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Topics getting the most attention in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.

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2 issues in taxes budget with low priority

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Surety bond limits for 2027

The county's insurance consultant recommends keeping essentially the same security bond limits for 2027 to protect the county against risk of loss. Premiums are expected to rise modestly, and costs were already baked into the budget.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 22, 2026

LowTaxes Budget

Hotel Room Tax Enforcement Contract

The county is hiring eCollect to hunt down hotels, Airbnbs and B&Bs that aren't paying the lodging tax. The company keeps 25% of what it recovers as a one-time fee over a three-year contract — officials argued the county loses nothing on deals it never knew existed.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 25, 2026