Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
12 issues
911 Telecommunicator Training and Hiring Software
The county honored its 911 dispatchers, including a life-saving Easter call. But the center is down five full-timers, which puts strain on emergency response.
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.
Local Share Account grant for Penn Highlands DuBois
The county is sponsoring the hospital's $300,000 state grant application for a new imaging camera serving oncology, cardiology, and neurology patients at the Clearfield campus.
2026-2027 Snow Removal Contract
O.R. Taylor Contracting won the season's snow removal contract as the lowest bidder — plowing happens whether you're headed to work or the hospital.
Planning commission vacancy
A seat is open on the county planning commission — letters of interest are due December 4.
November election ran smoothly
Commissioners praised the election office — turnout hit about 54% and every ballot is counted. They're also pushing to recruit more poll workers.
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.
Redevelopment Authority storage rental agreement
The county was considering an agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County for storage rental space.
Local match for the Area Transportation Authority
The county's annual local transit subsidy continues at $226,270 for the fiscal year starting July 2027 — a bit more each year.
National Adoption Month and foster youth permanency
The county added new CYS caseworkers and hires, which commissioners welcomed after the department ran short-handed. Vendor contracts for evaluations, family support and constable services were renewed.
Commissioner Winters's seat on the Board of Elections
A DuBois resident publicly called on Commissioner Tim Winters to resign from the County Board of Elections, alleging he campaigned for a candidate. Winters defended himself later in the meeting, saying political activity doesn't affect how ballots are counted.
CDBG-funded infrastructure projects in three municipalities
The county is directing $254,741 in Community Development Block Grant money to stormwater fixes on Levy Avenue in Clearfield Borough, reconstruction of Good Street in Lawrence Township (which has been too narrow for school buses and ambulances), and Pine Street reconstruction in Woodward Township.