Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in development with medium priority
Duryea Borough demolition fund request
Duryea spent over $60,000 tearing down a fire-gutted, blighted Main Street building and wants Act 152 demolition funds back. Staff confirmed the fund is suited for exactly this and has $78,005 on hand; expect a council vote soon.
Landlord contact information list (Act 29)
Under a new state law, counties must keep a contact list for real properties, and council had to pass an ordinance to set the $500 fine for false or outdated info. Owner-occupied homes are exempt, so this mostly affects out-of-area landlords, LLCs and trusts.
Election readiness: poll workers and voting machines
Bureau reports were scheduled on poll worker staffing and voting machine status. With new equipment requiring mandatory training for all poll workers this year, adequate staffing and preparation matter for how smoothly Election Day runs.