The Mifflin County commissioners voted to adopt a countywide comprehensive plan titled "Midland County 2035," a shorter, more actionable document the planning team said will guide county land-use, housing, transportation and economic-development decisions over the next 10 years.

Steve Thomas, introduced at the hearing as the consultants' representative, described the plan as an "80 to 85 pages" document that condenses background analysis and centers 19 implementable action steps. "We think it's really gonna serve Mifflin County moving to the future over the next 10 years," Thomas said, noting the plan followed an extensive public-comment period, online surveys and a public open house.

County staff and planning advisory committee members emphasized stakeholder involvement from economic-development, housing and transportation groups during drafting. County planning staff also said a short executive summary and the full plan will be posted on the county website to help partner agencies pursue grants and advance projects.

A motion to adopt the resolution to approve the comprehensive plan was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.

The commission credited the planning advisory committee, county planning staff and the consultant team for the work; staff noted Delta Development helped offset 50% of consultant costs through a municipal assistance program. The board did not attach immediate funding directives to the plan beyond noting implementation would proceed as resources and grant opportunities permit.

The resolution was adopted by voice vote with no recorded roll-call tally in the transcript; the plan is available through the planning department and on the county website per staff comments at the meeting.