Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Delaware County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in environment with high priority
Solar Arrays at Three County Buildings
The county wants solar panels on three county sites to grab the federal 30% clean-energy tax credit before it expires at the end of 2027 — good for sustainability and for dodging volatile energy bills.
Countywide composting and recycling expansion funded by $4.99M EPA grant
A state recycling grant covers half of the recycling coordinator's costs, with money passed through to the Solid Waste Authority. The coordinator helps every municipality in the county with recycling reports and grants — and future composting education.
Monroe Energy Chelsea Tank Farm fuel leak
A resident called for a state of emergency or health department inspections of homes near an alleged benzene spill that has reportedly leaked since December.
George W. Hill underground fuel tank removal
The state DEP has been ordering the county to remove an aging underground fuel tank at the jail for years. After emergency repairs and engineering work, the project finally moves forward with a new above-ground tank — expected done before year's end.