Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pennsauken public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in general
Leaf Collection Season
Pennsauken’s annual leaf pickup is starting, so residents need to rake leaves to the curb and check the Public Works schedule for their neighborhood. Miss the dates and you’ll be stuck with soggy piles until the next pass.
Stockton Park Improvements
A $918,179 state grant was inserted into the budget for the Lena Skelly Park Project, supporting park improvements in the township.
2026 Capital Improvement Bond Package
A $5.065 million bond package funds road repaving, storm drain repairs, police body cameras and radios, a $1 million tower ladder truck, park and pool upgrades, and public works vehicles. State grants cover about $1.77 million of it.
Winter storm readiness and snow removal rules
Public Works is prepped for the weekend snow and ice storm. Officials are asking residents to park in driveways, limit travel, and shovel onto grass instead of streets — shoveling into the road is a township ordinance violation.
Monument Removal
Pennsauken officials quietly took down their Christopher Columbus statue following the nationwide push to remove controversial public monuments. It's part of a broader local effort to rethink which historical figures get honored in our shared spaces.
Public Facility Closures
Pennsauken is locking its town buildings and libraries to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. You'll need to go online to handle your city business until things reopen.
Regional Policing Agreement
Pennsauken is looking into a regional policing deal with Camden County, which could completely change how cops are deployed and funded in your neighborhood. Expect potential shifts in local law enforcement operations and response times if this goes through.