HARRISBURG: Clearfield County Commissioner Dave Glass was in the state Capitol Thursday representing counties across Pennsylvania during a meeting with Josh Shapiro focused on county priorities for the coming year.
“I was honored to represent CCAP today as we met with Governor Shapiro to discuss our 2026 priorities,” Glass said. “We had a very productive discussion and I look forward to further dialogue on behalf of Clearfield, and all 67 PA counties.”
Glass attended the meeting in his leadership role with the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP), a nonpartisan organization that represents all 67 counties and serves as their collective voice in Harrisburg.
CCAP routinely engages with the governor’s office and state lawmakers to advocate for county concerns related to funding, legislation, and the delivery of essential public services. Counties are responsible for a broad range of functions that directly affect residents, including emergency 911 operations, elections, public safety, mental health and human services, child welfare programs, and county correctional facilities. Made priority today, were 911 funding, mental health funding, and property reassessment reform.
Discussions with the governor often center on upcoming state budget priorities and the long-term sustainability of county funding. CCAP has consistently warned that delayed or insufficient state support can force counties to make difficult decisions, including reducing services or increasing the local tax burden.
County leaders emphasized that early conversations about the 2026 budget cycle are critical, as counties must finalize spending plans well in advance to ensure uninterrupted services. Rising costs in public safety, healthcare, election administration, and human services continue to place pressure on county governments statewide.
Glass said the meeting provided an important opportunity for counties to communicate directly with the governor about shared priorities and real-world challenges.
“Direct dialogue like this matters,” Glass said. “It helps ensure that decisions made in Harrisburg reflect what counties are experiencing on the ground every day.”
The meeting highlights Clearfield County’s continued involvement in statewide policy discussions that shape funding and governance decisions impacting communities throughout Pennsylvania.
