Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues with high priority
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.
Opioid settlement recovery grants
The county is putting $166,300 of opioid settlement money toward three treatment and recovery organizations, including Path to Peace, Northbound and the Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission.
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.