Resident urges clearer, public-facing process for county boards and commissions

Sep 8, 2026

During public comment, Erie resident Freda Tepfern said online board listings are outdated and urged a more transparent application process so residents can tell which positions are open and how to apply.

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Freda Tepfern, a resident of the city of Erie, used the public-comment period to urge the county to make its boards and commissions appointment process more transparent. “My name is Freda Tepfern. I live in the city of Erie,” she began, and then described difficulty finding which boards had openings and which community organizations to apply to.

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