Council Member· 2020–2028
Mark McAndrew
Scranton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 3:19:51
- Avg per meeting
- 7:41
- Segments
- 3861
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Top issues during term (18)(Public Safety)
Regulation of Kratom Sale and Possession
Enforcement costs would fall on code enforcement and police; penalties could produce minor revenue.
Code Enforcement and Blight Mitigation
Potential expenditure on legal actions or court orders to address chronic private property blight.
Blighted Properties and Code Enforcement Concerns
Minimal direct municipal impact; primarily administrative and enforcement costs.
Extreme Heat and Emergency Cooling Plans for Unsheltered Residents
Potential reallocation of infrastructure funds or grants toward shelter facilities.
Fireworks and Illegal Vehicle Enforcement
Potential costs for increased police details or code enforcement sweeps.
Illegal parking near Scranton High School
E-Bikes and Motorized Devices Rules
Fines from violations could generate minor revenue; no major cost identified.
DPW Director Appointment and Timing
Standard municipal salary allocated for the DPW Director position.
Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance Coverage
Potential future costs associated with establishing a municipal ambulance service or contracting third-party providers.
Emergency Medical Services Contract and Operations
Lack of a contract creates uncertainty in emergency medical service funding and municipal resource allocation.
Municipal Snow Removal Operations and Storm Response
Operational costs associated with municipal snow removal and emergency response.
crime rates
Lower crime rates could mean less money spent on emergency responses and a boost in local business and property values.
Fire Department Equipment Donations
$4,500 in total donations received for fire department services and equipment.
Immigration Enforcement Concerns in South Scranton
Snowstorm Response and Snow Removal Evaluation
Potential overtime and operational expenses related to snow removal.
Feral Cat Population and Animal Control
Increasing animal control staff and funding trap-neuter-return programs requires additional city spending.
South Irving Avenue Parking Restrictions
None directly quantified, though residents noted potential impacts on local home values.
Emergency Response and Public Works Employee Recognition
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while McAndrew was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (11)(Public Safety)
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