Blair County holds public hearing for community input on upcoming commission decision

The Blair County Commissioners held a public hearing on April 25, 2025, to discuss the decertification of the Tourism Promotion Agency. The meeting was structured to gather public comments, with officials clarifying that no voting would take place during this session.

The chairperson emphasized the purpose of the hearing, stating that it was an opportunity for residents to voice their opinions and concerns, which would be recorded for future consideration by the commissioners. The chairperson also noted that a decision regarding the agency's status had not yet been made, and deliberations would occur in a subsequent public meeting.

Participants were invited to state their names and addresses when providing comments, and those who objected to the decertification were encouraged to identify themselves as objectors. The meeting began with the presentation of an advertisement published in the Blair County legal bulletin on March 27, 2025, along with an affidavit of publication to ensure transparency in the process.

As the hearing progressed, community members were given the floor to express their views, contributing to the ongoing dialogue about the future of the Tourism Promotion Agency in Blair County. The commissioners will take these comments into account when they eventually deliberate and vote on the matter in a future meeting.