Councilwoman· 2025–2027
Jasmine Griffen
Norristown
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 20:10
- Avg per meeting
- 1:33
- Segments
- 423
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Top issues during term (20)
Montgomery Park Senior Apartments Living Conditions
Residents face repeated towing fees of $225 and out-of-pocket expenses for damaged property and replacement goods.
MR District Zoning Text Amendment for 722 Sandy Street
Will add new residential housing stock and increase local property tax revenues.
Adaptive Reuse Apartments at 1032–1034 Stanbridge Street
Brings private investment and revitalization to underutilized commercial or industrial structures.
Proposed 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan and Fee Schedule
Impacts municipal capital spending and stormwater utility rates for property owners.
R-2 Residential District Zoning Text Amendment
Modifies local land use regulations and introduces new residential housing stock.
FY2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects
Allocates over $773,000 in federal grant funding toward local community development and social programs.
Immigration Enforcement and Police Transparency
None directly to municipal budget.
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.
Parking Permit Reductions and Enforcement Concerns
Potential loss or adjustment of parking citation revenue and permit fee structures.
George Washington Carver Community Center Expansion
Substantial private and organizational investment in community facility infrastructure.
Commercial Development at 1820 Markley Street
Generates new tax revenue and revitalizes a vacant commercial parcel.
Establishment of Animal Control Officer Position
Permit fees associated with two-year code enforcement renewals.
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.
Data Center Zoning and Industrial Regulations
Potential future commercial tax revenue balanced against required municipal oversight and infrastructure coordination.
Plymouth Data Center Party Status
Legal fees for special representation before the zoning board.
council meeting agenda
Impact depends entirely on the specific resolutions and budgetary ordinances listed on the upcoming council agenda.
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.
City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) Application
The program redirects state tax growth to local authority debt service without adding new local taxes.
Intermunicipal Liquor License Transfer for 1719 Markley Street
Facilitates commercial business expansion and dining options at the Markley Street location.
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 Griffen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes – August 12th
Approval of Trunk or Treat Extended Event Hours
Approval of HARB Certificate of Appropriateness
Approval of Contract with Municipal Solutions for Administrator Search
Resolution No. 26-90: Approval of Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO)
Resolution No. 26-74: Replacement of Fire Department Command Vehicle
Resolution No. 26-84: Fleet Maintenance Garage Heating System Engineering Services
Resolution 26-83: Historic Facade Improvements Project Awards
Request for Municipal Council to Approve the Minutes from the September 15, 2026, Council Work Session
Request for Municipal Council to Approve the Minutes from the September 24, 2026, Special Budget Meeting
Continue Application 37-26 (706 Chain St.) to October 27
Application 35-26: Multi-Family Apartment Dimensional Variances
Application 37-26: Triplex Rental License Variance at 706 Chain Street
Application 38-26: Triplex Variance at 215 Halls Avenue
Continue Application 40-26 (316 Barbado St.) to October 27
Continue Application 41-26 (740 Sandy St.) to October 27
Continue Application 36-26 (10-21 Willow St.) to October 27
Continue Application 43-26 (201 E. Chestnut St.) to October 27
Application 39-26: Special Exception for House of Worship at 740 Sandy Street
Application 40-26: Special Exception for Hair Braiding Salon at 316 Barbado Street
Voting record (103)
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