Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in York County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
Retirement Fund performance and near-full funding
The county pension fund ended Q1 at $624 million and returned 14% in 2025, outperforming 85% of similar plans nationally. The adviser expects the county is close to fully funded — good news for taxpayers who backfill any shortfall.
Senior services funding for six providers
The county proclaimed May as Older Americans Month and committed to the second five-year cycle of Age Friendly York County, run by the Community Foundation and Planning Commission. With 126,000 residents over 60, the plan targets housing, transportation, dementia awareness, and social inclusion — improvements designed to work for an 8-year-old and an 80-year-old alike.
Energy savings contract for county facilities
The biggest expense approved: $4.09 million for ESCO Addendum 7 with McClure Company, an energy-savings upgrade for county buildings.
Teamsters Local 776 settlement
The county settled with Teamsters Local 776 for $200,000. The details of the underlying dispute weren't discussed publicly.
LERTA tax abatements for six York County properties
The board approved six 10-year property tax abatements under the LERTA program for commercial properties in York City and West York Borough, intended to encourage redevelopment.
Proposed county telework policy
County caseworkers represented by SEIU Local 668 say the draft telework policy doesn't account for field work in clients' homes and could conflict with state regulations. They're asking commissioners to meet with the union before finalizing it.