Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues with medium priority
Strong turnout in November 3 election
Seven election office employees will work five extra hours a week through November 3 for election training and workload. The county also submitted its Election Integrity grant closeout report for nearly $593,000.
2027 Budget Season Begins
The board set special meetings for the 2027 budget presentation and adoption, and commissioners noted budget work is ramping up quickly.
Jail drug and alcohol counseling contract
The county picked Recovery Revolution to provide counseling at the county jail at up to $99,840, after opening bids from three providers.
Rally against sexual violence
Safe Monroe will hold its Take Back the Night Rally on Courthouse Square on April 2 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., supporting survivors of sexual violence.
School bus safety — Operation Safe Stop
It's National School Bus Safety Week, and PennDOT is reminding drivers to stop at least 10 feet from buses with red lights flashing. Drivers illegally passing stopped buses is a growing problem nationwide.