVISION FOR NEW LAND DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1721 N. MAIN AVENUE.

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

As Chairperson for the Committee on Community Development, I recommend final passage of Item 7-C.

Voted yesMar 31, 2026

MR. SEAN MCANDREW: As Chairperson for the Committee on Community Development, I recommend final passage of Item 7-C.

Voted yesMar 10, 2026

As Chairperson for the Committee on Community Development, I recommend final passage of Item 7-D as amended.

Voted yesFeb 24, 2026

Resolution 20, 2026: Reappointment of Christina Manuel to Scranton Redevelopment Authority

Voted yesFeb 10, 2026

Resolution No. 13, 2026: Plan Revision for New Land Development at 448 W. Market St.