Erie County

The Council meeting included a proclamation of Remake Learning Days in Erie County. Public comments focused on the recent closing of the Erie County Re-entry Support and Services Alliance, with speakers advocating for transparency and questioning the council's actions. Additionally, speakers discussed voter integrity concerns regarding the removal of the chairman of the Board of Elections, and requests were made to donate tiny homes to veterans.

The board discussed and approved changes to several polling locations in the City of Corry and Erie to address school security concerns, accessibility, and operational requirements. Additionally, the board received a report on the successful preparation and distribution of the 2019 Local Primary Ballots for Council Districts 1 through 7.

The council received public comments regarding parental alienation concerns and discussed election information and vendor demonstrations. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the ongoing need for a standalone community college in Erie County to support workforce development. Legislative actions included the authorization of a guaranty agreement for Pleasant Ridge Manor, the approval of a budget supplemental appropriation for the rehabilitation of the Human Relations Commission office building, and the passage of a resolution opposing changes to the Medical Assistance Transportation Program. Additionally, the council confirmed two board appointments to the Erie County Planning Commission and the Human Relations Commission Advisory Board.

The council discussed and approved a supplemental budget appropriation for the Computer Bureau to update to Windows 10 and 2019 Office software. They approved a permanent easement agreement involving the County of Erie, Waterford Township, and the Pennsylvania Electric Company, as well as a proposed amendment to the Articles of Incorporation for the Erie Regional Airport Authority. Additionally, the council addressed multiple board and authority appointments and reappointments across various departments, including the Children and Youth Advisory Board, Public Safety Advisory Committee, MH/ID Board, Agricultural Land Preservation Board, General Authority, Community Services Financing Authority, and the Land Bank. A committee was established to further review the future status of the PRM-East facility.

The council heard public testimony regarding transparency and trust concerns related to the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority. Reports were provided regarding the advocacy for a stand-alone community college and the council honored individuals with citations, including a memorial citation for Dr. George J. Dusckas and a recognition of the Erie Outlaws Youth Baseball organization leaders. Legislative actions included the passage of multiple ordinances for budget supplemental appropriations, including funds for a prison body scanning machine, participation in a P-CORP self-insurance program, and new staffing positions. The council also passed resolutions supporting the completion of a trail linking Erie to Pittsburgh and the Restore Pennsylvania infrastructure plan, and approved the sale of properties from the repository for unsold property.