Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tioga County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in taxes budget
2027 Tax Base Certification
The county is defending its valuation of the EQT Mansfield building in a tax appeal and hired an appraiser for $4,800 to support its case.
Courthouse armory roof repair
An emergency $90,088 roof repair keeps the courthouse annex dry and protected.
Data center development questions (LERTA, geothermal, power)
No data center land has been bought yet, but offers have been made. Commissioners defended their ordinance (1,000-foot setbacks, 57-decibel noise cap), explained county zoning limits, and are pushing towns to negotiate community benefits agreements covering fire service, roads, and tax appeals.
$11.54 Million Flood Recovery Funding Guidelines Released
$11.7 million in disaster recovery money is coming to the county through DCED. A public hearing is set for next Thursday at Cowanesque Valley High School to gather ideas on making the Cowanesque Valley more flood-resilient.
New county website platform
With CCAP getting out of the county website business, the county hired Revize at $7,980 a year for five years to rebuild, host, and maintain tiogacountypa.org — with a free overhaul included.
Human Services contract renewals
Twenty-nine contracts keep foster care, juvenile detention, early intervention therapy, drug and alcohol treatment, and transportation services running for county residents through 2026/27.
County sick leave buyout increase
Employees with 90 days banked in their sick bank now get $100 per unused sick day at year's end, up from $75 — an employee benefit change approved unanimously.