York City Council elects Aquinas Washington president, names Betsy Buckingham vice president At a Jan. reorganization meeting the City of York Council elected Aquinas Washington as council president and Betsy Buckingham as vice president, established seating and voting order, adopted interim council rules, and referred updated rules for committee review.

The City of York Council has officially elected Aquinas Washington as president and Betsy Buckingham as vice president, paving the way for new leadership and exciting changes through 2028!

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York City Council adopts 2026 budget after payroll amendment Council passed the 2026 budget (Bill 31) after approving an amendment that removed a 27th-pay assumption and reduced the planned draw on the wastewater treatment sale proceeds by about $1.16 million; members raised concerns about transparency and delayed audits.

York City Council's bold move to adopt the 2026 budget slashed payroll costs by $1.2 million, but concerns over transparency and delayed audits loom large.

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York City Council approves cemetery transfer, $245,468 uniform contract and extends Chesapeake Bay permit At its Dec. 2 meeting the York City Council approved transferring York Cemetery to Prospect Hill Cemetery Company, awarded a $245,468 uniform/cleaning contract to Cintas, and voted to extend the county PAG-13 Chesapeake Bay pollutant-reduction agreement through Dec. 31, 2030; council also introduced two ordinances.

York City Council has taken significant steps by transferring the historic York Cemetery to a nonprofit, approving a $245,468 uniform contract, and extending a crucial Chesapeake Bay pollutant-reduction agreement.

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Council authorizes York SafeNet access to city infrastructure after amendment for civil-liberty safeguards fails City Council approved Resolution 68 to allow the York SafeNet camera network to use city infrastructure. An amendment that would have limited poles to 55, required city ownership of poles, capped footage retention at 30 days and banned facial recognition failed; residents and the mayor-elect transition team urged more legal review and public input.

York City Council has approved a public security camera system but rejected crucial civil-liberty safeguards—what does this mean for your privacy?

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City Council Approves Budget Transfer and Solid Waste Ordinance Amendments for 10/07/2025 Council approves budget adjustment and solid waste ordinance changes with reduced opt-out criteria.

York City Council is taking bold steps to enhance community safety by bringing key police positions in-house with a new budget resolution!

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City Council Approves Budget Amendments for Marcus Street Bridge and Princess Street Center Council discusses $48,237 bridge budget amendment and funding reallocations for Princess Street Center.

York City Council is making critical budget amendments that could reshape local infrastructure and community services, but will they find the funds needed to revitalize the historic Prentice Street Center?

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City Council approves land development waivers for Weaver Warehouse and Peel and Company Council affirms waivers for land development and subdivision plans at two properties.

York City Council just approved crucial land development waivers that could reshape the future of affordable housing and urban planning in the city!

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City Council approves fund reallocations and property acquisitions for development projects City Council discusses fund reallocations and approves resolutions for property acquisitions.

York City Council is taking bold steps to ensure timely funding for crucial development projects that could reshape the community's future.

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York City Council demands update on delayed comprehensive plan from Mayor Council seeks clarity on York 2044 plan status ahead of August 19 meeting

York City Council is pressing for answers on the stalled York 2044 Comprehensive Plan, a critical roadmap for the city's future, as they approach a pivotal meeting this August.

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Résumé: Changement à la tête de la ville de York! Ian Floyd, Directeur Général du Conseil municipal, prend sa retraite. Une nouvelle ère s'annonce pour l'administration locale. Hashtags: York #YorkCityCouncil #Retraite #AdministrationLocale #Changement #... Link

York resident advocates for public access to property inspection reports Resident requests transparency on city property inspections and ownership information for public safety

A York City council member is pushing for greater transparency in property inspections, arguing that potential renters deserve to know the safety status of their future homes.

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Hadn’t read our York minds and Voices dementia strategy for a while- years ahead of it’s time. #yorkcitycouncil