Lackawanna County Commissioners 7-1-26

The Lackawanna County Commissioners meeting held on July 1, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions. The board approved payables totaling over $5.3 million, including general fund payments and electronic fund transfers. They authorized a $6,000 funding commitment to partner with the Scranton Chamber of Commerce for the Lightcast workforce analytics platform to support economic development and workforce planning. The commissioners also approved multi-year service agreements for the Area Agency on Aging with various providers for dietitian, legal, personal care, and advocacy services, funded through state and federal grants without county contribution. Additionally, the board entered into a mural preservation easement agreement to protect public art in Scranton. The meeting also featured community recognitions and public comments but no other procurement actions were noted.