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County executive proclaims April fraud-prevention month, highlights ADA website work and housing priorities
Summary
Northampton County Executive Tyresky used the April 2 council meeting to proclaim April 2026 Fraud Prevention Month, urged residents to avoid paying in crypto or gift cards, flagged an April 24 ADA website compliance deadline and reiterated county support for affordable (‘market accessible’) housing initiatives.
Northampton County Executive Tyresky used the April 2 County Council meeting to highlight several administrative priorities, including a proclamation declaring April 2026 Fraud Prevention Month and a push to meet an April 24 deadline for ADA website compliance.
"Now therefore, I, Tyresky, Northampton County Executive, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the charter of Northampton County, Pennsylvania, do hereby proclaim April 2026 is fraud prevention month in Northampton County," Tyresky read during his report, noting federal estimates of widespread fraud losses and the local risk to older adults. He urged residents that "if anybody asks you to pay in crypto or gift cards, don't do it. Just say no." The administration said resources and scam notices are posted on the county and sheriff's websites and social media.
Tyresky also emphasized accessibility work: communications manager Kelly was credited with efforts to conform the county website and mobile applications to web content accessibility guidelines. He framed the work as part of broader inclusion efforts tied to federal disability law and said the county is actively working to remove barriers for residents with disabilities.
On housing, Tyresky described support for "market accessible" housing, noting director Tina Smith's engagement with Habitat for Humanity and county plans to advance affordable housing programs and related grant administration.
Tyresky additionally recounted recent economic-development activity — including the county's 400 Washington Street revolving loan fund and attendance at the Pennsylvania DEP Brownfields conference — and reiterated support for rail planning work the county hopes to pair with federal community block grant funding.
The executive reported administrative recruiting for the fiscal-affairs and EMS/911 director positions, ongoing negotiations over the P25 Blue Mountain transmission lease and several operational updates spanning election popup offices, human-resources hiring, and public-works procurement. He closed by recognizing county employees and community events and answering no questions from the council at the conclusion of his report.
