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Councilman· 2026–2029

David McMahon

Norristown

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
52:24
Avg per meeting
2:55
Segments
1038

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Aug 2026[44]

Montgomery Park Senior Apartments Living Conditions

Residents face repeated towing fees of $225 and out-of-pocket expenses for damaged property and replacement goods.

high↑May 2026[34]

MR District Zoning Text Amendment for 722 Sandy Street

Will add new residential housing stock and increase local property tax revenues.

high↑Feb 2026[33]

Adaptive Reuse Apartments at 1032–1034 Stanbridge Street

Brings private investment and revitalization to underutilized commercial or industrial structures.

high↑Jul 2026[27]

Proposed 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan and Fee Schedule

Impacts municipal capital spending and stormwater utility rates for property owners.

high↑Sep 2026[25]

R-2 Residential District Zoning Text Amendment

Modifies local land use regulations and introduces new residential housing stock.

high↑Jan 2026[21]

FY2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects

Allocates over $773,000 in federal grant funding toward local community development and social programs.

critical↑Jan 2026[16]

Immigration Enforcement and Police Transparency

None directly to municipal budget.

critical↑Oct 2026[15]

2027 Municipal Operating Budget and Deficit

The preliminary budget addresses a remaining gap of $2.77 million through ongoing expenditure reviews and potential tax or fee adjustments.

high↓Sep 2026[15]

Parking Permit Reductions and Enforcement Concerns

Potential loss or adjustment of parking citation revenue and permit fee structures.

high↓Sep 2026[15]

George Washington Carver Community Center Expansion

Substantial private and organizational investment in community facility infrastructure.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Commercial Development at 1820 Markley Street

Generates new tax revenue and revitalizes a vacant commercial parcel.

medium↓Aug 2026[12]

Establishment of Animal Control Officer Position

Permit fees associated with two-year code enforcement renewals.

high↑May 2026[12]

New House of Worship at 336-338 East Airy Street

The development will generate property tax revenue since the applicant agreed not to seek tax abatement.

critical↓May 2026[11]

Data Center Zoning and Industrial Regulations

Potential future commercial tax revenue balanced against required municipal oversight and infrastructure coordination.

medium↑Aug 2026[10]

Plymouth Data Center Party Status

Legal fees for special representation before the zoning board.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

council meeting agenda

Impact depends entirely on the specific resolutions and budgetary ordinances listed on the upcoming council agenda.

critical↓May 2026[10]

Relocation of Norristown Hospitality Center to Lafayette Street

Property values and neighborhood commercial investment along the Lafayette Street corridor could be impacted by perceptions of public safety and social service concentration.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) Application

The program redirects state tax growth to local authority debt service without adding new local taxes.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Intermunicipal Liquor License Transfer for 1719 Markley Street

Facilitates commercial business expansion and dining options at the Markley Street location.

high↑Apr 2026[10]

road construction

The city is investing $1.34 million into upgrading its streets, which should save drivers money on auto repairs down the line.

Decisions during term (257)

Recorded while McMahon was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

tabledOct 14, 2026

Approval of Minutes – August 12th

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Approval of Trunk or Treat Extended Event Hours

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Approval of HARB Certificate of Appropriateness

approvedVoted yes4-1-1Oct 6, 2026

Approval of Contract with Municipal Solutions for Administrator Search

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Resolution No. 26-90: Approval of Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO)

approvedVoted yes5-1Oct 6, 2026

Resolution No. 26-74: Replacement of Fire Department Command Vehicle

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Resolution No. 26-84: Fleet Maintenance Garage Heating System Engineering Services

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Resolution 26-83: Historic Facade Improvements Project Awards

approvedOct 6, 2026

Request for Municipal Council to Approve the Minutes from the September 15, 2026, Council Work Session

approvedOct 6, 2026

Request for Municipal Council to Approve the Minutes from the September 24, 2026, Special Budget Meeting

tabled5-0Sep 22, 2026

Continue Application 37-26 (706 Chain St.) to October 27

tabledSep 22, 2026

Application 35-26: Multi-Family Apartment Dimensional Variances

tabledSep 22, 2026

Application 37-26: Triplex Rental License Variance at 706 Chain Street

tabled5-0Sep 22, 2026

Application 38-26: Triplex Variance at 215 Halls Avenue

tabled5-0Sep 22, 2026

Continue Application 40-26 (316 Barbado St.) to October 27

tabled5-0Sep 22, 2026

Continue Application 41-26 (740 Sandy St.) to October 27

tabled5-0Sep 22, 2026

Continue Application 36-26 (10-21 Willow St.) to October 27

tabled5-0Sep 22, 2026

Continue Application 43-26 (201 E. Chestnut St.) to October 27

tabledSep 22, 2026

Application 39-26: Special Exception for House of Worship at 740 Sandy Street

tabledSep 22, 2026

Application 40-26: Special Exception for Hair Braiding Salon at 316 Barbado Street

