Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
19 issues in taxes budget
Redevelopment Authority storage rental agreement
The county was considering an agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County for storage rental space.
Elected officials' salaries for 2028-2031
Row officers get a 12% raise in 2028 and commissioners/others 10%, tapering to 4% by 2031. Sobel says it's too much given cost-of-living worries; supporters say the county's pay was near the bottom of comparable counties and needed a one-time correction.
GovWorx QA training and pre-hire software agreement
The county was looking at bringing on GovWorx QA software for employee training and pre-employment screening. It's part of how the county hires and trains its workforce.
Food bank funding for the coming year
March 2026 marks 25 years of the March for Meals campaign in Clearfield County. Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals and daily welfare checks to seniors — drivers have even found fallen residents and saved lives.
Graham v. Clearfield County settlement
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld dismissal of the county's long-running lawsuit over construction defects at the county jail, closing the door on recovering costs for roof problems dating to the late 1970s.
Medical Assistance Transportation Program renewal
The county renewed its pass-through deal letting Central PA Community Action run rides to medical appointments for Medical Assistance recipients — about $1 million this year.
ARC Human Services tax exemption settlement
A long-running tax appeal over four DuBois parcels ends with a 50% exemption for five years, after which full taxation returns unless ARC refiles.
FY 2026-27 Human Services Plan
A two-year agreement with Service Access Management, Inc. keeps information flowing between probation and Children & Youth Services so families get connected support from both agencies.
Assessment appeal settlement for WBP Leasing property
A large leased Decatur Township property will see its assessed value cut from $8 million to about $5.4–6.1 million over two years, shrinking the tax base for the county, township and especially the Philipsburg-Osceola school district.
Upset tax sale notices
The solicitor warned that notices for September's upset tax sale are going out, and urged property owners who get one to call the tax office — payment arrangements may save their home.
Replacement of county phone system with VoIP
The county's current phone system predates its own building. Twenty-three vendors from 12 states responded to the VoIP RFP — a strong field, but sorting out comparable prices will take weeks.
Courthouse renovation and historic building maintenance
The county approved a $21,927.26 renovation quote for the historic courthouse, including courtroom work and sealing window panes that leak air — a change officials say could cut heating costs.
National opioid litigation settlement participation
Clearfield County must decide by May 4, 2026 whether to join a $97.6 million settlement with six remaining opioid defendants. The county's share could be small — maybe around $13,000 — but staying in preserves money for local opioid abatement.
Lower credit card fees for county payments
The Treasurer dumped Allpaid after it tripled transaction fees to $3.99 — bad news for someone paying $8.80 for a dog license. The new vendor charges under a dollar on small transactions.
County staffing and payroll obligations
The board filled seven positions across the jail, sheriff's office, courts, prothonotary and DA's office, with two jail corrections officers departing. These hires affect public safety staffing levels and county payroll.
Community Action Board opening
There's a vacancy on the Community Action Board after a resignation; letters of interest are due to the commissioners by March 20.
County website ADA compliance
The county is legally required to make its website accessible to disabled users. CivicPlus will do the catch-up work now, with grant money covering it and the IT department maintaining compliance going forward.
County property tax bills mailing
Tax bills are ready to print and should arrive around March 1. Residents with address or name issues should contact their local tax collector or the assessment office to avoid problems.
Central Counties Youth Center funding change
The state changed how the five-county juvenile facility gets reimbursed — from allocations to actual days used — so counties now pay a fixed contribution plus a $667 per-day rate. The county's share is $68,354 this year.