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With the City of Chester facing bankruptcy, the state Supreme Court has given the receiver more power to save it — even if it means bypassing the will of local elected officials.
Mayor Stefan Roots chose not to appoint department heads, but council went forward on its own.
Receiver asks for sanctions against three Chester officials; Also withdraws from Aqua/DELCORA matter
The receiver for the city of Chester is crunching numbers to arrive at a “baseline expenditure” amount that would help provide residents with vital services.
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It was not known when the justices might render a decision. Mayor Kirkland's term expires in January, and he says it will be a busy period.