Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues with high priority
Leadership transition in Emergency Management/Public Safety
Rich Hoover, a 22-year county employee and interim director since Chad Strobel left last month, is now the permanent Director of EMA/Department of Public Safety at $65,000 a year — the office that runs 911 and never shuts down.
Humphrey Center construction
The county officially named the former St. Joe's school as the future Children and Youth Services home. State funding could cover up to 80% of renovations, and officials aim to keep the taxpayer cost near zero.
HUD Healthy Homes Production Grant application
A $5.75 million federal grant will remove lead paint hazards from 120 homes across seven counties over four years, with about 62 units in Lawrence County. Families with children under six and low-income homeowners are the focus.
Blue Bin and Glass Recycling Program contract
Lawrence County is finally bringing permanent glass recycling to residents, with a drop-off site at the Wayne Township VFD on Route 65 and another at the courthouse. It's true glass-to-glass recycling — containers get cleaned and sent back to market. Bins should be in place by the end of the month, with cameras to monitor misuse.