Brenneman said commissioners are watching cash flow on a weekly basis and will be monitoring the county's fiscal condition on a daily basis. Thompson said county programs need to be brought in line with the county budget. Besides holding the line on taxes, government needs to hold the line on costs of health care and care for the elderly, he said. While looking for better ways to run county government, Nashtock said he also wants to see better compensation for local tax collectors. The rest of the county also needs good-paying jobs, Ammann said.
Unemployment is down, but it is still one of the poorest areas in the state.
Pacsi said the county should do what Farrell has done in promoting the Keystone Opportunity Zone. Rev. Sanders suggested an overhaul of the Mercer County Career Center, so urban youngsters can be encouraged to be trained at the career center. Pacsi said job opportunities may include high-tech jobs. Taking advantage of technology can start in the courthouse. Wishing said the county can make better use of its Web site to distribute information both within the courthouse and to the public.