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Councilman Genesco drew attention to Section 3 of the bill, saying the CDC had reduced the immunization program grant from $115,786 to $36,208.16 — \"about almost a 70% cut,\" he said — and asked what the reduction would mean for delivery of services in York.

Director Krueger of the Bureau of Health told council, \"At this point, at this moment in time, we are able to continue our services as we have. Moving forward, as June next year could be a whole totally different story.\" Krueger said the health bureau had managed by reallocating allowable funds and that some epidemiology and laboratory capacity (ELC) funding had remained intact. \"We have base funding,\" Krueger added, and credited the governor and other states for advocacy that preserved some pandemic‑related funding.

Krueger said the bureau recently administered a record week of over 400 vaccines in city schools and that, while staff are planning to continue services, the bureau cannot predict federal funding decisions beyond the current period.

Council members thanked the health bureau for its work and noted the uncertainty. The measure containing the budget amendments moved and was approved by roll call.

Ending

Council accepted the budget revisions allowing the health bureau to continue operations under the revised grant awards through the current funding period; Director Krueger said the bureau will continue to monitor federal funding and report back to council if service levels must change.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","York City Council Meeting 9/2/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved budget amendments after the York Bureau of Health described a nearly 70% cut to a CDC immunization grant; the health director said services will continue through the current funding period but future funding is uncertain.","taxTitle","York City, York County, Pennsylvania","taxId",4891,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477336,"York Council OKs plan to create youth council, aims to open applications in October 2025",541,1049000,1590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711753-24c764891135587a5056cc692c9bf022&start=1049&end=1590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711753-24c764891135587a5056cc692c9bf022/thumbnail_1049000.jpg","/articles/6477336/York-City/York-County/Pennsylvania/York-Council-OKs-plan-to-create-youth-council-aims-to-open-applications-in-October-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477336-1ac0ea2019a0291af298b966a109a728/orig.mp4?Expires=1770418154&Signature=bepMMvIegILSKxb5dK~1EhemRRCAsrWaG5iDMSSOk6LDpkLsvj-LamFKytPqJPmN-bf7bFSDilYJdii82BlNOXkNBy-QA8ttjRw3TQBu6gD~xpP--PwtLkYKOO0hlTPdHGVXQOwFcAGo8uauHYPmyziJ9TL6Gjvh-kOYe2qMrMLtaw6Tl0N4H5ZkNQeU9e5Epie9HtX42h-RVtP9sGBM1w3tK6ejcLPtJgt4LKtPxNX6WGXTH6tdwxX4fQkJtCwr8NXT7MpOcEXe45xnkO3HOx6leIstAEmL20JfptQaFk-aZBaDUafx51iO~oiVbA~a8PrORRoqNCyG2rppg398Fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The York City Council voted Sept. 2 to approve the formation of a youth council intended to give residents aged roughly high‑school age a formal advisory role to the city. Council members described the initiative as a way to foster civic engagement, leadership development and better incorporate young residents' perspectives into local decision‑making.

The council member who introduced the measure said the youth council would \"open up ourselves to being educated by [youth] on their needs, their perspectives, and their vision for a stronger and more inclusive community.\" The introducer said outreach has already begun with the School District of the City of York, Logos Academy and Crispus Attucks Youth Field Charter School, and that officials expect to open the application period in October 2025 with the inaugural youth council launching in September 2026.

Council members including a former teacher and civic volunteers voiced support during council debate, calling the council \"transformational\" for youth and for the city. Councilwoman Janisco and Councilman McInnis (comments recorded during the meeting) both expressed enthusiasm based on experience with students and AmeriCorps‑style youth leadership programs.

Public commenters also supported the measure. Marie Roleda, who identified herself as a longtime Girl Scout leader, recalled instances where student input materially improved city decisions. Aaron Anderson, chief executive officer of Logos Academy, said his organization \"100% supports\" the idea and offered assistance with outreach and student participation.

Final passage of bill 22 was moved, seconded and approved by roll call. The ordinance will authorize staff to develop application materials and an implementation timeline with outreach to the schools and other youth organizations named in council comments.

