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PLEASE NOTE: ALL MEETINGS WILL BE RECORDED AND WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE FOR FUTURE VIEWING. SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE BY SUBMITTING A QUESTION DURING THE MEETING, IT WILL BE RECORDED AS WELL. |
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MERCER COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Posted February 21, 2025
Mercer County is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan to guide growth and development over the next 10-15 years. This project aims to address key priorities such as economic development, infrastructure improvements, environmental sustainability, and enhancing quality of life for residents.
Thank you for your interest! While the public survey has now closed, we’d love for you to stay engaged. Visit our website to learn more, and if you have thoughts to share or are interested in volunteering, don’t hesitate to reach out we’d love to hear from you!
Click here for Mercer County Comprehensive Plan Homepage
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Mercer County Reassessment
Posted August 2, 2023
Making use of the latest mass appraisal technology & proprietary software applications, Tyler Technologies has been contracted to employ uniform standards of mass appraisal practices by collecting exterior property characteristics and use this information along with legacy records, location and recent sales data, to support fair and equitable valuation of real property for Mercer County.
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Community Newsletter
Posted May 6, 2024
Beginning June 1st, Mercer County will be publishing a monthly newsletter that will include informational items for Mercer County residents. Some of the topics that might be included would be upcoming election information, cut-off dates and costs related to purchasing licenses through the Treasurer’s office, dates of public meetings, etc. If you’d like to be on the distribution list, please sign up here. Your information will not be used for any other purpose, and will not be shared with anyone else. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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Opioid Settlement Fund Application
Posted February 14, 2025
The Mercer County Board of Commissioners is announcing that the Opioid Settlement application is now available. All proposals must meet the requirements of Exhibit E of the Opioid Settlement Fund in order to be considered for funding .
Please complete the attached application and submit them to Tracy Bornick (tracy.bornick@mcbhc.org)
Click here to view the Opioid Settlement Application Process
Click here to Read Exhibit E: List of Opioid Remediation Uses
Click here for the Opioid Settlement Fund Application
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Job Opportunities
There are currently 11 available positions with the County:
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Click here to View Job Opportunities
Primary Election Deadlines
- ● The deadline to register to vote for the May 20, 2025 Primary Election is May 5, 2025.
● The Last day to request a Mail-In ballot is May 13, 2025 by 5:00 PM.
● Mail-In Ballots must be returned by 8 pm on May 20, 2025.
● Final Election Certfication is November 25, 2024.
- Go to the Election Homepage
- Click here to View Your Ballot
Useful Links
Agendas and Minutes
View documents related to public meetings and stay up-to-date.
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Get up to date County News by follwing our Twitter and Facebook accounts
http://www.twitter.com/MercerCountyPA https://www.facebook.com/MercerCountyPA/Open Records
Request records and correspondence using a Right-to-Know form.
Go to Open Records homepageCourthouse Grounds Usage Policy
A new Courthouse Grounds Policy has been adopted by the Board of Commissioners and is meant to provide equal access, to protect sensitive areas, and to respect the nature of the Courthouse and its grounds.
Read the Courthouse Grounds Usage Policy Courthouse Grounds Application for UseFiling Information for Unrepresented Parties
Forms for filing a Complaint for Custody, Divorce or other Family Law matters
Click here for more informationLocal Taxpayer Bill of Rights
The Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights grants certain legal rights to taxpayers, and imposes obligations on taxing authorities to ensure that equity and fairness guide local governments in the collection of taxes.
Click here for more information
Veterans ID Discount Program
Veterans ID Discount Program provides a photo ID card to Mercer County veterans who have recorded their US Military Discharge with the Recorder of Deeds office as well as members of the military who are currently serving our country and have a current military ID. This photo identification card is provided free of charge.
Click here for more information
PA 2-1-1 Southwest
PA 2-1-1 Southwest is a resource for finding health and human services for everyday needs and in crisis situations 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By calling 2-1-1 or 888-553-5778, callers gain free confidential access to programs and services that can help improve the quality of their lives.
