Director Ellen McCrossen
Alternate Gregory DelBuono
About the Sports Complex Special Services District
The Sports Complex Special Services District, or SCSSD for short, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that serves approximately 9,300 residents living in 4,200 households surrounding the Sports Complex venues in South Philadelphia. SCSSD is engaged in a mission to:
- Protect Community Interests
- Improve Neighborhood Quality of Life
- Promote Efficient Operation of Adjacent Sports Venues
SCSSD was established in 2002 and began active operations in March 2003. In 2001, the three sports venue operators — Comcast Spectacor, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Philadelphia Eagles — committed a combined $1 million annual contribution (with annual CPI adjustment) to fully fund SCSSD efforts and address the unique needs of South Philadelphia residents living in close proximity to an active world-class Sports Complex. SCSSD is the only such district in the nation created for community benefit and financed entirely by local sports teams.
SCSSD includes four distinct Community Districts and serves the area bounded by Oregon Avenue to the north, 7th Street to the east, I-95 to the south, and 20th Street to the west. SCSSD is guided by a 21-member Board of Directors that includes elected community representatives, City and State officials, and sports venue executives.
SCSSD is engaged in ongoing projects, programs, and studies to address neighborhood concerns and improve community quality of life. Areas of improvement include traffic and parking operations, street and sidewalk cleaning, tree care, landscape beautification, recreational facility upgrades, lighting enhancements, public safety initiatives, and community events. Please explore our website to learn more about SCSSD achievements, ongoing efforts, and future plans.
Community Districts
SCSSD serves four distinct Community Districts. The residential households from each District elect a Community Director and Alternate Community Director to represent their neighborhood and serve on the Board of Directors for a four-year term. Board decision-making is based on seven votes, with the four Community Directors having one vote each, and the three Sports Venue Directors having one vote each. All Directors and Alternates serve on a voluntary basis without compensation. In total, SCSSD represents approximately 9,300 residents living in 4,200 households. Below is a summary of the Community Districts:
Community District I
District I is located in the southeast quadrant of SCSSD, closest in proximity to the Sports Complex venues. District I serves residents in the boundary area south of the I-76 approach to the Walt Whitman Bridge and east of Broad Street.
Residents in Community District I are represented by Community Director Ellen McCrossen and Alternate Community Director Gregory DelBuono.
According to year 2020 census data, District I has a population of 472 residents living in 228 households.
Community District II
District II is located in the southwest quadrant of SCSSD. District II serves residents in the boundary area south of the I-76 approach to the Walt Whitman Bridge and west of Broad Street.
Residents in Community District II are represented by Community Director Barbara Capozzi and Alternate Community Director Arthur Novello.
According to year 2020 census data, District II has a population of 2,525 residents living in 1,166 households.
Community District III
District III is located in the northeast quadrant of SCSSD. District III serves residents in the boundary area north of the I-76 approach to the Walt Whitman Bridge and east of Broad Street.
Residents in Community District III are represented by Community Director Loretta Mitsos-Panvini and Alternate Community Director Gary Forte.
According to year 2020 census data, District III has a population of 3,305 residents living in 1,469 households.
Community District IV
District IV is located in the northwest quadrant of SCSSD. District IV serves residents in the boundary area north of the I-76 approach to the Walt Whitman Bridge and west of Broad Street.
Residents in Community District IV are represented by Community Director George Hatton III and Alternate Community Director Roseann Scairato.
According to year 2020 census data, District IV has a population of 3,044 residents living in 1,381 households.
Board of Directors
SCSSD is governed by a Board of Directors that includes 21 members, seven of which have voting privileges. The voting members include four Community Directors elected by residential households and three Sports Venue Directors assigned by their respective venue management.
Each voting Director has an Alternate Director to serve in the event of absence. State and City elected officials and the City Managing Director serve as ex-officio non-voting representatives to the Board. All Directors, Alternate Directors, and Ex-Officio Directors serve without SCSSD compensation. In December of each year, the Board of Directors elects officers to serve in the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer for that upcoming year. SCSSD hires an Executive Director to manage the day-to-day business of the Corporation. Current SCSSD representatives are listed below.
Voting Directors
Community District I
Community District II
Director Barbara Capozzi, Esq.
Alternate Arthur S. Novello, Esq.
Community District III
Director Loretta Mitsos-Panvini
Alternate Gary Forte
Community District IV
Director George Hatton III
Alternate Roseann Scairato
Comcast Spectator
Director Michael Sulkes
Alternate Joseph C. Meade
Philadelphia Eagles
Director Norman Vossschulte
Alternate J.P. Hayslip
Philadelphia Phillies
Director Michael Harris
Alternate Salvatore DeAngelis
Ex-Officio Directors
Philadelphia City Council
Hon. Kenyatta Johnson
Hon. Mark Squilla
City Managing Director
Adam K. Thiel
PA State House
Hon. Elizabeth Fiedler
Hon. Regina G. Young
PA State Senate
Hon. Nikil Saval
Hon. Anthony H. Williams
Officers
President
Michael Harris
Vice President
George Hatton III
Secretary
Norman Vossschulte
Treasurer
Barbara Capozzi, Esq.
Staff
Executive Director
Shawn Jalosinski
Assistant Director
Jeffrey Kern
Contact SCSSD
SCSSD welcomes inquiries, suggestions, and feedback.
In Writing
Sports Complex Special Services District
3300 South 7th Street – Suite 2
Philadelphia, PA 19148
By Telephone
By Email
Shawn Jalosinski
Executive Director
Jeffrey Kern
Assistant Director