Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bucks County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in development with high priority
Housing and Homelessness Programs
New summer intern Justin Magnus is inventorying the county's mobile home parks and other affordable housing, and members flagged the need to define 'affordable' carefully — distinguishing attainable housing from subsidized housing.
Lower Bucks Government Services Center
The county is adding nine peace officers and a sergeant to run 24/7 security at the new Lower Bucks building opening in November. Costs are split between the 2026 and 2027 budgets.
Act 247 Development Plan Reviews
A planned warehouse at Route 13 and Penndel Road (BCPC #12374-A) triggered a wave of written comments about flooding, health and safety, and environmental impacts. The county commission only reviews these plans — Falls Township makes the final call, so residents' real opportunity is at township zoning board and supervisor meetings.
Morrisville Redevelopment Area
The Redevelopment Authority wants Bucks County to recertify the same Morrisville redevelopment area first certified in 2004 — unlocking state incentives and financing tools for downtown. Key targets include the long-vacant Stockham Building, the Morrisville Municipal Authority's riverside wastewater plant site once it's decommissioned, and the Sellers/Velley (corn syrup) riverfront plant the authority hopes to relocate. This was informational only; an official recertification request comes later.