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09/10/2026

Safe and Affordable Housing

We're proud of the progress Meadville Housing Authority is making towards safe and affordable housing. Residents are being heard and the Authority is addressing their concerns!



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Infestations are back up, dumpster diving and the odor of ma*****na were sources of concern, and frustration was evident among both residents and staff members at the Meadville Housing Authority’s

08/25/2026

Safe and Affordable Housing

The Fight Against Blight in 2026

One of the priorities of the current City Council has been addressing blight and improving property maintenance across Meadville. I'm proud of the progress that Council, City staff, and residents have helped make so far this year.

✅ Quality of Life Ticketing System - In February, the City's new Quality of Life Ticketing System went into effect. While adopted under the previous Council, this program streamlines enforcement of existing property maintenance codes by allowing violations to be addressed more quickly. More than 1,100 tickets had been issued, demonstrating the hard work of our code enforcement staff and the City's commitment to improving neighborhoods.

✅ Upper Water Street Redevelopment Area Plan - The Planning Commission worked diligently throughout the spring and early summer to complete the Upper Water Street Redevelopment Area Plan, even finishing ahead of schedule. Once finalized and approved by Council, the plan will open the door to additional grants, redevelopment incentives, and other tools to help address long-standing blighted properties in the area.

✅ Manufactured Homes Ordinance - After hearing concerns from residents of Asbury Manor, particularly regarding road conditions that in at least one case prevented emergency vehicle access, Council has begun the process of adopting new standards for mobile home park roads. The ordinance includes enforcement measures and penalties to ensure repairs are made and basic safety standards are maintained.

✅ The Former Roda's Property - The blighted Market Street property formerly known as Roda's has sat vacant for years. Thanks to resident feedback, encouragement from Council, and the efforts of the Redevelopment Authority, the property is now being offered for sale to potential developers interested in revitalizing it. If redevelopment is not feasible, demolition remains a likely option.

✅ Boarded Windows Ordinance - At our most recent meeting, Council approved the first and second readings of an ordinance that would require boarded or temporarily covered windows and doors on occupied buildings to be restored. Similar requirements already exist for vacant properties, and this proposal extends those standards to occupied structures as well.

✅ Land Bank - Council also approved the first and second readings establishing a City Land Bank through the Redevelopment Authority. This will provide another tool to acquire, hold, market, and return neglected properties to productive use throughout the community.

There is still work to do, but by the end of this year these initiatives will give Meadville more tools than ever before to tackle blight, improve property maintenance, and strengthen our neighborhoods.

Thank you to City staff for their hard work and to residents who continue to speak up, share concerns, and help push for positive change.

08/05/2026

Open and sustainable government
We're committed to the future of our city. And making sure everyone has an opportunity to voice their vision for that future.

If you haven't taken the survey yet, please do so at www.cityofmeadville.org/survey.

Follow the link below to view the article.

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07/12/2026

We're moving things forward here in the city.

Roda's Is Up for Sale!

Last month, I made a post about Roda's and Neon Moon. The response—both online and in person—showed just how many people share concerns about the condition of these buildings, especially Roda's, which has been owned by the Redevelopment Authority.

Well, now there is an opportunity to do something about it: the property is officially up for sale!

Check out the details here: https://www.cityofmeadville.org/news_detail_T10_R125.php

While some believe the site should be demolished for parking (and that still remains a real possibility), I believe it is always preferable to return a property to productive use whenever possible. A redeveloped building can create new opportunities for business, investment, and future tax revenue.

Personally, I'm excited that a decision about the future of this property will finally be reached by the end of the year. It has been an eyesore for far too long.

I appreciate the work done by members of the Redevelopment Authority, city staff, and fellow Council members Autumn Vogel, Mary Wofford-Moody, and Mayor Jaime Kinder in helping move this process forward.

I also want to give special thanks to Community Development Director Renna Wrubleski and Planning Commission Chair Lee Scandinaro for the many conversations we've had about the past, present, and future of this property.

While people may disagree on the building's ultimate fate, I think we can all agree that doing nothing is no longer an option.

07/08/2026

We are committed to an open and sustainable government. Ensuring fair and equal taxes for all Meadville residents is a big part in fulfilling that commitment.

"The city’s lawsuit claims that the county’s aging assessments have resulted in non-uniform taxation — inequities so significant that they are unconstitutional. More specifically, the lawsuit claims, “lower-valued properties tend to be assessed at higher percentages of their market value than higher-valued properties.”

In other words, according to the lawsuit, owners of less valuable properties in the county are essentially subsidizing those who own more valuable properties."



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+3 City vs. county: Reassessment trial begins Thursday 5 hrs ago Jim Roha, a real estate appraiser who served for many years on Meadville City Council, purchased a home not far from East End Elementary for $80,000 in 2008. Soon after the closing, he hired an appraiser of his own in order to appeal C...

06/08/2026

Did you know Meadville City Council recently updated the Zoning Code to allow for ADUs (Auxiliary Dwelling Units)? This is part of our commitment to increasing SAFE and AFFORDABLE HOUSING in Meadville.

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Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home (usually in the backyard) that ser...

05/08/2026

Supporting our public resources pays off!

The Pennsylvania EMS Awards jointly organized by the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council and the Department of Health Bureau of EMS honored the Meadville Fire Department as the 2026 EMS

01/27/2026

🚧 WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION & BOIL WATER ADVISORY 🚧

Due to a water main line break, water service will be shut off beginning at 10:00 AM today while crews make emergency repairs.

Additionally, the City Building will close at 12pm today, January 27, 2026.

💧 Service Restoration:
Our goal is to have water service restored by 4:00 PM. This timeline may change depending on repair conditions, and we will provide updates as work progresses.

⚠️ BOIL WATER ADVISORY ⚠️
Once water service is restored, a Boil Water Advisory will be in effect for three (3) days.
During this advisory period:
• Bring all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or making ice to a rolling boil for at least one minute, then let it cool before use.
• Bottled water may also be used as an alternative.
• This advisory is out of an abundance of caution to protect public health.

We understand the inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience as crews work to make repairs as quickly and safely as possible.

Updates will be posted here as they become available.

11/05/2025

We’re starting to collect yard signs all throughout Meadville now. Thank you to everyone who voted for Mayor Jaime Kinder, Mary Wofford-Moody, and Andrew Herbstritt, protected a yard sign, or did anything at all to help us win and continue to improve this city.

If you want to keep your yard sign as a souvenir, send us a PM!

11/05/2025

This movement is about way more than one election. It’s about regular people stepping up for a city that works for all of us.

The people of Meadville made their voices heard — and tonight’s election results are proof that our city is ready to take the next step into the future. Together, we’ve made transformational progress in Meadville: revitalized parks, safer homes, greater protections for tenants, and a new ambulance service. These wins just scratch the surface of what’s possible when we elect leaders who put the interests of our people first.

But our work isn’t done yet. To build a stronger, more affordable Meadville for all of our families, it’s going to take everyone, no matter your political party, to step up and take responsibility to solve the challenges ahead.

You can bet we’re going to keep fighting for Meadville.