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Supervisors criticize regional COG budgeting process in lengthy meeting discussion
Summary
During committee reports, several supervisors voiced frustration with the Council of Governments' budget and capital process, arguing it favors larger municipalities and leaves smaller townships without adequate influence. The board directed staff to consider putting a governance/budget review on a future agenda.
HARRIS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An extended debate over the Council of Governments' (COG) budget and decision‑making process dominated the latter portion of the Aug. 12 meeting as supervisors responded to recent COG committee materials and capital requests.
Multiple supervisors expressed concern that the COG…
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