Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in parks rec with low priority
America250PA Keystone art installations
Keystone-shaped art pieces celebrating America's 250th anniversary are going up across Monroe County townships, created largely by Pocono Mountain School District art students. One was even gifted to Wyoming County after being made for the Tunkhannock Viaduct.
Archives digitization grant application
The county is applying for a $349,994 grant to digitize roughly 75% of its historic archive collection, making old county records easier for the public to access online and better preserved for the future.
National Library Week and library support
Commissioners proclaimed National Library Week and heard from library directors about the tech services, programs, and community spaces libraries provide beyond books.
Pennsylvania 4-H Week recognition
Commissioners proclaimed March 15-21 as 4-H Week, celebrating the roughly 400 Monroe County youth and 3,700+ adult volunteers in the program.
Hotel tax funds community celebrations
Hotel tax dollars are flowing to local events: $15,000 for the Eastburg All-American Picnic and $5,000 for Barrett Township's Patriotic Recognition Day. Since the money comes from visitors' lodging taxes, it doesn't touch residents' property taxes.