City Council Meetings
Join Scranton City Council’s weekly meetings every Tuesday at City Hall, in Council Chambers. Meetings begin at 6:30 PM, with Council holding caucus at 5:45 PM. You can also watch the meetings live on ECTV’s Youtube Channel.
To uphold the City’s commitment to transparency and keeping residents informed, we will begin publishing comments provided by our team in response to questions posed by council during their weekly meetings. Responses will be available as they are communicated to City Council via email.
We would like to remind our residents that any discussions or issues concerning City employee matters are treated with confidentiality and will be disclosed only to the members of City Council.
City Council Responses and News:
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Scranton Seeks Hearing on Proposed PPL Rate Hike
SCRANTON, PA. – Following the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PAPUC) vote Thursday to investigate a proposed rate increase by PPL Electric… Read More
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Downtown Scranton Streetscape Project Ready for Council Approval
SCRANTON, PA. – Shorter walking distances and more time for pedestrians to cross downtown streets. Clearer turning radiuses for drivers around… Read More
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Mayor Cognetti Announces City Hall Open House on October 3
SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton will host an open house on Fri., Oct. 3, from 6-8 p.m. to celebrate… Read More
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2026 Capital Budget | As Proposed on August 15, 2025
Pursuant to §904 of the City of Scranton Home Rule Charter, please find attached the proposed2026 City of Scranton Capital Budget… Read More
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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | Memo to Council
The City of Scranton received $68.7 million from the federal economic stimulus bill known as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)… Read More
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Scranton Awards $100,000 in Grants for Veterans’ Services
SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti celebrated $100,000 in grant awards for veterans’ services to eight organizations on Mon., May… Read More
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Scranton Celebrates $1.1 Million Robinson Park Project
SCRANTON, PA. – More than $1.1 million in upgrades have been completed at the City of Scranton’s second largest park, including… Read More
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Scranton and Sheptytskyi, Ukraine, Forming Sister City Relationship
SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti has proposed legislation to Scranton City Council to establish a formal sister city relationship… Read More
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City of Scranton Aggregate Pension Fund
The Honorable Mayor and City CouncilCity of ScrantonLackawanna CountyScranton, PA, 18503 We have conducted a compliance audit of the City of… Read More
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Mayor Cognetti, City Council Thank Gov. Shapiro for Supporting Healthcare and Jobs in Scranton
SCRANTON, PA. – Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti and the five members of Scranton City Council thanked Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro… Read More
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