Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues with low priority
2026 Water Quality and Stream Monitoring Contracts
The county hired Microbac for its 2026 water quality testing ($15,141.75) and Michael Bilger to sub-sample 39 aquatic insect samples ($13,962) — routine environmental monitoring of county waterways.
Correctional facility safety equipment
The jail is getting 150 leather radio cases and 17 ballistic helmets to outfit staff.
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.
Pride flag not displayed at administration building
A resident praised the recent Pocono Pride Festival's success but expressed disappointment the Pride flag wasn't flown at the county administration building as in prior years, citing neighboring counties' nondiscrimination ordinances.
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.