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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pelham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Fire Department Equipment Purchases (SCBA Compressor & Thermal Imaging)
The Pelham Fire Department is planning to purchase a new breathing air compressor and thermal imaging cameras using funds already budgeted for FY2027. These tools are vital for firefighter safety and emergency response readiness.
Fiscal Year 2027 budget adoption
The city's proposed budget brings in $65.6 million and spends $54.9 million on operations, with a projected $1.4 million increase in unencumbered reserves. It adds money for paving, employee benefits like long-term disability coverage, and community events.
Siegel Select Business License Revocation
The city says the Highway 31 extended-stay motel has become an unlicensed apartment operation — 62% of guests stay over 180 days — and moved to revoke its license. Residents, including domestic violence survivors, testified that closure would leave them with nowhere to go. No decision was made tonight.