Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in development
Monroe County Housing Needs Assessment
The county adopted its $489,652.92 Act 137 affordable housing trust fund budget for fiscal 2026, funding housing programs through real estate transfer fees.
FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant
The county's $391,735 federal block grant will mostly go toward fixing up 11 to 13 owner-occupied homes for low- and moderate-income residents. The application goes to the state October 30, with a resolution vote October 21.
Courthouse construction completion
The county added $22,296 to its Lobar Construction contract for extra drywall, framing locks, and soffits on the ongoing courthouse project.
$40,000 for Smithfield Township blighted property demolition
Act 152 demolition dollars are going to Smithfield Township to tear down the problem property at 274 Marshalls Creek Road.
New Tobyhanna Township magisterial district judge office
The county took its first formal step toward turning a building at 2642 PA-940 into the Tobyhanna Township MDJ office, accepting a $22,300 architect proposal to scope the renovations. Actual construction costs will come later.