Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Chester County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in public safety with high priority
Carbon monoxide awareness and detector distribution
Carbon monoxide kills more than 400 Americans a year, and it's completely preventable with a working detector. The Carly Imbirowitz Foundation has donated hundreds of free CO detectors to Safe Kids Chester County, which distributes them with English- and Spanish-language materials at community events. Test your detectors monthly and swap batteries when daylight saving time ends.
911 and Emergency Communications Upgrades
A new five-year, $8.27 million contract with L3 Harris will keep the county's emergency P25 radio network maintained and repaired — fully paid by state 911 funds, so no county dollars.
Prison Security and Facility Upgrades
Warden-requested projects include panic buttons for non-uniformed staff, a storage barn replacing an unsafe wooden structure, bulletproof glass at guard shacks, and a canine unit HVAC buildout.