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Council President· 2020–2030
Thomas Schuster
Scranton
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- Meetings spoken in
- 32
- Total speaking time
- 4:45:46
- Avg per meeting
- 8:56
- Segments
- 6111
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Top issues during term (11)(Zoning)
high↑Jan 2026[43]
Data Center Zoning Regulations and Nuclear Energy Concerns
Unknown — the rules could affect future tax base and utility demand depending on where data centers are allowed.
high→Jan 2026[27]
Data Center Zoning and Potential Small Nuclear Reactors
May influence commercial real estate development and municipal tax revenues from technology infrastructure.
medium↑Sep 2026[15]
Short-Term Rental Proposal on Monroe Ave
Null
medium↑Oct 2026[10]
Commercial Parking Reduction and Tent Structure at Jackson St
medium↓Feb 2026[6]
Planning Commission Transparency and Public Notice
Impacts on surrounding property values from commercial conversions.
medium↓Aug 2026[5]
Multi-Family Conversion and Code Compliance at 617 Mineral Ave.
Increased property tax assessment reflecting multi-family use status.
high↓Sep 2026[5]
High-Coverage Apartment Building at 616 Pittston Ave.
Null
medium↓Sep 2026[5]
Boarding Home Operation at 1010 Monroe Ave.
Null
medium↓Jul 2026[2]
Day Care Center at 2328 Pittston Avenue
Generates private commercial activity and provides local child care services.
medium↓Mar 2026[1]
Historic Preservation and Demolition Appeal
Preservation of downtown architectural assets versus potential commercial development value.
medium↓Feb 2026[1]
Sewer Planning Module Revision for 448 W. Market St. Housing
Private investment in residential development.
Decisions during term (44)
Recorded while Schuster was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
tabledOct 20, 2026
Old Business — data center zoning ordinances (Files 7 and 8, 2026)
tabledOct 13, 2026
FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. 7, 2026 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON TO AMEND PROVISIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS AND RELATED PROVISIONS AS OUTLINED HEREIN.
tabledOct 13, 2026
FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. 8, 2026 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON TO AMEND PROVISIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS.
tabledSep 29, 2026
FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. 7, 2026 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON TO AMEND PROVISIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS AND RELATED PROVISIONS AS OUTLINED HEREIN.
tabledSep 29, 2026
FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. 8, 2026 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON TO AMEND PROVISIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS.
tabledSep 22, 2026
FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. 7, 2026 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON TO AMEND PROVISIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS AND RELATED PROVISIONS AS OUTLINED HEREIN.
tabledSep 22, 2026
FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. 8, 2026 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON TO AMEND PROVISIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS.
tabledSep 8, 2026
FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. 7, 2026 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON TO AMEND PROVISIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS AND RELATED PROVISIONS AS OUTLINED HEREIN.
tabledSep 8, 2026
FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. 8, 2026 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON TO AMEND PROVISIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS.
tabledSep 1, 2026
FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. 7, 2026 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON TO AMEND PROVISIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS AND RELATED PROVISIONS AS OUTLINED HEREIN.
tabledSep 1, 2026
FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. 8, 2026 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON TO AMEND PROVISIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS.
tabledJul 28, 2026
FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. 7, 2026 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON TO AMEND PROVISIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS AND RELATED PROVISIONS AS OUTLINED HEREIN.
tabledJul 28, 2026
FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. 8, 2026 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON TO AMEND PROVISIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS.
approvedVoted yes3-1Jul 21, 2026
Adoption of Resolution No. 72, 2026 (Zoning Hearing Board Appointment)
approvedVoted yes4-0Jul 21, 2026
Adoption of Resolution No. 73, 2026 (Zoning Hearing Board Reappointment)
approvedVoted yes4-0Jul 21, 2026
Adoption of Resolution No. 74, 2026 (Zoning Hearing Board Reappointment)
tabledJul 21, 2026
FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. 7, 2026 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON TO AMEND PROVISIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS AND RELATED PROVISIONS AS OUTLINED HEREIN.
tabledJul 21, 2026
FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. 8, 2026 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCRANTON TO AMEND PROVISIONS RELATED TO DATA CENTERS.
approved5-0Jul 16, 2026
FOR INTRODUCTION - A RESOLUTION - APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH MATYJEVICH, SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA, AS A MEMBER OF THE ZONING HEARING BOARD FOR A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS. MR. MATYJEVICH WILL REPLACE MICHAEL DEANTONA WHOSE TERM EXPIRED ON JULY 1,…
approved5-0Jul 16, 2026
FOR INTRODUCTION - A RESOLUTION - REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBERT GATTENS AS A MEMBER OF THE ZONING HEARING BOARD FOR THE CITY OF SCRANTON FOR AN ADDITIONAL TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR. MR. GATTENS' TERM EXPIRED ON JULY 1, 2026, AND HIS NEW TERM WILL…
Voting record (3)(Zoning)
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