Meeting
Lower Paxton Township Videos Live Stream
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Lower Paxton Township
Date
September 15, 2026
Jurisdiction
State & Local
The Lower Paxton Township Board of Supervisors meeting on September 15, 2026, included significant discussions on local taxation, public safety staffing, and economic development initiatives. A key procurement-related action was the board's unanimous adoption of Resolution 2026-25, authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Susquehanna Township for the Route 39 adaptive signal improvement project, a capital infrastructure effort involving traffic signal upgrades. Additionally, the board debated a motion to direct the township solicitor to draft a resolution for placing a referendum on the ballot to potentially eliminate the township's separate library tax, which residents argued was duplicative of county library taxes. The meeting also featured extensive dialogue on establishing an economic development committee to create a master plan for the township's growth, with suggestions to allocate budget funds for consulting services to support this effort. Public safety concerns were raised regarding police staffing levels, with recommendations to increase officer hires to maintain adequate coverage. The meeting included discussions on IT security policies for township officials' devices and scheduling adjustments for upcoming meetings due to elections. Overall, the meeting focused on budgetary oversight, infrastructure improvements, and strategic planning for economic growth and public safety.
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Lower Paxton Township