Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in environment
July 28 flooding disaster declaration
The August 22 Category 1 tornado hit Madera and Decatur Township hard with trees, roads and bridge damage. Ratifying the county declaration keeps the county eligible for state/federal recovery dollars if PEMA can combine damage totals across counties to hit thresholds.
HUD lead hazard reduction grant administration
Lawrence County won a large HUD grant and will administer lead and home-hazard reduction work across seven counties, including Clearfield, at no cost to the county.
Farmland preservation funding certification
The county certified $702 in collected interest for its farmland preservation program — a small but required annual step to keep preservation money flowing.