Upper Darby Township Council Meeting September 16, 2026

The Upper Darby Township Council held a meeting on September 16, 2026, which prominently featured a public hearing and subsequent unanimous approval of Ordinance 2026-12. This ordinance formalizes policies limiting the township's cooperation with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), aiming to protect immigrant residents and maintain public safety without involving local police in federal immigration enforcement. The ordinance was supported by extensive public testimony emphasizing community trust, immigrant rights, and concerns about voter intimidation related to ICE presence at polling places. Additionally, the council approved a contract award to Fire Truck Center LLC for $490,000 to purchase a used 2011 Pierce Velocity fire apparatus, and authorized submission of a $100,000 grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the township's 2028 comprehensive plan. The meeting also included discussions on pension funding obligations and community cleanup initiatives, but the key procurement actions were the fire apparatus purchase and grant submission.