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Council approves local A-Tax funding and backing for community events; accepts resignation and authorizes investigation for Fort Lawn Fire commission

Chester County Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The Council approved Local A-Tax funds for the Chester County Chamber and Visitor’s Center and approved funding for Christmas in Chester while accepting a resignation from the Fort Lawn Fire Protection District Commission and directing staff to work with the commission on an investigation.

Chester County Council approved several community and governance actions at its Feb. 2 meeting, including event funding, a grant-match approval for Animal Control, and personnel actions for local boards.

Council approved a request to allocate Local A-Tax funds to the Chester County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center; Councilman Bobby Raines moved to approve and Councilman Corey Guy seconded, and the motion passed 7–0.

Animal Control Director Jessica Roof requested a grant match and the Council approved the match request;…

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