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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Millcreek Township public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Route 5 Brake Retarder Prohibition
The township enacted an ordinance banning loud brake retarders ('Jake brakes') on State Route 5 between Asbury and Millfair roads following resident noise complaints and PennDOT study approval.
Police Department Accreditation
The Millcreek Police Department was officially recognized as one of only 209 accredited police agencies in Pennsylvania.
Public Comment Policy and Meeting Transparency
Everyone now gets three minutes to comment; Millcreek residents who sign up in writing five days ahead get five minutes and speak first. Some residents questioned accessibility for those without email.
Firefighter Residency Requirements and Staffing
Residents raised concerns that several full-time firefighters, including leadership, reside out of state in Ohio, prompting discussions on municipal residency policies.
Proposed code enforcement ordinances 2026-2 and 2026-3
New ordinances would set uniform fines of $250-$600 for civil code violations and $250-$1,000 for summary offenses, with a vote expected March 24.