Public commenters seek financial transparency for nonprofit funding; jail staff raise retaliation and settlement concerns

During the public‑comment period, a resident identified as Theresa asked the commissioners for documentation related to county funding for Family Promise of the Poconos and said she will pursue a Right‑to‑Know request under Pennsylvania law. Theresa referenced the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act and cited the statute in the meeting record as “65, section 67.101,” saying she was directed to coordinate with the grants department and planned to follow up formally.

"I will follow‑up with the right to know as I was directed by the grants department," Theresa said, and added she appreciated that funding to Family Promise was happening but wanted to see supporting documentation showing how taxpayer money is being disbursed to the organization.

A second public commenter (not identified by full name in the record) raised personnel and investigatory concerns about the county correctional facility. The commenter said it has been months since a salary adjustment referenced in a settlement was implemented for an officer the speaker named in the record as "Loguid" and said human resources denied certain requests. The speaker said they and others were previously paid a settlement after alleging retaliation, that similar problems remain unresolved, and warned of potential lawsuits that could cost taxpayers money. The commenter also praised the promotion of Deputy Warden de Liberto to Warden but said outstanding investigatory issues must still be addressed.

Why it matters: The comments identify two ongoing oversight items for commissioners — public records and transparency around grant disbursements, and unresolved personnel and investigatory complaints at the county correctional facility that the commenter says could have financial and legal consequences for the county.