Councilmember Jessica Rothchild

We currently have an unfilled vacancy on the City's Ethics Board. This is an important board that we need to have functioning at their full capacity. If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume to the City Clerk Frank Voldenberg at [email protected]. To find out more about the Ethics Board, visit

Ethics Board – City of Scranton Mission: To administer and apply the ethics provisions of the Charter of the City of Scranton and the Code of Ethics to endeavor to maintain a high standard of ethical behavior by City employees and officials.

The city has open positions for lifeguards! Apply here https://scrantonpa.gov/2021/04/06/lifeguards-needed/

Check out the schedule for the Nay Park summer concerts!

Nay Aug Park concert schedule announced Live music returns to Scranton's Nay Aug Park this weekend, organizers announced today.

I'm excited to be a part of the newly formed Building Permit Taskforce. I believe residents will see many of the changes in the city that they hope to with reform to our city's licensing and permits structure. If you've experienced an issue in obtaining permits, I would be interested in hearing about those problems so that this taskforce can address them.

Cognetti announces task force to improve Scranton licensing, permits processes SCRANTON — A taskforce of contractors, trade union representatives, city officials and others will work to streamline and enhance Scranton's licensing and permits processes.