Council President· 2022–2029
Rashaad Bates
Norristown
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 1:51:48
- Avg per meeting
- 6:13
- Segments
- 3013
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
MR District Zoning Text Amendment for 722 Sandy Street
Will add new residential housing stock and increase local property tax revenues.
Immigration Enforcement and Police Transparency
None directly to municipal budget.
George Washington Carver Community Center Expansion
Substantial private and organizational investment in community facility infrastructure.
Establishment of Animal Control Officer Position
Permit fees associated with two-year code enforcement renewals.
Data Center Zoning and Industrial Regulations
Potential future commercial tax revenue balanced against required municipal oversight and infrastructure coordination.
Commercial and Community Facility Zoning Relief
Facilitates commercial expansion and community service infrastructure development within the municipality.
municipal leadership
There's no word on brand-new tax hikes or major budget overhauls just yet, but ongoing projects will continue eating up standard municipal funds.
Redevelopment of Former Norristown State Hospital Site
Generates an estimated $3.4 to $3.5 million in annual fiscal benefits for the municipality.
Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Contract
The base contract for once-a-week service is over $24.4 million, with total potential costs reaching over $37 million across extension years.
administrative leadership
Uncertainty around leadership transitions can sometimes slow down city projects, which might lead to unexpected administrative costs down the line.
surveillance technology
Local taxpayers are footing the bill for this high-tech surveillance network, though the exact contract costs haven't been front-page news.
trash collection survey
While the survey itself is free, the feedback could eventually lead to changes in how your tax dollars are spent on waste management contracts.
Public Works Director Recruitment Search
$20,000 expenditure for executive search services.
zoning ordinance
It could bring a nice tax boost to the city from big tech investments, though we'll have to keep an eye on utility costs.
Historic Façade Program and Sidewalk Repairs on Main Street
$38,900 for facade work partially grant-funded; $327,000 for sidewalk repairs funded via ARPA, multimodal grants, and CDBG funds.
government audit
Taxpayer money is under the microscope, and depending on what the audit finds, funds might need to be reallocated or tighter controls put in place.
administrative resignation
Potential delays in city projects could lead to wasted budget dollars or costly administrative overhauls while finding a replacement.
personnel decision
Leadership changes at the top could lead to delays in projects or extra spending if a temporary replacement has to be brought in.
municipal leadership priorities
While the exact price tag isn't clear yet, where the council focuses its energy will directly dictate how your tax dollars get spent.
municipal administrator resignation
Recruiting and vetting a new top administrator could cost the city some cash in search fees and potential temporary staffing.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Bates was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.