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Tioga County adopts resolution urging higher 911 surcharge, mental health funding and reassessment support
Summary
The commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution R-8-26 backing CCAP’s 2026 priorities: advocating a modest increase in the statewide 911 surcharge to $2.20, boosting county mental health base funding, and supporting timely property reassessments to preserve equitable taxation.
Tioga County’s Board of Commissioners on June 9 unanimously adopted Resolution R-8-26 supporting the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania’s 2026 legislative priorities, including a push to raise the statewide 911 surcharge to $2.20 to help sustain NextGen 911 and related costs.
The resolution, adopted at the commissioners’ meeting in Wellsboro, says Tioga County currently funds 40% of its 911 system costs, and lists staffing, radio maintenance and building upkeep among the rising expenses counties are facing. It also urges discussions among policymakers about an increase in the surcharge to address personnel, cybersecurity and long-term capital needs.
Beyond 911 funding, the resolution calls for increased county mental health base funding to support community-based services such as drop-in centers, psychiatric rehabilitation, peer supports and school-based behavioral health programs. The document also urges assistance for counties to conduct timely property reassessments, noting reassessments are essential to equitable taxation and long-term fiscal stability.
The resolution directs that copies be sent to Tioga County’s legislative delegation, Governor Josh Shapiro and the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania. The motion to adopt was carried unanimously by Commissioners Marc Rice, Sam VanLoon and Shane Nickerson.
