Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tioga County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
11 issues with medium priority
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.
Arnot water plant generator
A $49,832 Act 13 grant buys a new generator for the Arnot water plant pump house, keeping water service running during power outages.
Veterans Affairs leadership transition
Tim Cleveland retired after 29 years building the county's Veterans Affairs office into a statewide award-winning operation; Ryan Forrest has been promoted to Deputy Director as the transition proceeds.
Tioga County Fairgrounds master plan
A nine-member authority will develop, connect, and operate trails and recreation facilities across Tioga County and link them to neighboring counties — aiming to spread trail investment beyond Wellsboro to places like Tioga, Mansfield, and Blossburg.
Farmland preservation funding
The county committed $100,000 from the landfill escrow account for 2027 conservation easements, preserving agricultural land.
BeST Transit extended 50 years
The three-county bus authority (BeST Transit) can now exist for up to 50 more years, securing public transportation service long-term.
Dam safety inspections
Three county dams will be professionally inspected and reported on, paid from landfill escrow money.
I-99 redesignation ends county liability for highway lighting
Now that Route 15 is I-99, the county is off the hook for utilities, maintenance and insurance on the interchange lights — four amended agreements with PennDOT made it official.
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.
Polling place consolidation in Wellsboro
Elk Township voters will join Gaines at the Gaines township building on Route 6 (the old schoolhouse site lacked bathrooms and ADA parking), and Middlebury voters move to the township building after a fire hall floor failure. Signs and letters are notifying voters.