Click here for more information
Fair Housing Resources
The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.
Click here for more informationMercer County Commissioners
Ann Coleman
Chair
Bill Finley
Timothy M. McGonigle
NEWS AND EVENTS
Scheduled Events
May 1 - May 31
Commissioners Meeting
May 1, 2025
3:00 PM
Last Day to Register to Vote before Primary
May 5, 2025
Register by 5:00 PM
Last Day to Request a Mail-In Ballot for Primary
May 13, 2025
Request by 5:00 PM
Commissioners Meeting
May 15, 2025
3:00 PM
Municipal Primary Election
May 20, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
CLOSED
Mercer County Town Hall Meeting
June 10, 2025
Grove City College
Sticht Auditorium - Building 10
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Please attend this Town Hall to ask any questions you may have of the Mercer County Commissioners and hear updates on current activites.
Click Here to view Flyer
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America 250PA - Mercer County
Posted January 16, 2025
The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semi quincentennial (America 250PA) was established by the PA legislature and governor in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop, coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, Pennsylvania’s integral role in that event, and the impact of its people on the nation’s past, present, and future. In January 2025, Mercer County will begin celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States by acknowledging our history through events designed to engage Mercer County residents and recognize the contributions of everyone from our agricultural community to our economic sector.
View the Events Calendar
Click Here to Donate to the Mercer County's America 250PA Support Fund
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PA250 Mercer County Photo Contest
Posted February 26, 2025
The PA250 Mercer County Photo Contest celebrates the 250th anniversary of Pennsylvania by showcasing the beauty, culture, and history of Mercer County through photography. Submissions must highlight scenes from the county and will be judged for their creativity, composition, and connection to the region.
Contest Timeline:
• Submission Period: March 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025
• Preliminary Judging: December 2025
• Final Judging & Exhibit: March 2026 at Sans MOCO Gallery, Greenville, PA
Click here to go to the PA250 Mercer County Photo Contest webpage
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Snowfall Measuring and Reporting
Posted November 19, 2024
CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network) is a non-profit, community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow).
This is a community project. Everyone can help - young, old, and in-between. The only requirements are an enthusiasm for watching and reporting weather conditions and a desire to learn more about how weather can affect and impact our lives. We need snowfall reports from your area. Please consider joining at https://www.cocorahs.org/
Click Here to view Flyer
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Hard-to-Recycle Collection Events
2nd Tuesday of Each Month
9 AM - 1 PM
The Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department offers a program for the collection
of select hard-to-recycle items. Collection days are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 9 AM to 1 PM, and transition between locations in Mercer and Lawrence counties. This makes the program accessible to as many people as possible.
Click Here For More Details
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Spotted Lanternfly - Call to Action
Posted April 8, 2022
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that has spread throughout Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014. SLF feeds on the plant sap of many different plants including grapevines, maples, black walnut, and other important plants in PA. If you see SLF, help us stop it in its tracks! To report a sighting, use our reporting tool below or call our hotline at 1-888-422-3359.
Click Here to Learn More
Have you seen a Spotted Lanternfly? Click Here to Report
Do I Need a Permit?
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PA 2-1-1 Southwest
Posted December 15, 2020
PA 2-1-1 Southwest is part of the national 2-1-1 Call Centers initiative that seeks to provide an easy-to-remember telephone number and web resource for finding health and human services– for everyday needs and in crisis situations. Search our vast database of services and providers to find the help you need today.
Click Here to Learn more about 2-1-1
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PropertyCheck
Posted January 7, 2020
The Mercer County Recorder is now offering a free 24/7 service that better protects residents from potential property and mortgage fraud.
Here’s how to register for PropertyCheck:
1. Sign up at the following address:
https://recorder.mercercountypa.gov/Sentry/Home.aspx.
2. Select how to receive notifications—via text or email.
3. Type in the property owner’s name for whom you wish to monitor—as the name appears on the official document.
PropertyCheck will now automatically alert you of any recordings regarding the property you specified.
Click Here For More Information
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Visit the Recorder's Website to get started
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