Election Guide

Stroud Township, PA – June 10, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is considering issuing permits to PennDOT for a major portion of the I-80 expansion project through Stroud Township—clearing the way for construction activities that include filling wetlands, disturbing floodways, and relocating stormwater infrastructure.

Stroud Township, PA – June 10, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is considering issuing permits to PennDOT for a major portion of the I-80 expansion project through Stroud Township—clearing the way for construction activities that include filling wetlands, disturbing floodways, and relocating stormwater infrastructure.

Brigitte Meyer recently posted on her Facebook account: "If you've run into me during this campaign at all, you have probably heard me talk about data centers as the “next big thing” I expect to hit the Poconos, like the warehouse boom of the last several years.

A recent discussion at the Pleasant Valley School Board meeting has brought attention to Monroe County’s acceptance of the FY 23-24 Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grant. The grant, which covers the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, amounts to $695,286 and was approved and signed by all Monroe County Commissioners, June 2024. However, concerned citizens have raised questions regarding certain provisions tied to the funding.

Another update from Mike Mancuso, District Attorney on Clover Road Emerald Lakes Homicide. Read the content of his Facebook post here:

The investigation into the homicidal shooting at a short term rental in Emerald Lakes on January 12, 2025 continues.

Many taxpayers were under the impression that state funding would offset school property taxes. It seems we've all been hoodwinked. We send our legislators to Harrisburg to work on our behalf, and now we're told that we're being misled. State funding MUST be linked to reducing school property taxes, or we should be allowed to stop paying school property taxes until it happens.

OPEN LETTER TO PA SENATOR ROSEMARY BROWN (R-40):

Too many massive warehouses: That was the message residents in one local county wanted lawmakers to hear on Monday.

They’re concerned the structures are threatening the natural beauty of the area, and they want the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to put a stop to a proposal to build another one.

Poconos residents on Monday taking a stand against another huge warehouse proposal. “Not in my backyard,” they say.

They’re also claiming that another warehouse would potentially threaten a local waterway.

East Stroudsburg residents are voicing their frustration after the Borough Council approved a 29% property tax hike at their December 17, 2024, meeting. Concerned citizens argue that the council has failed to explore viable alternatives before placing the financial burden squarely on the shoulders of taxpayers.

Mike Mancuso, District Attorney just posted on Facebook details on Clover Road Emerald Lakes Homicide.  Read the content of his post here:

Office of Attorney General staff will be at the race weekend, June 20-22, collecting unused, expired prescription medications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Thursday, June 12, 2025

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is again partnering with Pocono Raceway for its annual Drug Take Back event during NASCAR race weekend at the track from June 20 to 22 for “The Great American Getaway 400.” 

The 2025  primary elections are fast approaching and are set to take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. 

The following seats are open for Monroe County: Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial Judge, Judge of the Superior Court, Coroner, Stroudsburg School Director at Large, Judge of the Commonwealth Court, Treasurer, Council Member, Tax Collector, Judge of Election, Inspector of Election, and Mayor.

Watch town hall meeting with Representative Madden on Facebook.

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May 20, 2025, is the Primary Election

The Frederick Douglass Institute (FDI) Debate Society at East Stroudsburg University took home the top prize at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s (PASSHE) FDI Research and Creative Arts Conference on April 3-4 at PennWest Clarion University.

Scott Grant

Hamilton Township, PA — April 10, 2025

An investigation is underway at Hamilton Elementary School following an incident that occurred during the first-grade lunch period on Wednesday, April 9th. According to a letter sent home to parents, a staff member was observed placing blue painter’s tape on the mouths of several students.