Voting record (103)

95 yes8 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approval of Contract with Municipal Solutions for Administrator Search

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Resolution No. 26-74: Replacement of Fire Department Command Vehicle

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approval of HARB Certificates of Appropriateness

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Resolution No. 26-79: Bid Award for 700 East Main Street Historic Facade Project

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Authorization to Advertise Zoning Text Amendment for 600 E. Fornance

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approval of Grant Application for COPS Safer Outcomes

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Ordinance No. 26-07: Parking Prohibition at Linda and High Streets

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Resolutions 26-77 & 26-78: Parking App Provider Change from Passport Labs to Park Mobile

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Resolution No. 26-80: Purchase of Police Vehicles

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Resolution No. 26-76: Purchase of Asphalt Hot Box – 2026 CIP

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Resolution No. 26-73: Psychological Evaluation Services Agreement

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Resolution No. 26-71: Trailhead Easement Agreements – Haws Avenue & Chain Street

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Second Change Order for Spohn Ranch Poley Skatepark Project

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Table Request to Terminate, Remove, and Dispose of Single-Space Parking Meters

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Resolution No. 26-72: Police Union Contract MOU (2026-2028)

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Table Authorization to Advertise Ordinance #26-06 (Zoning Text Amendment)

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Intergovernmental Reimbursement Agreement for Equipment Purchase

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Contract with Municipal Solutions for Public Works Director Search

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Ordinance 26-04: Data Centers in the Heavy Industrial District

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Authorization to Prepare Draft Ordinance for 600 E. Fornance Street Text Amendment

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Resolution No. 26-70: Bid Award and Grant Amendment for 129 East Main Street Historic Facade Project

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Motion: Request for Approval – All Stars Program MOU

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Resolution 26-64: Purchase of Rescue Boat Trailer

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Resolution No. 26-67: Synario Financial Modeling Software Contract

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Resolution No. 26-68: 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan Revision

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Resolution 26-54: Purchase of a Command Vehicle

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Resolution No. 26-69: Reappointment of Three Police Officers

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Motion to Authorize Special Counsel to Seek Party Status on Plymouth Data Center

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Request to Submit PEMA BRIC Grant Application

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Approval of HARB COAs

Voted noJul 28, 2026

Application 12-26: Variance for Triplex at 1733 Willow St.

Voted yesJul 23, 2026

Tax Assessment Appeal Settlement - 1500 DeKalb Street

Voted yesJul 23, 2026

Tax Assessment Appeal Settlement - 1430 DeKalb Street

Voted yesJul 23, 2026

Relocation of 9/11 Memorial to Elmwood Park

Voted yesJul 23, 2026

Resolution No. 26-65: Contract with Cosimo Riccioli & Sons for Fitness Court Concrete Slab

Voted yesJul 23, 2026

Resolution No. 26-61: Application for DCED Multimodal Grant

Voted yesJul 23, 2026

Resolution No. 26-58: Establish/Remove Handicapped Parking

Voted yesJul 23, 2026

Resolution No. 26-66: Payment to Parking Mobility Transportation Consulting, LLC

Voted yesJul 23, 2026

Resolution No. 26-63: Ratification of Emergency Contract for Bridge Repairs

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

PRDC Properties Escrow Arrangement

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Ordinance 26-04: Data Centers in Heavy Industrial District (Tabled)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Resolution 26-62: 1520 Arch Street Extension Project (Hancock Elementary School)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Resolution 26-60: Appointment of Municipal Clerk – Beth Scott

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Approval of HARB Certificates of Appropriateness

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Resolution 26-59: Annual Microsoft Licensing Subscription

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Resolution 26-55: Hiring of Five Entry-Level Police Officers

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Resolution 26-56: Purchase of Protective Helmets from Witmer

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Approval of Minutes from June 2, 2026

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Resolution 26-50: Appointments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Resolution 26-52: Professional Services Agreement with Plante & Moran, PLLC

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