The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is divided into 67 counties. Each county government plays a vital role in the lives of its residents. Learning about your county and its officials will help you make better use of county government services. Knowing about county government empowers you to have input into your community and the decisions that impact your life and home. Citizen's Guide to Pennsylvania Local Government (2007 edition) Here is an online version of a booklet about County Government. This information is generalized for all counties. The information is about 10 years old. Use it as a template to "update the facts" and customize it for your county.
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Resources: NewPA.com - Business, community, or a concerned citizen can find resources to help grow your enterprise or revitalize your neighborhood. Governor's Center for Local Government Services | Manual for County Commissioners Local Government Information from the office of Community Development Check out your county government's website. Find it using your favorite search engine. | Evaluate your government's web site Note: You can order
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