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Susquehanna County commissioners proclaim April observances; local groups outline services
Summary
Susquehanna County commissioners approved proclamations recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Safe Digging Month and Fair Housing Month. Local agency representatives and housing stakeholders briefly described services and outreach plans.
Susquehanna County commissioners approved four proclamations recognizing April observances and heard brief remarks from local service providers and housing stakeholders.
The board unanimously approved Proclamation 202606 proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Susan, identified in the meeting as the county director of Children & Youth, thanked the commissioners for their support and said the county has "a very dedicated staff" working to keep children safe.
The commissioners adopted Proclamation 202607 declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A representative from WRC told the board that "during the 2024–2025 fiscal year, WRC assisted 108 survivors of sexual assault within our community" and invited residents to participate in a Day of Action and Denim Day events to raise awareness and connect survivors to local crisis services.
The board approved a proclamation designating April as Safe Digging Month and received a brief presentation about 811, the call-before-you-dig service. The presenter emphasized that "it is the law to call before you dig," explained color codes used to mark buried utilities and offered informational cards for residents.
Commissioners also approved a proclamation observing April as Fair Housing Awareness Month. Chris Fay of the Greater Scranton Board of Realtors outlined the Fair Housing Act's protected classes and said the board provides ongoing education to its members; Bobby Joe Turner of the Susquehanna County Housing Authority said the authority promotes fair housing in its programs and projects.
Why it matters: The proclamations highlight county-level recognition of prevention, safety and nondiscrimination efforts and provided public-information opportunities for community groups to announce upcoming outreach and services.
The commissioners handled these proclamations as part of the consent/regular agenda; no substantive policy changes or funding authorizations were made during these items.
