2009 County Government Priorities Of The County Commissioners Association Of Pennsylvania

• Tax Fairness
• Commonwealth Budget Issues
• Court Administration/District Attorney Funding
• Clean And Green
• 911 Services
• County Recycling Fee Authorization
• Dedicated And Adequate Funding For Mass Transit, Local Roads And Bridges
• Marcellus Shale
• Mentally Ill Inmates/Specialty Courts

In addition to the nine legislative priorities, CCAP is also advocating for reforms that will achieve cost savings for local taxpayers:

• Mandate Relief

And human services issues affecting counties:

• Human Services Development Fund
• Juvenile Detention Services
• Mental Health And Mental Retardation Services
• Nursing Home Services
• Sustance Abuse Services
• Children And Youth Services

The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) is the voice of county government, a statewide, nonprofit, nonpartisan Association representing all of Pennsylvania's 67 counties. CCAP membership includes the county commissioners, council members, county executives, administrators, chief clerks and solicitors.
 
CCAP strengthens the counties' abilities to govern their own affairs and to improve the well-being and quality of life for every Pennsylvania resident. It advocates for favorable state and federal legislation, programs and policies on behalf of counties. CCAP is committed to service excellence through education, information, insurance, technology and other programs that support effective county government.
 
CCAP's legislative and regulatory policies promote flexibility and autonomy for county government. CCAP supports county leadership that is responsive to the needs and circumstances of the people. CCAP stands against state and federal actions that limit fiscal, administratie or programmatic authority over those developed locally.
 
Founded in 1886, CCAP is an affiliate of the National Association of Counties.