Council Member, District 4· 2024–2027
Danyelle Blackwell
Upper Darby
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 27:39
- Avg per meeting
- 2:18
- Segments
- 667
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Top issues during term (20)
Preservation of the Mozino Forest
Potential acquisition or conservation costs dependent on third-party negotiations.
Property Maintenance Quick Ticket Program
Generates revenue from fines and recovers abatement costs via property liens.
Public Safety and Police Response
Ongoing allocation for police services and potential arbitration costs.
Rat Infestations and Sanitation Services
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Immigration Enforcement and Local Services
None directly associated with the resolution.
Lead Poisoning Prevention and Hazard Control
Implementation costs will be offset by program fees and state/federal health grants.
Fire Station 74 and Volunteer Fire Funding
Unspecified municipal reimbursements for fuel expenditures over multiple years.
Debt Reimbursement Resolution for Real Property Acquisition
Authorizes borrowing up to millions for capital projects while targeting interest savings through debt refunding.
School District Schedule Proposal
Proposed FY2027 Township Budget and Fee Increases
Trash fees increase by $100 to $425 annually, and sewer fees rise by $20 to $300 per property.
MS4 Stormwater Permit Compliance
Potential property damage costs for residents and ongoing municipal infrastructure repair expenses.
Public Safety and Paramedic Staging
Potential reallocation of municipal resources for emergency response infrastructure.
El Car Wash Land Development Project
Private commercial investment that will generate tax revenue and create around 20 local jobs paying living wages.
Municipal Pension Funding Obligations (2027 MMO)
Requires a net township contribution of approximately $9.1 million after state aid.
Eminent Domain Acquisition of Firehouse Property
The township will pay fair market value for the property, utilizing budgeted funds previously allocated for monthly building payments.
600 Garrett Road Mixed-Use Development
Potential long-term changes to municipal tax base and infrastructure maintenance costs.
FY2026 Capital Budget and General Obligation Bonds
Approximately $83.5 million over five years, utilizing grants, capital reserves, and bond financing.
Sewer Infrastructure and Storm Flooding
Sewer fund budget stands at $13.1 million with ongoing infrastructure investments.
Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan
Adopting the plan unlocks eligibility for federal transportation and safety grant funds.
Environmental Advisory Committee Formalization
Minimal administrative impact with budgeted funds subject to council approval.
Decisions during term (111)
Recorded while Blackwell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt Resolution 38-26: Police and Fire Pension Board Appointments
Appointment of Hope C. Gerban to the Library Board
Adopt Resolution 36-26: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Adopt Resolution 35-26: LGBTQIA+ History Month
Adopt Resolution 37-26: Intent to Reimburse Debt
Table Motion to Advertise 2027 Proposed Budget Hearings
Motion to Add Charter Investigation to Agenda Fails
Motion to Adjourn
Extend Public Forum
Approve September 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Motion to Adjourn
Approval of September 2, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes
Resolution No. 32-26: Appointment of Township Treasurer
Ordinance No. 2026-12: Limitation on Use of Township Resources in Aid of Civil Federal Immigration Enforcement
Resolution No. 33-26: 2027 Minimum Municipal Obligation for Pension Plans
Resolution No. 31-26: Grant Application for 2028 Comprehensive Plan
Award of Contract for Used Fire Apparatus
Request for Council to Approve the September 2, 2026, Council Meeting Minutes.
Motion to Adjourn
Approval of Minutes
Voting record (24)
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