In her first report as NorCo's new Executive, Tara Zrinski provided NorCo's new County Council with an exhaustive report about just what is going on. Instead of pious platitudes, she hammered away with fact after fact about just what the county is doing. Here's a summary.
Administration
Election preparations are underway for this year's midterms.
Letters are going out to permanent mail‑in voters to confirm their preferences. (People like me, who prefers to vote by mail, will get one.)
Precinct redistricting in progress, with expansions in high‑growth areas and consolidations in low‑population boroughs. (Lower Nazareth will be expanding.
Nomination Petitions for the 2026 primary can circulate on February 17.
Emergency Management / 911
P25 radio system installation progressing.
Director Todd Weaver is retiring, and the county is looking for a new permanent director.
Risk Management
Monitoring open and pending claims against the county
Completed liability insurance application with County Commr's Ass'n of Pa (CCAP, not to be confused with CCP).
Human Resources
Supports onboarding of new employees as well as benefits, leave and pensions.
Recently conducted testing and interviews for deputy sheriffs, 911 telecom, and corrections officers.
Human Services
Developmental Programs: 20th anniversary event on March 25.
Aging: Outstanding Senior Award ceremony on April 23.
Drug & Alcohol: Narcan trainings scheduled throughout 2026.
Veterans Affairs: Implementing a new suicide‑risk assessment tool in 2026.
Gracedale: Hiring efforts underway; reducing reliance on agency nurses; improved Medicaid reimbursement outlook.
Community & Economic Development
Issuing FY 2026 grants across multiple programs.
Preparing for grant workshops.
Planning for First Day event and county festival.
Advancing affordable housing projects and digital literacy initiatives.
Fiscal Affairs
Closing 2025 books by February.
W‑2s distributed.
2026 tax bills mailed.
Streamlining procurement and reducing P‑card usage.
Corrections
Current population: 470 inmates.
19 correctional officer vacancies; new academy begins Feb. 16.
Passed all state inspection requirements; compliant through 2027.
Facility upgrades ongoing; strong partnership with PrimeCare for addiction treatment.
Public Works
Government Center parking deck demolition planned for summer; 12–18 month rebuild.
Bridge #15 replacement nearly complete; paving to resume in spring.
Parks & Recreation preparing annual report and updating key planning documents.
Facilities preparing for winter storm operations; nurses at Gracedale planning overnight stays.
Court Services
Increase in probate estates and marriage licenses (Valentine’s Day).
Archives retrieved an 1872 document found in an office drawer.
Space constraints across courthouse offices; exploring options but no easy solutions.
Criminal & Civil Divisions
Managing year‑end financials, staffing transitions, and process improvements.
Sheriff’s Office
Continuing security, transport, and licensing duties. Extremely helpful to Zrinski as she toured county offices.
Preparing for collective bargaining negotiations.
Coroner’s Office
High caseload; three autopsies pending.
New optional CT‑scan program for non‑forensic cases being finalized.
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