EMR

Eric M. Roe

Commissioner2024–2028

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At a glance

News mentions
3

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
30
Total speaking time
2:01:28
Avg per meeting
4:03
Segments
1618

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Top issues during term (20)

medium↑Oct 2026[160]

road construction

The $645,118 state grant covers the upgrade costs, sparing local taxpayers from footing the bill.

medium↑Apr 2026[51]

zoning change

Property values in the immediate vicinity could shift, while construction spending might give a temporary boost to local contractors.

medium↑Apr 2026[50]

data center expansion

It could boost the local tax base, but property owners nearby might see their home values take a hit or face higher utility bills to power these massive facilities.

medium↑Oct 2026[40]

food safety inspection

Local eateries might lose business or face fines if they have to fix plumbing problems and upgrade their food safety gear.

high→Mar 2026[27]

Intermediate Punishment Treatment Programs and Grant Funding

Supported by $500,000 in state grant funding with zero county match required.

high↓Sep 2026[27]

Surveillance Video Retention Policies

The county is budgeting this year for new camera software that would automate longer retention.

high↑Jan 2026[26]

County Fiscal Management and Capital Expenditures

About $59.7M in total sources for the Capital Reserve Fund, with roughly $1M of the bridge program coming from county property taxes.

high↑Jan 2026[26]

Agricultural Land Preservation and Property Condemnation

$9.75M annually for preservation programs; the overall budget is currently not balanced against projected revenue.

high↑Nov 2026[22]

Carbon monoxide awareness and detector distribution

The foundation has donated hundreds of free detectors over the last two years, so residents can often get one at no cost through Safe Kids events.

critical↓Feb 2026[22]

Polling Place Locations and Security

Minor administrative costs associated with posting notices and relocating equipment.

critical↑Jan 2026[21]

County Action Plan and Election Process Reforms

Costs related to consulting engagements and action plan implementation.

high↑May 2026[21]

County Position Adjustments and Budget Savings

The changes together save the county money — the two reductions outweigh the telecommunicator position's slight increase.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Lead Hazard Control Grant

$607,750 in federal funding to the county Health Department through 2030.

critical↑Oct 2026[20]

Aging Services Funding Reductions

Public funding covers less than 15% of the center's operating budget, and the center is asking for county help closing the gap.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

911 and Emergency Communications Upgrades

$8.27 million over five years, entirely state-funded.

medium↑Nov 2026[20]

local election results

Your county tax bill and how services are funded could shift as new officials set budget priorities, though no specific tax change is confirmed yet.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

property sale

Selling the property could bring a cash windfall for the township, but local taxpayers might lose a cultural asset that boosts the area economy.

high↑Feb 2026[20]

County Employees' Retirement Fund Performance

The fund's value rose by about $44 million this quarter, which supports the county's ability to meet pension obligations without larger contributions.

high↓Jan 2026[19]

County Position Adjustments and Staffing

Estimated savings of over $100,000 a year — roughly $45,000 from the Public Defender change, $63,000 from the prison inactivation, and a smaller amount from the fire instructor reclassification.

high↑Apr 2026[18]

Prison Security and Facility Upgrades

Included among the 17 new Capital Reserve requests; combined with wastewater storage barn to reduce cost.

Decisions during term (467)

Recorded while Roe was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (15)

2 yes12 no1 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted noOct 21, 2026

Resolution BOC-56-26 — Eminent Domain for County Bridge No. 35 (Elkview Road over Big Elk Creek)

Questioned whether condemnation was being used as a bargaining chip rather than a last resort in right-of-way negotiations.

Voted noOct 2, 2026

Amend agenda to add Resolution BOE-08-26

Believed adding the item without 24-hour notice violated the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act

Voted noOct 2, 2026

Adoption of amended agenda

Opposed an agenda containing an item he believed was added in violation of the Sunshine Law

AbstainedOct 2, 2026

Resolution BOE-08-26 supporting House Bill 280

Believed adopting the resolution without proper notice would violate the Sunshine Act and expose the board and taxpayers to further sanctions

Voted noSep 16, 2026

Adoption of the Chester County Voter Services Election Administration Policies & Procedures Manual

Opposed unstaffed 24/7 drop boxes and removal of public internet live streaming.

Voted noAug 12, 2026

Board Appointments (Human Relations Commission)

Voted noAug 12, 2026

Approval of New Positions

Voted against to save dollars and avoid a tax hike.

Voted noAug 12, 2026

Approval of Position Changes

Voted against to save as many dollars as possible to avoid a tax hike later in the year.

Voted noJul 15, 2026

New Positions

Trying to avoid spending as much money as I possibly can to avoid a tax hike at the end of the year.

Voted noJul 15, 2026

Position Changes

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Resolution BOE-06-26: Certification of May 19 Primary Election

Voted noMay 27, 2026

Resolution BOC-35-26 (Eminent Domain for Bridge No. 167)

Voted yesApr 29, 2026

Resolution BOC-19-26

Voted noMar 25, 2026

Position Reclassifications

Concerned about potential future property tax increases to fund increased labor costs.

Voted noMar 25, 2026

2026 Pay Range Adjustments

Expressed fiscal concerns regarding long-term budget sustainability without tax increases.

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