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The Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners convened on Oct. 15, 2025, issuing proclamations for Juvenile Justice Week and World Polio Day, holding the first reading of an ordinance to authorize a $15 million tax and revenue anticipation note for fiscal 2026, and approving a series of resolutions and procurement actions including a quarterly installment plan for county real estate taxes, grants, and technology/equipment purchases. Commissioners also approved grant submissions and contract actions to support juvenile probation programming, public safety and economic development, and accepted a Commonwealth arts recovery grant to distribute to local artists. Public commenters raised concerns about property tax assessments and a pending lawsuit involving a tax collector and assessment vendor.
