Chester City Council Meeting | April 8, 2026

The City of Chester Council meeting held on April 8, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council passed Ordinance B1 establishing a new Code of Ethics for city officials and employees, emphasizing accountability and transparency. Multiple resolutions were approved, including the appointment of Candace Nuome as Open Records Officer and Janelle Brown as Acting City Clerk. A significant procurement action was the authorization of a contract with SJ Thomas Company Incorporated for repairs to the Chester Police Station, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) with a contract amount not to exceed $382,839.33. Additionally, the council approved a transfer of a Pennsylvania restaurant liquor license for a local restaurant facility. The meeting also featured a presentation on the launch of the Chester City Connect mobile app's new citizen request button, designed to streamline public reporting of municipal issues and improve communication and efficiency in city services. Other discussions included updates from the Housing Authority regarding HUD funding challenges and capital projects, such as roof replacements with a contract valued at approximately $1.1 million. Public comments addressed community concerns, ethics policy impacts, and the need for youth engagement and city improvements. No new major capital projects or RFPs were introduced during this session.