Ending

Council members asked administration to return with specifics on application criteria, membership size, meeting cadence and staff support before the application opens. The council signaled strong bipartisan support but did not finalize those implementation details at the Sept. 2 meeting.","The council approved a measure to create a youth council to give young residents a formal role in advising city government, with supporters outlining an application timeline and outreach to local schools.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477341,"York City Council approves ordinance banning machine‑gun conversion devices despite legal challenges",2739,1578000,4317000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711753-24c764891135587a5056cc692c9bf022&start=1578&end=4317","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711753-24c764891135587a5056cc692c9bf022/thumbnail_1578000.jpg","/articles/6477341/York-City/York-County/Pennsylvania/York-City-Council-approves-ordinance-banning-machinegun-conversion-devices-despite-legal-challenges","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477341-2d58d6dc3f3ff90741d32e47fcdd206b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770418154&Signature=iG-P8ql3GcBJJbYonQsRW7Ms5dhashXbNNlIWfzNmyByTQfaA~RDm1ukHgPEPLwzLkXODZSOFaFCFKmgJbAvaXtYUFzzCvf6LVfgmyYnp-lriIInb3lgEEssJyW3xreILkwsKJnvsEo~wGXjnCrA2hiTQa62fjvsLsWGUaTeWDCIGmSXTUIY0G0sRDPc2y-cZSEAnJZ8COfFcrvYsc8DEIU6qUeynayEwO91X5iQOJF49t2TONJe4SSQFig-Ug6uH-cAD3aPYt8F-~Gqq3ovqWySfIWwqWoPilnmcvrPMG9kqwlfEcTk67TMbPtzePG3dba0Pv9WuUHWcgSbfFwagw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The York City Council on Sept. 2 voted to adopt an amendment to Article 702 of the York City Code banning possession, manufacture, transfer and use of so‑called rapid‑fire conversion devices such as binary triggers, bump stocks and other parts that convert a semiautomatic handgun to functionally automatic fire.

Supporters and city police officials told the council the devices multiply the lethality of firearms and have been recovered more often in recent years; opponents and gun‑rights advocates said the ordinance conflicts with state preemption and constitutional protections and warned of costly litigation.

Adam Garber, senior organizer with Ceasefire PA, told council the devices \"allow someone to rapidly spew bullets into a community and outgun our even our own law enforcement officers here in York.\" He said such devices are inexpensive and widely available, and cited an incident in Brackenridge in which an attacker used a conversion device in an attack in which Chief Justin McIntyre was killed.

York City Police Commissioner Maldrow said he supports local action. \"I've done this too long,\" Maldrow said. \"...When I look at young officers that suit up and come to work, we literally are in a culture where ... theres no need to leave our neighbors ... laying on the sidewalk, torn to shreds by gunfire. There's no need for that.\" Maldrow urged the council to act to reduce the risk officers and residents face.

Opponents urged the council to reject the ordinance, citing Pennsylvania state preemption law and recent court decisions. Grant Clarkson, introduced himself as \"Pennsylvania state deputy director for governors of America,\" called the proposal \"blatantly unconstitutional\" and said state statutes and court rulings prevent municipalities from regulating lawful possession or components of firearms. Clarkson referenced Title 18, Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000 \u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u00016120 and Pennsylvania constitutional protections as legal obstacles.

Public commenters provided mixed testimony. Several city residents and community leaders, including Pastor Randall Zylor and David Klein, urged the council to approve the ordinance, saying the devices are easy to obtain and multiply threat levels. Others — including speakers who identified themselves as longtime residents and people with law enforcement or legal backgrounds — argued the ordinance would be ineffective against criminals, that many devices are obtained out of state or via 3D printing, and that municipal action could invite expensive litigation and inconsistent enforcement across jurisdictions.

The council moved and seconded final passage of bill 23. The roll call in council chambers showed four votes in favor and one opposed; the ordinance passed. Council members who voted in favor recorded their votes as \"Yes.\" One member recorded \"No.\" The motion carried and the ordinance becomes part of the city code subject to any legal challenges.

Council President Katrina Washington thanked speakers on both sides and acknowledged the divisive and complex legal questions raised during public comment. The council did not resolve the open legal questions at the meeting; several public commenters warned that litigation could follow and urged the council to weigh potential costs.

By a narrow margin the council approved the new Article 702 provisions; the city solicitor and administration did not provide a legal risk estimate during the meeting. Several attendees asked the council to publish any legal analysis prepared for the ordinance and to brief the public on anticipated enforcement practices.

Ending

The ordinance passed at the Sept. 2 meeting will be added to the York City Code and will remain subject to legal challenge. Council members, police leadership and community advocates signaled the matter will likely continue to draw public comment and potential court review in the coming months.","The York City Council voted to adopt an ordinance banning devices that convert semi‑automatic handguns into automatic fire weapons after hours of public comment and testimony from police and gun‑rights advocates.","actionData","errors"]

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