Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in York County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in parks rec
Hunter Access Program at county parks
The county approved contracts with the Pennsylvania Game Commission letting hunters access William H. Kain, Spring Valley, and Apollo parks — good news for avid hunters in York County.
25th anniversary September 11 commemoration
The county partnered with York Suburban School District on a September 11 remembrance program, live-streamed to other districts, including a stair climb honoring the 110 floors of the Twin Towers.
Hope Fest community events
Shiloh Baptist Church and partners are hosting a week of free community events — a cookout, outdoor movie, free bus passes, and youth basketball camp — starting September 20.
Open Space and Land Preservation grant applications open
The county is preserving over 3,100 acres a year — well past its 2,500-acre benchmark — but nobody has calculated the total acreage goal. President Wheeler wants a number so the county can celebrate when it gets there.
Hanover Trolley Trail maintenance shift
The Rail Trail Authority handed over the Hanover Trolley Trail land to the county, which will fold it into the county park system. Vice President Burford thanked the authority's longtime members and noted work on the trail is still ongoing. A separate maintenance agreement with four nearby municipalities was also approved.
NCR Track Rehab Phase 4
The county accepted the Trackbuilders contract and then a change order that shrank the scope — and price — from $816,288 to $600,000, at no cost to the county.
York County Rail Trail Bridge 37.94 replacement funding
The county adopted a resolution to apply for state Multimodal Transportation Fund money to replace the rail trail bridge in New Freedom Borough.
New Fairview Township park master site plan grant
The board adopted Resolution 2026-13 to apply for a $65,000 state DCNR grant to master-site-plan the new park in Fairview Township.