Upper Darby Township · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Upper Darby public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Property Maintenance Quick Ticket Program
The township introduced a new quick-ticket program to let inspectors hand out fines immediately for property violations like high grass and trash, aiming to clean up neighborhoods.
New Public Comment Policy and Meeting Rules (Resolution No. 4-26 & Ordinance No. 2026-03)
Council approved new rules requiring public comments to be made in person and stay focused on local township business, while also allowing votes at both monthly meetings. Residents pushed back hard, claiming it restricts free speech and limits citizen oversight.