Tag Archives: York County

Live coverage of the weekly York County commissioners’ meeting

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Ed Mahon

I’ll have live coverage of the weekly York County commissioners’ meeting. It starts at 10 a.m. Check back for updates.

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York County to save close to $2.9 million by refinancing previous debt, officials say

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Ed Mahon

Officials say York County will save close to $2.9 million by refinancing previous debt. “That’s an accomplishment,” said York County Commissioner Doug Hoke. Commissioners on Wednesday approved an ordinance authorizing a series of general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal … Continue reading →

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Time to start thinking about the May primary

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Kate Harmon

It’s time to take a look ahead at the May primary and what seats are up for grabs in York County.

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What York County’s 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report says about swaps

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Ed Mahon

Below, is York County’s 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. I’ve put notes in some sections that talk about swaps. 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (PDF) 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Text)

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View York County’s debt management policies

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Ed Mahon

In an article about York County’s interest-rate swaps, I referred to the debt management policies that the county adopted in 2011, limiting the future use of them. You can view the document here:   York County Debt Management Policies (PDF) … Continue reading →

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Poll: Should Pennsylvania counties own nursing homes?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Ed Mahon

For the past two years, York County has paid more than $7 million to subsidize its nursing home. And it’s expecting to spend more than $7 million in 2013. Some other Pennsylvania counties have gotten out of the nursing home … Continue reading →

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Here’s how to apply for a lower property tax bill in York County

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Ed Mahon

York County’s assessment office is advising people to file applications for property tax reduction under the state’s Taxpayer Relief Act as soon as possible, according to a news release. In 2011, 113,158 York County properties were approved for the Homestead/Farmstead … Continue reading →

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More on York County coroner candidate Pam Gay

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Ed Mahon

Barry Bloss Sr., coroner for York County, said Friday evening that he will not be seeking re-election in 2013. Bloss is endorsing Steve Cosey, deputy coroner, to take over the position. Pam Gay, a 51-year-old Registered Nurse from Springettsbury Township, … Continue reading →

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York County Recorder of Deeds running for another term

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Ed Mahon

Randi L. Reisinger is running for another term as York County Recorder of Deeds, she announced in a news release. Reisinger, a Republican from Glenville, was first elected in 2001, and she said the office has been improved and modernized … Continue reading →

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New program offers York County veterans discounts at some businesses

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Ed Mahon

The York County Recorder of Deeds’ office will launch a new program on Monday aimed at thanking York County veterans for their military service, according to a news release. Honorably discharged veterans in York County will be able to receive … Continue reading →

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