City Council on Sept. 23 adopted a resolution asking the Pennsylvania General Assembly to ban automatic license-plate reader (ALPR) systems such as Flock and to require statutory guardrails. The decision followed an extended public-comment period in which dozens of residents and advocacy groups described misuse and privacy risks.

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Council passed the FY2027 operating and capital budgets and several related fiscal measures on June 11, 2026; roll calls recorded wide majorities and council leaders said the measures protect school positions and fund city priorities.

City Council voted to adopt a resolution urging the U.S. administration to remove Cuba from the state sponsors of terrorism list and calling on Congress to end economic sanctions after an extended public comment session reflecting deep divisions over the policy and the council's priorities.

At Thursday's City Council session members approved expanded automated speed-camera authority on state routes, a change to rental-suitability documents to include voter registration information, and a broad consent agenda of zoning, parking and encroachment ordinances. Several other measures were amended and moved to final passage at a later date.