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City Council Hires Code Officer and Amends $3M Infrastructure Grant

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 25
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What happened

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City Council hired Shane Monk as a code enforcement officer following a unanimous vote. Monk succeeds Justin Trefsger, who resigned in July, and the position pays $50,000 annually. The Council also voted to amend its application for a $3 million multimodal grant intended for the Race Street Improvement Project, which involves replacing sidewalks, curbing, and street lighting.

From republicanherald.com

Why it matters

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The amendment to the multimodal grant application could provide $3 million for local infrastructure improvements. Multimodal grants are funded by fees managed by PennDOT.

Jonathan Marsh and Scott Price have discussed the successful bid for city services, advocating for a competitive bidding process.

From republicanherald.com

Who's involved

  • Jonathan MarshParticipated in the City Council vote to hire a new code enforcement officer.
  • Tom SmithParticipated in the City Council vote to hire a new code enforcement officer.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Tom SmithSpeculative

    Could see changes in contracts or investment related to the Race Street Improvement Project due to the grant vote.

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