Residents raise Sunshine Act and data center concerns during public comment

Apr 22, 2026

Multiple residents used the public comment period to allege violations of the Sunshine Act, question the process for the Data Center Ordinance advertising, and raise concerns about rezoning, Core5, and the Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation.

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During the public comment period (6:03–6:36 p.m.), several residents addressed the Board on procedural and substantive concerns. Monica Garity said she "feels Commissioner Keppler violated the Sunshine Act." Michelle Bisbing said she believes Commissioner Keppler shared "non-factual information" about the Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation. Maureen Madden addressed the Board concerning Jerrod Belvin and what she called "Revenge Politics." Other commenters asked about the advertising process for the Data Center Ordinance (Maria Danges), clarified Planning Commission procedure (Joe Folsom), raised objections to rezoning to commercial, and questioned Core5-related matters and library/meeting processes (Cheryl Parks, Rebecca Smith, Frank Grieley and others).

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